NO ONE WILL TELL IJAW STORY MORE THAN IJAWS
... I pledge to serve Ijaw Nation diligently as the National Publicity Secretary Over the years, Ijaws with the richest history have allowed others to tell our history. In doing…
Nigeria-Based Cleric Predicts Rising Global Tensions and Leadership Crises
Nigeria-based prophetess and spiritual leader Bright Ndibunwa, founder of the Lord of Hosts Miracle Chapel, has warned of escalating political power struggles, leadership battles, and shifting global alliances, saying some…
$2B Debt Disaster: Nestoil, Neconde Demand $40m Refund After Supreme Court Blowback
Nigerian oil and gas companies Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy, along with their owners, are seeking a refund of $40 million allegedly paid to a team of senior lawyers following…
APC National Chairman And Secretary Have Asked Wike To Stay Clear Of APC Party Affairs- Nwuke
In a recent interview shared by News Central, former federal lawmaker and political analyst Ogbonna Nwuke has weighed in on the growing political tension in Rivers State, calling for restraint…
JUST IN: PDP Breaks Silence on Not Participating in 2027 General Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that it may not take part in the 2027 general elections, describing the reports as false and misleading. The clarification comes amid…
How Abuja Property Acquired by Air Commodore Balogun Was Demolished Within Six Months
A retired Air Commodore of the Nigerian Air Force, Abayomi Balogun, has narrated how a property he acquired in Abuja was demolished less than six months after he moved in,…
AFCON 2025: Moroccan Referee Jalal Jiyed to Officiate Nigeria vs Egypt Third-Place Match
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed to take charge of the third-place playoff match between Nigeria and Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.…
Mysterious Death of Six Family Members in Rivers Sparks Controversy Over Cause
The sudden death of six members of the Obele family in Ogale, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, has sparked widespread controversy and raised questions over the circumstances surrounding…
Tinubu Is Not Invincible, Opposition Responsible for Its Crisis, Says Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the crisis facing opposition parties in Nigeria,…
This Is One Of The Reasons I Find Defence Minister, Gen Musa An Overhyped Talker”—Sowore
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, describing him as “an overhyped talker” over comments linked to border security and the idea…
AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal Flag Security, Accommodation, Training, and Ticketing Concerns
The Senegal national football team has raised serious concerns about security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities, and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, scheduled to take place…
Portable’s First Wife Welcomes Baby as Singer Remains in Custody
Barely days after controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was remanded in prison, his first wife, Omobewaji, has given birth to a baby. The birth reportedly occurred…
No More Negotiations with Bandits – Defense Minister, Musa issues Wårning to State Governors
The Defence Minister further dismissed Rümôürs surrounding the abduction of children in Niger State, where speculation suggested that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, held talks with kîdnåppers or facilitated…
Ex-APC Chairman Abdullahi Adamu Meets with Governor Sule Amid Rümôürs of Decamping to ADC
The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, welcomed former Governor and ex-APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, for a friendly meeting at his office. In a media…
2027: If Amaechi Does Not Back Down, I Will Be Startled If He Fåils To Pull An Upset —Sowunmi
In a recent interview on Channels TV, political analyst Segun Sowunmi spoke on the upcoming 2027 elections and the dynamics within Nigeria’s opposition parties, with particular focus on key…
EFCC declares Atiku’s son-in-law, Bashir Haske, wanted for ‘money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, businessman and son-in-law to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of money la¥ndering and crim+nal conspiracy. A…
Late Deputy Governor: Barr. Igbeta Calls On Gov. Diri To Immortalize His Late Long Time FRIEND AND Political Ally, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
…Says, thousands of Ewhrudjakpo’s followers will continue to Support & Stand with the Gov. DIRI’s Led Prosperity Administration. Now that the Government in collaboration with the Ewhrudjakpo family and the…
EFCC Drags Delta Council Boss, Five Others Over Alleged ₦800m Illegal Loan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced steps to investigate the Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council in Delta State, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, alongside five other officials, over the…
Sterling Bank and FCMB Face Mounting Pressure as Nigeria’s Banking Recapitalisation Deadline Nears
As the March 31, 2026 deadline for Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation programme draws closer, regulatory attention has narrowed to a small number of lenders yet to meet the new capital…
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro Wins Nakawa East Parliamentary Election While in Detention
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro has been declared the winner of the Nakawa East parliamentary election following polls held on January 15, 2026. The results confirm that Mufumbiro defeated all other…
Uganda Electoral Commission Chief Says He Will Not Be Intimidated Over Presidential Results
Uganda’s Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama has said he will not be intimidated by threats or warnings linked to the outcome of the country’s presidential election held on Thursday. He…
VeryDarkMan Denies Blame as He Responds to Phyna Over Relationship Fallout With Iyabo Ojo
