Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on the federal government to immediately re-route the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway away from Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve and its buffer zones. Against this background, the Coalition urged the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately reroute the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway away from Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve and its buffer zones. It further urged the federal government to publicly disclose alternative alignments that avoid protected areas and sensitive ecosystems; and ensure that all project decisions comply with the EIA Act 1992 and robust international safeguards. The Coalition leaders comprising over 70 CSOs,…
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Citing court order, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi has declined constituting a seven-member panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. TheHintsNews reports that Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt had restrained the Chief Judge of the state from receiving or acting on any correspondence from the Rivers State House of Assembly connected to ongoing moves to impeach Fubara and Odu. Amadi, therefore, urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to be magnanimous enough to appreciate the legal position of the matter. The Chief…
A member representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara state in the House of Representatives, Hon Sani Jaji has alleged that subversive agents are working to undermine the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections by denying some members of the party the chance to participate in the ongoing e-membership registration. The lawmaker, while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja after his meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda alleged that some members of the party that belong to the Jajiyya movement in the state were denied their membership registration.…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) spent the sum of N169,389,000 to feed 18,821 personnel deployed from various states for three days during the 2022 Ekiti Governorship election, TheHintsNews can authoritatively report. The NSCDC is one of the security agencies that provide security during the off season and general election in the country. However, the tenure of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Ahmed Audi has been fraught with allegations of corruption at various times. According to a document sighted by TheHintsNews, the feeding of the personnel was awarded to three different companies, while a separate company handled…
The police have confirmed the adoption of 163 worshippers during Sunday service at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State by bandits. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement issued Tuesday said comments made by the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed and not to deny that the incident happened. He maintained that the Police Force acknowledged the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident. Hundeyin added that the Force also understood the…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Tuesday hosted the Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Jens Hansen, in his office in Abuja, using the occasion to strongly court Danish investors to Nigeria’s fast-growing marine and blue economy sector. Oyetola described Denmark as a valued maritime partner and expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation in unlocking the enormous opportunities within the marine and blue economy. The Nigerian Blue Economy Minister, assured Danish investors of a favourable investment climate, strong institutional support and promising returns in Nigeria’s maritime sector. He briefed the Ambassador extensively on the Ministry’s…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and resilience following a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on 19 January 2026. Its Media information Officer, Captain David Adewusi in a statement issued Tuesday said the ambush followed a series of successful offensive operations conducted from 17 to 19 January 2026, when troops of Sector 2 OPFY, in conjunction with the OPFY Mobile Strike Team and DIA Tactical Support Team. He explained that the troops carried out coordinated raids, ambushes, and fighting patrols across Birnin Magaji and…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has approved the posting and redeployment of selected Senior Officers across key commands and formations nationwide. Mohammed disclosed that the deployment was part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership oversight, and reposition critical expertise in line with prevailing road safety and administrative demands. The postings, which take immediate effect, he added; re-echoed management’s resolve to continuously align leadership deployment with strategic priorities of the Corps. The Corps Marshal, in a statement on Tuesday by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, noted that, under the redeployment,…
The Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has accused Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying, saying no agreement has been reached with the union. The Secretary of JUAC – FCTA, Abdullahi Saleh in a statement issued Tuesday said the claims of payment of wage awards,rural allowance, 2023 promotion arrears and compliance with Public Service Rules are false, premature, and intended to misinform the public and staff. He maintained that JUAC has not suspended, withdrawn or relaxed its position on the industrial action because…
Veteran broadcaster, Akinwumi Abodunde has been appointed as the new General Manager of Glow99.1FM, Akure in Ondo state. His appointment was aimed at strengthening its leadership and driving organisational growth. The organisation said the appointment reflects its commitment to performance-driven management and long-term value creation. The appointment was announced on Monday via an official video shared on the radio station’s Facebook page. Abodunde was formally presented to staff by the chairman during an all-staff meeting, where he was introduced to employees and outlined his vision and strategic priorities for the station. With several years of experience in the broadcasting industry,…