Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has addressed the explosive claims made by his wife, actress Regina Daniels, who in a viral video accused him of physically assaulting her. According to Premium Times, Daniels—who became Nwoko’s sixth wife in 2019 and shares two children...
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Presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the late Arise News journalist, Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, whose life was tragically cut short during a robbery incident in Abuja. In a heartfelt message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday,...
Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to protest groups, particularly those planning protests in support of Nnamdi Kanu, to respect a court order and refrain from lawless behavior, cautioning that hijackers will be dealt with decisively This follows the subsisting Order of the Federal High Court, Abuja...
In a strong rebuttal, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed recent coup rumours as unfounded and deliberately misleading. The report, which surfaced online, falsely claimed that the cancellation of events marking the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary was tied to an alleged coup attempt. Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General...
A fatal accident caused by reckless overtaking has claimed six lives along the Enugu–Abakaliki highway, near the Nkalagu flyover in Ebonyi State. Confirming the incident, Anthony Ogbodo, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the...
North-East Nigeria is witnessing a major turnaround in security, thanks to intensified military efforts and tighter collaboration among security forces, according to Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, the general emphasized that...
In a swift legal move, the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Omoyele Sowore — publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate — along with several organisations and unnamed individuals, from staging protests in key areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the vicinity of Aso...
In a move aimed at averting a prolonged shutdown of academic activities, the Nigerian Senate has intervened in the ongoing standoff between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government. The face-off, which recently triggered a two-week warning strike by the union, has once again thrown...
In a gripping session at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a key witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Trinity Usman, disclosed that he received and transferred $3 million into a company account linked to Mrs. Aisha Achimugu. Usman, the second prosecution witness (PW-2) and...
Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been named among the top contenders for the 2025 CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award, following a stellar year that saw them power Nigeria to its record-extending 10th WAFCON title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the full list of...
As anticipation builds for the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration scheduled for Monday, October 20, in Abuja, the United States Embassy has issued a security advisory urging American citizens to exercise extreme caution. In a notice released on its official website Friday, the Embassy raised concerns about possible disruptions and safety risks...
In a surprising twist to a high-stakes legal faceoff, the Osun State Government on Friday formally withdrew its lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) over alleged withholding of local government allocations. Appearing before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High...
Malabu Oil & Gas Limited has approached the Supreme Court, seeking permission to challenge a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which favored Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited. In a motion filed under suit number SC/ML/356/2025, Malabu’s lead counsel, Reuben Atabo, SAN, asked the apex court to...
Amnesty International is calling on Nigeria’s federal and state governments to completely scrap the death penalty, warning that it is ineffective and incompatible with modern justice systems. Speaking during a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Mrs. Barbara Magaji, Programmes Manager at...
Rivers Govt revokes N134bn secretariat project awarded by Ibas, demands N20bn refund from contractor
Rivers Govt revokes N134bn secretariat project awarded by Ibas, demands N20bn refund from contractor
Rivers State Executive Council has revoked the controversial ₦134 billion contract previously awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state’s secretariat complex. The decision was reached at the council’s meeting held on Thursday in Port Harcourt and presided over by...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed objections filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) in a case brought by the Osun State Government over withheld local government allocations. The suit, initiated by the Osun Attorney-General, is aimed at preventing...
Tragedy struck in Katsina metropolis as an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Superintendent Lawal Tukur, was discovered dead inside a hotel room under circumstances that have raised serious questions. The incident occurred on October 15 at Murjani Hotel, according to local reports. Staff at the hotel reportedly...
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has distanced himself from the wave of defections rocking the party, insisting he remains steadfast and loyal to the PDP’s ideals. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, George made it clear he has...
Senate has officially confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a significant transition in the nation’s electoral leadership. Amupitan, a respected legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Kogi State, steps into the role following the tenure of...
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has shifted hearing in a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted against the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by two aggrieved operatives of the Department of the State Service DSS to November 12. Justice Halilu Yusuf on Thursday, shifted...