N54.2 trillion budget: Peter Obi questions Tinubu govt on transparency, accountability
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. Recently, President Bola Tinubu announced an increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget, raising it from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. However, Obi pointed out that while the increase in revenue sources was explained, […]
Mayor of Port Harcourt places N100,000 bounty on manhole cover thieves as vigilante arrests suspect
The Mayor of Port Harcourt, Ezebunwo Ichemati, has announced a reward of N100,000 for anyone who catches a thief stealing manhole covers in the city. This announcement came after a vigilante in the Ogbum-nu-Abali area of Port Harcourt arrested a suspected manhole cover thief on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The Mayor emphasized that replacing the […]
Police arrest woman for allegedly killing her neighbour with stone in Rivers
A woman has been arrested in Rivers State for allegedly killing her neighbor with a stone during an argument. The incident happened in the Railway area of Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The victim, an elderly man named Augustine, was resting in front of his home after returning from work. The woman accused him of defecating behind […]
Again, EFCC Arraigns 11 Chinese Nationals For Alleged Cyber-Terrorism
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., to court for alleged cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. They appeared before Justice C.J. Aneke at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 4, 2025. These individuals were part of a larger group of 792 […]
NDDC Begins ₦50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 Niger Delta Youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially started paying ₦50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 young people in the Niger Delta. This is part of the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme, which helps participants gain hands-on training and valuable skills. Mrs. Seledi-Thompson-Wakama, the Director of Corporate Affairs at NDDC, shared this news with journalists in Port […]
Liverpool to face Newcastle in Carabao Cup final
Liverpool will play Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final after a convincing 4-0 win over Tottenham at Anfield. Liverpool lost the first leg 1-0 in North London, but they made a strong comeback at home. The first half of the second leg ended goalless, with neither team creating big chances. In the second half, […]
Details for Copa del Rey semi-final draw as Real Madrid, Barcelona learn opponents
The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will be held on Wednesday, February 12. Four teams remain in the competition: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Real Madrid secured their place with a thrilling 3-2 win over Leganes. Luka Modrić and Endrick gave them an early two-goal lead. However, Leganes fought back, with Juan […]
South Africa will not be bullied – Ramaphosa says amid Trump attack
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that his country will not be intimidated by external pressure. His comments come after US President Donald Trump recently threatened to cut financial aid to South Africa over a land reform law. Trump alleged—without evidence—that South Africa was unfairly seizing land and mistreating certain groups. The land reform […]
Carabao Cup: ‘Disgrace’ – Carragher blasts three Tottenham players after 4-0 defeat to Liverpool
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher strongly criticized Tottenham Hotspur’s midfield after their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Tottenham had won the first leg 1-0 at home, but Liverpool dominated the second leg at Anfield, securing a 4-1 aggregate win. With this victory, Liverpool moved on to the Carabao Cup final, where they […]
Biden’s govt spent $10m creating transgender mice, rats, monkeys in 2024 – Rep Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace has exposed how taxpayer money was used to fund gender experiments on animals in 2024. She made this statement during a congressional hearing on government spending. According to Mace, the US government spent over $10 million on research involving gender-related procedures for mice, rats, and monkeys. The White Coat Waste Project, an […]