Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has cautioned Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), to adhere to legal norms when collecting ground rents in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. An earlier governor of Rivers State had leaked the identities of nine thousand debtors to the press. Not paying their ground rents … Read more
On Friday, Muslims in Abia State had a prayer session at the Umuahia municipal Stadium to honour this year’s Eid al-Kabir festival, just as Muslims all around the world. A huge number of Muslims, dressed in festive apparel and in a jubilant attitude, gathered at approximately nine in the morning for the Sallah prayer. Alhaji … Read more
The Uzo-Uwani local government chairman, Mr. Chijioke Ezugwu, is allegedly being summoned by the Enugu State police command, and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth wing has criticised this. The group warned that it would have to call on the Igbo youths to stage a massive demonstration if the persecution of the LG chairman persisted. According to … Read more
In order for President Bola Tinubu to bring about long-term prosperity and peace in the nation, Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed for ongoing support for Tinubu’s administration. As a nation, Nigerians, he said, must stand united and ready to sacrifice for one another. The country’s number two citizen urged his fellow countrymen to put … Read more
After Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, Nigeria’s former chief justice, died away on Friday at the age of 89, President Bola Tinubu paid tribute to him, calling him an exemplary jurist who showed great courage. Uwais was a remarkable jurist who served his nation with distinction, according to Tinubu’s personal condolence statement. Tinubu regretted learning of … Read more
Cancer has struck Tobi Adegboyega, the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation) founder. The disclosure was made on Thursday in a pre-recorded sermon by the famous Nigerian cleric resident in the UK. During his sermon, he opened up about his battle with cancer, saying it has been going on “for the past few months. The … Read more
The residents of the Ikot Abasi federal constituency have submitted a needs assessment paper to the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, in anticipation of the 2026 budget. During an empowerment event and town hall meeting with the people of Ikot Abasi federal constituency on Friday, Eno revealed this and said that the … Read more
Suspected armed herders have launched a new assault on the Makurdi-Naka road, leaving several hurt and maybe dead. Commuters were left trapped on Friday evening as the terrorists hit along the troublesome axis, according to sources who contacted our correspondent. Fulani militia groups with weapons have held the Makurdi-Naka road for weeks, despite promises of … Read more
Victor Osimhen allegedly needed time to figure out his future, which is why head coach Eric Chelle did not invite him to the Unity Cup or the friendly match against Russia. Osimhen has scored 26 goals in 41 games for Nigeria’s national team, earning him the role of starting striker. Even though the 26-year-old had … Read more
Twenty players have been asked to participate in the international friendly versus Russia, and they are all now training with the Super Eagles in Moscow. Monday saw the arrival of 18 players at the team’s training. On Tuesday, Bruno Onyemaechi and Olakunle Olusegun also showed there. Unfortunately, Onyemaechi was tardy and missed the first practice … Read more