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Alleged Defamation, Threat To Life: ”Portable” Is In Our Custody – Police
The Kwara Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.
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NiMet Predicts 3-Day Thunderstorms, Sunshine from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
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Army Uncovers 11 New Illegal Bunkering Facilities in Four States
The Nigerian Army has uncovered 11 new bunkering facilities and made some seizures during a six-day operation conducted in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.
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Police Kill Four Kidnappers, Arrest Four Others, and Recover Rifles
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four kidnappers in separate operations in two states.
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Tinubu Disowns 2027 Campaign Billboards
The presidency has disowned the growing number of billboards promoting a 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
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Rivers Administrator Defied Court Order on Appointment of LG Administrators - PILEX Center Kicks
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, on Wednesday defied a court order by proceeding with the appointment of Administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, the Coordinator of the Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative, Courage Nsirimovu, has said.
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Zamfara Governor Mourns Assembly Member Hon. Aminu Kasuwar Daji
Governor Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar Daji, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing Kauran Namoda South.
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Court Orders Rivers Administrator to Justify Appointment of LGA Administrators
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ordered the Rivers State Government to appear before it and justify why a motion seeking to stop him from appointing administrators for the 23 local government areas (LGAs) of the state, should not be granted by the court.
Talk
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June 12 Election: Babangida’s Legacy—Hero or Villain?
The June 12, 1993 election, adjudged by many as Nigeria’s 'freest and fairest', was conducted under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s military government. While the National Electoral Commission (NEC), led by Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, played a role, the question remains—should Babangida get the credit?
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Nigeria bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from roads Starting March 2025
In a bid to curb road accidents involving heavy-duty fuel tankers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on 60,000-litre tankers from operating on the nation’s roads, effective March 1, 2025.
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Apprenticeship vs. Tertiary Education
If you were to choose between an apprenticeship and a university degree, which would you opt for? Which is more profitable?
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Telecom Tariff Hike: Subscribers association demands action against 50% tariff increase
The National President of the Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, Deolu Ogunbanjo, has criticised the recent 50% tariff increase by telecom operators, arguing that it is an unjustified burden on Nigerians.
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Nigerians react as Rivers LGA chairman appoints over 100 Special Assistants
Nigerians have been reacting as the chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, appointed 130 Special Assistants. This is the second time in 6 months he would appoint over 100 SAs.
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Tantita Security Accused of Rights Abuses, Expert Call for Govt Action
Legal practitioner Robinson Ariyo Esq. has urged the federal government to closely supervise the operations of private security companies in the Niger Delta region, following allegations of misconduct by Tantita Security.
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Fading Fishing Traditions: How Oil Bunkering Ravages Coastal Communities
The once-thriving fishing settlements of the Niger Delta are now a shadow of their former glory, ravaged by oil bunkering and insecurity.
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Rivers Court Cases: Lawyer addresses binding court decisions
Legal expert Godspower Egbule has emphasised the role of the police in enforcing judicial decisions and upholding law and order, describing them as a ‘critical’ arm of the executive government.
Sport
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Sinner Defends Australian Open Title, Dashes Zverev’s Grand Slam Hopes
World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.
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Australian Open: Madison Keys Upsets Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden Grand Slam
World number 1 and defending champion of the Australian Open, Russia’s Aryna Sabalenka failed to defend her crown at the 2025 tournament as she lost in the final to World number 14, American Madison Keys. In an exciting final that lasted about two hours at Rod Laver Arena, the 29-year-old American, seeded 19th, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.
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Libya vs Nigeria: CAF Awards Game to Nigeria By Forfeit
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.
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Are Manchester City Rattled?
In this weekend review, News Manager, Ufuoma Egbamuno asks if Premier League champions, Manchester City are rattled by Arsenal’s newfound pragmatism. Plus, there are bits on Chelsea; Barca, and the Milan Derby
