Former Rivers State Governor, Ada George, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of orchestrating the political turmoil in the state, including the controversial declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of sole administrators across all 23 local government areas. George, who governed Rivers State from 1992 to 1993 and…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries officially came into effect early Wednesday, shortly after the president claimed that foreign leaders were “calling us up, kissing my a–” in efforts to negotiate trade deals. The tariffs, which impact around 90 countries, are expected to drive up import costs, leading to higher prices…
In a major twist within the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa has declared himself the party’s acting leader following a recent Supreme Court judgment that removed Julius Abure from his position as National Chairman. The Supreme Court, in a ruling delivered by a five-member panel, overturned an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal in…
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the increasing use of digital platforms by human traffickers to recruit and exploit victims, describing the trend as a rapidly evolving and borderless threat that necessitates urgent and innovative responses. Speaking at the 27th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Human Trafficking held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Attorney…
The Yobe State Police Command has announced the arrest of two notorious kidnappers believed to be responsible for multiple crimes across Dapchi and Tarmuwa Local Government Areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that the suspects—identified as Babaro Baushe (40) and Umaru Dau’a (25)—were apprehended…
Three headless decomposing bodies were found floating in a river in the Odigbo community of Odigbo local government area of Ondo State. The bodies were discovered by the locals who visited the river on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. An eyewitness explained that the headless bodies of the deceased indicated that they…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have demanded a ransom of ₦100 million for the release of Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Pastor Ali was reportedly abducted from his residence in the early hours of Tuesday, April…
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has issued a restraining order against the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), preventing him from appointing sole administrators or their equivalents to manage the state’s 23 local government areas. The order was granted by Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed in response to Suit No.…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang has raised concerns over the escalating security crisis in the state, revealing that at least 64 communities have been overtaken by bandits. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, April 8, the governor stated that the affected communities span across Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government…
Chelsea legend John Terry has named four central defenders—both past and present—whom he considers the greatest in Premier League history. In an interview with SportBible, the former England captain was asked to select his “Mount Rushmore” of Premier League defenders, and unsurprisingly, Terry included himself in the prestigious list. Terry singled out Manchester United icon…
