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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the new Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), into office at the State House, Abuja. The ceremony which took place in the President’s office was witnessed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of […]
The federal government has announced that Rivers State’s financial allocation will be released to the newly appointed administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.). Speaking at the State House in Abuja, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency, stating that it was […]
Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake and his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi have reached truce following their public fallout. Odunsi, who has been battling an illness, had earlier claimed that Asake abandoned him despite his rise to fame. However, in a video shared on Sunday by Mrlilgaga, he confirmed that they have […]
Rivers House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconducts on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers claimed the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. The notice reads: “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other […]
Newcastle United etched their name in history on Sunday as they defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing their first major trophy in 70 years. The Magpies, who last lifted a major title in 1955, showcased resilience and tactical discipline to overcome the Premier League leaders, marking the first silverware […]
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle, has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda […]
The historic transition of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, into a Federal Government-owned institution marks a monumental milestone in the university’s journey. This momentous development, approved by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, effective from Friday, 7th March 2025, heralds a new phase of expansion, academic excellence, and infrastructural transformation for the […]
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party. While giving his reasons for the development, El-rufai cited irreconcilable differences with the current leadership. El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, disclosed this in a letter of resignation submitted on […]
A dispute over a WhatsApp group membership turned fatal in Peshawar, Pakistan, as a man allegedly shot and killed the administrator of a community chat after being removed from the group. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday evening in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province bordering Afghanistan that has a long history of sectarian […]
President Bola Tinubu has granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the national health programme. The President stated this while speaking at the presidential launch of the programme in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Addressing the young fellows tasked with monitoring Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 774 local government areas, Tinubu declared, “You are hired,” […]