Governance Has Become a Crime Scene, Peter Obi laments
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the state of governance in Nigeria, lamenting that public servants and politicians are enriching themselves while hardworking citizens are neglected. Speaking on Tuesday at the Godfrey Okoye School of Nursing Sciences in Enugu, where he donated N20 million to support the institution, Obi said, “It is […]
Senate Sets Up Committee to Oversee Rivers Sole Administrator
The Nigerian Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of the committee during Tuesday’s plenary, stating that the move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the state’s governance. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele will chair […]
Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Adichie, Shine at 2025 Met Gala
Nigerian celebrities brought African excellence to the forefront at the 2025 Met Gala, held on Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Celebrated personalities including Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Chimamanda Adichie, and fashion designer Swanky Jerry captivated the global audience with bold fashion statements that celebrated African heritage. This year’s […]
NIPOST Announces Major Reforms, Goes Cashless by July 2025
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at transforming it into a modern, innovative, and digitally driven agency. In a statement on Monday, NIPOST said the reforms are in line with global best practices and support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Key changes include a shift to a fully cashless […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Urges Military Trainees to Offer Practical Security Solutions
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has tasked participants of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, to produce actionable recommendations addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, during a courtesy visit by the team to Government House, Port […]
EFCC Arrests VeryDarkMan Over Cyberstalking Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over multiple cyberstalking allegations. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told BBC News Pidgin on Monday that the arrest followed several petitions filed by different individuals. He clarified that the case is not linked to Guaranty […]
N’Assembly Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss PDP Governors’ Suit on Rivers Emergency
The National Assembly has filed a preliminary objection at the Supreme Court, urging it to dismiss the suit brought by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors challenging President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The federal legislature described the suit as frivolous, speculative, and procedurally flawed, requesting a ₦1 billion […]
NAFDAC Launches Mobile Tech to Fight Fake Drugs in North-East
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has introduced two mobile tools — “Scan 2 Verify” and the “Green Book App” — to combat counterfeit drugs in Nigeria’s North-East region. During a two-day sensitisation workshop in Gombe, healthcare stakeholders, including doctors and patent medicine dealers, were trained on how to use […]
EFCC Releases E-Money After Interrogation Over Currency Abuse
Nigerian businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after a prolonged interrogation over alleged currency abuse. E-Money was reportedly apprehended by EFCC operatives on Monday night at his residence in Omole, Lagos, and taken to their Abuja office. The investigation centered on […]
Saraki Has No Moral Right to Criticise My Defection — Okowa Fires Back
Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki for criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, Okowa said Saraki had no moral right to comment on the matter, citing Saraki’s […]
