Immediate past Rivers State administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has dismissed moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to probe his stewardship, insisting the lawmakers lack the constitutional jurisdiction to question his actions. Speaking through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, Ibas described the resolution passed by the Assembly to investigate …
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans by Chinese companies to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Yu said the project would transform diabetes management in the country …
Japan’s international aid agency has scrapped a cultural exchange programme with African nations after widespread misinformation fuelled fears of mass immigration into regional cities. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on Thursday that it would cancel the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, which was designed to strengthen cultural and social ties between four African countries …
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with taking illicit funds from the late Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris criminal court, which delivered its ruling on Thursday, cleared the 70-year-old politician of other charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing. Sarkozy, who served as president from …
Operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in FESTAC, Lagos, and officers of Operation Puff Adder, Bayelsa State Police Command, have rejected a ₦4 million bribe allegedly offered by a murder suspect, George Idumangi. Idumangi, accused of killing a 42-year-old estate agent, Richard Ekpebu, was arrested on Monday at the FESTAC Immigration office while attempting …
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested 49 suspected internet fraudsters during a coordinated sting operation across several parts of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, noting that the operation …
Nigerian-born international journalist, Livinus Chibuike Victor, has announced plans to attempt a historic Guinness World Record for the longest marathon interview in Abuja. The groundbreaking event, themed “Nigeria Our Strength,” will take place from 28th September to 1st October 2025 at Tangier Hotel, 34 Ekukinam Street, beside ABC Transport, Utako, Abuja. READ ALSO: Atiku Praises …
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has pledged that the Yoruba people will hold a central place in his policymaking and governance if elected president in 2027. Atiku, now a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Kola Johnson. He described the Yoruba as …
Nearly thirty years after their execution under General Sani Abacha’s military regime, four prominent Ogoni leaders have been posthumously honoured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their sacrifice in Nigeria’s democratic struggle. The late Chief Edward Kobani, Chief Albert Badey, Chief Samuel Orage and Chief Theophilus Orage were each awarded the Commander of the Order …
Africa’s quest for permanent representation at the United Nations Security Council, long championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is now under active consideration, raising hopes for long-overdue reform of the world’s most powerful decision-making body. Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Tinubu, will on Wednesday deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United …
