In 2012, Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, found himself at the center of a controversy concerning alleged ownership stakes in Intafact Beverages Limited, a brewery company. At the time, reports suggested that Governor Obi had misappropriated state funds to support the brewery, which was presented as a government venture, while covertly holding […]
Nigerian international forward Paul Onuachu has officially signed with Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, marking a significant move in his professional football career. The towering striker, known for his goal-scoring instincts and aerial dominance, joins the Black Sea Storm after a spell in the English Premier League with Southampton. His switch to Turkey is […]
A wave of discontent is sweeping through Nigeria’s community of retired police officers as they prepare to stage a nationwide peaceful protest over what they describe as the “inhumane and exploitative” nature of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protest, set to hold on July 21, 2025, is being organised under the banner of […]
The Nigerian Army has declared a three-day mourning period to honour 17 soldiers who lost their lives during a deadly ambush by armed bandits in Kwanar Dutse Forest, located in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack, which occurred earlier in the week, reportedly involved over 300 heavily armed assailants who launched […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised concerns over what it describes as a coordinated smear campaign aimed at discrediting its newly restructured management team. In a strongly worded statement released this week, the state-owned oil giant alleged that certain media outlets and interest groups are deliberately spreading misinformation to undermine its […]
A High Court sitting in Nairobi has declared his abduction and transfer to Nigeria in June 2021 illegal and unconstitutional. The court further awarded Kanu a compensation of 10 million Kenyan Shillings, approximately ₦119 million, for the violation of his fundamental rights. Delivering the judgment, Justice E.C. Mwita ruled that Kanu’s arrest, detention without […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Barrister Ismael Ahmed as the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi). Ahmed will coordinate the operations of the presidential initiative, which is designed to alleviate the effects of removing fuel subsidies by offering cheaper, more affordable, and cleaner energy options. The […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency made the announcement via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday afternoon, calling on anyone with credible information on Okoye’s […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish smart police stations across the country as part of efforts to modernize the nation’s policing system. In a video that surfaced online on Thursday, key government officials were seen meeting in what appears to be a formal briefing on the initiative. Although specific details […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major milestone in its clean energy transition effort, revealing that over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles have been converted to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past year alone. The conversion marks a key achievement under the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), aimed at reducing dependence on […]
