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Local govts need half of Nigeria's revenue to develop rural areas - Ex-ALGON secretary

Nigeria, July 15 -- A former Secretary General of the Association of Local Government Council of Nigeria (ALGON), Chikwe Udensi, says local governments in Nigeria require at least half of the country'... Read More


Why young Africans are endorsing military interventions - Ford Foundation President

Nigeria, July 9 -- The President of Found Foundation, Darren Walker, said the majority of young people in Africa endorse military interventions if democratically elected leaders fail to deliver on the... Read More


Pro-Wike lawmakers give Fubara seven-day ultimatum to re-present 2024 budget

Nigeria, July 9 -- The reinstated members of the Rivers House of Assembly have given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a seven-day ultimatum to represent the 2024 budget to them for consideration. The 27 pr... Read More


Police investigate man's alleged assault on wife

Nigeria, July 5 -- The police in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, said they have begun an investigation into the alleged assault of a woman in the state by her husband. The police spokesperson in De... Read More


High hopes as NDDC organises Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024

Nigeria, July 4 -- The Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit 2024, organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 10 July to Saturday, 13 July in Port... Read More


Son hacks father to death

Nigeria, July 4 -- Isaac Umurie, a priest in the Anglican Church has been killed by his son in Delta State, South-south Nigeria. The deceased was one of the ministers attached to St. John's Anglican ... Read More


Traditional rulers speak on calls for state of emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, July 2 -- Traditional rulers in Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a communique ... Read More


Rivers election commission fixes date for local elections

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed 5 October for the conduct of local elections in the state. The Chairperson of the election commission, Adolphus Enebeli,... Read More


Man jailed for raping, impregnating his 14-year-old daughter

Nigeria, June 30 -- A state High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has sentenced a 41-year-old man to 17 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. The convict, Baridapsi... Read More


Police arrest suspected invaders, looters of Nigerian university hotel

Nigeria, June 29 -- The Police in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested two suspects over the invasion and looting of properties at Western Delta University in Oghara on 20 June. The police... Read More