It is astonishing how the factional chapter of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party and the appointed publicity secretary, Chris Nehikhare, rush to issue statements without first understanding the subject at hand.
Nehikhare’s latest press release is another embarrassing display of ignorance, completely missing the point Governor Monday Okpebholo raised.
The Governor was…
Despite the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, life in the state remains calm and peaceful. Our correspondent, Doris Tams Morrison, took a tour around major roads in Port Harcourt to assess the situation.
At the Rivers State Secretariat, workers were seen heading to their respective ministries. Though many expressed dissatisfaction with the…
Super Eagles captain William Ekong has emphasised the team’s determination to secure all three points in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
Speaking to the media unit of the Nigeria Football Federation , Ekong dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s historical struggles against Rwanda on their home soil, insisting that the team is focused on the present…
In a Nationwide broadcast delivered this evening, President Tinubu said
“In the circumstance, having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it has become…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with China in key areas of development. During a strategic meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yhu Dunhai, Barr. Wike emphasized the need to expand cooperation beyond infrastructure, calling for stronger collaboration in…
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a surge in predatory lending practices by unregulated digital loan providers, commonly referred to as loan sharks. These entities offer quick, collateral-free loans but resort to unethical and illegal methods to recover debts, often involving the harassment of both borrowers and their acquaintances.The Rise of Predatory LendingThe proliferation of digital…
Nigeria and Cuba are taking significant steps to deepen their long-standing diplomatic relationship. In a high-level meeting, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Cuban counterpart, His Excellency Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation. Our correspondent has the details.
Nigeria and Cuba have shared…
A former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Jandor announced his readiness to return APC today at a press briefing held at Liberty Place, Ikeja, in Lagos.
Jandor had on March 3 dumped the Peoples Democratic…
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has further cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3, securing her second medal in just two weeks.
Bolaji on Sunday triumphed over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz with a 2-0 victory in the women’s final at the 2025 Spanish Para-Badminton International in Toledo, Spain.
It’s worth noting that just last week, Bolaji claimed a gold medal at the 2025…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple shipments of illegal drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, and skunk, destined for the United States, Italy, and Poland.
According to a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the drugs were cleverly concealed in items such as prayer beads, board games, and clothing. The interceptions…