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted to claims by reality television star Phyna that he was responsible for the breakdown of her relationship with actress…
Adeleke Says He Knew Son Found the Right Partner as He Speaks on Wedding Choice
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has spoken publicly about his son’s choice of wife, revealing that he had long discussions with him about marriage and believed he would recognize the…
Ambode’s Possible Comeback Alters Lagos 2027 Calculations as Seyi Tinubu’s Bid Faces Delay
Political calculations ahead of the 2027 general election in Lagos State are shifting, with former governor Akinwunmi Ambode re-emerging as a key figure and reports indicating that Seyi Tinubu’s governorship…
Musa Tells Military They Represent the Best of Nigeria as He Urges Discipline and Commitment
The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has told officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces that they represent the best of the country and that failure is…
Oborevwori Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Redeploys Commissioners in Delta State
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a minor reshuffle of his cabinet, resulting in the redeployment of several commissioners across key ministries in the state government. The changes…
FG Praises Super Eagles’ Resilience After Penalty Defeat to Morocco at AFCON
FThe Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their resilience and performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their semi-final exit following a penalty shootout defeat to…
Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final as Regragui Praises Team Resilience
Morocco secured a place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night after defeating Nigeria on penalties in a tense semi-final that ended goalless after…
Edo Police Arrest Mother and Nurse Over Alleged Sale of Newborn Baby for ₦1.4 Million
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman, Martina Dachung, and two other suspects, including a nurse, over the alleged sale of a newborn baby for the sum of…
JUST IN: Some Båndîts Årrësted Were Found With Walkie-talkie,They Were Observing Security Agents Too—Hundeyin
CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, Force Public Relations Officer, has stated that kidnapping cases in Nigeria are often more complicated than many people think. In an interview with Arise TV,…
JUST IN: No Governor Anywhere In The World Signs Agreement That He Can’t Appoint Commissioners– Okaba
During the Channels Television interview, Professor Benjamin Okaba addressed claims regarding alleged pre-election agreements involving Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The President of the Ijaw National Congress said, “no sitting…
Man Confronts Wife’s Infidelity by Summoning Family Members and Other Spouse
A man who discovered his wife engaging in an extramarital affair inside their home chose an unusual and highly deliberate response rather than reacting with violence or aggression. The incident,…
Davido Loses $50,000 After Betting on Nigeria vs Morocco Match
Nigerian music star Davido reportedly lost $50,000, estimated at up to ₦72 million, after staking on the Nigeria versus Morocco football match. The loss followed Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco,…
JUST IN: 2027 Nobody coming to save you – Aisha Yesufu to Nîgeriåns
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, has said 2027 general elections is an opportunity for Nigerians to fîght for their lives. Yesufu wårned Nîgerians that nobody is coming to save them in…
JUST IN: ADC Condëmns President Tinùbu’s $9million U.S. propaganda contract
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Bola Tinubu-led administration over reports that the Federal Government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States…
JUST IN: $9m: While Terrörîsts Slåughter Our People, Tinubu Spends Billions Lobbying Instead Of Fixing it _ Ameh
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Ameh has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over reports that the Federal Government spent…
Tax laws Watch out for January salary – NRS boss, Adedeji tells income earners
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has asked lower-cadre income earners to look out for their January salary to spot the impact of the country’s…
Bayelsa Activist Criticises Environment Commissioner Over Focus on Chimpanzee Issue
A Bayelsa State activist based in the United Kingdom, Dr. Evans Ogoun, has criticised the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ben Ebi Ololo urging him to focus on more…
Bayelsa Sets January 30 for Burial of Late Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
The Bayelsa State Government has announced Friday, January 30, 2025, as the burial date for the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The announcement was made by Governor Douye Diri…
Carter Efe’s Baby Mama Reveals Private Message From Odumodublvck Amid Ongoing Relationship Drama
Emmanuella, the baby mama of popular Nigerian content creator and streamer Carter Efe, has shared a private message she received from rapper Odumodublvck as controversy continues to trail her relationship…
Phyna Explains Why Iyabo Ojo Unfollowed Her and Withdrew Public Support
Reality television star Josephina Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has spoken publicly about her strained relationship with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, explaining why the actress unfollowed her on social media…
Kunle Afod’s Wife Responds to Online Speculation After Viral Video With Fuji Singer Malaika
Desola Afod, the wife of popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod, has reacted to the wave of reactions that followed a viral video showing her in a friendly moment…
Nigeria May Adopt Defensive Approach Against Morocco as Player Fatigue Raises Concerns, Says Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has suggested that Nigeria could adjust their tactical approach for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, citing growing fatigue within his…
