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Within twenty four hours, another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday. A similar explosion had rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday. The latest incident reportedly occurred […]
Continue ReadingTEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
Continue ReadingA section of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo Community in Gonna Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, has been plunged by an explosion. The explosion occurred late on Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road under construction. According to Punch, thick black smoke was seen billowing into the atmosphere, with a raging fire […]
Continue ReadingNigerian lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has filed a $5 million (Five Million US Dollars) lawsuit before a Lagos High Court against the US-based Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., over an alleged invasion of his privacy. In the originating summons, brought pursuant to Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Sections […]
Continue ReadingRivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of misconduct on the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara thereby sparking a potential impeachment process. The notice was contained in a letter signed by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule on Monday and addressed to the Governor. But when contacted, the state Commissioner for […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s National Youth Service Corps authorities have remained silent over the allegation of threats levelled against it by a Lagos-based female corper, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising President Bola Tinubu and his government. In a now-viral video shared on her TikTok account, “talktoraye,” on Saturday, Uguamaye had expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening […]
Continue ReadingRuling All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the verge of a major defection crisis as top party figures, including former National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, and Senator Ali Ndume, prepare to leave the party. Investigations reveal that at least ten former ministers from Muhammadu Buhari’s administration are plotting their exit, with […]
Continue ReadingThe Court of Appeal in Abuja has halted the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel of justices led by Justice Okon Abang, on Friday, unanimously halted the implementation of the January 10 judgment, which vacated the nullification of Sanusi II’s appointment by a Kano State High Court, […]
Continue ReadingControversy has trailed the purchase of N5bn vehicles for 40 lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly, deepening the feud between Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and erstwhile Speaker Mojisola Meranda. It was learnt that Meranda purportedly led the purchase of about 39 vehicles for the lawmakers during the period Obasa was removed as Speaker. However, […]
Continue ReadingTraveling abroad is an exciting experience, but visa fees can sometimes be quite expensive for Nigerian travelers. Some countries charge higher visa fees than others, which makes it essential to plan your budget accordingly. According to trusted travel resources like VisaGuide.World and EmbassyPages.com, here are the top 10 countries with the highest visa fees for Nigerian travelers. 1. […]
Continue ReadingMartin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, has on Sunday asked the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to channel his invitation to the members properly and not through social media. This reaction followed the invitation to the Assembly to a meeting with the governor at the Government House, on Monday. Governor Fubara, through the Secretary to […]
Continue ReadingOsun State government has officially petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the immediate past governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, over alleged misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant. Adeleke’s government also accused Mr. Oyetola of money laundering, financial misconduct and violations of the Public Procurement […]
Continue ReadingMedical doctor and former presidential spokesperson to former presidents, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away. Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria, who was said to have been sick for some time, died in the early hours of Friday in Lagos at the age […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senate has suspended the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Natasha’s suspension followed her dispute with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio who she accused of sexual harassment, a claim the latter has denied. “That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six […]
Continue ReadingA building under construction has collapsed in Lagos. Six people were rescued while two bodies were first recovered after the building collapsed on Wednesday. The death toll recorded in the collapsed building, which happened at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, has now increased to four. This was confirmed in […]
Continue Reading47-year-old Nigerian man, Darlington Akporugo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in connection with a nationwide romance scam, US Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced. According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), on Monday, March 3, Akporugo played a central role in an elaborate scheme based in Houston that preyed on victims from […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment. Natasha, speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, told her colleagues that she had previously made the allegations during an interview on Arise TV and was now officially presenting them before […]
Continue ReadingFormer Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang, has been killed allegedly by kidnappers after being abducted in Abuja. According to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, Parradang was kidnapped in the Area 1 axis of Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday. The assailants, who had trailed him from a bank where he […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement on Monday, rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for his exemplary leadership and respect for the rule of law in obeying the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government administration, adding that Nigerians are giving him support. He praised the governor’s direction to the Rivers State […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday gave reasons why his administration could not implement the report of the 2014 National Conference he set up, citing crisis within his then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the reasons. He stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the […]
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