Diri, Dakolo preach peace, unity as Bayelsa communities celebrate Okolode Yam Festival
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, has urged the people of Ekpetiama Clan to embrace peace and unity as a panacea for peaceful coexistence. The duo gave the admonition at the grand […]
Global conflicts hindering Nigeria’s access to military hardware, says Defence Minister
…Calls for Local Defence Production, National Database to Tackle Insecurity By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria to procure modern military hardware needed to combat insecurity. Speaking on Saturday at the […]
Meet Anambra based pastor arrested for allegedly converting 75 women as wives
Pastor Harrison Charles of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly taking 75 married women from their husbands and made them his wives.
Natasha condemns alleged PDP arrests in Ekiti
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has called for the release of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegedly detained in Ekiti State ahead of the June 20 governorship election.
JUNE 12: I weep every time I remember what MKO Abiola told me – Mike Igini
Mr Mike Igini served at different times as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo and Akwa
Ibom States.
Miss Bayelsa Tamunosoye KaribiGeorge wins Miss World Nigeria
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Femi Otedola goes to school
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has completed an executive leadership programme, Leading Businesses for the Future, at London Business School.
Many guys only want to penetrate rather than have a relationship — Tems
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has shared candid thoughts on modern relationships, saying many men approach women with intentions that are primarily sexual rather than emotional.
Terrorists target more schools in ‘dangerous shift’
A fresh wave of kidnappings, bandit attacks and attempted mass abductions across several states has renewed concerns that criminal gangs are expanding their operations despite repeated assurances by security agencies that they are being degraded.
Our people expect results, not excuses,’ says SSDC chairman Nwuche
By John AlechenuABUJA – Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has charged members of the Board and Management to deliver tangible results, warning that the people of the South-South region expect impact, not excuses. Speaking at the 4th Regular Meeting of the Governing Board in Abuja […]
Spike in kidnapping: No celebration is worth my life —Nigerians speak on travel risks
For many Nigerians, travelling for wedding ceremonies, funerals, village meetings, and other social events, activities that were once routine, has become difficult choices clouded by fear.