Manchester United Outline Summer Midfield Reinforcement Plan With Four Targets Identified
Manchester United are planning a significant midfield rebuild in the summer transfer window, with four potential signings already identified as the club prepares for a new managerial era. Despite growing…
Eight Years After Lulu-Briggs’ Death, Family Dispute Remains Unresolved
Eight years after the death of billionaire businessman and oil magnate Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, the dispute surrounding the circumstances of his passing and the rift within his family remains…
Odili Reassures Fubara of Public Support Amid Rivers Political Tensions
Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili, has publicly expressed support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, assuring him that the people of the state remain firmly behind his leadership amid ongoing…
EFCC Traces Alleged Diversion of ONSA Funds to Properties, Companies and Foreign Accounts in Dasuki Trial
The trial of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), continued on Tuesday, January 13, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, with fresh testimony from…
Makinde Says Adeyemo’s Exit Was Routine as Babatunde Takes Over as Oyo SSG
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained that the removal of the former Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, was a routine administrative decision and not connected to…
Sanwo-Olu Mourns Late Oba Akran, Describes His Death as Significant Loss to Lagos
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over passing of the revered Oba of Badagry (Paramount Ruler of Badagry Kingdom) and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State…
Katsina Government Says Release of 70 Suspected Bandits Aims to Sustain Peace Initiative
The Katsina State Government has defended its plan to release 70 suspected bandits, describing the move as part of efforts to maintain an ongoing peace initiative with armed groups operating…
JUST IN: I’m Not On Wike’s Side In This Cönflîct, But I’m An Insider”—Fayose Fires Back At Abati On Arise TV
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, weighed in on the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and…
Kwankwaso Denies Backing Alleged Defection of Kano Governor to APC
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, has dismissed claims that he endorsed the alleged defection of Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, to the All Progressives…
JUST IN: Ex-Abia governors to sùe Otti for operating from prîvate residence
A team of former governors, legislators and political appointees in Abia State, who served between 1999 and 2023, have indicated readiness to sue Governor Alex Otti for operating from his…
Federal Government approves N19bn for V.P Shettima’s aircraft engine, others
The Federal Government has allocated a total of N10.61 billion over three years to overhaul the engines of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s Gulfstream G550, registered as 5N-FGW. Analysis of appropriation…
Uganda Orders Internet Shutdown Ahead of National Elections
Uganda has ordered a nationwide internet shutdown starting Tuesday evening, two days before national elections in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his decades-long rule. The Uganda…
Tambuwal: Elections in Nigeria not completely decided by voters — things happen during collation
Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto and ex-speaker of the house of representatives, says elections in Nigeria are not entirely determined by the electorate. Speaking on ‘Prime Time’,…
Bobi Wine’s Home Surrounded by Security Forces as Uganda Imposes Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
The home of Ugandan opposition leader Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, was surrounded by police and military personnel on Tuesday as the country prepared for national elections…
JUST IN: Politics Dëstroyed Jonathan’s Small Initiative But We Should Come Back To Our Sënses Now’ -Gumi
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that political interference sabotaged former President Goodluck Jonathan's 2013 initiative to establish Almajiri model schools across Northern Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with…
JUST IN: Many Nigerians Believe Obi Scored More Votes In 2023 Election But Wasn’t Declared The Winner -Nwodo
Former Enugu State Governor, Okwesilieze Nwodo, has acknowledged the popularity and influence of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, in the Southeast region of the country. Speaking in an interview…
Ekpoma riot sponsored from abroad – Edo Governor
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has claimed that a Nigerian based in Russia sponsored the protest in Ekpoma, Esan west LGA. This was made known in a statement on Tuesday…
Ghanaian Referee Daniel Nii Ayi Appointed to Officiate Nigeria vs Morocco Clash
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi has been selected to officiate the high-profile match between Nigeria and Morocco, with South African official Tom Abongile appointed to oversee the Video Assistant Referee…
Al-Mustapha Says Funds Labeled as ‘Abacha Loot’ Were Business Support, Not Personal Wealth
Former Chief Security Officer to Nigeria’s late military ruler, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has said that funds often described as “Abacha loot” were not personal assets of General Sani Abacha but…
Ughelli Monarch, Olori, Commend Oborevwori On Otovwodo Flyover
The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for embarking on the construction of Otovwodo Flyover project,…
Judge Returns Case File in Terrorism Financing Trial of Bauchi Finance Commissioner
A federal high court in Abuja has returned the case file of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi state commissioner for finance, to the chief judge for reassignment. The order was made on…
ICPC Arraigns Amadu Sule Over Alleged ₦311 Billion Money Laundering
