Atedo Peterside Slams Senate for Suspending Natasha
Founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has criticized the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it disrespectful to her constituents and ultra vires. Peterside, who is also the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, expressed concern over the Senate’s decision, stating, “The most disturbing aspect of the Nigerian Senate hullabaloo around Natasha […]
Nigeria’s Petrol Imports jumps 105% to N15tn – NBS Report
Nigeria’s petrol imports surged in 2024, doubling to N15.42tn from N7.51tn in 2023, despite increased domestic refining capacity. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics show that this marks the country’s highest fuel import bill in history. The rise in imports comes despite expectations that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery (650,000bpd) and revived state-owned refineries, such […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-Gov Udom Emmanuel Over ₦700bn Fraud
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of misappropriating ₦700 billion in state funds. Emmanuel arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, following an invitation from the agency. His arrest follows a petition by the […]
Ijaw Groups Warn Against Fubara’s Impeachment
Ijaw groups, including the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), have warned against the impeachment of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, cautioning that such a move could destabilize the Niger Delta and disrupt oil production. The warning follows the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State […]
Dolly Parton Announces Death of Husband, Carl Dean at 82
Legendary singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has announced the passing of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean. Parton shared the news on Instagram in the early hours of March 4, 2025, confirming that Dean passed away the previous day. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the […]
Rivers Assembly Gives Fubara 48 Hours To Present 2025 Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. The lawmakers said this during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, signed a ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after presenting it to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led lawmakers. But […]
NANS Demands Probe Into NYSC Over Unpaid N77,000 Allowance
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to investigate the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over its failure to implement the newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance for corps members. Despite the Federal Government’s approval of the increase from N33,000 to N77,000—effective July 2024—NANS expressed disappointment that corps members were yet […]
Gov Fubara Dismisses Impeachment Fears Amid Supreme Court Ruling
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns over possible impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers and ordered the federal government to withhold the state’s financial allocations until the governor presents the budget to them. The apex court also nullified the 2024 local government elections conducted under Fubara, shifting […]
Why I’m not married, yet to have kids – Ruggedman
Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has revealed why he does not have children. Speaking on a recent episode of TVC’s Your View Pidgin, the 51-year-old artist stated that he made a personal vow in his younger years never to have a child out of wedlock. “I am not currently in any […]
Police Arrest Woman for ₦523,600 ATM Fraud in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 35-year-old Blessing Oleru for allegedly swapping a victim’s ATM card and withdrawing ₦523,600 in Port Harcourt. According to a statement on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrest followed a report by the victim, who sought police intervention. “The victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported […]
