Emirship tussle: Court sets aside repealed law used for the reinstatement of Sanusi
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of a Federal High Court in Kano has set aside the Kano State Emirate Law 2024,…
Tinubu will rescue Nigeria’s economy – Governor Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma has stated that President Bola Tinubu can rescue Nigeria’s economy and make it the fastest-growing one in…
36 dead and dozens more hospitalised after drinking illegally brewed toxic alcohol in India
At least 36 people have died with more than 60 others being treated in hospitals after consuming tainted liquor in…
You can operate from anywhere – Governor Fubara tells CTC chairmen
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen in the state can operate from…
Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’ proliferation and potential…
Hezbollah leader threatens to involve European island of Cyprus if Israel goes to war with Lebanon
The leader of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has threatened to target the European island of Cyprus if war…
Davido drags Sophia Momodu to court, demands custody of daughter Imade
David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court. In…
Needless Diatribe On Senator Ned Nwoko’s Timeless Anioma State Creation Bill
By Andy Emephia The euphoria that greeted the distinguished Senator representing Delta North senatorial district, Senator Ned Nwoko,s , bill,…
Dad stabs son to death in fight over dirty dishes
An Indiana man stabbed his own son in the heart during an argument over dirty dishes in the sink, police…
UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested and suspended by Metropolitan Police amid investigation into alleged election date bets
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard has been arrested and suspended by Metropolitan Police amid a major investigation into alleged…
Hajj death toll passes 900 after temperatures soared
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday, June 19, as the death toll surged past 900. Relatives…
ANIOMA STATE: IS IT A REALITY? BY: STEVE AGWO OKECHA
I had said to myself several times, that I would retire from commenting on Ndokwa/Ukwuani issues to avoid being insulted…
Presidential aides tackle Aisha Yesufu over her comments about President Tinubu allegedly being snubbed by SA President, Cyril Ramaphosa
Presidential aides, Bayo Onanuga and O’tega Ogra have lashed out at activist Aisha Yesufu over her comments about President Tinubu…
Abuja, Lagos listed as cheapest cities for Expatriates to live in Africa (Full list)
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and Lagos have been ranked as the first and second cheapest cities for expatriates to…
Nnamdi Kanu seeks negotiation with FG
Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has told the Federal High Court Abuja that he…
Residents butcher giant whale in Bayelsa community (video)
The people of the Okpoama, a seaside community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State butchered a giant whale…
Delta Commences Training For 12,500 Female Entrepreneurs
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government on Wednesday said it has commenced training for 12,500 female entrepreneurs in collaboration with…
Israel warns Lebanon of prospect of ‘all-out war’ after Hezbollah publishes video of Israeli military and civilian sites
Israel has warned militant group, Hezbollah of the prospect of an “all-out war” after the Lebanese militant group published a…
Putin and Kim Jong Un vow to help each other if either country is attacked as Russian president receives lavish welcome in North Korea (videos)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have vowed to aid each other if either country is attacked on…
If we had kept to the old National anthem, we probably would not have banditry today in Nigeria – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the reintroduced national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”, could have prevented banditry and insecurity if…
Governor Fubara swears in Rivers Caretaker Committee Chairmen
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the…
13 states to experience heavy rain in days to come – NiMET
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, predicted heavy rainfall in thirteen states in the coming days. NiMET in a statement released…
Two rescued as 3-storey building collapses inside Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital
A three-storey building under construction inside Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, collapsed on Tuesday evening, June…
President Tinubu flies private jet to South Africa, avoids presidential aircraft
President Bola Tinubu and his entourage, on Tuesday, June 18, flew two private jets from Lagos to Pretoria to attend…
I left Nigeria better than I met it – Obasanjo says
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that his administration was one of the best the country has had so far.…
Rivers crisis: Gov Fubara nominates 23 CTC chairmen, RSHA begins screening of the nominees
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. Following…
Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty and suffering – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world. According to a statement by…
Supporters of Gov Sim Fubara destroy statue of Nyesom Wike at the headquarter of Obino/Akpor Local Government Council (video)
Supporters of Gov Sim Fubara have destroyed a statue of Nyesom Wike at the headquarters of Obino/Akpor Local Government Council.…
Biden announces new plans to make it easier for undocumented spouses of US citizens to obtain permanent residency
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, June 18 will unveil new rules easing the process for undocumented spouses of US…
Does he want President Tinubu dead?- Presidency slams Peter Obi for condemning plans to acquire new aircrafts for President Tinubu and VP Shettima
The Presidency has slammed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for condemning plans by the Federal Government to buy…
Adverse weather forced aircraft to fly over Aso Rock – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that adverse weather conditions made two aircraft fly over Aso Rock, a…
Young man dies hours after his wedding in Benue
A young man died hours after his wedding at Ochingini Adiko in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State. According…
Human trafficking: Couple arrested in Anambra for allegedly selling their children
Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has arrested a couple and one other for suspected…
Road attracted by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu gets washed off by rain few months after it was commissioned
A road attracted by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has reportedly been washed off by rain a few months after it…
Rivers Crisis: Fubara convenes security meeting
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has convened a security council meeting with heads of security agencies following the political crisis in the…
New Zealand prime minister hitches ride on commercial plane after his official government jet breaks down
Passengers on an Air New Zealand plane were unaware of the reason their plane made an unplanned stop on Monday,…
Five killed as bandits open fire on villagers during a meeting in Kaduna community
Bandits attacked the Ewehko community under Maro Ward in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killed five villagers and…
Gaza war: Israeli PM Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the end of Israel’s six-member war cabinet. The Israeli leader had announced the…
Mary statue begins ‘shedding tears of blood’ in Mexico
Church officials are investigating after a statue of the Virgin Mary apparently started crying blood. The bizarre incident has sparked…
“Sacrifice should begin with Tinubu and his govt” Dalung criticizes Tinubu after the President called on Nigerians to continue sacrificing for the country
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has tackled the President for asking Nigerians to make sacrifices for their country. President…
Putin to visit North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, both countries announce
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, both countries announced, amid international concerns…
Multichoice readjusts subscription prices for Dstv, Gotv packages following legal challenges
MultiChoice has readjusted its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv users in Nigeria, following a court order mandating a halt…
Mexican mayor-elect pulled off bus and shot dead
Salvador Villalva Flores, a recently elected mayor was shot and killed on Monday, June 17, in southern Mexico, in the…
Congregants jubilate as their church acquires property allegedly belonging to another church (video)
A video of some church members in Lagos jubilating after their church leaders allegedly acquired the property of a church…
Greek coastguard responsible for the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean
The Greek coastguard is responsible for the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean who were forced to turn…
Direct your attorney general to drop charges against Nnamdi Kanu – Edwin Clark tells Tinubu
Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct Lateef…
28 People stuck dangling upside down on Amusement Park Ride (Video)
At least 28 people are recovering after a theme park ride in Oregon left them hanging upside down for more…
We would hold peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukrainian territory – Zelensky tells Putin
Ukraine would hold peace talks “tomorrow” if Russia pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, Volodymyr Zelensky said in a response…
Mile 12 market chair links high cost of tomato and pepper to Insecurity and others
The Chairman of the Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Shehu Usman Jubrin, says the recent high cost of tomato,…
UAE to lift visa ban on Nigerians soon – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government will soon lift the visa…
Delta monarch confers chieftaincy title on 12-year-old boy who killed white rabbit while hunting in the bush
The title of “Ogbuchai” was conferred on a twelve-year-old-boy, Abel Ekene at the palace of the revered monarch of Akumazi…
