Written by By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu One month after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proclaimed a state of emergency over Rivers State last March, on 18 April 2025, former Rivers State Governor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and Life Member of the Body of Benchers, Nyesom Wike, held one of his beverage-powered media encounters in Abuja, during […]
In a series of social media posts on X (formerly Twitter), Senator Ned Nwoko leveled serious allegations against his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels’ family, particularly her brother Sammy Daniels, claiming repeated harassment and interference with her drug rehabilitation efforts. The Delta State lawmaker shared videos purportedly showing confrontations at his home and detailed his […]
Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed as false and malicious a viral report claiming that he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram. In a statement, the former Governor described the publication, titled: “It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram – Sheriff Reveals”, as a complete fabrication […]
The Nigerian Armed Forces has officially banned military personnel from marrying foreigners and naturalised Nigerians, according to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) Officers 2024. The new rules, which also prohibit commissioned officers from marrying non-commissioned officers, came into effect on December 6, 2024, following approval by the Armed Forces Council and signature […]
Hundreds of members of an Islamic movement in Kano State took to the streets on Saturday, protesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and his warnings of potential military action. The demonstrators, organized under the banner of a local Islamic group, marched through key areas of the ancient city, […]
Lagos State has rolled out a new policy making insurance compulsory for all commercial buildings above two floors, while simultaneously launching a comprehensive digital land administration platform designed to transform property transactions across the state. The initiative, unveiled through the state’s new Electronic Geographic Information System (E-GIS), enables instant land searches, online applications, digital certificate […]
The Society for Rule of Law in Nigeria (SRLN) has described the withdrawal of a police orderly attached to a judge in Rivers State who recently delivered judgment against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Suit No: PHC/1785/CR/2024, as “worrisome, vindictive, and an abuse of power”, urging all Nigerians to condemn the act. In a […]
*Argue NBA Mandatory Requirements Exceed Legal Powers, Claim Enforcement Could Invalidate Documents and Threaten Livelihoods of Rural Practitioners” Twelve surviving members of the unregistered Advocacy for Bar Licence Freedom (ABLIF), a coalition of enrolled lawyers, have filed a constitutional suit against the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), challenging the Association’s mandatory seals, stamps, and Continuing Professional […]
One of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most celebrated disc jockeys, DJ Neptune, says there is a need for African creatives to own their own streaming platforms. “We, as African creatives, need to start thinking towards the direction of owning our own streaming platforms because we have the numbers,” the 35-year-old, whose real name is Imohiosen … Continue reading “Why African Creatives Need To Own Streaming Platforms – DJ Neptune”
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday paid tribute to the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a true soldier of Christ. The 23rd Chief of Army Staff died on November 56, 2024 died in Lagos after a brief illness. Speaking during an inter-denominational … Continue reading “VIDEO: ‘True Soldier Of Christ’, CDS Oluyede Pays Tribute To Ex-COAS Lagbaja”