Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured that President Bola Tinubu will lift the state of emergency in Rivers State as soon as stability is restored. In an interview with The Nation newspaper, Idris expressed Tinubu’s commitment to returning the state to democratic governance. …
Tambuwal Faults Rivers State Emergency Declaration
Senator Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto South) has argued that the National Assembly failed to meet the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds majority before approving President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Tambuwal pointed to Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, which mandates two-thirds support from both chambers for …
Screenwriting Gave Me Voice, Fame — Azeezat Shorunmu
In the highly competitive world of Nollywood, Azeezat Shorunmu has carved out a unique and inspiring path. Known for her remarkable talent as an actress, Shorunmu has also made a name for herself as a celebrated scriptwriter, combining the worlds of performance and storytelling in a way that few have managed to do. This light-complexioned …
Delta PDP strategizes to retake Ughelli North/ Ughelli South /Udu Federal Constituency
A crowd of People’s Democratic party PDP members of Ughelli-North/Ughelli -South and Udu Federal Constituency at the weekend gathered at Ughelli and strategized to retake the Federal Constituency from the All Progressive Congress. The event took place at Oharisi Primary school in the Ughelli metropolis with the attendance of the Deputy Governor of Delta State …
Bomai Concludes 2025 Ramadan Package Distribution To Constituents
In a heartwarming display of kindness and dedication to his constituents, Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, representing Yobe South Senatorial District, has concluded the distribution of the 2025 Ramadan package of cash to his constituents. The final leg of the distribution took place in Fune Local Government Area, bringing relief and joy to numerous families in …
IGP Egbetokun Warns Against Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to members of the Nigeria Police Force regarding the importance of respecting the fundamental rights in the context of pre-trial detentions. The IGP emphasised that adherence to legally stipulated detention periods is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect …
Failing to marry a woman you disvirgined has consequences – Nigerian cleric, Daniel Olukoya warns
The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Olukoya has warned men that not marrying a woman they disvirgined can lead to serious consequences While preaching in his church, Odukoya said men who deflowered women, form a covenant with them and that this can lead to a lifetime of spiritual …
House Of Reps Advances Bill To Abolish HND-Degree Dichotomy
A bill seeking to eliminate the discrimination between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s Degree holders has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas explained that the bill proposes replacing HND with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) to allow polytechnic graduates to compete on equal footing with their university counterparts. Sponsored …
NDLEA Intercepts 42-Year-Old Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin At Kano Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps disguised as chocolates. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the 11-kilogram consignment of …
Fire Engulfs One-Storey Building In Alapere, Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that a one-storey building in the Alapere area of Lagos was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, the agency received a distress call at 8:55 a.m. regarding the fire at No. 16B, Agidi Road, Osogun Bus Stop, …