January 3, 2025
2027: Rhodes-Vivour hints on contesting Lagos governorship election
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has shown an interest in running for governor of the state in 2027. Rhodes-Vivour stated that by God’s grace, he might run for governor in 2027. On Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the former LP candidate stated that he has not given up […]
Bishop stabbed to death in Osun by jealous husband
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a cleric, the founder of Rapture Empowerment International in Osogbo, Osun State, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe. The spokesperson of the Command, Yemisi Opalola, said Bishop Olaribigbe was stabbed while mediating in the domestic dispute between two couples. She revealed that the husband believed that the pastor was […]
MTN Nigeria to increase call, data tariffs by 100 percent
The Chief Executive of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecommunications firm has sent a proposal to the Nigerian Communications Commission for a 100 percent service tariff increase. He disclosed this during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. However, the CEO expressed that it remains uncertain whether the Nigerian Communications Commission, the telecom […]
Peter Obi now leading prophet of doom – APC fires back
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election as a prophet of doom. The ruling party’s spokesperson, Felix Morka, made this known in a statement on Thursday. This comes as Peter Obi, in a press conference on Thursday, said Nigeria’s economic and security challenges under President Bola […]
Biafra: Tinubu refused to honour agreement to release Nnamdi Kanu – Family
The family of embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said it had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of the Biafra agitator. Kanu’s brother, Kanunta disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election. Disclosing that the […]
Rinehooke, Cross River Advance $350m Railway Project To Boost Tourism
Rinehooke Limited, in partnership with Cross River State have advanced the $350 million Grand Litora Railway Project to boost tourism and connectivity. The ambitious $350 million Grand Litora Railway project, a transformative initiative to connect all major cities in Cross River State, achieved another significant milestone with the presentation of the topographical mapping for the […]
Terrorism Allegation: Northern Groups Tackle Niger Leader
Northern groups under the auspices of the Arewa Youths Coalition for Peace and Political Development and Northern Elders Progressive Group have condemned terrorism allegations levelled against the Nigerian government by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger Republic. The military leader spoke in Hausa language recently in a viral video where he accused the Nigerian […]
Opposition Parties In Disarray Over 2027
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, opposition political parties in the country seem to be in disarray, with different stakeholders disassociating themselves from the much-talked-about mergers aimed at dethroning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Last week, the leader of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kaduna State, Sen Rabiu […]
Customs Seizes Illicit Drugs Worth N20.3bn At Onne Port
The Nigerian Custom Service, has seized 12 containers laden with illicit drugs with duty paid value of over N20.3 billion at the Onne Port in Rivers State. Briefing journalists at Onne yesterday, the Customs Area 2 Comptroller, Mohammed Babandede, said contained 1,721,100 bottles of 100ml Cough Syrup Codeine, 510,000 tablets of 50mg Really Extra Diclofenac […]