Neptune Prime unveils Institute of Journalism, begins sale of application forms Applications will soon be opened for the September 2026 intake into the Neptune Prime Institute of Journalism (NPIJ). Driven by the vision of veteran journalist Dr Hassan Gimba, ANIPR, Publisher and CEO of Neptune Prime Network Nigeria Limited, publishers of one of Nigeria’s leading…
Police Arrest 8 Suspected Cultists Over Assault on NDU Student in Yenagoa. By Chris Mark Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists in connection with the assault of a 300-level student of Niger Delta University, NDU, Amassoma. The incident occurred on *July 14,…
There ought to be no rush to judgment on Prince Adeyemi and Gbajabiamila. By Prince Dr. Wumi Akintide That Gbajabiamila has quickly gone to sue Adeyemi for defamation to the tune of 15 billion Naira could be a ploy or a delaying tactic to shut up or gag Adeyemi from further talking about how Gbajabiamila…
Supreme Court Affirms Final Forfeiture of Emefiele-Linked Properties, $2.045m By Kemi Aina The Supreme Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of properties and $2.045 million linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court overturned an earlier…
Bayelsa NUJ Visits Channels TV’s Anietie Samuel Over Father’s Death. By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, paid a condolence visit to Channels Television cameraman, Comrade Anietie Samuel, following the passing of his father. The delegation was received at the family house in…
FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After Tinubu- By Kemi Aina The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway after President Bola Tinubu, citing his role in conceiving the project during his tenure as governor of Lagos State. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja,…
Diri Tasks Maikaba, Elechi to Return Bayelsa United to NPFL …As Gov Unveils New Coaches, Announces Pre-Season Tourney By Chris Mark Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has mandated the new technical crew of Bayelsa United to secure promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, at the end of the current season. The…
COMMENDATION IS AN ART, MASTER IT Femi Adekunle on Parenting Praise motivates, and inspires performance. We should not hold back on showering commendation when the children put up sterling performance. When we give compliments, commendation and appreciation, people want to re-enact the experience by repeating the performance. It is as much true of adults as…
When Freedom Is Held for Ransom: The Global Scourge of Kidnapping Dikko Falilat Kehinde Kidnapping is perhaps one of humanity’s darkest crimes. It does not merely rob people of their freedom; it steals peace from families, empties bank accounts, destroys dreams and leaves emotional wounds that may never heal. It is a crime that turns…
CAC Directs Companies to File Annual Returns to Avoid Delisting The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has directed companies with outstanding statutory filings to regularise their records within 90 days or face removal from the register. The Commission, in a public notice issued on July 15, 2026, said it had commenced another round of striking off…
