Rivers Govt orders investigation into alleged extortion at Nursing College
The Rivers State Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged extortion at the Rivers State College of Nursing Sciences, describing the reported practices as regrettable and unacceptable. The state government expressed concern over allegations of illegal levies imposed on students, including payments for project topic approvals, sale of examination questions and marking schemes, as […]
Govt defers school resumption in Edo central senatorial district
The Edo Government on Monday announced a postponement of resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District, amidst growing security challenges in parts of the state. Resumption of schools in the area has now been shifted to a later date that will be communicated to the public. The News Agency of […]
Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance, says Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party, pointing to internal divisions as the party’s undoing. He also singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his […]
North-Central APC Forum dismisses calls for Wike’s resignation
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning that such demands could undermine ongoing development efforts in the nation’s capital. The Forum also faulted calls urging President Bola Tinubu to sack or redeploy the minister, insisting that Wike […]
Impeachment: Your action an assault on Tinubu, MOSOP tells Rivers Assembly
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed worries over the moves to impeach the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP noted that the decision of the lawmakers to get the governor out of office could create some destabilisation […]
Gang kidnaps, murders Rivers girl in forest
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man identified as Goodnews Iberi for kidnapping and killing a 25-year-old girl along the Emuoha axis of the East-West Road in the state. The Police said the suspect, with his gang, now at large, had lured the girl, identified as Rita Eleonu, before taking her into […]
Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks. The President-Elect, Dr Emmanuel Idoko, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. It would be recalled that NARD declared an indefinite nationwide strike […]
Amidst economic hardship and insecurity, Obi questions Tinubu’s whereabouts
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he described as deepening economic hardship, insecurity and leadership silence in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi said his concern was driven […]
AFCON 2025: All to know about Nigeria, Morocco semi-final clash
Nigeria are bidding for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title and will face hosts Morocco, who are searching for their first trophy since 1976, in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday, 14 January. Below is a comprehensive review of the key statistics, […]
AFCON 2025: CAF probes misconduct in Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco q-finals
The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted on […]
