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Rivers elders defend Odili, demand apology from Wike

About 16 Concerned Elders of Rivers State and supporters of Governor Siminialayi Fubara have faulted the recent attack by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Nyesom Wike,

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Winhomes CEO hails Tinubu, seeks intervention in Lagos-Calabar coastal road crisis

The Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Estate Engr. (Mrs.) Stella Okengwu has felicitated with President Bola Tinubu for 2025 pleading with him for quick intervention on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

Husband stabs Bishop to death over suspicion of sleeping with estranged wife

The Presiding Bishop of Rapture Empowerment International, Dr Sina Olaribigbe, has been stabbed to death over suspicion of sleeping with a married woman. The Nation gathered the incident occurred on

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‘Wike too busy to respond to Rivers opportunistic elders’

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has told some elders backing Rivers Governor Siminialayi Fubara that he is busy celebrating the New Year and will not dignify them

Rivers Kingdom declare support for Wike

Crowd of persons from Ekpeye Kingdom, including members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared support for the Minister of the Federal Capital

Rhodes-Vivour declares interest in 2027 Lagos guber race

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 Lagos governorship election has hinted at running again in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, he

Your assessment misleading, APC berates Obi

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has carpeted the New Year message of 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, describing it as misleading and an attempt

Court dismisses suit seeking to compel Fubara to re-present 2024 Budget

The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has dismissed a suit seeking to compel Governor Siminialayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 Budget to the 26 lawmakers led by

Rep member empowers constituents With 15 tons tipper

Member representing Abak/Etim-Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State Clement Jimbo aka ‘Youth slot’ has empowered constituents with 15 tons tipper automobiles. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on National Planning

First batch of Christian pilgrims arrives Lagos from Isreal, Jordan

The first batch of Lagos State Christian pilgrims returned safely to Lagos on January 1, 2025, around 10:00pm following a successful pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. At the welcome

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2025: Aiyedatiwa unveils ‘OUR EASE’ as economic blueprint

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has unveiled ‘OUR EASE,’ as his administration’s new policy blueprint. Governor Aiyedatiwa explained that the blueprint focused on areas such as security, urban and

2026: Oyinlola endorses Adeleke for second term

…Ooni lauds Adeleke for prioritising workers’ welfare The former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second term bid in office. The endorsement of the ex-governor

Ubi Franklin hails Tinubu’s New Year speech

Music executive and entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year speech, describing it as the most reassuring address by a Nigerian leader in his lifetime. Franklin,

LCCI urges FG on policy consistency to achieve $1tr economy goal

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to ensure consistent policies and reforms as Nigeria pursues its ambitious goal of becoming a $1

2027: Kano votes belong to APC, Tinubu, says HJRBDA boss

The newly appointed Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has expressed confidence that Kano State will overwhelmingly vote for President Bola Tinubu and

FG approves additional five months bailout funds for CRFFN salary arrears

The federal government has approved a five-month salary arrears bailout fund for the staff of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), covering the period from

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Man arrested for allegedly ‘killing’ daughter’s boyfriend

A man identified as Mr. Okandeji has been arrested for allegedly hiring thugs to assault his daughter’s boyfriend, 35-year-old Ochuko Ikolo, resulting in the latter’s death. According to rights activist

NCAA boss vows to protect rights of passengers, airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged to continue to protect the rights of passengers and airline operators. The Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo also said actions

Police deny knowledge of alleged assassination attempt on Kaduna senator

The Kaduna State Police Command has denied any awareness of an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, as claimed in a Facebook post

Minister: Pilgrimage is neither jamboree nor tourism

…as 290 FCT pilgrims depart Abuja for Jordan, Israel Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, on Thursday, urged 290 FCT pilgrims to remember that pilgrimage is neither

Customs intercepts 10,970 litres of petrol concealed in sacks by smugglers

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A Operation Whirlwind Unit has intercepted smugglers attempting to transport over 10,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in sacks by smugglers in

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COAS lauds soldiers for their sacrifices in tackling security challenges

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has applauded the officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their sacrifices and commitment to tackling the numerous security challenges

Kumuyi launches AI tech to revolutionise gospel outreach

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Pastor (Dr.) Williams Kumuyi has launched artificial intelligence technology that will revolutionise gospel outreach. The innovative platform, known as “Ask

Tension in Abia community as medical doctor dies after consuming local gin

Palpable tension has gripped the Nenu community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State following the sudden death of a medical doctor, identified simply as Tony, who reportedly died

Embrace agriculture in 2025 — Anglican Bishop urges Nigerians

The Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, Ijebu Jesa, Rt. Rev’d Isaac Oluyamo, has urged Nigerians to embrace agricultural practices due to their economic potential in 2025. The clergyman urged

I’ve been using red biro for 14 years – Wike fires back at Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the threats by Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who said he will continue using his “red biro” against his

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Why Shettima is visiting Nasarawa, by govt

The Nasarawa state government has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima will embark on a one-day working visit to the state on Friday, 3 January 2025. The visit includes his

JUST IN: Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger

A 27-year-old woman identified as Fatima Dzuma has been apprehended for killing her 25-year-old husband, Baba Aliyu, in Lafiyagi Dzwafu village in the Katcha local government area of Niger State.

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500 Osun households receive New Year food palliative

No fewer than 500 households in Ori-Ade Local Government Area of Osun State have benefited from New Year relief materials provided by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

133 Nigerian women, girls killed in 2024 due to Gender-Based Violence – Report

A new report by the DOHS Cares Foundation has revealed that over 133 Nigerian women and girls, including teenagers, were killed in incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) between 1 January