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Eze Samuel Ohiri, Former Chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, Abducted by Gunmen

January 6, 2024 Gideon Ese

Gunmen stormed Orodo community in a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Imo State, Eze Samuel Ohiri, the former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, known…

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Akeredolu’s Remains Return Home: A Solemn Arrival from Germany [Photos]

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a poignant moment that marked the end of a chapter, the remains of the late Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, arrived in Nigeria on Friday, nine days…

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What I Learned While In Kuje Prison – Former Governor Convicted for Fraud Opens Up

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

Former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Tavoro Nyame, shared profound insights gained during his time in the Kuje correctional center and hospital. He expressed a commitment to evolve into a…

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DESOPADEC: Internal Strife Stalls Development in Delta State Oil Communities

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) finds itself entangled in internal discord, halting vital development initiatives for oil communities. Allegations of nepotism, highhandedness, and governance issues have…

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Oscar Pistorius Released from South Africa Prison

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

Oscar Pistorius, the renowned double-amputee Paralympic and Olympic sprinter, has been released from Atteridgeville Correctional Centre on parole, marking the latest chapter in a case that captivated the world over…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Set to Resume Operations after Successful Test-Run

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has announced the imminent completion of the test runs at the Port Harcourt refinery, marking…

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NLC President Ajaero Reveals When New Minimum Wage Payment Will Begin

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent announcement, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, shed light on the expected timeline for the commencement of payments for the new minimum wage…

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NIDCOM Will Ensure Justice is Served for Afolabi’s Death, Says Dabiri Erewa

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has pledged that the commission will ensure justice is served in the tragic case of Afolabi Stephen, a…

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Nigerian Community Mourns Tragic Death of 19-Year-Old Student Shot by Canadian Police

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a somber turn of events, the Nigerian Community of Manitoba is grappling with the loss of Afolabi Stephen, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, who tragically lost his life in an…

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Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Seeks Asylum in Nigeria Amidst Treason Charges

January 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

Controversy surrounds the recent decision by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to relocate former Sierra Leonean President, Ernest Bai Koroma, to Nigeria following treason charges. The move,…

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Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Amidst Alleged N37.1bn Fraud Probe

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent twist to an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, failed to…

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Obasanjo: Coming Generations to Inherit Nigeria’s Debt

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Former President Obasanjo Warns of Impending Debt Crisis for Future Generations in Nigeria. In a candid statement on Wednesday, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed deep concern over the mounting…

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CBN Official, three others killed by Gunmen

January 3, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official and three others were killed by gunmen in a tragic incident. Get the latest news and updates on Nigerian news.

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Nigerian Football Coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, Dies at 85

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Benin City, Nigeria – The football community in Nigeria is in mourning as news of the passing of former international footballer and coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, spreads across the nation.…

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NNPCL Speaks on Clashing with Marketers Over Petrol Subsidy

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

NNPC has responded to recent media reports suggesting a clash between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and marketers over the payment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol, the…

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Governor Nasir Idris Unveils Plans to Bring Back Teachers Training Colleges

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Kebbi State to take bold measures in a bid to address the declining quality of education in public primary schools nationwide, Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has revealed plans to…

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Edo 2024: My Calling for Governor is Divine – Shaibu

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, declared that his decision to vie for the governorship position in 2024 was a result of divine guidance. However, he raised concerns about a…

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Adeyanju Urges Atiku to Resign from Politics and Mentor Young Leaders

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Abuja-based human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, to step away from politics and become a mentor for emerging…

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Breaking: Oil marketers peg petrol at N1,200 per litre Amid Subsidy Hardship

January 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Fuel marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited clash over subsidy removal. In a dramatic turn of events, fuel marketers, represented by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,…

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Peter Obi, Pat Utomi Pays Condolence Visit to Akeredolu’s Family

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, and renowned Nigerian economist Pat Utomi, in a poignant display of solidarity and respect, paid a condolence…

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