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Hamas: Israel begins release of Palestinians
Israel has started releasing Palestinian prisoners following the return of the remaining living Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip, television images showed. The first buses carrying those released left Ofer Prison on Monday in the West Bank near Jerusalem, headed for Ramallah. Under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel is to release around 1,700 Palestinians […]
Fubara Appoints New Rivers SSG
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a statement signed by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. According to the release, Anabraba is scheduled to be sworn in today, Monday, […]
Just In: Rev Uma Ukpai is dead
Uma Ukpai, renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has died at the age of 80. The UUEA is a non-denominational gospel ministry based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The PUNCH reports that his family announced his passing in a statement on Monday, confirming that he died on October 6, […]
BREAKING: Council of State approves Amupitan as new INEC chairman
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. This was contained in a statement posted on X by the President’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name to the Council during its meeting […]
Reps propose single-day elections for political offices
The House of Representatives is considering a proposal to hold the presidential, governorship, and legislative elections on the same day as part of ongoing efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the European Union in Abuja, noting that the move is aimed at improving […]
Gunmen Kill Abuja-based Doctor, Kidnaps Three Children
An Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, FCT Chapter, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu has been killed by suspected kidnappers who whisked away his three children. It was gathered that the deceased’s residence in Kubwa district along the Kubwa-Kaduna road was invaded on Friday night by the gunmen. They abducted him […]
Osun 2026: APC’s Omisore Officially Declares Intention
Iyiola Omisore, former deputy governor of Osun, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in the state under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omisore made the announcement on Saturday via his official X handle. He said the formal declaration will take place on October 7, 2025, at the APC […]
Osun LG Fund: Open Letter to Tony Elumelu and UBA
By Osun Leaders of Thought We write you as a group of bipartisan leaders from Osun state who firmly believe in the sanctity of democracy and rule of law. We are supporters of all elected leaders including Mr President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose historical ancestral home is Osun state. We write to […]
Rivers government suspends monthly sanitation exercise
The Rivers State Government has suspended the monthly sanitation exercise in the state. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Chairman of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, Samuel Wanosike. Wanosike spoke to journalists after a meeting between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the management team of RIWAMA at the Government House, Port Harcourt. […]
JUST IN: Diddy Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison Over Prostitution Case
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the American rapper and music mogul, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.The 55-year-old received his sentence on Friday from Judge Arun Subramanian at the New York courthouse. Combs was convicted of arranging flights across the United […]