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Rivers Assembly Resumes Plenary After Six Month Suspension

18 September 2025

Recall that President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule on September 17, 2025, reinstating the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly. Read Also: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers State The plenary was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, at […]

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FIRS, United Capital Losses Staff Members To Fire Incident

18 September 2025

FIRS and United Capital have confirmed the death. FIRS said it lost four of its staff members, UCP, on the other hand, lost six staff to the incident. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS Chairman, Dare Adekanmbi, the victims are identified as Ekelikhostse George (Assistant Director), David Sunday-Jatto […]

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FAAC Shares ₦2.2trn August Revenue To FG, States, LGAs

18 September 2025

This was disclosed by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the federation, Felix Mokwa, saying that the revenue was shared at the meeting held in Abuja. “A total sum of N2.225tn, being August 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils,” the statement read. […]

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Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers

17 September 2025

In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu stated that the emergency, declared on 18 March 2025, had become “painfully inevitable” after a constitutional crisis paralysed governance in the state. He recalled that disputes between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly had left critical economic assets vulnerable and halted budget approvals. Tinubu said his intervention […]

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“I’m not joining ADC” -Adeleke

17 September 2025

The Governor made this known in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described the report purporting he was planning to join ADC as “A calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state.” Adeleke and the leadership caucus […]

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Former Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

17 September 2025

The 32-year-old, formerly of Arsenal FC, is facing five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault, involving three women. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022, during Partey’s tenure at the Premier League club. Partey, who appeared at Southwark Crown Court, confirmed his name and date of birth before entering not […]

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How my song helped psychiatric patient overcome depression – Vector

17 September 2025

Speaking on a recent TV podcast, the “King Kong” crooner revealed that his collaboration with Goodgirl LA, Early Momo, once helped a patient at a psychiatric home come out of depression. According to Vector, true musical success goes beyond topping charts and should be measured by the positive effect it has on listeners’ lives. “I […]

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Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons in Plateau Ambush

17 September 2025

According to a statement released by the task force spokesperson, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the intelligence-led operation was carried out on Monday, September 16. The troops reportedly intercepted several armed bandits on motorcycles attempting to enter the forest. One bandit was killed, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. A motorcycle, two mobile phones, a machete, […]

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Saudi Arabia Releases Three Nigerian Pilgrims Detained for Drug Trafficking

17 September 2025

Their release comes after four weeks in custody and sustained diplomatic and investigative efforts by Nigerian authorities. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, confirmed the release at a press briefing in Abuja. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, identified the released individuals as Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. According to […]

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PDP’s Ajayi Withdraws Supreme Court Suit Against Aiyedatiwa

17 September 2025

Ajayi, who previously served as Deputy Governor during the first term of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was Governor Aiyedatiwa’s main challenger in a race that featured 17 candidates. According to a letter addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and dated September 16, 2025, Ajayi confirmed that although an appeal had been […]

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