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned the Managing Director of TMDK Terminal Limited, Amadu Sule, over allegations of money laundering involving ₦311 billion Sule was…
Bayelsa comedian, MC Senibo sponsors WAEC exams for 157 students
Bayelsa comedian and event host, Ebitimi Ogoniba popularly known as MC Senibo, has paid WAEC registration fees for 157 secondary school students. Senibo who made this known via a post…
Governor Oborevwori Celebrates Marine Magnate, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Egukawhore, at 60
— Describes Him as a Man of Proven Integrity* Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the Chairman of Dewayle’s Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena…
Wike Rallies Rivers Supporters, Promises Massive Votes for Tinubu in 2027
Thousands of supporters gathered on Sunday at the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Rumuola, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…
Peter Obi Says Police Checkpoints Are Major Cause of Traffic Gridlock on Nigerian Roads
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that poorly positioned security checkpoints are the primary reason for persistent traffic congestion on major roads across Nigeria, especially during peak travel periods.…
Katsina Government Defends Plan to Release 70 Suspected Bandits Under Peace Deal
The Katsina State Government has defended its plan to facilitate the release of 70 individuals facing trial for alleged involvement in banditry, describing them as repentant bandits whose freedom is…
“We are happy with Gov Diri shows of Humanity and the Handling of Affairs Relating to Late. Deputy Gov. E. Lawrence.
~ Barr. Igbeta Ayebakuro,PhD …Express Strong belief in Diri to continue Lawrence's legacy and carry his people along. Niger Delta affairs commentator and one time Legal Adviser of the…
JUST IN: Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Video Of US Citizen Calling Trùmp“Evil”Saying“Their Hånds Are Ståîned In Blöôd
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has weighed in on a viral video in which a US citizen criticized US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, describing their actions as…
JUST IN :I Would Have Risen Higher In Rivers Politics, But I Supported Jonathan For Ijaw Loyalty _ Asari Dokubo
Niger Delta leader and Kalabari chieftain, Asari Dokubo, reflected on his political journey in Rivers State, revealing how his loyalty to the Ijaw ethnic group influenced his career decisions. Dokubo…
JUST IN: APC leaders preach unity as Diri, Lokpobiri flag off E-registration drive
The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a major milestone in Bayelsa State as Governor Douye Diri and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, jointly led…
JUST IN: Defence Minister Wårns terrörîsm Spönsörs, urges Nigerians to support security agencies
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned Nigerians and others who provide support to terrorists, bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements to desist immediately, declaring that the…
Police arrest man for r@ping and s0domising his neighbor’s 6-year-old daughter in Bauchi
Police arrest man for r@ping and s0domising his neighbor The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man accused of s3xually assaulting his neighbour's six-year-old daughter in Alkaleri Local…
Bauchi Assembly Defends Handling of Auditor-General’s Report, Slams Critics
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has rejected criticisms over its handling of the Auditor-General’s report, with the chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Mubarak Haruna, describing…
Abdul Samad Rabiu Pledges $500,000 Bonus If Super Eagles Defeat Morocco at AFCON
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged a cash reward of $500,000 to the Super Eagles if they defeat Morocco in their semi-final match at the ongoing…
Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami, Wife and Son Arrive in Kebbi After Meeting ₦1.5 Billion Bail Conditions
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, arrived in Kebbi State on Thursday…
Ex-Lagos Education Director Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison for Stealing N48.9 Million From Access Bank
A former Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Olawale Solomon Faleti, has been sentenced to 29 months in prison for stealing N48.9 million from Access Bank Plc by…
JUST IN: 2027: Tinubu allocates N1.01tr to INEC ahead of election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been allocated N1.013 trillion in the 2026 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.…
FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule for Striking JOHESU Members
The federal government has directed that the “no work, no pay” policy be enforced against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) currently on strike across federal government…
Amupitan: INEC must earn trust of young Nigerians with 2027 poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the success of the 2027 general election will largely depend on its ability to earn the trust of millions of young Nigerians…
Tinubu Intervenes in Rivers Crisis, Summons Wike for Meeting Abroad as Fubara Travels to France
There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu has stepped into the deepening political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital…
Information Minister Denies 2027 Governorship Ambition, Suspends Aide Over Article
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied any intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Niger State and has suspended one of his aides…
PANDEF Urges Restraint as Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor, Sets Up Agabi-Led Reconciliation Committee
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed grave concern over escalating political tensions in Rivers State following the decision by the State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings…
President Tinubu Directs Rivers Assembly to Halt Impeachment Moves
