The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Umar Sule for forceful having carnal knowledge of his biological daughter. This was disclosed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, in a press release issued on Friday. Wakil said, “On April 3, 2025 at about 16:30hrs, the command received a complaint from one Abdullahi …
NBA Moves 2025 Conference From Rivers Amid Emergency Rule
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the relocation of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, citing the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement jointly signed by NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN), General Secretary Mobolaji Ojibara, …
C’River Governor Slams Theft And Vandalism Of Public Assets
The Cross River State Government has strongly condemned the recent attempted theft and vandalism of public transformers in Obudu, calling the act “reprehensible” and a direct assault on resources intended for the benefit of all citizens. This was revealed in a statement issued by Gilbert Agbor, the Special Adviser to the Governor …
Rivers Varsity VC Cautions Students Against Using Fees For Gambling
Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, has introduced a “no school fees, no exam” policy for the upcoming first semester exams. This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, during a pre-examination roadshow at the university’s main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Prof. Zeb-Obipi, represented by the Deputy …
Jonathan Reaches South Korea For World Summit 2025
Former President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday afternoon ahead of the World Summit 2025 and the formal presentation of the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize, scheduled for Friday. Sharing the news on his Facebook page, Jonathan expressed his gratitude to the South Korean government, Nigerian Embassy officials, and the …
Ondo Assembly Steps In To Resolve Salary Dispute At Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
On Thursday, the Ondo State House of Assembly intervened in the ongoing crisis at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) in Owo, following protests by staff over the non-payment of six months’ salaries. The workers, who are members of the Non-Academic Staff Union and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics, also …
Oborevwori Appoints New Head Of Service For Delta State
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, swore in Mrs. Minnie Oseji as the new Head of Service, following the retirement of Mr. Reginald Bayoko. The ceremony, which took place at the Government House in Asaba, also saw the inauguration of Mr. Austin Igbine as Chairman of the Board of the …
23 Anambra Indigenes On Death Row In Indonesia Over Drug Offenses – Governor Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that 23 indigenes of the state are currently on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offenses. Soludo shared this information on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, during a meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress who defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance in …
Oyo State Wins European Bank’s Erosion Support
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has selected Oyo State as one of 23 beneficiaries of its erosion intervention project, which aims to address erosion and land degradation challenges in Nigeria. This announcement was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde at the state secretariat in Ibadan. …
Akpabio Petitions IG, Seeks Prosecution Of Natasha Over Assassination Allegation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has submitted a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, requesting an investigation and prosecution of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over what he describes as a “criminally defamatory and inciting” allegation. The petition, dated April 3, is also addressed to the Attorney General of the …