Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to institute legal actions against her over allegation of death threat she levelled against him. Natasha issued the challenge while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night. On Tuesday, Natasha had alleged that Akpabio contracted governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo […]

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, to conduct an appraisal of the first phase of the naira-for-crude oil initiative. PETROAN’s spokesperson, Joseph Obele, said in a statement that the appraisal of the initiative will determine the next steps in the […]

The Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Akinwande Ogundana, has appealed to the Osun State government and other stakeholders to caution the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Rasheed Adewale, against making unpleasant and derogatory statements. The traditional ruler, in a statement by his principal secretary, Prince Fagbewesa Oluwole, said the activities […]

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday condemned the United States’ attempt to take over Greenland, calling instead for transnational cooperation. Frederiksen addressed the media aboard an inspection ship, alongside Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and outgoing prime minister, Múte B Egede. The Danish PM told the Trump administration that the situation at hand […]

Law enforcement is currently responding to reports of a suspicious package near the White House. The area has been secured, and specialized units are on-site to assess the situation. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the vicinity until further notice. The section between 15th and 17th streets is completely shut down. The bomb squad […]

Players of Yobe Desert Stars Football Club were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Birnin Kebbi for a league match. According to a report from the Desert Stars’ Media Team, the accident which occurred in Sokoto, resulted in minor injuries to three officials and a few players, who were treated at […]

Deaconess Esther Taiwo Ejide Adesina has died. She passed away on Tuesday, April 1,2025, well into her 90s. She was a dutiful and faithful soldier of Christ, a loyal and devoted wife to her late husband; a loving and caring mother to her children – biological and adopted. Mama was a pillar of support for […]

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced that a 2025 budget is being prepared to enhance healthcare delivery, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. Speaking on Thursday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, while receiving a delegation of the Rivers State caucus at the National Assembly, Ibas stated that the […]

A Nigerian televangelist who was accused of raping young women in his South African church, Timothy Omotoso, has been found not guilty of all charges after spending eight years in jail. However, following Wednesday’s verdict, Omotoso will be deported to Nigeria, South African media outlet News24 has reported. In 2018, one witness told the court […]

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has apologised to Lagosians over the severe traffic situation experienced on Wednesday and Thursday morning due to repair works on the Independence Bridge in the state. Sanwo-Olu tendered the apology on Thursday while on an inspection visit at the bridge to see the work being done by […]