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Court summons Rivers Administrator over LGA appointments

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has told the Rivers State Administrator to appear in court and explain why the court should not stop the appointment of Sole Administrators in all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. This order was given by Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed on Monday, April 7, 2025. It […]

I left office with same physical assets I had before becoming President – Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he left office with the same physical belongings he had before he became Nigeria’s president in 2015. This was shared by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, April 9. Buhari made the statement while meeting with members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at his home in […]

Gunmen kill two in Benue

Two people have been killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in Benue State. The killings happened on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, along two major roads in Gwer West Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses said one of the victims was killed at Atukpu village, just one kilometre from Naka town, the local government headquarters. This happened […]

Focus on the people, not yourselves – Buhari tells APC Governors

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus more on serving the people. He said good leadership means putting the needs and welfare of citizens first. Buhari shared this message during a meeting with APC governors in Kaduna. Speaking through his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari said he is […]

NDIC to pay first tranche of liquidation dividends to Heritage Bank depositors in April

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that it will begin the first round of payments to customers of the closed Heritage Bank this April. This update was shared during the NDIC Special Day at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. The NDIC Managing Director, Bello Hassan, who was represented by Pamela Robert, the […]

Champions League top scorers after this week matches

Barcelona winger Raphinha is still the top scorer in this season’s UEFA Champions League. After this week’s quarter-final first leg games, the Brazilian star has scored 12 goals. He is just one goal ahead of his teammate, Robert Lewandowski, who has 11 goals. Raphinha added another goal in Barcelona’s big 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund […]

2027: Passers-by, people on transit won’t contest under LP again – Obi declares

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said that only real members of the party will be allowed to contest in future elections. He made this statement during a Labour Party National Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Obi pointed out that some politicians who were elected under the Labour Party later […]