Fubara reaffirms support for united Ogoni, MOSOP
By Davies Iheamnachor The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed support and commitment to a more united Ogoni nation and its Socio-cultural organisation, the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP. Fubara, who sued for unity among the stakeholders and leaders of Ogoni, said the people would achieve all aspects of […]
GOV AS 001: Fubara throws Wike’s camp into panic
Governor Siminalayi Joseph Fubara is an enigma whose grandstanding posture appeals to different people differently. To the civil servants, he is “a messiah” sent to improve their welfare.
Congress should call Trump to order – Femi Falana
In his second term in office, the United States President, Mr Donald Trump, has repeatedly engaged in reckless gangsterism. A few months ago, he bombed Iran without congressional approval.
Don’t bring violence to council secretariats – Union tasks returning workers
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, ACLGW, in Osun State has prevailed on its colleagues workers returning to work to steer clear violence and adhere to the ethics of their professions. Recalled that the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in the State has ordered its […]
NEYIF drives regional peace, youth empowerment across North West
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF) Sokoto Regional Office has reported significant gains in peacebuilding, youth empowerment and institutional strengthening across the North West in the third quarter of 2025, marking a shift from isolated interventions to coordinated state and regional engagement. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday […]
How will Yemi Cardoso and CBN fare in 2026?
As 2026 dawns, Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his colleagues at the apex bank must, no doubt, be taking stock and reviewing the bank’s performance in 2025.
Oreva Follows in the Footsteps of His Father – Erero
By Akpokona Omafuaire OZORO – THE Special Adviser to the Chairman of Isoko North Local Government, Comrade Erero Jacob Oloku, has commended Oreva Ogorugba for hosting a Unity Football Tournament for youths of Otibio Ward, describing the initiative as a reflection of the values and leadership style of his father, the Executive Chairman of Isoko […]
KANO: Uneasy calm in Kwankwaso’s camp amid Yusuf’s purported plans to defect to APC
By Bashir Bello All is not well with the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State amid purported plans by the party’s only governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Widespread speculation over the alleged preparations by Governor Yusuf to formally join the APC, against the perceived wishes of his political godfather, […]
FG launches 2026 growth acceleration strategy to attract private, foreign capital
By Babajide Komolafe The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy for 2026, aimed at fast-tracking economic expansion, creating jobs and positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for private and foreign capital. Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a statement, saying, the strategy, to be […]
Kwara APC chair, Fagbemi, dares Saraki to join party
By Demola Akinyemi Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, has challenged former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to openly join the party in the state under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, rather than allegedly maintaining ties with the party in Abuja. Fagbemi made the statement in […]
Suicide Bombing: We have identified key coordinator in North-East – JTF
By Ndahi Marama Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) says it has made a major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism operations with the identification of Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks in the region. This happened as same troops on Friday claimed they uncovered a […]
ADC: Tinubu ‘illegally’ wiped NNPC debts, short-changed states
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of unlawfully approving the cancellation of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, warning that the decision violates the Constitution and deprives states and local governments of revenue due to them. […]
PDP suspends Caretaker Chairman for allegedly hobnobbing with Wike
By Davies Iheamnachor People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the Caretaker Committee (CTC) of the party in Rivers State, Hon. Nname Robinson Ewor for recently aligning with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike. The party said it suspended Ewor both as Caretaker Chairman and as member for his actions that are capable […]
Rivers’ Crisis gets Messier as Wike Blasts Fubara: ‘That same dog barked and made you governor’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, launched a blistering counter-attack on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that the same political forces now being mocked as “barking dogs” were central to Fubara’s emergence as governor of Rivers State.
Armed thugs storm Rivers hotel, disrupt live TV interview, cart away camera, others
By Davies Iheamnachor Armed youths believed to be political thugs on Friday night invaded an hotel in the Orazi axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State and disrupted a live programme conducted by a popular TV station. The thugs, who forced the live interview to end halfway, allegedly carted away camera and other […]
Ondo police arrest mother, son over alleged money ritual
By Dayo Johnson A 53-year-old mother, identified as Maria, and her 28-year-old son,Adewale, have been arrested for alleged attempt to use a 10-year-old boy for money ritual in Ile-Oluji area of Ondo State. Sunday Vanguard gathered that the mother allegedly conspired with her son to engage the services of a herbalist to use the victim […]