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Rivers State House of Assembly to immediately suspend all ongoing impeachment proceedings, according to information circulating on Wednesday. The directive is said to…
Ijaw National Congress Condemns Impeachment Threat Against Rivers Governor, Warns of Risks to Democracy
The Ijaw National Congress has condemned the renewed impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the development as a serious threat to democracy,…
WAD Expresses Gratitude to Gbaramatu Kingdom, Bayelsa Leaders After Festive Visit
WAD Expresses Gratitude to Gbaramatu Kingdom, Bayelsa Leaders After Festive Visit Former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha, popularly known as WAD, has…
Trump Says US Preparing Land Strikes Against Drug Cartels After Maritime Operations
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is preparing to launch land-based military strikes against drug cartels, signaling a potential escalation of American operations beyond recent maritime attacks…
Nigerian Army Warns Public Against Fake Social Media Accounts Linked to Army Chief
The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over the growing number of fake social media accounts falsely claiming to represent or be associated with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant…
Rivers Lawmaker Says Tinubu Cannot Stop Fubara’s Impeachment Amid Alleged Law Breaches
The Rivers State House of Assembly has insisted that impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara will continue, with lawmakers arguing that repeated alleged violations of the law have left…
APC Group Says Impeachment Threatens Tinubu-Brokered Peace in Rivers
The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for the immediate suspension of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, warning that the move could…
Lawyers Move to Recall 26 Rivers Lawmakers Over Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara
Legislative lawyers operating under the umbrella of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, have commenced steps to recall 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly,…
Anthony Joshua’s Driver May Face Life Sentence After Fatal Road Accident
Authorities have identified Adeniyi Kayode, 47, as the driver involved in a serious road accident that reportedly injured British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua and resulted in the deaths of…
Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Reportedly Loses Son After Brief Illness
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is reportedly mourning the loss of her son, Nkanu Nnamdi, following what has been described as a brief illness. The reports state that the…
Stop Paying 13% Oil Derivation to State Governments, Channel Funds To Mega Projects – N-Delta Activist, Mulade Tells Tinubu
Renowned Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to halt the current practice of paying the 13 per…
Gov Diri Directs Health Check On Cabinet Members
...Bayelsa Wins $400,000 UNICEF Prize Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the state…
Troops of operation fansan yamma foils armed robbery attack along Abuja–Kaduna highway
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army/ Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully foiled an armed robbery attack along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway, thereby preventing harm to commuters. The incident…
Court Grants ₦500m Bail To Malami, Wife, Son
The sureties, according to the Judge must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama , Gwarinpa. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney…
Gov Otti Vows to Stop Senator Kalu’s Re-election to Senate in 2027
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu will not return to the Senate in 2027. The governor said the Labour Party is ready…
Former DSS DG declares for Katsina 2027 guber election
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State, citing poor governance and persistent security…
Trump Administration Pressures Venezuela to Expel China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba in Exchange for Exclusive U.S. Oil Partnership
The Trump administration has demanded that Venezuela remove China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba from the country and instead partner exclusively with the United States on oil production, according to…
Trump Announces He Secures 30–50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil for U.S
President Donald J. Trump announced that Venezuela's interim authorities have agreed to transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of high-quality, previously sanctioned crude oil directly to the United States…
JUST IN: VIP Protection crîsis, NSCDC moves to recruit 30,000 officers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has requested presidential approval to recruit about 30,000 additional personnel, citing increased pressure on the agency stemming from its expanded responsibilities, particularly in…
JUST IN: Sekibo to Fubara, We will go agaînst him and we will make sure he does not come back again
In a recent post on Channels tv, former Senator Thompson Sekibo has declared that the Rivers Ijaw People's Congress will work to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from securing a second…
PDP Is Alive and Strong — Former President Jonathan
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, has expressed satisfaction that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive, strong, and resilient, contrary to speculations in some sections of the…
Delta Governor celebrates High Chief Emonena Egukawhore on his birthday
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned business tycoon, philanthropist, and Chairman of De Wayles Group of Companies, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor…
2027: Bayelsa Gov, Senators, APC Stakeholders Endorse President Tinubu
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State under the leadership of Governor Douye Diri on Tuesday endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. At a…
Catholic Priest Slumps, Dies While Delivering New Year Homily in Delta
