Mahdi Shehu praises Tinubu for halting ADC promotion, urges withdrawal of new tax reform
Mahdi Shehu has praised President Bola Tinubu for intervening to stop the controversial ADC promotion in the military. Shehu described the move as a step in the right direction, emphasizing that military promotions should follow established norms and regulations. The commentator also called on the federal government to withdraw the recently proposed tax reform. He […]
Ebonyi Govt resolves prolonged land dispute between Izzi communities
The Ebonyi State Government has successfully resolved a prolonged land dispute between communities in the Izzi area. The conflict, which lasted several years, involved disagreements over boundaries and ownership of farmland. Government officials mediated between the communities to bring about a lasting solution. According to the state authorities, the resolution was achieved through dialogue, mutual […]
Anti-corruption: EFCC must not be cowed – Coalition
A coalition of civil society groups has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to be intimidated or pressured in its fight against corruption. The group said the agency must remain bold and independent, especially as it handles high-profile cases involving powerful individuals. According to the coalition, attempts to distract or weaken the […]
2027: I will not be vice president to anybody – Amaechi rejects deputizing Atiku
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has made it clear that he will not accept the role of vice president to anyone ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to speculations about a possible alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi said he is not interested in deputising any presidential candidate. Amaechi explained that […]
Ship calls at Nigerian ports jump to 8.5% as cargo hits 33.5m MT in Q3
Ship traffic at Nigerian ports recorded a notable increase in the third quarter, with vessel calls rising by 8.5 percent. During the same period, total cargo handled across the ports reached about 33.5 million metric tonnes, showing steady growth in maritime activities and trade flow. Industry data indicates that the rise in ship calls reflects […]
Bruno Fernandes names Premier League’s most annoying player
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has named the Premier League player he finds most annoying to play against. Speaking candidly, the Portuguese midfielder said the player’s style, constant movement, and on-pitch behavior make games uncomfortable and mentally demanding for opponents. Fernandes explained that the annoyance does not come from disrespect but from how effective the […]
LP widens control of Abia Assembly as lawmaker, Obianyi dumps PDP
The Labour Party (LP) has strengthened its presence in the Abia State House of Assembly following the defection of a serving lawmaker, Obianyi, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move further tilts the balance of power in favour of the ruling party in the state legislature. Obianyi explained that his decision to leave the […]
2027: Benue Govt directs political appointees nursing ambitions to resign
The Benue State Government has directed all political appointees who plan to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their current positions. The directive is aimed at ensuring fairness, discipline and full commitment to governance among those who remain in office. According to the government, public office holders should not use their positions […]
Christians losing their lives everyday in Nigeria – US lawmaker, Rep Moore insists
A United States lawmaker, Representative Moore, has raised serious concerns about the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria. He insisted that many believers are losing their lives daily due to attacks linked to insecurity, terrorism and religious violence in different parts of the country. According to him, the situation has gone on for too long […]
FIFA Best Awards 2025: Players Messi, Modric, Salah, others voted for revealed
The list of football stars who voted in the FIFA Best Awards 2025 has been made public, drawing attention from fans around the world. Big names like Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Mohamed Salah and several other top players took part in deciding the winners of football’s prestigious individual prizes. Their votes reflect respect among peers […]