Bayelsa moves to preserve forests, bans logging activities
BY Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has ordered the indefinite closure of all forest activities including timber logging, floating and movement in the state forests. The state Commissioner for Environment, Hon Ebiye Ben-Ololo, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Yenagoa said the closure takes effect from 1st January 2025. The move, according to the […]
I’ve received over 200 death threats after my comment about Peter Obi — APC chief Felix Morka
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged he and his family have been receiving death threats following his comment about Peter Obi of the Labour Party. According to him, the threats were instigated by Obi’s accusation that his comment about his New Year message constituted a death threat. […]
Tenant’s decomposing body found in Ogun apartment
Operatives of Ogun State Police command have raised the alarm after a swollen body of 45-year-old Tolulope Olusanya, a tenant, was discovered late Monday night at Madojutimi Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
Graham Potter set for Premier League return with West Ham
West Ham have cancelled Wednesday’s scheduled press conference featuring manager Julen Lopetegui, with widespread reports saying the Premier League club are preparing sack the Spaniard.
EU will protect its borders after Trump’s Greenland claim – France
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that the European Union would not allow its borders to be attacked. This came after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military or economic coercion to take control of Denmark’s autonomous territory of Greenland. “Obviously, it is out of the question that the EU […]
‘Insult to our local coaches,’ Nigerians react to Eric Chelle’s appointment as Super Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named former Lens defender Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles.
Trump Jr visits Greenland after father called for US to own territory
Donald Trump Jr has arrived in Greenland, just weeks after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, reignited controversy by asserting that the US should pursue ownership of the Danish autonomous territory.
Arteta blames Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta has said the match ball used in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final first tie against Newcastle contributed to their 2-0 loss.
Ogun: Police raise alarm over rising missing persons cases
The Police Command in Ogun has raised concerns over a significant increase in reports of missing persons in the state. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. She explained that the command had noticed an unprecedented rise in the number of missing persons across all age groups. […]
‘I have cried too many tears’, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle mourns her dog
In the tribute, she wrote about how she rescued Guy and how much he meant to her.
Provide evidence of death threat claim — APC scribe Felix Morka tells Peter Obi
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has clarified his controversial statement and alleged death threat insinuation against Peter Obi and his family. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election recently alleged that Morka’s reaction to his New Year message has led to threats against […]
