Former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, has reassured Governor Siminalayi Fubara of his full support following the political crisis rocking the state. During an event in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the former governor assured the governor that the…
The United States military has reportedly delivered essential supplies to Nigeria in Abuja, weeks after President Trump approved a military strike in Sokoto targeted at Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The US stated that the military equipment…
Satellite TV giant, Multichoice Nigeria has officially announced the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of John Ugbe. The company, in a statement on Monday, revealed that Omotosho’s appointment will take effect from…
Following allegations of medical negligence linked to the death of the 21‑month‑old son of renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Euracare Hospital, a privately owned healthcare facility in Lagos and Ghana, has come under intense public and regulatory scrutiny. The…
The State Department in the United States has announced that it has revoked over a 100,000 visas, including thousands issued to international students and specialised professionals, since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. In a statement shared on…
Four residents of the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State, have been killed in a midnight attack by suspected herdsmen. In the wee hours of Tuesday, specifically at about 12:00 a.m, the attackers—who were reportedly heavily armed—invaded…
Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, has refuted rumours that she sponsored a measure that is presently being considered by the state’s assembly. According to a statement released by her press secretary, Omen Bassey, the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the tragic loss of three of its chieftains in Kogi to the cold hand of death. The party chieftains are ;Alih Atabo, Onojah James Ignatius, and Jatto Onimisi Suleiman. On Monday, January…
Sylvanus Nwankwo, the minority leader and member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing the Omuma state constituency, and his colleague Peter Abbey, who represents the Degema Constituency, have reversed course in the current scheme to remove Governor Siminalayi…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, reportedly ignored a greeting from the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, in Ibadan, the state capital. The scene took place on Monday at the Secretariat’s Grand Space behind the Oyo…
President Trump has described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela,” igniting fresh round of controversy about his true intention for the oil-rich country. The US president made this declaration on his Truth social media platform. This comes just days…
Nigerian artistes dominated the just concluded 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Lagos on Sunday night, with major wins across categories. Rema led the evening with three awards: “Artiste of the Year,” “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa,”…
Lawyers representing popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie have officially written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos regarding the passing of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. As investigations into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death continue, the Lagos State Government has…
There was an exchange of gunfire between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana town, Kogi State, on Saturday night, as security forces intensified ongoing clearance operations in the area. Obajana Town is home to Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement…
The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended resumption of its strike scheduled for Monday. The strike suspension, according to NARD, was conditional and would be discussed in its upcoming National Executive Council meeting, which is set to start on…