Niger Flood Tragedy: Over 100 dead, dozens missing, over 50 buildings destroyed A devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State has claimed the lives of over 100 people, with more than 100 others still missing as of Friday. At least 44 of the victims were buried on Friday, following the earlier…
Don’t Sign Amended Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Bill into Law, Group Urges Gov. Makinde …Says Turning History Upside Down Will Destroy Cherished Cultural Heritage An ethno-cultural group under the aegis of Oyo Alaafin Society Abuja on Thursday called for a review of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, CAP….
Akpabio Reiterates Support for Greater Female Representation in Governance The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the importance of women’s representation and their crucial role in the development of the nation, stating that a lack of female participation in politics is a missed opportunity for progress. The Senate President also acknowledged the crucial…
Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election as Edo governor The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State and winner of the election held on September 21, 2024. In a judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court…
Kabiru Ibrahim to die by hanging for killing Adeleke in Osun Justice Lateef Adegoke of Osun State High Court, sitting in Iwo, has sentenced Alfa Kabiru Ibrahim, to death by hanging for the murder of his client, Lukman Adeleke. Ibrahim was charged with conspiracy, murder, and theft, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of…
Popular Enugu Billionaire Ritualist Arrested A young Enugu billionaire identified as Levi O. Obieze known also as Ezeani, AKA ‘Ichie Million or E dey play e dey show’, in Unojo Umumba Ndi-Agu in Ezagu Local Government Area of Enugu state has been arrested by immigration officials, 9NEWS NIGERIA has learnt. Recall that he was on…
FG announces monthly Payment for technical college students The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a monthly payment of N45,000 for students in technical colleges across the country. This move is aimed at improving technical and vocational education, which has suffered years of low interest and limited attention. The announcement came as part of the…
Senate passes Rivers 2025 budget for second reading The Nigerian Senate, Wednesday passed the Rivers State 2025 budget for second reading. The budget which stood at N1,480,662592,442 trillion was passed for second reading after it was read by the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi. Opeyemi said the Senate has since assumed the powers of…
2 Suspected Members Of Human Trafficking Syndicate Arraigned For Stealing Children Two suspected members of a human trafficking syndicate, Francis Thankgod, 33 and Grace Francis, 28, have been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing two under aged children along the road in Lagos State . P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects were arrested on 8th January…
A National Embarrassment: The Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown and the Betrayal of Nigeria’s Trust In a nation where hope is a scarce commodity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) dangled a rare glimmer before Nigerians in November 2024, proclaiming the triumphant revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery. After years of decay, a $1.5 billion…
