By Ogan Barikpoa When Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) assumed office as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State on 18 March 2025, the state was teetering on the edge of administrative collapse. The bitter political feud between former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, had paralysed governance. The State House of Assembly was […]
Tinubu Urges Media to Promote Unity, Uphold Ethics as NUJ Marks 70th Anniversary
…as Ex Gov. Osoba challenges impostors, demands digital adaptation in the newsroom …our stories should aim to heal and unite, not to divide or incite – NUJ President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the pivotal role of the Nigerian media in fostering national unity, strengthening democracy, and shaping the country’s future, urging journalists to […]
Ondo Declares Death by Hanging for Kidnappers, Vows to Demolish Hideouts
Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Government has announced that anyone convicted of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging, as part of sweeping new measures to curb rising insecurity. The decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday in Akure, the state capital. Attorney General […]
Nigeria Recovers Over 100 Stolen Artifacts from the Netherlands
LAGOS (AFP) — The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of […]
Jailed Armed Robber Caught Processing Passport in Lagos Prison Scandal
Lagos, Nigeria – A convicted armed robber serving a 21-year sentence was recently caught attempting to obtain an international passport while still incarcerated at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, sparking disciplinary action and a broader investigation into prison oversight. The inmate, identified as Haruna Ayo, had been sentenced to life imprisonment for armed robbery, […]
Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Flight Back to Lagos as Airline Records 34th Incident in 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – A bird strike on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Owerri forced the aircraft to make an emergency return to base on Saturday, marking the airline’s 34th such incident in 2025 and sparking renewed concerns over aviation safety. Flight P47150 had only just departed from Lagos when a bird collided with […]
Squash Glory: Sesan Asani Claims Top Spot at Lagos Country Club
The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club recently held its annual 2025 WorkNigeria Squash Ladder tournament where winners emerged in various categories. The 9-day tournament climaxed last Friday with the Chairman of the Section, Sesan Asani, becoming the number one on the Gold Ladder in the Men Category, Arc Funmi Bamkole, Past President and a Patron […]
Traffic Alert: Apo-Wasa Road to Close Friday for President Tinubu’s Project Commissioning
Residents and motorists in Abuja are advised to prepare for temporary traffic disruptions on Friday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the Federal Capital Territory to inaugurate a key infrastructure project. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) announced that the Apo-Wasa Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to […]
Seyi Adewunmi Pledges Unity in First Speech as Lagos Country Club’s 25th President
Ikeja, Lagos — June 7, 2025In a ceremony blending solemnity with hope, the Incorporated Trustees of the Lagos Country Club today swore in the 2025/26 Management Council, urging members to heal past wounds and propel the institution forward. Aare Kola Oyefeso, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, opened with gratitude, praising God and the membership […]
“Gov. Radda Fit Rule Nigeria After Tinubu” – Amb. Oshi Hail Am for Agric, Education & Industry Work
Ambassador Bernard Oshi wey be di Presido of Ben 10 Equipments Inc. don hail Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State say na true beta leader wey Nigeria need. E talk say Radda dey do serious work for agric, education and industry, and if Nigeria dey find who go take over from Tinubu by 2031, na […]