“A pastor told me she is behind my predicament” – Woman says after setting her 86-old-old mother ablaze in Ondo
A 45-year-old woman, Abiodun, popularly known as “Iya Sunday,” poured petrol on her 86-year-old mother and set her ablaze in…
Churches should stop receiving money from unexplained sources – Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that churches should always ask for the source of the donations they get from…
President Tinubu orders Mamman Ahmadu to resign as Procurement Bureau DG, appoints Gbeleyi as new DG
President Bola Tinubu has directed Mamman Ahmadu (left) to resign from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau…
Nigeria seeks $500m World Bank loan to fix rural roads and agricultural marketing
The Federal Government said it is seeking a $500m loan from the World Bank for rural road infrastructure and agricultural…
NDDC Chairman Visits Ogume
The Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Barr Chiedu Ebie was at Ogume today on courtesy call. The visit was…
Veterinary Clinics Amendment Bill Aims To Improve Practitioners, Says Onwo
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Chairman of Health Committee, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo has disclosed that the…
Delta Approves Reviews Of Contracts Projects Due To Price Fluctuations
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government, on Friday approved the upward review of contract sum of some of its projects…
Delta CP Orders Massive Deployment Across The State As Muslims Celebrate Eid-Kabir
The Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has assured all Muslim faithfuls in the State of the…
Re: Oborevwori One Year In Office: Ossai List Achievements Says Deltans Are Happy
The news making rounds with the title – Oborevwori One Year In Office: Ossai List Achievements Says Deltans Are Happy…
Pastor bags life imprisonment for raping minor in church
A pastor with Winners Chapel Church, Omuo- Ekiti, Enoch Gbinyiam, was on Thursday, June 13, sentenced to one year imprisonment…
House of Reps panel recommends acquisition of New aircraft for President Tinubu and VP Shettima
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has asked the Federal Government to purchase new aircraft for…
Delta Assembly Recall Omonade From Suspension
By Onomiguren Agbamu The Delta State House of Assembly, Thursday, recalled the embattled member representing Ughelli North constituency 1, in…
Three dead as another mining pit collapses in Niger State
Three persons have died following the collapse of a mining pit in Adunu community, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger…
“Buhari did everything to subjugate Igbos during his administration” – Edwin Clark
The leader of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Edwin Clark has stated that former President Muhammadu Buhari did everything to subjugate…
NFF to hire foreign technical adviser for Super Eagles after the team’s woeful outing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed plans to hire an expatriate technical adviser for the Super Eagles after the…
President Tinubu appoints Tanimu Yakubu, Yar’Adua’s former adviser, as DG of budget office
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the budget office of the federation.…
Pastor bags life imprisonment for raping minor in church
A pastor with Winners Chapel Church, Omuo- Ekiti, Enoch Gbinyiam, was on Thursday, June 13, sentenced to one year imprisonment…
With the current situation in Nigeria if you call all Nigerians and say we are only going to feed women, all men will dress like women – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has taken a swipe at the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Senegal’s new govt cuts prices of essential commodities
The new Senegalese government has unveiled measures to reduce the price of rice, oil, bread, and other basic items to…
HARDSHIP: Oborevwori Flag-off Phase 3 Grain Palliative Distribution
…Tasks workers on small subsistence farming By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, flagged-off the phase…
Senator Joel Onowakpo Appoints 23 Advisers
By Onomiguren Agbamu The senator representing Delta South Senatorial Districts, Senator Joel Onowakpo on Thursday appointed 23 advisers as part…
You could have ended Gaza bloodshed with one word’ – US govt slams Hamas for refusing UN approved cease-fire proposal
The United States has condemned Hamas for refusing a UN-backed cease-fire proposal, saying the terror group could have halted the…
Release all the young people arrested during ENDSARS protest. They are your children and grandchildren – Senator Shehu Sani appeals to President Tinubu
Senator Shehu Sani has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to pardon the young protesters arrested and still being detained over…
President Tinubu jokes about him falling at Eagles Square, calls it a ‘swagger’ (video)
President Tinubu has joked about him falling at the Eagles Square Abuja on Wednesday morning, June 12. The President was…
Benefits of Tinubu’s economic reforms will be felt soon – Wale Edun
Minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun has said that the benefits of the recent reforms…
