Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled his vision for a second term ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election, outlining ambitious plans centered on smart urban development, transportation, healthcare, and youth empowerment. In a statement released on Wednesday by his press secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo said his …
AU Lifts Ban On Gabon
The African Union (AU) has officially lifted sanctions on Gabon, marking the country’s reinstatement into continental affairs following the August 2023 military coup. The AU’s Peace and Security Council announced the decision on Wednesday, citing a “generally successful” political transition under the leadership of General Brice Oligui Nguema. Gabon …
Fubara Visits Wike, Appeals For Peace Amid Rivers Political Crisis
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence in an effort to reconcile amid their ongoing political rift, Premium Times reports. The visit reportedly took place on Friday, April 18, shortly after Fubara met with President …
Portable Jailed For 3 Months Over Assault”
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has sentenced controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months in prison with the option of a ₦30,000 fine. Portable was convicted on charges of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. …
Victor Osimhen Rewards NPFL Champions Remo Stars With N10M Gift
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has celebrated Remo Stars’ remarkable 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title triumph by donating N10 million to the club. Osimhen, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, personally called the team via video before announcing the generous gift—split evenly between the players and the …
Rivers Lawyers Rally For Restoration Of Democratic Rule
A coalition of legal professionals under the banner Lawyers in Defence of Democracy staged a protest on Wednesday, April 30, calling for the immediate restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. Led by their Country Director, Barrister Uche Chukwu Udeh Sylvester, the group criticized what they described as unconstitutional actions by President Bola Tinubu, particularly …
11 New Private Universities Licensed By NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) will today, Wednesday, issue provisional licenses to 11 newly approved private universities, raising the number of licensed private universities in Nigeria to 159. This development was announced in a notice sent to correspondents in Abuja, which read: “The NUC will issue provisional …
Court Directs EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Inyang Ekwo, who also directed all parties, particularly the EFCC, to return to court on May 2, …
Court Reinstates Suspended Edo Local Government Chairman
An Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, on Wednesday declared the impeachment of the elected chairman, Taju Alade, as illegal and ordered his immediate reinstatement. Delivering the ruling, Justice B.A. Okoh held that the court has the jurisdiction to hear the matter—rejecting …