On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025, Rev. Steve Chukwuma, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Agbor, Delta State, tragically passed away on Wednesday after collapsing at the pulpit…
Gov Yusuf’s Defection Goes Beyond Kano
Despite repeated appeals from the national leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, appears set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
VENEZUELA ORDERS ARRESTS OF ANYONE BACKING U.S. ATTACK
Venezuela has ordered police to hunt down and arrest anyone involved in promoting or supporting the U.S. military attack that led to Maduro’s ouster. The decree was issued under…
Okowa Advocates Collaboration Over Personal Interests in Ika Politics
The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ika Federal Constituency to prioritise unity…
Terrorism Financing: Court Denies Bauchi Commissioner, Three Others Bail
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Monday, January 5, 2026, turned down bail applications of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State’s Commissioner of Finance and three others. The…
APC National Chairman Yilwatda, Condemns Niger State Killings
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has condemned the recent attacks on communities in Agwara and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State leading…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Defeat Mozambique 4-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals
Nigeria booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night. The Super Eagles delivered a dominant…
Manchester United Sack Ruben as Club Weighs Options for New Manager
Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim following a difficult period at Old Trafford marked by poor results and internal tension. The decision was taken on…
Defection: Kano governor secures majority support as Kwankwaso opens ‘loyalty register’
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has secured the consent of the of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of consultations ahead of…
JUST IN:If I Have To Polish Tinubu Shoes To Get Results for My State, I will Shine it Everyday” — Nwanyanwu
Dan Nwanyanwu, the National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party, has offered a staunch defense of Governor Hope Uzodimma regarding his close relationship with the federal government. Addressing critics who…
UN Security Council divided over U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
The UN Security Council remained sharply divided on Monday during an emergency session over the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, in a weekend military operation. The emergency meeting…
2026 Budget Designed to Strengthen Tinubu’s Reform Agenda — Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris. Says 2026 budget is a well-planned instrument to solidify the gains of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda. According to the…
PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES BOARD MEMBERS FOR NMDPRA, NUPRC, SEEKS SENATE CONFIRMATION
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
Court Orders Lokpobiri, Others to Maintain Status Quo Over Disputed Oil Fields
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other defendants in a suit concerning four oil fields to maintain…
Grassroot Impact Agenda Urges Bayelsa, Federal Governments to Organise Mining Workshop and Prioritise Oil-Producing Communities’ Development
The Grassroot Impact Agenda has called on the Bayelsa State Government to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria to organise a workshop for communities endowed with mineral resources, with…
Just In: Police Hunt For Rivers Ex-SSG, Arrest Pastor Over Alleged Plot To Assassinate Nyesom Wike
The political feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has taken a dramatic turn following the arrest of a Port…
Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Nwaoboshi, Nuel Ojei Families
...Says Delta Has Lost Rare Leaders Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the deaths of former Senator and political leader, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, and elder statesman, industrialist…
Lagos Police Officers Return ₦2.2m to Couple, Say Remaining ₦1.1m Had Been Shared
Policemen attached to the Area H Police Command in Ogudu, Lagos State, have extorted $2,000 (N3,330,000) from a couple they wrongfully arrested on December 18, 2025. According to the report…
Former Bayelsa Lawmaker Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha Reflects on Faith, Timing, and Personal Comeback
Former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Wilson Ayakpo Dauyegha, has shared a reflective message on faith, divine timing, and personal restoration, describing what he called a…
Bayelsa Governor Mourns Death of Former Senator John Brambaifa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Senator John Kojo Brambaifa, describing his passing as a great loss to the state…
Jordan Wike Emerges as Potential Challenger to Kingsley Chinda’s House of Representatives Seat
Speculation is growing in Rivers State over the possible entry of Jordan Wike, the son of former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezenwo…
Anthony Joshua’s Accident Shows Human Intelligence Cannot Match God’s Mercy, Says Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said that divine mercy, rather than human intelligence or personal effort, is the ultimate determinant…
Presidency Faces Scrutiny After AI-Generated Image of Tinubu–Kagame Paris Meeting Circulates
Nigeria’s Presidency has come under public scrutiny after sharing an image that was later flagged on social media as being generated by artificial intelligence, despite claims that it depicted a…
Bandits Attack Borgu Market, Over 30 Killed, Many Abducted in Niger
At least 30 people, including women, have been confirmed dead following a deadly bandit attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The…
Ngozi Odu, Rivers deputy governor, joins APC