Police arrest suspected ritualist with eight human skulls in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo state command, have arrested a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, with eight human skulls in Isua Akoko,…
“We achieve nothing by gloating about an accident that could happen to any of us” – Peter Obi expresses sadness over President Tinubu’s slip at the Democracy Day celebration
Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the fall President Tinubu suffered at the Democracy Day celebration at the Eagles Square…
Yul has stopped taking care of all his children – May’s legal counsel, Emeka Ugwuonye reveals
The legal counsel of May Edochie, says her estranged husband, actor, Yul Edochie, has stopped fending for their children. In…
At least 25 people killed in Enugu in multiple crashes at Nigerian Army checkpoint (Graphic video)
At least 25 people have reportedly died in multiple car crashes at Ugwu Onyeama along the Enugu-Onitsha federal highway in…
Oborevwori Empowers 50 Visually Impaired Persons, 20 Immigrants Returnees
By Onomiguren Agbamu As part of keeping to his promise, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday doled…
Senator Ned Nwoko Proposes Creation of Anioma State to Balance Representation In Region
Senator Ned Nwoko has proposed that a new state should be created to balance representation in the South East “The…
Oborevwori Releases Over N1bn For DSUST College of Health project
…Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff…
Singapore Airlines passengers to receive $10k for injuries suffered during flight turbulence with larger payouts for those more badly hurt
Singapore Airlines has announced passengers will receive $10,000 in compensation for injuries suffered on a flight hit by extreme turbulence…
No survivors as wreck of missing plane carrying Malawi Vice President and 9 others is found
The wreck of the missing aircraft carrying Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima and 9 others has been found. Malawian President…
2026 World Cup Qualifying: Sports minister summons NFF over Super Eagles poor results
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigeria Football Federation…
53-year-old Nigerian woman gives birth to quadruplets
A 53-year-old Nigerian woman, Adeleke Ajoke and her husband have welcomed quadruplets, two boys and two girls. A family member,…
Court stops EFCC from arresting Kwankwaso and others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been barred by a Kano High Court sitting at Audu Bako Secretariat…
LGs can’t pay N62,000 minimum wage – ALGON
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has said that local councils cannot afford to pay the proposed N62,000…
Gaza war: UN Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
The UN Security Council on Monday June 10 adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three…
The Super Eagles is a reflection of the Government – Rapper Illbliss reacts to Super Eagles losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in World Cup Qualifiers match
Rapper Illbliss has reacted to Super Eagles losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in World Cup Qualifiers match. In a tweet…
Police Raid Criminal Hideout In Kwale, Recover Fifty One Rounds Of 7.62mm AK-47 Ammunition, Magazines, Three Locally Made Cut To Size Guns, Two Pump Actions, Cartridges
Acting on credible intelligence gathered on the activities of suspected armed robbers and kidnappers in Kwale axis, the Commissioner of…
Russia sending Nigerians and other African students to war in exchange for visa renewal
Russia is allegedly sending thousands of migrants and foreign students to fight in the war against Ukraine for visa renewal.…
Local refining may crash petrol price to N300/litre – Modular refineries operators say
‘’A lot of companies today benefit from the importation of petroleum products at the expense of Nigerians. If we begin…
Labour rejects N62,000 or N100,000 “starvation wage” as the minimum wage, may resume strike on Tuesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has never contemplated N100,000 as the minimum wage for workers in the country…
Reps seek six-year tenure for president and rotation among zone
35 members of the House of Representatives want changes to be made to the 1999 Constitution to allow for the…
Court dismisses suit seeking to declare 25 Rivers Assembly seats vacant
Justice Okogbule Gbasam of a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed the suit seeking to vacate…
NAF airstrikes destroy illegal oil refining sites in Imo
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has said that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe successfully destroyed two illegal refining…
Governors, Senators, Reps should get same minimum wage as labour – Father Mbaka
Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of the Adoration Ministries Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) says the N62, 000 minimum wage…
Delta Making Impressive Progress In Infrastructural Development………,..Oborevwori
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, said, the state is making impressive progresses in infrastructural and…