The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), has reaffirmed his neutrality in the ongoing political crisis in the state, pledging to focus on peace-building, conflict resolution, and inclusive governance. Speaking during a weekend meeting with leaders of youth organisations and other stakeholders at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Ibas stressed …
Former Super Eagles star and 1980 AFCON winner Charles Bassey is dead
Charles Bassey, a former Green Eagles defender and a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning squad, has passed away following a prolonged illness. Local events and activities The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday. Bassey died on Saturday, April 12, in his hometown …
Police arrest singer Portable over alleged criminal defamation against singer Osupa
Men of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested singer, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus aka Portable following a petition filed against him by his senior colleague, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,” According to a statement from the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat …
Presidency reacts to report of US court asking FBI to release document on President Bola Tinubu
The Presidency has responded to a United States court ruling that ordered American law enforcement agencies to release confidential information relating to President Bola Tinubu, generated during a purported federal investigation in the 1990s. The order was handed down by Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, who ruled …
Borno APC Leaders Pledge Support For Tinubu And Zulum
Key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State on Sunday reaffirmed their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Governor Babagana Zulum. The declaration was made during a high-level party meeting convened by Governor Zulum in Maiduguri, where the stakeholders also pledged continued loyalty …
Alake: Tariffs Might Benefit Africa
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said that the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports could become a blessing in disguise for African economies. Speaking at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Alake urged African nations to turn …
FG Approves ₦777bn To Finish Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road
The Federal Government has announced that a total of ₦777 billion will be used to complete the ongoing reconstruction of the 700km Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony on Sunday, Minister of Works David Umahi said that 282km of the project remains unfinished and will be completed using this …
Traditional Rulers Vital In Fight Against Thuggery – Kano CP
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has called on traditional rulers to work closely with Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to tackle thuggery and related crimes across the state. He made the appeal on Sunday during a stakeholder meeting organized by the Kano State Taskforce Committee on Security …
Reps Form Committee To Take Over Rivers Assembly Duties
The House of Representatives will inaugurate an ad-hoc committee on Tuesday to assume the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following the declaration of emergency rule in the state. President Bola Tinubu declared the emergency on March 18, citing escalating tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State …
Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon Election
Brice Oligui Nguema, the head of Gabon’s military junta, has officially won the country’s presidential election, securing 90.35% of the vote, according to provisional results announced Sunday by the interior ministry. Oligui came to power in August 2023, ending over five decades of Bongo family rule, often criticized …