Amid escalating tensions in Rivers State, the appointment of a Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), by President Bola Tinubu has sparked legal and constitutional debates. Recent reports claim that Ibas may be planning to appoint administrators across the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state — a move that legal experts argue contradicts Nigeria’s constitutional provisions. A legal practitioner, Barrister Yusuf Temilola, has expressed strong opposition to these alleged plans, asserting that under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, only democratically elected officials have the right to head local governments.“No individual or state…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has faulted the recall petition of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the electoral umpire, Sam Olumekun, admitted receiving the petition submitted yesterday by some individuals led by Charity Ijese and received by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. According to INEC, the petition which includes six bags of documents from than half of the 474,554 registered voters in the district covers 902 polling units across 57 registration areas and represents voters from five local government areas—Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo, Okehi, and Okene. In a…
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight heading to China were unexpectedly delayed after the pilot’s forgotten passport led to the plane’s return to the United States. Flight UA198, a Boeing 787 with 270 people on board, had taken off from Los Angeles en route to Shanghai on Saturday afternoon. However, just after entering the Pacific Ocean, the aircraft abruptly turned around and headed back towards San Francisco, according to flight tracking data. United Airlines confirmed to AFP on Tuesday that the plane had to make an unscheduled stop in San Francisco because the pilot had left their passport behind. The…
An Abuja based lawyer, Mr Johnmary Jideobi, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to sack the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibokette Obas (Rtd).Jideobi, in a suit filed before the Court, also cited President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Justice and others as defendants. The suit is marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/572/2025, and was lodged before the court on Tuesday.Jideobi is equally praying the court to set-aside as void, “all actions and decisions [howsoever described or made] of the 3rd Defendant [Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd)] in the name of Sole Administrator of Rivers State, same being unconstitutional, null and…
RKC Genk striker Emmanuel Tolu Arokodare has described his debut for the Super Eagles as a deeply emotional moment, one that he views as a fitting reward to his father for his unwavering support throughout his football journey. Arokodare, who made his national team debut in the second half of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, March 21, admitted that despite not being an emotional person, he couldn’t hold back tears of joy when he was handed his first cap. Though he did not score in the 2-1 away win at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, the…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Melvin D. Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The confirmation took place on Tuesday, March 25, following the presentation and deliberation of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, & Other Financial Institutions, led by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, APC, Lagos East. Presenting the report, Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West) stated, “The Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions on the confirmation of the nomination of Prof. Melvin Damian Ayogu for appointment…
Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has vowed that his team will give everything they have in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, with both teams desperate for victory to stay alive in the race. In a press conference ahead of the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nees acknowledged Nigeria’s strong performance in their recent 1-0 victory over Rwanda, which helped revive their faltering qualification campaign. However, the German tactician made it clear that his own side also needs maximum points to remain competitive in their group. “Although Nigeria has made a huge recovery…
Pastor Femi Lazarus has responded to the ongoing debate over the financial expectations in gospel music by praising singer Timi Dakolo for his advocacy on behalf of gospel musicians. The debate, which was sparked by Lazarus’ recent sermon, focused on the financial demands made by gospel artists for their performances. Dakolo, a well-known advocate for fair compensation in the music industry, had strongly challenged Lazarus’ stance, calling for better treatment and remuneration for gospel musicians. In an Instagram post on Monday, March 24, Pastor Lazarus shared a picture of himself with Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren. He referred to Dakolo…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to modernising the Nigerian military, with a particular focus on equipping forces with cutting-edge technology, improving personnel welfare, and enhancing training for greater operational efficiency. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the First Batch of Special Operations Force Training and Equipping for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, held at Camp Kabala in Jaji, Kaduna State, Minister Abubakar underscored the strategic importance of the initiative. He said, “This milestone marks a new chapter in our commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities, enhancing our response to evolving security threats,…
By Alade Adisa The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday confirmed the death of an officer during Monday’s jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State. The deceased officer was identified as Senior Correctional Assistant (SCA) Shuaibu King David, who lost his life while resisting an attempt by some inmates to escape from the facility. The Service’s Spokesman, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said that SCA Shuaibu King David paid the ultimate price while preventing the escape. “The Acting Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, on…
