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Rivers Crisis Escalates as Falana steps in, says Tinubu lacks power to reinstate suspended 27 lawmakers

December 20, 2023 Musa Jibril

Rivers Crisis Escalates as Femi Falana Rejects Tinubu’s Presidential Intervention. The crisis in Rivers State deepens as renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, challenges the authority of President Bola Tinubu…

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Obaseki sponsoring Labour Party Governorship Candidate, New Details Emerge

December 20, 2023 Ogheneyoma Grace

Controversy Emerges as Obaseki Allegedly Sponsors Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Edo State Edo State’s Labour Party is currently caught in the crossfire of a brewing storm, with accusations flying…

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How Aso Rock Cabal Ambush, Intimidated Governor Fubara — Edwin Clark

December 20, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

In a shocking revelation, Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader, Pa Edwin Clark, has denounced the recent truce brokered between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now the Minister…

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Supreme Court Disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 Presidential Election

December 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from State’s Presidential Ballot, Citing ‘Insurrection   In a landmark decision, Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled against former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s eligibility to run…

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FULL LIST: Unveils 40-Man Provisional Squad for AFCON 2024

December 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

As the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 draws near in Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed the 40-man provisional squad for the Super Eagles.…

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Police Confirm Abduction of High Court Judge in Akwa Ibom

December 19, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has officially confirmed the distressing abduction of High Court Judge, Justice Joy Uwana, and her driver in a harrowing incident that unfolded on the…

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VP Kashim Shettima Unveils Date for Disbursement of N75bn SMEs Palliative

December 19, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the anticipated date for the disbursement of the federal government substantial N75 billion grant to small-scale businesses across the nation. The Senior Special…

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Police inspector, sergeant, traditional ruler, 18 others kidnapped

December 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

In the early hours of Tuesday, tragedy struck Popular Chiefdom as Alhaji Umaru Buba Nyala, a respected second-class chief, and 21 of his subjects were abducted. The perpetrators, reportedly residing…

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Dele Momodu Criticizes Tinubu’s Role in Wike-Fubara Peace Deal

December 19, 2023 Gideon Ese

Renowned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized the involvement of President Bola Tinubu in the peace deal between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the…

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Allow Married Women Bear Father’s Names, MURIC Tells Federal Gov’t

December 19, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

MURIC Advocates for Women’s Right to Retain Fathers’ Names After Marriage The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called upon the Federal Government to grant married women the right to retain…

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Police Officer Kills Colleague, Takes His Own Life, See Details

December 19, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Headquarters was thrown into mourning over a heartbreaking incident in Nyogor-Lueku, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Inspector Nelson Abuante has taken his…

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Nairaland Site Down: Host Shuts Nigeria’s Largest Online Forum Over Offensive Content – Exclusive Details Revealed

December 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

Nairaland Site Down Over Offensive Content; Owner Seun Osewa Responds Swiftly. What we know so far. In a surprising turn of events, Nairaland, one of Nigeria’s largest online forums, faced…

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Court Freezes Oyo Government’s Accounts In 10 Banks

December 19, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

High Court Freezes Oyo Government’s Bank Accounts Over Ex-Council Chiefs’ Lawsuit A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued an order to freeze ten bank accounts…

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Nairaland server down: Netizens lament as nairaland site down

December 19, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Nairaland Suffers Downtime, Founder Seun Osewa Explains Technical Challenges Nigerians on social media have expressed frustration and disappointment over the temporary inaccessibility of the popular microblogging platform, Nairaland.com. The site…

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Nnamdi Kanu: Igbos Have Accepted Tinubu As President — Ohanaeze

December 19, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Leader Urges President Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, has implored President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the release of Nnamdi…

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Jonathan Majors, found guilty of assault on ex-girlfriend (photo)

December 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

Jonathan Majors guilty of Assault and Harassment: Justice Prevails. In a landmark verdict, acclaimed American actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty of physical assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend, Grace…

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Full List of 8 Resolutions Reached as Tinubu Settles Wike’s Rift with Fubara

December 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

  The two factions entangled in the political crisis gripping Rivers State have reached a comprehensive peace agreement. The accord, signed by representatives from both sides, outlines a series of…

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Pope Francis Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in Significant Vatican Shift

December 18, 2023 Chiamaka Chinonso

Pope Francis Approves Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in Significant Vatican Shift Vatican City – In a historic move, Pope Francis has formally granted approval for Catholic priests to bless same-sex…

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Tinubu Considers Reappointing Controversial Buhari’s Minister to Replace Lalong, Details Emerge

December 18, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly considering the re-appointment of the controversial former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to replace Simon Lalong as the Minister of Labour and Employment.…

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Nasarawa State Embarks on Transformative Infrastructure Project in Capital

December 18, 2023 Gideon Ese

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has unveiled plans to revolutionize the cityscape of Lafia, the state capital, with the introduction of the region’s first-ever underpass. This ambitious project aims to…

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