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< 1 mn read Hon. Ibrahim Dosara, the former Zamfara State Commissioner for Information, has initiated legal action against Jackson Ude, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, for defamation and disseminating fake news. The lawsuit, filed at the High Court of Justice in the Federal Capital Territory, seeks ₦5 billion in damages. Represented by Senior Advocate of […]

< 1 mn read In a significant move ahead of the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has merged with the Accord Party. Dr. Bright Enabulele has been named as the unified candidate from this alliance. This strategic merger is expected to enhance Enabulele’s campaign, positioning him as a formidable contender in […]

2 mn read Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation, has urged the Delta State Government to take control of the electricity sector in the state to enhance power supply and improve local access to electricity. Nwoko highlighted that such action would help fulfill Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed with host communities by […]

< 1 mn read The Nnewi Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has initiated a comprehensive agricultural project aimed at enhancing food availability and improving the diocese’s financial stability. According to Bishop Rt Rev Ndubuisi Obi, the diocese has acquired extensive land across the South East for farming activities. Farms have been established in Okija, Ozubulu, Anaku, […]

< 1 mn read As Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Maulud, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on leaders to tackle Nigeria’s pressing issues, including insecurity and economic difficulties. In a statement released on Monday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh stressed the need for policies that promote justice and welfare for all Nigerians. Okoh highlighted the country’s worsening security situation, […]

< 1 mn read APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has reported a consistent increase in export volumes over the past four years. For the first half of 2024, the terminal recorded non-oil cargo exports of 51,000 TEUs, marking a 25% year-on-year increase compared to 47,000 TEUs in the same period in 2023. Steen Knudsen, Terminal Manager at […]

< 1 mn read On Monday, a tragic head-on collision between two Mazda commercial buses, with registration numbers LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki. The accident resulted in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining various injuries. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) quickly intervened, facilitating […]

< 1 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has expressed deep concerns about the worsening health of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and has demanded his immediate release from detention to prevent severe repercussions. In a statement issued by Emma Powerful, IPoB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, the group alleged that there is a coordinated effort involving the […]

< 1 mn read The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, emphasized the importance of collective efforts for the progress and prosperity of the FCT in his Eid-el-Maulud message to residents on Monday. Wike urged residents to adopt virtues of patience, tolerance, and a renewed commitment to the development of the FCT. He highlighted the […]

< 1 mn read The Yobe State Government has confirmed the death of four individuals from acute diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area. Dr. Lawan Gana, the Commissioner for Health, reported this to newsmen in Damaturu on Monday. The cases were identified in the Jangalawaji and Tadandara settlements within Gujba Ward, areas recently affected by severe flooding. Dr. Gana […]

< 1 mn read Popular Nigerian singer Portable has voiced his disappointment following a recent meeting with Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. The encounter occurred over the weekend in Benin, Edo State, where Obi was supporting Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate, and Portable was in town for a performance. In a viral video, Portable […]

2 mn read World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the most prominent of the seven candidates who have announced their bid to succeed Thomas Bach as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Coe, a two-time Olympic 1500 meters champion, faces competition from notable figures including Kirsty Coventry, who aims to become the first woman and African to […]

2 mn read The people of Opobo nation, the home region of Rivers State Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara, have urged the governor to take all necessary actions to secure his position and ensure he completes his second term in 2027. The Opobo Progressive Movement (OPM) issued this call in a statement from Port Harcourt, signed by the group’s […]

< 1 mn read Gunmen launched a deadly assault on the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two policemen on duty. The attack occurred just two weeks after hoodlums bombed the Divisional Police Station in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers […]

< 1 mn read The adoption of electrical appliances has been a significant aspect of Nigerian lifestyle, aimed at easing daily activities and saving time. Households have invested in items such as electric stoves, cookers, blenders, washing machines, and deep freezers to enhance convenience in their lives. Many Nigerians, particularly women, have used thrift contributions (ajo or esusu) to […]