The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has announced a significant reduction in incidents of kidnapping, banditry, gun running and communal clashes in Taraba State. Uwa attributed this achievement to the relentless efforts of the Brigade’s troops, whose commitment, according to him, has…
The European Union, EU has announced a plan to ‘Rearm Europe’, which will mobilize up to $840 billion (€800 billion) in defense investment across the bloc. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced this on Tuesday. According to her, European countries are currently living in the era of rearmament. “We’re living…
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has called on well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central for peace to reign in the National Assembly….
The Nigerian government through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has said that 2025 is set to be a year where all the transformative reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration will begin to bear tangible fruits in the lives of Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom (UK). According to a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, Tuggar spoke on the sidelines of a his three-day high-level visit to the UK. “This visit marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s foreign policy under…
Betty Akeredolu, wife of the late former Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio for involving his wife in his ongoing dispute with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it “highly disingenuous.” In a post on her official X handle, Akeredolu condemned Akpabio’s handling of the situation, stating that in more advanced democracies, he…
The 2023 Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has resigned from the party. He didn’t however reveal his next move but assured that he would in the next few months declare his next political move. He added that he was dumping the party along with his supporters across…
Rivers Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget. The Assembly gave the deadline when it reconvened for plenary on Monday. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Fubara to present the budget to the Assembly, stating he has been spending public fund illegally. Details shortly…
Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the senior pastor of Trinity House, has dismissed claims that he is planning to marry a Nollywood actress. In a recent interview with Osayuwamen Saleh on UpgradeTV, Pastor Ighodalo refuted the rumour, stating that he was unaware of any wedding plans. He humorously remarked that those spreading the speculation should contribute their…
MultiChoice Nigeria, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has announced a price adjustment on its subscription packages, from Saturday, March 1, 2025. This move comes despite the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) cautioning against arbitrary price hikes. In an official statement by John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, the company attributed the…
An alternative bridge in the Oshodi area of Lagos state was filled with pedestrians early on Monday, March 3. This is due to the closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3. In January, the Lagos state government had ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge, citing safety concerns. The…
Evangelist Ebuka Obi, founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has distanced himself from a woman who falsely claimed to have purchased a N500 million house during a testimony in his church. In a viral video, Pastor Obi clarified that he had no prior knowledge of the woman, who was one of many who came to…