The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that Boko Haram has been “significantly degraded” and is now “standing on its last leg.” Idris made these remarks during an interview with France24, emphasizing that the insurgent group is no longer in control of territories in northeastern Nigeria, such as local governments, towns,…
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by the Labour Party challenging the alleged defection of suspended Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 26 other members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Emmanuel Obile ruled that the case was beyond the jurisdiction of his…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned suspended Governor Siminialayi Fubara and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an official inquiry into appointments made during their administration over the last two years. According to a statement released on April 15 by the Secretary to…
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday, April 15, struck out the defamation suit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, rapper Folarin Falana (aka Falz), against online commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The lawsuit stemmed from a video posted by VDM on September 24, 2024,…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it owed the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 prior to his death. Chukwu, a revered former Super Eagles captain and head coach, passed away on Saturday, April 12, at the age of 74, sparking widespread mourning across…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has clarified that the N300 million it received from the Rivers State government was a goodwill gift, not payment for hosting rights to its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). The clarification came in a statement issued on Monday, April 14, by Emeka Obegolu, chairman of the AGC Planning Committee, following…
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has declared that his team is fully prepared for their crucial Champions League quarter-final second-leg showdown against Arsenal on Wednesday. The Brazilian winger fired up Los Blancos supporters with a defiant message of belief, following Madrid’s narrow 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo Alavés on Sunday. Madrid will host the…
A man was taken into custody on Monday, April 14, following a tense standoff outside UnitedHealthcare’s corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota—an incident now under federal investigation. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was detained without incident after reportedly claiming to be armed and demanding $1 million during a phone call with police. Authorities…
Chief Magistrate Ejike King George has formally resigned from the Rivers State Judiciary, citing concerns over the recent shift in the state’s political leadership. In a letter addressed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State and submitted through the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, Magistrate George described his decision as both “difficult and regrettable.”…
Suspected bandits have set ablaze a Juma’at mosque, a primary healthcare centre, and at least 10 residential houses in Biyabiki village, located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, is believed to be a retaliatory strike by armed loyalists of the notorious bandit…
