Politics

Rivers Head Of Service Resigns, New SSG Takes Over

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as sad. The Administrator appreciated the immense contributions of Nwaeke in the short period he served the administration and wished him well in his future endeavors. Ibas said in the …

Politics

Australia’s Budget Prioritizes Cost-Of-Living Relief And National Security Before Election

Australia’s Labor government has unveiled its annual budget, featuring income tax cuts, student debt relief, and increased defence spending as it prepares for a closely contested general election. The government, expected to announce the election date by the end of the week, recorded a US$17 billion spending deficit while introducing a series of tax cuts …

Crime

Kidnapped Federal University Dutsinma Student Found Dead In Bush

A 100-level Computer Science student from the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, who was kidnapped last month, was tragically found dead in a bush on Sunday, March 24. The student was among several others abducted from the university, with some still in captivity. While the identities of the kidnappers remain unknown, residents suspect that bandits …

Sports

Super Eagles Celebrate Ademola Lookman For Winning 2024 CAF Award

Super Eagles players honored Ademola Lookman on Monday night, presenting him with a cake to celebrate his triumph as the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The Atalanta winger was recognized by his teammates during dinner at their Four Points by Sheraton Hotel camp in Ikot Ekpene. Lookman clinched the prestigious award last December …

Politics

Senate Poised To Approve President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Today

The Senate is set to pass the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly today (Tuesday), sources have confirmed. According to two senators who spoke on condition of anonymity, the bills were initially scheduled for approval last week but were delayed due to discussions surrounding the state of emergency …

Politics

Natasha Akpoti’s Judge Steps Down From Her Case After Akpabio’s Petition

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio questioning his impartiality. During the court session on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced that he would no longer preside over the case, stating that he would return …