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Three Suspected Car Thieves Arrested in Rivers, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
The Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in car theft in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The arrests followed a report by a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, officer regarding a stolen vehicle, prompting a special police team to launch an investigation. According to the […]
Benin Soldiers Declare Coup, Presidency Reaffirms President Talon’s Safety
Military personnel in Benin announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his office insists that he is safe and that the situation is under control. A group of soldiers, calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation”, CMR, appeared on state television, declaring that they had removed Talon from office. The announcement comes […]
Mohamed Salah Lashes Out at Liverpool’s Arne Slot Amid Benching, Sparking Exit Speculation
Mohamed Salah has opened the door to a potential Liverpool exit with a scathing attack on manager Arne Slot, accusing him of “throwing him under the bus” during the team’s recent struggles. The Egyptian forward’s comments, made after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, could signal the end of his legendary tenure at Anfield. Salah, […]
NAF pilots Escape Death as Fighter Jet Crashes in Niger
Two Alfa Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF,crashed on Saturday near Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. The two pilots onboard ejected safely before the crash and are reported to be unharmed. The incident, which occurred at around 4:10 p.m., did not result in any casualties or damage to […]
Osun Assembly Passes Bill to Control Local Government Finances
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a new law to regulate how local government bank accounts are opened and managed. The bill aims to improve financial transparency and ensure better control of public funds in all 30 local government areas and area councils. According to a statement from the Chief Press Secretary to […]
Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun Government’s Suit on Withheld Local Government Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out a case filed by the Attorney General of Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, against the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, over withheld funds belonging to Osun’s 30 local governments. In a split decision of six justices to one, the court ruled that the Osun Attorney General had no […]
Pregnant Woman Dies in Katsina Hospital After Cash-Only Policy Blocks Urgent Oxygen Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for oxygen payment, insisting on cash only. Witnesses said she arrived in critical condition and needed oxygen urgently. A cashier reportedly declined to receive a […]
Wizkid and Asake Set to Drop Collaborative EP “REAL (Vol. 1)” This December
Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Asake are gearing up to release their highly anticipated collaborative EP, REAL (Vol. 1), slated for release this December. The announcement has already sent waves through the music community, with fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting fusion of two of Afrobeats’ brightest stars. The duo gave […]
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC Amid Party Crisis
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 […]
Cross River Targets Tourism Boom as Carnival Calabar Marks 20th Anniversary
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, […]