By Bamidele Atoyebi Among the key moments in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, nothing stood out quite like the events in Rivers State, orchestrated by Nyesom Wike. While many politicians followed traditional political tactics, Wike achieved something remarkable that went against conventional wisdom. What unfolded in Rivers was more than just an electoral win; […]
The Rivers State National Assembly caucus has come out strongly against Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, over his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address. The caucus has warned Dickson to stop meddling in the affairs of Rivers State, following his condemnation of the President’s speech at the National […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been presented with shocking evidence of how Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), allegedly smuggled a radio transmitter into Nigeria, concealing it within household items. According to a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS), the transmitter was brought […]
Four Filipino nationals and eight Nigerians have been convicted and sentenced for cybercrime-related offenses, including internet fraud and money laundering. The convicts were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos. The EFCC prosecution team, led by Anita Imo, presented evidence […]
The city of Paris is set to relive the magic of the 2024 Summer Olympics as the iconic Olympic balloon makes a comeback next week. The reinvented balloon, which features a redesigned ring and environmentally friendly fire, will once again take to the Parisian sky at sunset, bringing back fond memories of the […]
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is attempting a political comeback, setting his sights on becoming the mayor of New York City, the largest city in the United States. However, his path to the mayor’s office is fraught with challenges, including a scandal-tainted past and a formidable opponent in the Democratic primary. […]
Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Argentine sensation, Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. The attacking midfielder, who has already made a name for himself in his homeland, will join the Spanish giants on August 14, the day he turns 18, after his release clause was triggered. The transfer fee, a […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi In a moment of national pride and regional upliftment, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has been conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), one of Nigeria’s highest national honours by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Democracy Day 2025. The […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has unequivocally disassociated himself from an enigmatic Instagram post concerning the 2027 presidential election. An Instagram account, ostensibly bearing the former president’s name, asserted that the nation’s current leaders were “slumbering.” The post exhorted Nigerians to make discerning leadership choices during the forthcoming 2027 elections. “As our current […]
The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, has extended his warmest birthday greetings to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as he celebrates his 83rd birthday today. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, Governor Radda praised General Abubakar’s exceptional leadership and statesmanship, which have left an indelible […]
