Fubara’s next move unclear as PDP, APC intensify overture
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The political future of Governor Siminalayi Fubara remains uncertain as both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensify efforts to secure his loyalty. Reacting to reports of alleged moves by the APC to lure Fubara, Elder Emma Ogidi, Chairman of the PDP Zonal Caretaker Committee […]
Drama as Rivers Administrator’s aides protest nonpayment of entitlements
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: There was mild drama inside the premises of the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, as security personnel attached to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, staged a protest against nonpayment, settlement by the outgoing Administrator. The development had sparked tension briefly flared as hitted arguments ensued among the […]
Rivers Emergency: HURIWA demands urgent Supreme Court action
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged the Supreme Court to urgently hear the suit filed by 11 state governments challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Don’t judge Tinubu by ‘Nigerians are hungry’ rhetoric, Bwala faults Atiku’s hunger claim
According to Bwala, hunger has always been a recurring challenge in Nigeria’s history, not unique to Tinubu’s administration.
Tik Tok moves to check tech-facilitated GBV
TikTok, an online entertainment platform says it has prioritised online safety through partnership on Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), particularly for women in the media industry. Duduzile Mkhize, TikTok Outreach and Partnerships Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, TikTok, said this during an interview with Newsmen .The official spoke on the sideline of a roundtable in partnership with Centre […]
4 suspected cultists arrested after clash in Anambra community
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists following a violent clash in Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area.
Afghanistan’s Taliban cut internet access in several provinces
Since regaining power in 2021, the Taliban have instituted numerous restrictions in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law.
How we crashed food prices in Kogi – State Govt
Food prices are steadily declining across Kogi State as the agricultural policies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo take effect, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has said.
FG, IFAD push gender-inclusive policy to boost rural livelihoods in Nasarawa
The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FGN/IFAD-VCDP) has begun moves with the Nasarawa State Government to adopt the Gender Action Learning System (GALS) as state policy to promote gender equity and strengthen rural livelihoods through agriculture.
Man Utd post sixth straight annual loss despite record revenues
Manchester United on Wednesday reported an annual net loss for the sixth consecutive year despite record revenues of £666.5 million ($910 million).
Graduate arrested for stealing motorcycle to recover ₦130,000 lost on sports betting
A 28-year-old graduate, Aina Ayotomide, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle to recover ₦130,000 he lost on sports betting.
