By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Gunmen who abducted a traditional ruler in Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin, his son, and several other residents have demanded a total ransom of N450 million for their release. The development has heightened concerns over the worsening security situation, particularly in Kwara South. In neighbouring Owa-Onire, two […]

By Davies Iheamnachor A January first accident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has claimed three lives. The victims of the accident according to reports included Mr Ahmed, a fashion designer, his brother, Afiz, and his five year old daughter, Sheila. It was gathered that the fatal car accident happened on Obiri Ikwerre flyover in Obio/Akpor […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria risks deepening hardship and undermining national cohesion by pursuing a tax regime that places greater burdens on an already impoverished population. He said genuine prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that make citizens poorer, stressing that economic growth must be […]

By Dr Michael Tidi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) occupies a constitutionally sensitive position in Nigeria’s democratic framework. Created by statute pursuant to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), INEC is not a sovereign authority. It is a regulatory agency whose powers are donated, limited, and circumscribed by law. […]

On December 30, 2025, at the Eneka Day celebration in Obio/Akpor, Senator John Azuta-Mbata stood before a cheering crowd and made a declaration that many in Rivers State had been waiting to hear spoken aloud.