Shettima Pledges Federal Support for Mokwa Flood Victims
Vice President Kashim Shettima assured the people of Mokwa, Niger State, of the Federal Government’s full support in recovering from recent devastating floods. During a visit on Wednesday representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima announced N2 billion in aid and 20 trucks of grains to assist flood-affected residents. Conveying the President’s condolences, Shettima emphasized Tinubu’s solidarity […]
Iwobi Leads Nigerians in CIES Top 300 Ranking
The CIES Football Observatory has listed four Nigerian players—Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi—among the 300 most influential footballers globally for the 2024/25 season. Lookman ranked 48th worldwide and 10th among attacking midfielders, following a prolific season at Atalanta. With 15 goals, five assists, and a Europa League final hat-trick, the African […]
Army Appoints Idris as Sudan’s PM as RSF Plans Rival Government
Sudan’s new Prime MinisterKamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government. State news agency SUNA which reported this, did not specify when a new government, the first since war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, would be announced. Idris was appointed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s head […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday in response to a summons. Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed her appearance but noted uncertainty over whether the Federal Government intends to formally arraign her that day. He emphasized that Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a law-abiding citizen, will comply with […]
Anambra Police Recover Stolen Cars and Weapons
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and recovered two vehicles allegedly stolen by the gang. In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects were captured by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) based in Awkuzu. The arrest took place on May 30 […]
Federal High Court Sealed as JUSUN Enforces Nationwide Strike
On Monday, the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja was rendered inaccessible as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enforced a nationwide indefinite strike ordered by the union’s national leadership. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the court complex, located on Shehu Shagari Way, revealed that all entry […]
SEC Warns Against Investing in Unregistered Firm Silverkuun
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in unregistered schemes, specifically naming Silverkuun Investment Cooperative Society/Silverkuun Limited. In a circular issued yesterday, the Commission stated that Silverkuun is not registered to operate in Nigeria’s capital market. The SEC urged the public to verify the registration status of investment firms on […]
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Icon of African Literature, Dies at 87
Renowned Kenyan writer and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. A titan of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ was known for his powerful storytelling and his advocacy for literature written in native African languages. Throughout his career, Ngũgĩ wrote numerous critically acclaimed novels, plays, and essays that explored the complexities […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
