Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the mass defection during plenary, declaring that he too has left the PDP and is now an APC member. Amaewhule said his decision was influenced by internal divisions […]
As Cross River State prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic Carnival Calabar, the state government is positioning this year’s festival as a major step towards restoring the region’s status as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Governor Bassey Otu made the announcement during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, […]
Chinese nationals working on the BUA Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road have been kidnapped in Kwara State. According to reports, assailants arrived at the work site in Ejidongari, Moro LGA, shooting sporadically and kidnapping two Chinese nationals. The Kwara police commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to journalists, saying, “It is true that they were abducted from […]
Super Eagles players and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, have hailed William Troost-Ekong following his announcement to retire from international football. The 32-year-old defender, who ended a decade-long career with Nigeria, made the decision just two weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Troost-Ekong confirmed his retirement in an emotional video […]
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering unconventional strategies to help his team cope with the sweltering heat expected during the tournament. Speaking ahead of the World Cup draw in Washington D.C., Tuchel suggested that he may keep his substitutes in the dressing room during matches to protect […]
President Bola Tinubu has sent a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex–Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang, former Imo First Lady, Chioma Ohakim, and former Minister of Interior and ex–Chief of Army […]
Two Nigerian men, identified as Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in a romance scam and wire-fraud scheme that led to the death of an elderly American. A U.S. federal judge, Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, delivered the sentences, which were announced […]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for confirming General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, saying that the appointment is timely and critical for the country. He described the former Chief of Defence Staff as “a fine gentleman” whose leadership will be vital in addressing the country’s current security challenges. In a […]
The Los Angeles Clippers have released veteran point guard Chris Paul in a surprise move as the team continues to struggle near the bottom of the NBA standings. Paul, a 12-time All-Star, confirmed his exit in a social media post, saying he had been sent home while the team was on a road trip in […]
The countdown to the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup intensifies as the draw for the 2026 tournament takes place in Washington, with US President Donald Trump expected to overshadow much of the ceremony. The expanded World Cup, the most logistically complex in the competition’s history, will be staged across 16 cities in the United States, […]