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NDLEA Nabs Notorious Drug Lord After 17 Years on the Run

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…
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8% of Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma – Experts Raise Alarm at Free Eye Screening in Sokoto

Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

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Tension in Rivers as Security Tightens Ahead of Assembly Resumption

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…
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8% of Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma – Experts Raise Alarm at Free Eye Screening in Sokoto

Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

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Local Government Autonomy: Nigerian Government Reports 749 LGAs Yet to Submit Account Details

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…
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8% of Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma – Experts Raise Alarm at Free Eye Screening in Sokoto

Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

Sports

NiDCOM Chairman Applauds Super Bowl Champion Moro Ojomo

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…
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Super Eagles Camp Opens In Kigali On 16th March

U.S. President Donald Trump Heads Task Force for 2026 World Cup

Sports

Amorim Stresses Manchester United’s Commitment to Premier League Glory

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…
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Super Eagles Camp Opens In Kigali On 16th March

U.S. President Donald Trump Heads Task Force for 2026 World Cup

Politics

Governor Fubara Orders HLGAs to Assume Control of Rivers State LGAs Following Supreme Court Ruling

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…
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Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RENAMING OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION KANO TO YUSUF MAITAMA SULE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

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Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed N250 billion lawsuit against Senator Natasha

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…
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8% of Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma – Experts Raise Alarm at Free Eye Screening in Sokoto

Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

Politics

Senator Akpabio Pledges Akwa Ibom's Support for President Tinubu

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…
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Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES RENAMING OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION KANO TO YUSUF MAITAMA SULE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

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Sultan Announces Sighting of New Moon, Declares Start of Ramadan 1446AH

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…
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8% of Nigerians Suffer from Glaucoma – Experts Raise Alarm at Free Eye Screening in Sokoto

Rivers Assembly Blocks Gov. Fubara from Presenting 2025 Appropriation Bill

Sports

Flying Eagles Fall to Young Elephants as Côte d'Ivoire Wins Friendly 2-0

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…
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Super Eagles Camp Opens In Kigali On 16th March

U.S. President Donald Trump Heads Task Force for 2026 World Cup