Ngozi Odu, deputy governor of Rivers state, has formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Odu registered at her ward in Akabuka town, ward 8,…
SERAP asks Tinubu to probe missing N128bn in Bayo Adelabu’s Power Ministry.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately order an investigation into allegations that more than N128 billion in public funds is missing…
Makinde reshuffles cabinet, appoints new SSG, others
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde has relieved the Secretary to the…
DSS Arrests Suspected Gang Leader, Accomplices Over Murder of Neurology Professor
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested the suspected leader of a kidnapping gang and two other accomplices over the abduction and murder of a prominent professor of…
Lagos Police Invite Pastor Chris Okafor for Questioning Over Alleged Multiple Rape
The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, the senior pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, to report at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti,…
“Investor Panic Spreads as Access Bank Slammed with ₦29bn Judgment Debt at CBN”
Access Bank faces heightened concern after a Federal High Court in Lagos authorized the attachment of ₦29 billion from its Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-held funds. The development stemming from…
Federal Government Sues Access Bank And Staff Over Alleged N825.9 Million Fraud Scheme
Access Bank Plc and one of its employees are facing serious legal action after the Federal Government filed a four-count charge against them at the Federal High Court over the…
Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress Withdraws Support for Fubara, Pledges Loyalty to Wike
The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress has formally withdrawn its support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and declared its allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,…
“Venezuela Will Never Be A Colony Of Any Nation” — VP
Rodríguez Sworn In As Interim President, Rejects U.S. Cooperation, Calls Military Operation ‘Kidnapping’ Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez delivered a defiant televised address to the nation following a U.S. military…
KOLO 3 OPINION LEADERS HONOUR TURNAH WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Kolo 3 Opinion Leaders Forum has honoured Hon. Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, the Zonal Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), South South Zone, and Acting Chairman…
Nigerian military identifies one Shariff Umar as mastermind of recent suicide bombing in North east
The Nigerian military through its Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by identifying Shariff Umar as the primary coordinator behind suicide bombing…
EFCC Hands Ex-Attorney-General Malami to DSS Over Alleged Arms and Ammunition Discovery
The detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has taken a new turn following moves by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to transfer him to the custody…
BREAKING: US captures Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after Caracas missile strikes
The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown him out of his country following a barrage of missile strikes on the South American nation. In a Truth…
Obi’s Defection to ADC Strengthens Opposition’s 2027 Prospects, Says Ladan Salihu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Ladan Salihu, has described the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to the ADC as a major political…
U.S. Congressman Calls for MILITARY ACTION as ISWAP Declares Christians “Legitimate Targets” in Nigeria
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has called for increased American military support in Nigeria after the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) explicitly declared Christians “legitimate targets.” Moore said that if…
Convert to Islam or die — ISWAP burns down Christian village in Adamawa Nigeria
The Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, has continued to wreak havoc on Christian communities in the Northeast, Nigeria This comes as ISWAP burned down a Christian village in…
APC Chairman Affirms Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers State
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the APC in Rivers State, putting to rest growing debates over…
‘Student Mobility Is Not a Luxury’ — Groups Press FG on Airfare Reforms
As Nigeria begins the 2026 calendar year, the Corpers’ Journey Advocacy Network (CJAN) and the Association for Students’ Social Welfare (ASSW) have called on the Federal Government to introduce structured…
Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Others Await Removal
Canadian authorities have deported 366 Nigerian nationals, while an additional 974 Nigerians are currently awaiting removal from the country, according to recent immigration enforcement data. The figures highlight ongoing efforts…
“I Chose Integrity”: Lapai Woman Returns ₦330 Million Mistakenly Credited to Her Account
A Lapai-based petty trader, Mrs. Aisha Isah Yelwa, has been widely commended for returning a large sum of money—₦330 million mistakenly credited to her bank account, describing the act as…
PANDEF Calls for Renewed Commitment to Peace and Development in Niger Delta as 2026 Begins
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called on leaders and residents of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone to embrace 2026 as a year of renewed peace, stability, and development, urging collective…
Outrage Trails Alleged Sale of ‘Anointed Mantles’ at ₦7.5m by Pastor Oritsejafor
A wave of public outrage has followed a viral video circulating on social media in which Pastor Ayodele Joseph Oritsejafor of the Word of Life Bible Church is alleged to…
Wike Says No Second Chance for Fubara Over Rivers Leadership Crisis
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, would not be given a second chance, accusing him of lacking the capacity to…
Hon. Mitema Obordor Donates Drugs and Renovates Opume Primary Health Care Centre.
