NOSDRA Confirms Oil Spill from Shell’s Pipeline in Bayelsa
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has reported an oil spill from Shell’s underwater pipeline in Obololi, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa State. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), confirmed the incident, stating that the spill occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. on […]
Okpebholo: “The System, Not Me, Will Probe Past Governors”
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has stated that any investigation into past governors of the state will be conducted by the system, not by him personally. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Okpebholo dismissed allegations of orchestrating a probe, insisting that due process would take its course. “I am not the one probing them. The system […]
AGF Warns Adeleke Against Fresh Osun LG Elections, Cites Court Ruling
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has cautioned Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, against proceeding with a fresh local government election, describing the move as unconstitutional and legally untenable. In a statement on Thursday, Fagbemi emphasized the legal implications of the recent Court of Appeal judgment delivered […]
IBB Admits MKO Abiola Won June 12 Election, Expresses Regret Over Annulment
Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has finally admitted that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” launched in Abuja on Thursday, Babangida reflected on the controversial annulment, expressing regret and taking full responsibility for the decision. “I regret June 12. I accept […]
NNPP Targets 2027 Presidency with Kwankwaso as Candidate
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared its ambition to become Nigeria’s ruling party by 2027, with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as its presidential candidate. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday, NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, affirmed that the party is fully prepared to contest and […]
Senate in Chaos as Akpabio Orders Kogi Senator Out of Chamber
There was confusion at the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, February 20, when Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) out of the Red Chamber over a seating arrangement dispute. The drama unfolded when the Senate’s Chief Whip, Ali Monguno, pointed out that Akpoti-Uduaghan was not sitting in her newly assigned seat, as approved by the Senate leadership. Despite the directive, […]
Dangote, BUA Boss, Others Raise Billions for Babangida Presidential Library
Top Nigerian business moguls, including Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, have pledged billions of naira towards the establishment of a presidential library in honor of former military president, Ibrahim Babangida. At the fundraising event on Thursday, Dangote announced a donation of ₦6 billion, pledging to contribute ₦2 billion annually for four years. He also vowed […]
Trump Administration Rescinds NYC Congestion Pricing Approval, MTA Fights Back
The U.S. Department of Transportation has rescinded its approval for New York City’s congestion pricing toll program, triggering an immediate legal challenge from the MTA in federal court. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the decision on Wednesday, calling the $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan south of Central Park “a slap in […]
Hamas Returns Four Hostage Bodies to Red Cross in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
Hamas transferred the bodies of four deceased hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza on Thursday, marking the latest development in the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. The Red Cross took custody of four black coffins during a ceremony in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. A Hamas commander and a Red Cross official signed documents on […]
Former Judge Jeffrey Ferguson Stands Trial for Wife’s Murder, Claims Shooting Was Accidental
Jeffrey Ferguson, a former Orange County Superior Court judge and ex-prosecutor, is at the center of a high-profile murder trial, accused of fatally shooting his wife during an argument at their home. The 74-year-old judge, once respected in California’s legal community, now faces charges that could send him to prison for life. The case revolves […]
