Author: Alade Adisa

…Gives gov 48 hours to submit fresh nominees’ list The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour ultimatum to submit a fresh list of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation. The development comes as the lawmakers accused the governor of unlawfully swearing in the 19 commissioners without their approval, thereby violating the Constitution. The Assembly, in a letter dated March 5, accused Fubara of unlawfully swearing in 19 commissioners without legislative screening and confirmation. Furthermore, the legislators alleged that other appointments were made without due process, describing the action as a violation of the…

The premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, FirstBank has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified iconic Head Office building in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The flag-off of the 40-storey building project, set to be the tallest building in Nigeria, was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The event had in attendance VIPs led by President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima; Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Olufemi Otedola, Chairman –…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, arrived Milan, Italy on Wednesday ahead of series of official engagements, particularly meeting with the President of Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement in Milan, on Wednesday that Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday night, and arrived in Milan at about 4:30am on Wednesday, and was received by the Charge d’Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria in Italy, Ambassador Mustapha Mohammed. He said “while in Milan, the FCT Minister will hold a meeting with the President of Lombardy…

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio. Senator Neda Imasuen, the Chairman of the Committee, stated this on Wednesday during a probe hearing against Akpoti-Uduaghan at the National Assembly. The Edo South Senator stated that the petition was “dead on arrival,” citing a breach of Order 40 of the Senate Standing Order. According to Imasuen, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Akpoti-Uduaghan signed the petition herself instead of having it endorsed by another individual, rendering it procedurally invalid. The…

Proposal focuses on emergency relief and long-term economic development under Palestinian Authority administration Arab leaders have endorsed a $53bn (£42bn) plan to rebuild Gaza under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority (PA), in a rushed attempt to present an alternative to US President Donald Trump’s idea for a property development-style plan. Trump’s suggestion involved a relocation of the Palestinian population that has been widely criticised as effectively endorsing ethnic cleansing. The prospect of the PA governing Gaza remains far from certain, however, with Israel having ruled out any future role for the body, and Trump having closed the Palestine…

The director of an agency of the US government, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that the US has paused intelligence support and weapons shipments to Ukraine following the clash in the Oval Office between President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump last Friday. ”President Trump had a real question about whether President Zelensky was committed to the peace process, and he said ‘let’s pause’,” Ratcliffe told Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo in an interview on Wednesday. “I want to give a chance to think about that and you saw the response that President Zelensky put out,” Ratcliffe…

Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State has said his government will not comply with the ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule had on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to re-present the bill. The ultimatum followed a ruling of the Supreme Court that reinstated the lawmakers. However, in a statement on Wednesday, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, maintained that the governor has yet to receive the letter, saying the state government heard of the purported…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, gave the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application filed by counsels to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had been invited to appear before the senate’s disciplinary committee following an altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20. The senator had disrupted the plenary by rejecting her assigned seat, defying Akpabio’s order and repeatedly raising a point of order despite being overruled. Subsequently, the senate…

Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, has released a 39-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad includes top stars like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, and Ahmed Musa. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and winger Moses Simon also made the list. Other notable selections include Maduka Okoye, Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Defenders Igoh Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielders Anthony Dennis and Papa Daniel Mustapha, as well as forwards Tolu Arokodare and Jerome Akor Adams, received their first national team call-ups. Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group…

LeBron James has made history once again, becoming the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 career points. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar reached the milestone on Tuesday during a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, further solidifying his status as the league’s all-time leading scorer. Heading into the game, the 40-year-old icon needed just one point to reach the historic mark, having amassed 49,999 career points following a 17-point performance in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers. It didn’t take long for James to achieve the feat, as he received a pass from Luka Doncic and effortlessly…