Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has pleaded not guilty to alleged defamation charges filed against her by the Federal Government. The lawmaker was arraigned before Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on three counts bordering on alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and...
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By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has received 119 stolen artefacts from the Government of the Netherlands, attributing the successful return to divine intervention. He expressed gratitude to Presidents Bola Tinubu and Muhammadu Buhari for their support and commitment. “There were groups in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Multichoice Nigeria has officially announced the premiere date for the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 reunion show, titled: “No Loose Guard”. The highly anticipated reunion will air on June 23 at 10:00pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Family, DStv, and GOtv platforms. The...
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to unlocking the potential of every state in Nigeria. According to Tinubu, the goal is to empower all states to serve their people effectively. “What Kaduna is doing is a clear sign of what is possible when the sub-national governments...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja – Nigerian Government has finalized arrangements for the emergency evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Israel and Iran, as tensions between the two countries worsen. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the ministry’s spokesperson,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to immediately arrest those behind the killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community, Benue State. President Bola Tinubu issued the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday. The President specifically instructed the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) is holding a closed-door meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, at the NGF Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting, led by the Forum Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, comes on the...
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has declared its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent killings in Benue. Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodimma, stated that the Forum stood united with the President in his resolve to end violent attacks and hold...
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Wednesday heard that between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The court also heard that...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja- Starting June 18, 2025, telecom subscribers in Nigeria will be charged directly by their mobile network operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, announced this in a statement issued on...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically denied allegations of internal sabotage within the Nigerian military leading to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue State. Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Brig. Gen. Gusau described...
Benue State House of Assembly has urged the federal government to take urgent action to prevent a looming genocide in the state. Lawmaker Peter Uche likened the situation to the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, citing the government’s failure to protect lives and properties as mandated by Section 14(b) of the...
U.S President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his rhetoric against Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the US knows his exact location but won’t kill him “for now.” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. “He is...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian superstar Davido has released the music video for his chart-topping collaboration with Omah Lay, “With You,” featuring a surprise cameo by highlife legend Bright Chimezie. The video, directed by Dammy Twitch and shot in Lagos, has surpassed one million views in just over 24...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday June 17, 2025 arrested a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The commission in...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He stated this while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC Annex Office to complement its current headquarters in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of INEC’s role...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for regional collaboration to combat public health threats across Western and Central Africa. Dr. Idris made the call while declaring open a pivotal Health Security Program...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in very strong terms has condemned the gruesome massacre of over 200 Nigerians including children in Benue State, describing it as another horrifying chapter in the history of our nation under the unresponsive All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The party...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, pledging his administration’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure that directly improves citizens’ lives. During the commissioning ceremony on Airport Road, Abuja, President Tinubu led a moment of...