34 CONVICTED IN CALABAR FOR BRIBING FRSC OFFICERS AT MOBILE COURT
In Calabar, a mobile court has convicted 34 traffic offenders for attempting to bribe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officers on duty. The court proceedings, held on Wednesday, were presided over by Magistrate Abigail Asuquo. Bribe Offenders Get Fined or Face Jail After all, 34 offenders pleaded guilty, Magistrate Asuquo offered them two options: pay […]
TINUBU APPOINTS OLUMODE ADEYEMI AS NEW FIRE SERVICE BOSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved a key leadership change at the Federal Fire Service. Effective August 14, 2025, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi will become the new Controller-General. A Seamless Leadership Transition This follows the retirement of Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, whosteps down on August 13 after turning 60.A statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration […]
Senator David Mark Vows to Clean House as ADC Charts New Path for Nigeria
The newly appointed Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has drawn a clear line in the sand, promising to uphold discipline, reject imposition of candidates, and usher in a new era of internal democracy. Speaking during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Mark pledged to lead […]
TENSIONS RISE AS PDP, APC TRADE BLOWS AHEAD OF EDO BY-ELECTIONS
With just weeks to the August 16, 2025, by-elections in Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency, political tension is heating up between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All-Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP fired the first salvo, demanding the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, and several […]
Tragic Domestic Violence Claims Two Lives in Adamawa’s Madagali and Gombi LGAs
The Adamawa State Police Command is investigating two devastating cases of domestic violence resulting in death in Madagali and Gombi local government areas. According to police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje, the first incident in Pallam District, Madagali, involved a deadly confrontation between two co-wives. Victoria Anthony’s 16-year-old son, Ijai Anthony, reportedly struck his stepmother, Rhoda […]
POWER PLAY HEATS UP: NORTH-SOUTH POLITICAL TENSIONS IGNITE AHEAD OF 2027
The long-standing debate over Nigeria’s power rotation deal exploded back into national focus on Tuesday, as influential voices from the North ranging from political heavyweights and technocrats to traditional rulers and civil society leaders, gathered in Kaduna. The high-profile summit, hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at the symbolic Arewa House, marked a […]
Akume to Northern Politicians: Wait Until 2031 for Presidency
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged politicians from Northern Nigeria to shelve their presidential ambitions until 2031. Akume made this call during a two-day interactive session in Kaduna focused on strengthening government-citizen engagement. The event, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizen Engagement for National Unity,” was organized by […]
EDO ANTI-CULTISM WAR: JUDGES, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS BACK GOV OKPEBHOLO
The judiciary and legal practitioners in Edo State have declared their full support for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s ongoing battle against cultism and kidnapping. The endorsement was the highlight of a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at the Government House in Benin City, when Governor Okpebholo received the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice Daniel […]
Tragic Elephant Attack in Ogun State: Farmer Musa Kalamu Killed by Wandering Herd in Ijebu East
Tragic in ogun state. In a heartbreaking incident, a herd of wild elephants roaming from a government forest reserve fatally attacked a local farmer, Musa Kalamu, in Onitasin Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Ogun State. The tragic event was confirmed by Forestry Commissioner Taiwo Oludotun, who assured that officials are already on the ground […]
Edo State Governor Suspends Oil & Gas Adviser Over Unauthorised Fundraising; Summit Called Off
In a swift move to uphold transparency and accountability, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, following allegations of unauthorized fundraising activities linked to the forthcoming Oil and Gas Summit. The announcement came via an official statement released on Tuesday by the Secretary to the […]
