Gov. Okpebholo Sacks Security Chief, Disbands Illegal Vigilantes
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), and disbanded all unauthorized vigilante groups following the brutal killing of travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. The decision, announced on Sunday by Secretary to the State Government Umar Musa Ikhilor, followed preliminary […]
PDP Accuses Rivers Sole Administrator of Dismantling State Governance
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibom Ibas (retd), of systematically dismantling governance structures established by suspended Governor Siminialayi Fubara. Rivers PDP Chairman, Nname Ewor, also criticized former Head of Service Dr. George Nweke, alleging that he is being used by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to […]
Shettima Praises Tinubu’s Leadership, Says History Will Be Kind to Him
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership, asserting that history will remember him as the leader who confronted Nigeria’s most pressing challenges. Speaking at a special Iftar in honor of Tinubu’s birthday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima praised the president for addressing issues that past administrations avoided. […]
Tinubu Appoints Ex-Senator Oloriegbe as NHIA Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), with his tenure beginning on March 11, 2025. The appointment was announced on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Oloriegbe, a former Senator representing Kwara Central, previously chaired the […]
Hamas Accepts Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire Proposal as Israel Reviews Counteroffer
Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal presented by mediators Egypt and Qatar, senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya confirmed Saturday, raising hopes of progress in efforts to end the months-long war in Gaza. “Two days ago, we received a proposal from the mediators in Egypt and Qatar. We dealt with it positively and accepted it,” said […]
Ecuador’s President Appoints Interim Vice President Amid Political Rift with Veronica Abad
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has appointed Cynthia Gellibert, the secretary general of public administration, as interim vice president, formally replacing Veronica Abad, the elected VP, amid a prolonged and public political rift. The decision, announced in a presidential decree on Saturday, comes as Noboa prepares to campaign for a full four-year term in Ecuador’s upcoming […]
Trump Hosts Finnish President Stubb at Mar-a-Lago, Discusses Icebreaker Deal and Global Security
Finnish President Alexander Stubb made an unannounced visit to Mar-a-Lago on Saturday, where he met with U.S. President Donald Trump for informal talks focused on Arctic cooperation and international security, including plans for the development and purchase of icebreakers for the U.S. fleet. The meeting, which included breakfast, a round of golf, and lunch, marked […]
Amaechi Claims Rivers Emergency Rule is a 2027 Election Strategy
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State is a political strategy to intimidate governors into supporting his 2027 re-election bid. Speaking in an interview with DW Africa, Amaechi described the move as unconstitutional, arguing that insecurity was merely an excuse for a power […]
Fire Service Chief Advocates Onboard Cameras in Tankers to Curb Accidents
The Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Abdulganiyu Jaji, has urged the installation of onboard cameras in tankers and articulated vehicles transporting flammable products to enhance safety and reduce accidents. In a statement on Saturday ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Jaji emphasized that many tankers in Nigeria do not meet modern safety standards, contributing […]
Atiku Justifies Rejecting Wike as Running Mate, Cites Leadership Qualities
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended his decision to overlook Nyesom Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election, stating that leadership requires character, composure, and unity—not just popularity. Speaking in an interview, Atiku revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had set up a committee to recommend potential vice-presidential candidates. The […]
