Volodimyr Zelenskyy reveals his salary and family assets
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has shared details about his family’s income, expenses, and assets for 2024. The information was made public by the Presidential Office on March 30 as part of Ukraine’s efforts to fight corruption. According to the report, Zelenskyy’s family earned a total of 15.3 million hryvnias ($368,556) in 2024. This includes 8.6 […]
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso impose tariff on goods from ECOWAS countries
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have introduced a 0.5% tariff on imported goods from countries that are not part of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In January, these three West African nations decided to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and form the AES. They believe that ECOWAS is influenced by […]
Rivers police arrest suspected serial rapist who lures women through dating sites and social media
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial rapist, Israel Tamunokuro, for luring women through social media and dating sites. He would take them to hotels, drug them, assault them, and steal their belongings. Tamunokuro, 34, who lives in Golf Estate, Odili Road, was caught by officers of the Octopus Tactical Unit while […]
Trump ‘pissed off’ at Putin, threatens stiff tariffs on oil if the Russian President stalls peace negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump has openly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time, saying he is “very angry” and “pissed off” over stalled peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed his frustration after Russia introduced new conditions before agreeing to a cease-fire backed by the U.S. The deal was meant to […]
Rivers Assembly explosion: Fubara’s chief of staff Ehie blames Martins Amaewhule, says only Speaker has access to complex
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any involvement in the explosion at the Rivers State House of Assembly on October 29, 2023. In a recent interview, Ehie emphasized that only the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, had access to the Assembly complex after working […]
Allegations against Fubara: PDP demands proof, as APC insists on thorough probe
The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened following serious allegations against suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The claims were made by Dr. George Nwaeke, a former Head of Service in the state, who recently resigned from Fubara’s government. Nwaeke accused the governor of orchestrating the 2023 bombing of the State House of Assembly Complex to […]
Wike, Fubara need to reveal real cause of Rivers crisis – Gov’s aide, Omotsegunwa
Jerry Omotsegunwa, Special Assistant to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Fubara to clearly explain the reason behind their ongoing conflict. Omotsegunwa stated that neither Wike nor Fubara has openly shared what caused their disagreement. He mentioned that […]
N9.33tn unpaid liabilities: NEITI recovers $4.85bn from oil and gas companies in Nigeria
Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has recovered $4.85 billion from oil and gas companies that failed to pay their dues. This recovery is part of a total of $8.26 billion (about N9.33 trillion) in unpaid liabilities identified in NEITI’s 2021 oil and gas audit report. NEITI’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Orji, shared this update during a press […]
Sallah: Two children k!lled, 20 others injured in Gombe Eid ground stampede
A tragic stampede at the Gombe Eid Ground on Sunday, March 30, 2025, resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 20 others. The incident happened around 10:45 a.m. as worshippers rushed to leave the venue after Eid prayers. According to the Gombe State Police Command, the stampede occurred due to inadequate exit […]
Striker Marcus Rashford aims subtle dig at Man United boss Ruben Amorim after FA Cup quarter-final win with Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford has made a strong impact at Aston Villa since leaving Manchester United on loan. The England striker scored twice in Villa’s 3-0 win over Preston in the FA Cup quarter-finals, helping his team reach the semi-finals. Rashford struggled for game time at United under new manager Ruben Amorim. His move to Villa has […]