The Member representing Ogbia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Mitema Obordor PhD, has carried out renovation and rehabilitation works and donated medical drugs to Opume Primary Health…
AGHOLO FEDERATING COMMUNITIES HONOUR GEORGE TURNAH AT ANNUAL THANKSGIVING
The people of Agholo federating communities (Kolo 1, Kolo 2 and Kolo 3) in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have honoured their illustrious son, the Zonal Secretary of…
Man Raises Alarm After Allegedly Receiving ₦63,000 Instead of ₦100,000 in Zenith Bank Transfer
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express concern after claiming that a transfer of ₦100,000 to his Zenith Bank account reflected a balance increase of only ₦63,000.…
UNICAL Dean sentenced to 5 years for sexual harassment
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean of Law at the University of Calabar, was sentenced to five years in prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja for sexually harassing female…
Pope Urges Release Of 315 Seized In Nigerian Mass Catholic School Kidnapping
Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of over 300 hostages taken from a Catholic school in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria. “I learned with immense sadness…
Ghana Police Arrests Victor Wanted In Nigeria For Orchestrating The Killing Of FRSC Officer, Daughter For Ritual Purposes
Authorities in Ghana have arrested Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the Nigerian man suspected of masterminding the killing of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer SRC Lasisi Funmilayo and her young daughter…
Onitsha in Shock as Two Brothers arrested Over Alleged K!dnap and Murder of Cameroonian Traders
A heartbreaking incident has thrown Onitsha into mourning as two brothers, Nonso Augustine Akpeh (37) and Kingsley Akpeh (44), have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and…
Band¡t Proudly Shows Off His Newly Acquired Iphone 17 Pro Max Worth ₦2.5M In Public
A video currently spreading rapidly across social media platforms shows a b@ndit proudly displaying what appears to be a brand new orange iPhone 17 Pro Max. The footage was recorded…
Corps Member Donates 100 Desks to Government Secondary School Ovom in Yenagoa
A corps member serving in Bayelsa State, Blessing Temitope, has donated one hundred desks to Government Secondary School Ovom in Yenagoa. The donation was made as part of her efforts…
GEORGE TURNAH’S FATHER-IN-LAW, BIBO ANGAYE FOR BURIAL DECEMBER 12TH, 2025; WIKE, OGBUKU, PDP, OTHERS OFFER CONDOLENCES
The body of the father-in-law of the Zonal Secretary, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South South Zone and Chairman, Bayelsa State Caretaker Committee, Hon. Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, Late Pastor…
PDP Reveals Why It Visited Obasanjo, Vows to Return to Power in 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained the reason behind its visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, declaring that the party is fully prepared to reclaim power in the 2027…
George Edward Wright, Fugitive Linked to 1960s Murder and 1972 Plane Hijacking, Remains Free After Decades on the Run
George Edward Wright, an American fugitive wanted for crimes dating back more than six decades, remains at large after vanishing for over 40 years and later resurfacing overseas. Wright’s criminal…
Barr. Amunaboye Clement receives award as Nembe comes alive at NNGS @60
The ancient city of Nembe was a beehive of activity on Saturday, 13 December, as the Nembe National Grammar School Old Students Association (NOSA) marked the 60th anniversary of the…
JUST IN: Osun Gov. Adeleke Resigns From PDP
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) less than 24 hours before the party’s governorship primary, deepening the crisis rocking the state chapter of…
Opinion: Nigeria’s Challenges Linked to Moral Collapse, Not Just Political Failure
Nigeria’s persistent crises are often explained through a narrow political lens. From corruption and insecurity to poor governance and economic hardship, public discourse frequently assigns blame either to political leaders…
Group Sets to Mobilise Youths, Women for APC in Osun, Congratulates Oyebamiji
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Youth & Women Network has announced plans to mobilise youths and women across Osun State in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing political participation…
NGO Urges Investment in Creative Education for Nigerian Teenagers
A non-governmental organisation, the Skillful Minds Wholesome Initiative for Women and Children (SMWIWC), has called for increased investment in talent discovery and creative education for Nigerian teenagers, describing it as…
