Pastor Tunde Bakare, former presidential aspirant and longtime associate of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stirred political conversation after publicly declaring that he never witnessed any act of corruption from Buhari during their years of close association. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Bakare stated: “I didn’t see corruption […]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, in a move aimed at restructuring key governance institutions in the state. The ceremony, which took place in Port Harcourt, marked the formal assumption of […]
The Ardova Handball Premier League continues to thrill fans across the country with intense action and standout performances. On Sunday, the Lagos Seasiders and Safety Babes were among the top teams that secured key victories in their respective fixtures, bolstering their standings in the competition. The Lagos Seasiders, who had earlier in the season […]
President Donald Trump has given Russia a 50-day deadline to end the ongoing war in Ukraine or face sweeping economic consequences, including 100 percent tariffs on Russian goods and secondary sanctions on nations trading with Moscow. The announcement was made on Monday, July 14, during a press briefing after Trump’s meeting with NATO Secretary-General […]
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was laid to rest on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his Ogbagba Court residence in Igbeba, Ijebu Ode. The funeral followed Islamic rites, in accordance with the late monarch’s personal faith, and marked the final chapter of a reign that spanned over […]
In a significant move toward national economic diversification, the Federal Government on Monday commenced the understudy of the Lagos State Government’s Blue Economy project, signaling a strong interest in replicating the state’s model for broader national development. The development, confirmed by Punch Newspapers, underscores the Tinubu administration’s focus on harnessing marine resources and coastal […]
Amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, political strategist and public affairs analyst Bola Bakare has openly criticized the emerging coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform. Speaking on Arise News’ programme NewsDay, Bakare declared that the ADC lacks the structural foundation required to be classified as a […]
A chilling murder trial has opened in Berlin, where a 40-year-old German doctor, identified by authorities only as Johannes M. in line with the country’s privacy laws, is facing charges over the murder of 15 palliative care patients. The trial, which began on Monday, July 14, has shaken Germany’s medical and legal institutions, with […]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced his intention to seek an eighth term in office, setting the stage for a controversial election in October that could extend his rule beyond 43 years. Biya, who is 92 years old, made the announcement on Sunday, confirming long-standing speculations about his political future. He remains the de […]
