Home Blog
Twelve inmates escaped from the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, in an early morning jailbreak on Monday.
Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, called the incident "unfortunate" and assured the public that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, would take measures to prevent future occurrences.
He also confirmed...
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any association with militant groups and dismissed recent social media posts and videos as fabricated attempts to create unrest in the state.
Through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara denounced the circulation of false videos claiming explosions at oil and gas...
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stated that he will address President Bola Tinubu's government when he deems it necessary, and has asked Nigerians not to impose a timetable on him for his comments.
“People should stop trying to work on my timetable for me,” the nonagenarian cautioned those asking...
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed one person and injured others in Ukhun community, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
This incident has occurred despite the Edo State government's efforts to combat criminal herdsmen and kidnappers.
A video circulating on social media detailed the attack, stating that the herdsmen...
Chief Wole Oke, a former minority leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly during the Second Republic, has died at the age of 78.
His death was confirmed by former lawmaker, Hon. AbdulMumini Katibi, who stated that Oke passed away in the early hours of Sunday.
Oke, also known as...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its stance that President Bola Tinubu's removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is unconstitutional, and has demanded that the President rescind the decision.
President Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday led to the suspension of the...
Former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
President Tinubu's declaration included the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State Assembly for six months, and the appointment of retired...
Residents of Obianime-Ama Community in Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State, are alarmed by a ruptured PPMC pipeline leaking an unidentified petroleum product.
The incident, occurring on Sunday, has raised concerns about environmental and safety risks.
Eyewitnesses reported the leak began around 2:30 pm near the PPMC facility, and community efforts...
Soft Ground Wrestling (SGW), an independent Ugandan professional wrestling promotion and wrestling school, has garnered international attention for its unique and grassroots approach.
Founded on March 16, 2023, by Daniel Bumba in Mukono–Kirangira, Mukono District, SGW operates with a distinctive wrestling ring made of mud and nylon ropes supported by...
A man has been captured in a video testing his homemade Helicopter.
In the video, the man is seen sitting in his homemade Helicopter as he made attempts to make movements with it.
Read Also: Man Absconds Without Settling Bill After Taking Lady To Hotel Where He Bought Azul
The man was...
The Soku community in Rivers State has refuted social media reports of a gas pipeline explosion along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji Right of Way.
The Soku oil and gas field, a key part of OML 23, is jointly operated by Eni, NNPCL, Shell, and TotalEnergies.
Witness Alasia, Secretary of the Soku Community Development...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against the widespread drilling of water boreholes in residential areas, citing potentially devastating consequences.
He attributed the prevalence of borehole construction, particularly in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to the failure of successive administrations to maintain the Oyan Dam project, which his military administration initiated in...
Just a week after an explosion on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Rivers State, another blast has been reported at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru local government area of the same state.
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed the incident on Sunday, based on information...
President Bola Tinubu has offered his condolences to Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, on the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Baribari, who passed away on Saturday night at the age of 93.
In a statement released on Sunday, President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,...
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, deeming the action excessive in an interview on Channels Television.
Read Also: Falana Reacts To Suspension Of Fubara, Deputy
President Tinubu declared emergency rule in the state on Tuesday, citing political crisis and...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency and his suspension from office, attending a worship service at Salvation Ministries headquarters in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
This appearance follows President Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, challenging the "unlawful suspension" of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly.
President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State last Tuesday, suspending...
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has criticized the quality of the ₦10.8 billion Gully Erosion Control Project in Kargo, expressing disappointment with the contractor, Retercha Company Limited.
During an unannounced visit on Saturday, Namadi found the materials used to be substandard, and warned that his administration would not accept poor...
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has downplayed the potential of a coalition to remove President Bola Tinubu and the APC from power in 2027.
Shekarau characterized the emerging alliance among opposition figures as a gathering of individuals with presidential or vice-presidential aspirations, rather than a genuine political coalition.
His statement...
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok Ibas, has stated his commitment to completing the Rivers State House of Assembly complex before the end of his tenure.
During an inspection of the complex on Saturday, Ibas explained that he had identified a missing pillar in the state's governance structure within the first...
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, revealed that she faced rejection from her family for participating in a beauty pageant.
Speaking at the Nigerian Women’s Day event during the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York, she emphasized...
Safara’u Umaru, the mother of Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has passed away at the age of 93.
The announcement was made in a statement by Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, on Sunday in Katsina.
Read Also: 9mobile Speaks On Alleged Shutdown Of Operations In Nigeria
He said: “With profound...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations that senators were bribed with $15,000 each to approve the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State.
He dismissed the report as a blackmail attempt, orchestrated by those seeking to tarnish his and other senators' reputations.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Eseme...
Odunayo Alegbere, Chairman of the ALGON Board of Trustees, has attributed delays in the direct disbursement of allocations to local government councils to bureaucratic hurdles.
He stated that local government areas (LGAs) have been directed to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enable the implementation of...
Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has passed away after a short illness.
Her death was confirmed by movie producer Stanley Ajemba (Stanley Ontop) via his Instagram account.
Ajemba remembered Nweje as a lively actress and a close friend, and mentioned their last conversation was regarding the Queen's saga, during which she advised...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his disapproval of President Bola Tinubu's suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, stating that it risks damaging Nigeria's reputation.
Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja, Jonathan conveyed his disappointment with the removal of elected officials.
“These actions by key actors in...
9mobile has issued a statement refuting rumors of an impending shutdown of its Nigerian operations, labeling the claims as false and misleading.
The telecommunications company stated that these rumors are baseless and intended to create unnecessary panic among its subscribers.
“We understand that some customers have recently faced challenges, particularly with...
President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of his predecessor, Joe Biden, and several other former high-ranking officials, including Kamala Harris.
The list of those who lost their access to classified information includes Biden's family members, former Vice President Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and current Biden...
The Simplified Movement Worldwide, a key support group for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has welcomed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the Sole Administrator appointed under President Tinubu's declared Emergency Rule.
They expressed confidence in Ibas's capabilities, highlighting his experience as a former naval chief and diplomat.
However, the group...
PDP governors have decided to legally challenge the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.
The PDP Governors Forum, after a virtual meeting, instructed their attorneys general to initiate legal action against the emergency declaration, which they believe is politically motivated.
In a communique, the governors stated...