Delta ADC: Stakeholders urge nat’l leadership to adopt Akporero consensus exco
DELTA state stakeholders have urged the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to authenticate the James Oghenero Akporero chaired state Executive Committee (EXCO) to pilot the party affairs in the state.
NBC warns anchors against bullying guests, denying fair hearing
The National Broadcasting Commission has warned broadcasters against unethical conduct by presenters and anchors, saying violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code will attract sanctions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Trump ‘tweets a lot, talks a lot’ – Iran’s deputy FM
US President Donald Trump “tweets a lot”, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday after Washington threatened fresh strikes if no deal was reached with Tehran.
PTI tasks new intake on focus, character, technical competence
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, has formally welcomed its newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session, charging them to embrace discipline, academic excellence, and strong moral character as they begin their journey into the nation’s foremost oil and gas training institution. Speaking during the matriculation ceremony, the Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, […]
Group urges Kekemeke to declare Senate bid
A socio-political group, Ondo South Great Minds (OSGM), has called on a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Isaac Kekemeke, to declare his intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial seat. The group, in a letter signed by its Chairman, Comrade Ojoayo Ogungbure, and Secretary, Adedeji S. Akinterinwa, said the call was based on […]
Oil tankers pass Strait of Hormuz in brief Iran reopening
At least eight oil and gas tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after Iran briefly declared the crucial trade route open during a ceasefire in the Middle East war, maritime tracking data showed.
Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on
Pope Leo XIV arrives on Saturday in Angola, the third leg of a landmark African tour marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.
Why I left APC to rejoin PDP – Maciver, dep gov’ship candidate
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 governorship elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua Maciver, said he decided to dump the APC because he and other chieftains were sidelined by Governor Douye Diri upon the governor’s defection to the party.
Gov Soludo commissions 1km road, commends Obele’s timely intervention
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has commissioned a newly constructed one-kilometre road leading to the Nigerian Naval Outpost in Onitsha-Odekpe community, Ogbaru Local Government Area. The road, which was entirely funded and constructed by prominent Anambra industrialist and philanthropist, High Chief Dr. Amb. Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata), was formally handed over to […]
Benue: Police arrest seven over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo.
18 pregnant women rescued from Lagos ‘baby factory’; children sold for N1m
The operatives rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children. They also arrested the operators of the facility, Okeke and Agwu.
