Like the Sword of Damocles, the mighty hand of emergency rule is now hanging on Benue and Zamfara states as the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the governors of Benue and Zamfara states alongside the leadership of their Houses of Assembly to appear before the House on Thursday, May 8 to explain why their functions should not be taken over by the House of Representatives due to incessant crisis in the state.

By Davies Iheamnachor and Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Women of Rivers state in another resilient move staged a walkout on the wife of the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas, retd during an empowerment program organized for them in the state. Read Also: Blessing Nwachukwu’s Japa Story: Lost $30,000 to visa fraud, now a tech guru, […]

There are screen divas in Nollywood who would stand out from the crowd, any day, anywhere and Kate Henshaw is one of them.

In the modern world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), influence extends far beyond local academies and regional tournaments. It’s defined by reach, relevance, and impact—and few embody this more fully than Steven Martin Cowan.

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A Non-Governmental Organisation, De-Lace International, in collaboration with the Tukur-Tukur Foundation, has launched a free medical outreach programme aimed at serving over 500 residents in a Kaduna community. Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Tukur-Tukur Foundation, Col. Haruna Idris Zaria (Rtd), emphasized the foundation’s commitment to humanitarian service across Nigeria. He […]

President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics. The President gave the charge during a two-day visit to Katsina, adding that the accurate measure of leadership is a positive, visible impact. “Let the people be at […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has sentenced a herdsman, Dan-Bello, to 10 years imprisonment for violating the state’s anti-open grazing law. Dan Bello, was alleged to have destroyed farm crops valued at N50 million. He was arraigned on a five-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful grazing, malicious […]

Special report on defections By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja IN the ever-changing world of Nigerian politics, where loyalty to political parties can shift quickly, one man’s commitment to doing the right thing shines through. Back in the early 1980s, former Kano Governor Abubakar Rimi made a bold decision: he resigned from his position after switching from […]

By Bashir Bello KANO — The Kano Emirate tussle, assumed a dramatic dimension yesterday as both the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II and the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero held parallel turbaning of Galadiman Kano. While Sanusi turbaned Munir Sanusi Bayero as the new Galadiman Kano, Bayero on the other hand, turbaned Sunusi […]

By Emma Amaize, South-South Regional Editor For the old All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Delta State, led by the former Deputy Senate President (DSP), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, their biggest surprise in the last nine calendar days is how the state governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, managed to take over the party’s leadership in the state. […]

Dr. Hon Jennifer Obaseki has been appointed the new legal adviser to the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) – Europe region…

It is a mere blackmail – Labour By Shina Abubakar Osogbo The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has alleged that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC in the state was induced with N172million to endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke at its 2025 May Day celebration. The APC in a statement issued by its Director of […]

By Sola Ogundipe It’s no secret that waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn’t strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases.  Now preclinical research by City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment […]

Reports about ace comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, best known as Okey Bakassi, becoming the traditional ruler of his hometown have been making the rounds on social media. The news sounds funny to many. Don’t get it wrong. From comedy to public office as a Senior Special Adviser SSA, on entertainment matters to former Imo State Governor, […]

By Jacob Ajom Former Super Eagles Coach Clemens Westerhof is 85 today. Westerhof, also known as Dutchgerian is the first coach, local or foreign to lead Nigeria to win the African Cup of Nations on foreign soil,in 1994. He also made history as the first coach to midwife the Super Eagles to their maiden appearance […]