Pressure Piles Up On Tinubu To Scrap Minister Of State For Defence Office
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Since the voluntary resignation of the former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, there have been increased calls from different quarters for the sack of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the scrapping of his office, saying it creates confusion in the chains of command. One of the groups pushing […]
Controversial Cleric, Sheikh Gumi Accuses Foreign Powers Of Backing Terrorists In Nigeria
…Sues For More Intelligence Operations Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Controversial and renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has accused foreign powers of supporting terrorists in Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi made this allegation during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, claiming that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest external support for armed groups operating in […]
My Family Has Ruined Me – 2Baba Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting NIGERIA, ABUJA – You are my African Queen crooner, Innocent Idibia also known as 2Baba has accused his family members of ruin him in their quest to settle his recent dispute with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. As fans and well-wishers continue heated discussions on 2Baba’s ordeal, he says he is […]
Cross River Grants 22-Day Christmas Break To Civil Servants
CROSS RIVER, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has approved a comprehensive year-end holiday for all civil and public servants, granting leave from Monday, December 15, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, according to a circular issued on December 5 by the Head of Service, Orok Bassey Okon. The document states that the approval […]
RHI: Senator Oluremi Tinubu Launches Economic Empowerment Programme for PWDs In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Edo State. The event was held at […]
MOWAA: Edo House Of Assembly Fumes, Threatens Arrest Warrant On Obaseki, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the crisis between the Edo State government and the former governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki lingers over Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), the state house of assembly Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the Museum and Radisson Hotel, said it has powers to issue arrest warrant on former […]
FG Engages EFCC, ICPC to Audit Federal Road Projects Nationwide
The Nigerian government has invited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to verify all ongoing and completed federal road projects nationwide, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced. Umahi revealed the plan on Thursday during the reopening of the Keffi Flyover, which collapsed on 4 July […]
2Baba’s Marriage Crisis Deepens as Family Files Petition Against Wife
The family of Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, alleging that the singer’s wife, Natasha Osawaru, assaulted him, misappropriated his funds, and violated marriage laws. In a petition dated 12 November, the Idibia family urged federal authorities to open a full investigation into a series […]
Boris Johnson Praises Kemi Badenoch as ‘Future UK Prime Minister’ During Visit to Nigeria
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch as a “future Prime Minister” during a visit to Nigeria, where he addressed the Imo State Economic Summit in Owerri. Johnson, who served as prime minister from 2019 to 2022, was a special guest at the event hosted by Imo State […]
EFCC Arraigns Gombe Magistrate Over Alleged ₦1.4m Bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Gombe State magistrate, Mohammed Suleiman Kumo, on allegations of bribery and extortion amounting to ₦1.4 million. Kumo appeared before the Gombe State High Court on Wednesday, where he faced a three-count charge before Justice H.H. Kereng. The EFCC accused him of receiving illegal monetary benefits […]