Senator Dr. Titus Tartenger Zam has reacted to the recent arson attack in Naka, describing it as a shameful act of destruction. In a statement addressing the incident, he expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in Onov-Mbaaondo village, Gyaruwa community, where bandits killed several youths, triggering unrest in the area. The senator revealed … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has accused lawmakers of denying him access to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Assembly Quarters, despite officially notifying the House leadership of his readiness to do so. Fubara made the disclosure on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area. The governor … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, held a closed-door meeting with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, including Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, at the State House in Abuja. Naija News reports that the legislators arrived in two white buses, led by Deputy Speaker Meranda, while Speaker Obasa arrived separately a … Read more
Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed the team’s desperation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reflecting on Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, the 26-year-old in a report by BBC Africa on Wednesday, described it as a “heartbreaking disappointment.” He recalled how fierce rivals Ghana snatched the ticket … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday met with Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other lawmakers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. At the end of the closed-door meeting, Obasa declined to speak with journalists who had gathered to obtain details of the discussions. According to Vanguard, Obasa arrived at the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting principal officers of both chambers of the National Assembly to an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. Naija News reports that the lawmakers arrived at the forecourt of the Villa in two Toyota Coaster buses around 7 pm on Wednesday. The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, … Read more
Nigeria is developing a comprehensive and sustainable security strategy aimed at addressing the growing challenges in the West African sub-region. This was disclosed by the Minister of Defense, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, during his speech at the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff in Abuja. The announcement, made public … Read more
The family of the late Niger Delta elder statesman, Edwin Clark, has warned against unauthorised fundraising efforts for his funeral. In a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by Panaowei Clark, Chief Ebikeme Clark, and Miss Emomotimi Clark, the family made it clear that no individual or group has been authorised to solicit public … Read more
Holders Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties to set up a Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal after the all-Spanish tie finished 2-2 on aggregate on Wednesday. Conor Gallagher struck in the opening minute of the second leg to bring Atletico level overall, but Real won the shootout as Julian Alvarez’s kick was disallowed … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to prioritise rehabilitation of the vandalised pipelines linking Ore depot in Ondo for immediate resumption of operations in the facility. The call followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Festus Adefiranye (APC-Ondo) at plenary on Wednesday. Adefiranye noted depot was … Read more