The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others to Justice Binta Nyako. Naija News reports that the case, which was previously before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, will now proceed under Justice Nyako, with the hearing scheduled for … Read more
The Labour Party on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s nullification of a previous judgment upholding Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party. THE WHISTLER reported that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on October 9, 2024, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Abure-led National Working Committee … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has once again tackled President Bola Tinubu. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter account) on Friday, April 4, Atiku bemoaned the recent killings in Bokkos local government area (LGA) of Plateau state. Atiku said … Read more
The Cross River State House of Assembly has granted a two-week extension to the leave of State Governor Bassey Otu, following a formal request submitted by the governor. This decision was made during a plenary session on Friday, where it was unanimously adopted by members of the House. The extension means that Deputy Governor Peter … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 23-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Godwin, for the abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl. The suspect was apprehended on April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:20 am, by operatives of the C4I Strike Force during a routine patrol along the Casablanca Axis, GRA Phase-2, Port Harcourt. … Read more
A 24-year-old entrepreneur from Adamawa State, John Peter, is making waves in the agricultural sector, balancing his studies with a growing agribusiness. Early Life and Education Born in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, John began his primary education in his hometown before moving to Jimeta to live with his uncle and complete his … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the venues and match schedule for the 2025 President Federation Cup round of 16 fixtures. All the President Federation Cup matches are set to unfold on Wednesday, April 16, across various locations around the country. One of the standout matches in this round features a classic showdown between … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Ayo Sotinrin as the new managing director of the Bank of Agriculture. According to the presidency, the appointment of Sotinrin was with immediate effect. The presidency further explained that the new appointee was coming with an extensive and diverse background because of his experience that cut across … Read more
A pro-democracy, United Democratic Coalition (UDC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, declare a State of Emergency in Zamfara State. The group citing the security situation of the state said the breakdown of democratic order in Zamfara warrants the proclamation of a State of Emergency. In as statement issued … Read more
The shareholders of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have approved the names and portfolios of the new management team of the company that would be submitted to the Corporate Affairs Commission. The move is in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act. The submission of the names of the new NNPC management … Read more
Agege, Lagos state – On Wednesday, April 2, Sheikh Muhammed Habibullah Adam El-Ilory, the proprietor of Markaz Arabic and Islamic Training Institute, Agege, in Nigeria’s southwest Lagos state, made a Facebook Live video. In the over 1 hour video watched by more than 118,000 people, the cleric, commonly called Mudirul Markaz, claimed that Nigerian Muslims … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been accused of allegedly attempting to manipulate Nigerians through false claims. The Forum of Economic Rights Activists (FERA) said Obi’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government reforms lacked substance. The President of the group, Dr. Moses Okino, said Obi failed to offer viable … Read more
Nigerian content creator and human rights activist Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reacted to allegations of former First Lady Patience Jonathan detaining 15 domestic workers since 2019 over missing jewellery. He described the news as painful and wondered if the former first lady was aware that the domestic workers were still in … Read more
In preparation for a befitting burial for the late renowned leader of the Ijaw Nation, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the Burial Committee paid a visit to suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at his private residence in Port Harcourt on Friday. Led by Chairman Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the delegation included National President of the … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of its Anambra 2025 governorship primary election, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Naija News reports that the suspension follows the long-awaited verdict from the Supreme Court on Friday afternoon, which ousted the national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure. The Court … Read more
Ebonyi state – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted Governor Francis Nwifuru’s aide, Mrs Blessing Adagba, in Ebonyi state. Until her kidnapping, Adagba was the coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. As reported by The Punch, the development centres were created in local governments … Read more
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rtd Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, has called for legislative support to ensure the success of his administration’s key initiatives, particularly those focused on infrastructure development, security, and socioeconomic growth. Ibas made the appeal on Friday when the Senate Committee on Works, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, paid a courtesy … Read more
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has solicited requisite legislative backing that will enable his administration to achieve the enunciated programmes of action. Such programmes, he said, include ensuring uninterrupted socioeconomic activities and the provision of vital infrastructure that will support societal and economic growth, boost productivity, facilitate access … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The United States Mission in Nigeria said it is following the Edo election appeal process closely. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to supporting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued via its X handle @USinNigeria on Friday, April 4, 2025. The US embassy said it … Read more
In an announcement made on Friday, UEFA confirmed that Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger would serve a suspended one-game ban for breaching the organization’s “basic rules of decent conduct” during their exuberant celebrations. The suspension will be in effect for a probationary period of one year, meaning any further violations during that time could result … Read more