Edwin Clark: Ijaw nation has lost its father figure – Diri
The Ijaw nation has lost a great leader following the passing of Chief Edwin Clark. Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, described him as a father figure and an important voice for the Ijaw people. In a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri said he received the sad news with deep sorrow. […]
Nigeria’s inflation drops massively to 24.48% after CPI rebase
Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped significantly to 24.48% in January 2024, down from 34.80% in December 2024. This sharp decline follows the rebased Consumer Price Index (CPI) introduced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The rebased CPI now uses 2024 as the base year and 2023 as the weight reference period, leading to a […]
Dangote behind campaign against NNPC —Report alleges
The ongoing rivalry between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery has taken another turn, with reports alleging that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is behind a campaign against NNPCL. A report by Nigeria Voice claims that Dangote’s media team sponsored a negative article targeting NNPCL and its Group Chief Executive Officer, […]
Like Kano, Katsina govt distributes 40,000 goats to empower women
Katsina State has started a new initiative to empower women and support local farmers with the distribution of 40,000 goats. Governor Dikko Radda announced the project, which is part of a N5.7 billion investment aimed at boosting goat farming and making Katsina a leading producer of livestock in northern Nigeria. Each of the 361 wards […]
Oil exploration: Avoid actions that could lead to repeat of 90s crisis – MOSOP begs Ogoni people
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) is calling on the Ogoni community to avoid actions that could lead to a repeat of the 1990s crisis. MOSOP’s President, Fegalo Nsuke, urged the people of Ogoni land to maintain peace, despite their dissatisfaction with the current talks on resuming oil exploration in the […]
I was tested beyond limits – Mr Macaroni speaks on struggle with heavy burden
Nigerian skit maker Mr Macaroni recently shared his personal experience of struggling with what he called a “heavy burden” for the past three years. His challenges began after making some of the toughest decisions in his life. In a post on his X account, Macaroni expressed how happy and at peace he feels now that […]
Niger State Government cracks down on illegal mining, arrests 33 suspects
The Niger State government has taken strong action against illegal mining, arresting 33 suspects in the Gbokuchi-Kotongba area of Paikoro Local Government. This operation took place on February 17, 2025, and was led by Alhaji Yunusa Nahauni, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mineral Resources. The team also included officers from the State Sector […]
Shehu Sani mourns late Edwin Clark, describes him as restless voice of reason
Shehu Sani, the former senator representing Kaduna Central, has mourned the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as a true voice of reason who fought tirelessly for peace, unity, equity, and justice in Nigeria. In a heartfelt tribute shared on his verified Facebook page, Sani said, “Chief Edwin Clark; the nation has lost a […]
Learn from Guardiola – Obi Mikel tells Chelsea manager
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has suggested that the club’s manager, Enzo Maresca, should take a page from Pep Guardiola’s book when it comes to tactical flexibility. Mikel, speaking on his podcast, believes Chelsea’s style of play has become too predictable for other Premier League teams. He says that clubs are now able to […]
Chika Ike dismisses claims she is pregnant for Senator Ned Nwoko
Nollywood actress Chika Ike has responded to rumors claiming she is pregnant for Senator Ned Nwoko and is set to become his seventh wife. Over the weekend, social media was buzzing with speculations that the Delta senator and Chika Ike were expecting a child together and that he was preparing to marry her. However, Chika […]