The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it is working round the clock to ensure that the Kaduna and the second Port Harcourt refineries meet global standards. The company in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye said both refineries are currently undergoing a total overhaul to meet global … Read more
Saudi Arabia launched another attack on Yemen, injuring at least one Yemeni national, according to local sources, further escalating Middle East tensions. In yet another event in the long-running confrontation between the two countries, the attack targeted a Yemeni border region late Thursday evening, according to reports from MERH News Agency. This assault follows reports … Read more
While interpreting Section 221 of the 1999 Constitution relating to prohibition of political activities by certain associations, the apex Court rightly held in Amaechi v. INEC (2008) 5 NWLR (Part 1080) 227, 317-318 that: “The above provision effectually removes the possibility of independent candidacy in our elections; and places emphasis and responsibility in elections on … Read more
Ann-Kio Briggs, a well-known activist and daughter of the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, recently spoke with Arise Television about her worries about the blending of politics and religion in Nigeria. Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), came under fire from her for remarks he made at a church Thanksgiving service in Rivers … Read more
A lawsuit to force Governor Siminialayi Fubara to re-present the state’s 2024 budget to its 26 lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, was dismissed by the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt. The case, filed by the Registered Trustees of the Association of Claimants of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, named the Government of … Read more
A clergyman, identified as Bishop Shina Olaribigbe of Rapture Empowerment International, Osogbo, Osun State, has been stabbed to death while settling a dispute between a couple. It was learnt that the Bishop was killed by the husband of the woman in question, and the couple have been arrested by the Police. According to an anonymous … Read more
The founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries International, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, spoke during their Crossover Service about two police officers who perished as a result of disobeying his commands. According to Pastor Ibiyeomie, two armed police officers showed up at the church a few years ago with orders to tear it down. Despite being … Read more
PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump’s trial, conviction, and ongoing post-conviction legal issues have thrown up interesting and novel developments in that country’s democracy. These issues hold lessons for other democracies: those deliberately building institutions and those, like Nigeria, whose weak institutions sorely undermine representative government and governance. Trump was tried and convicted in respect of 34 felony … Read more
The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has decried the late implementation of the local government’s financial autonomy in line with the Supreme Court ruling. Naija News reported that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in a media chat, disclosed that the federal government was not paying monthly allocation for council areas into their … Read more
The year 2025 will start on a high note, but for a few who are stringent on holding on to things and not letting go, especially gadgets, the year may hit them hard from the start. Starting 1 January 2025, specific devices will not have WhatsApp operational, significantly if the device OS cannot be upgraded. … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have killed several members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and their Eastern Security Network (ESN), alongside numerous bandits in Niger State. The recent operations come as part of an ongoing crackdown on armed groups causing unrest in various regions of Nigeria. A senior police … Read more
The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Tanko Sununu, has said that he is challenged by lack of trust from citizens. Tanko Sununu said the current administration of President Bola Tinubu was committed to transparency in its humanitarian efforts. In an interview on Thursday with Arise News, Sununu explained that the ministry … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a couple following the alleged stabbing of Bishop Shina Olaribigbe, leader of Rapture Empowerment International in Osogbo, by the husband. According to BBC News Pidgin, Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed that the tragic incident occurred on Thursday at the residence of the suspect’s wife. Reports indicate that … Read more
Tragedy struck a wedding in Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, as a bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception, resulting in the death of one guest and leaving the groom in critical condition. According to Punch, eyewitnesses suggested the act might have been motivated by a personal grievance. Speaking on Friday, the State … Read more
A storey building has been razed by fire in the Lekki area of Lagos state. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) said the fire outbreak happened at about 12.57 pm on Thursday, January 2. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency received a distress … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has officially endorsed former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, as its candidate for the position of President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The endorsement was made ahead of the organization’s election scheduled for January 10-11, 2025. The leadership role was zoned to Rivers State following the tenure of … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, over his visit to former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, in Minna, Niger State. Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, announced the visit via his X handle on Thursday. … Read more
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has condemned too much emphasis on hardship and poverty in the country while neglecting gains the economy has recorded. Felix Morka said President Bola Tinubu’s policies were the right policies that would put the country on the path of progress and prosperity. In … Read more
The Kano State Police Command has successfully arrested Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old woman notorious for robbing residents of mobile phones in the Kano metropolis. The arrest, which took place on December 21, 2024, followed numerous complaints from residents, including 30 official reports received throughout the year. Details of Criminal Activities According to the police spokesperson, … Read more
The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has issued a ban on street hawking and other unauthorized activities within the Maiduguri metropolis. This decision, announced on Friday, January 3, is aimed at promoting a clean, safe, and organized urban environment in compliance with the Borno State Urban Planning and Development Law of 2002. … Read more