After 17 years of evading capture, Ogbonnaya Kelvin Jeff, a notorious drug kingpin, has finally fallen into the hands of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos.
A high-profile fugitive, Jeff wasn’t just wanted in Nigeria—he was also a marked man in South Korea, where he had previously served a one-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes. However, rather than reform…
The political landscape in Rivers State remains charged as security forces flood the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt, following the Supreme Court’s ruling reinstating Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other lawmakers.
On Monday morning, heavily armed police squads and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took strategic positions around the Assembly complex…
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has identified key challenges hindering the implementation of the Supreme Court’s July 11, 2024, ruling on local government autonomy.
According to the government agency, two major obstacles include the failure of local government areas (LGAs) to submit their account details and the need to verify which LGAs have democratically…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerian-born American football star Moro Ojomo for his outstanding achievement in the 2025 NFL Super Bowl. Ojomo played a pivotal role in securing victory for the Philadelphia Eagles, earning recognition for his contributions to sports on the global stage.
During an interactive session at…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reaffirmed that the club’s long-term ambition remains winning the Premier League, despite their disappointing FA Cup exit to Fulham.
The Red Devils bowed out of the competition in dramatic fashion, losing 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes at Old Trafford. This marks United’s earliest FA Cup exit as defending champions since…
In a decisive move following the recent Supreme Court judgment, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume control of the administration of the state’s 23 local government councils. This directive, issued in a statewide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, underscores the administration’s commitment to…
The Senate President’s wife, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed a lawsuit against Senator Natasha, requesting N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology from Natasha to be published in two newspapers.
The spouse of the President of the Senate, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has initiated several lawsuits in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Akwa Ibom State’s unwavering support in advancing the nation’s progress.
Leading a high-powered delegation of stakeholders from the state to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Senator Akpabio reaffirmed the commitment of Akwa Ibom’s political leadership to national development and unity.
The…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially announced the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 AH. In a formal declaration from his Sokoto palace, the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims confirmed that Saturday, March 1, 2025, will be the first day of Ramadan, ushering in the sacred month of fasting, devotion, and reflection.
The Sultan…
The Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire fully avenged their earlier defeat by Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, securing a 2-0 win in the second of two friendly matches at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday evening.
Aliyu Zubairu’s side had emerged 2-0 winners in the first encounter on Wednesday, but the Young Elephants responded strongly, asserting their dominance on…