The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the placement and payment of 10,000 beneficiaries of the Youth Internship Scheme (NYIS) for one-year practical skills training in various organisations for sustainable youth empowerment in the Niger Delta region. This was disclosed by a press release signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, on…
By Anietie Akpan In a significant step towards realizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, the Cross River State Executive Council (EXCO) has ratified the shareholders’ agreement governing the port’s ownership and operations. Under the agreement, Arise IPP Ltd; the United Arab Emirate (UAE) based firm will acquire 80 percent stake in the project, while…
Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey’s relationship seems to be going stronger. Though the pair have not admitted to being an item, they have been seen hanging out together multiple times in the past few months. During their most recent outing, the Nigerian singer and American singer got matching wristwatches and they are seen displaying them. …
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel”. Trump’s executive action regarding the ICC will add financial sanctions and travel restrictions against the organization’s officials in response to the arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, which it issued…
Because My Pastor Won’t Steal We live in a time when pastors are dragged through the mud daily, on social media, on podcasts, in newspapers, and in public spaces. Some of it is justified, but that is not my concern here. The church, which should be a sanctuary for the broken, has become a marketplace…
