In a mark of compassion, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has condoled with a former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom over the death of his younger brother, Bernard Tyozenda Ortom. The minister, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka on Tuesday, described the death of the younger Ortom as painful, and prayed for the repose of his soul. He…

By Alade Adisa Few hours after the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal summoned parties to appear before it on Wednesday for its judgment on the poll, leaked copies of the judgment have surfaced on the internet. The tribunal had early on Tuesday told parties to come before it on Wednesday for its decision on the poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal had on March 3, reserved its judgement…

Over 5,000 members of various political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP), have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. Citing poor performance by the ruling party for their defection, they also blamed the APC for failing to address the security situation in the state, and on the…

Controversial social media personality and cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has raised the alarm that he has been arrested by officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). shared , The cross-dresser, who shared the post on his Instagram account on Tuesday, however, expressed confusion over the incident, stating that he was unaware of the reason for his arrest. The post reads, “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration…

An elder in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Quincy Ayodele, has strongly denied claims that the former Pastor-in-charge, Idowu Iluyomade, rebelled against the church before founding his own ministry. In a recent interview with Daddy Freeze, posted on his YouTube channel, Ayodele expressed her surprise and disappointment over the treatment of Iluyomade following his three-month suspension by the church leadership. The natural medicine practitioner,…

By Alade Adisa The much-anticipated homecoming rally by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan fixed for Wednesday has been stopped by the Nigeria Police.The action of the police on Tuesday followed Mondays announcement by the State Government that rallies and convoy processions have been banned henceforth.The State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye made this known on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya. According to the…

In a decisive move against oil theft, the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted and impounded a long container truck with an in-built storage tank carrying approximately 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil. The truck, a red-head navy blue container vehicle with registration number AGL574XY, was intercepted around the Eleme flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt following an intelligence…

Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of evading opportunities to clear his name over sexual harassment allegations made by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili claimed that Akpabio and the Senate have continually denied Akpoti-Uduaghan the right to a fair hearing and an impartial investigation into the accusations. The suspended senator had accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her, alleging that he retaliated against her…

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has emphasised the economic significance of the ongoing Trans-Kalabari Road Project, describing it as a crucial initiative to improve connectivity and address the economic challenges faced by riverine communities. During an inspection tour yesterday, Ibas visited the project site in Rumuolumeni and also assessed the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Rumuokwurushi, both in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. He stressed the need for the…

The Kogi State Government has announced a ban on all public rallies and gatherings, citing security reports that indicate potential threats to public peace. Additionally, the government has suspended fishing activities in certain areas, following deadly clashes linked to the practice. The announcement, made in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday, March 31, was issued in response to growing intelligence suggesting that some individuals were…

Following the lynching of 16 travelling Northern hunters by a mob in Uromi, Edo State last Thursday, residents in communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in the town have fled for fear of reprisals by aggrieved relations of the slain men and arrests by security agents. According to a Vanguard report, the residents of Uromi and environs have also stopped going to their farms, with many…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to uphold unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key values for national progress, drawing inspiration from the lessons of Ramadan. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a luncheon with state elders and his former schoolmates in celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, Shettima emphasised the importance of collective harmony. Represented by Abdulkadir Rahis, the member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Constituency in the House of Representatives, the Vice…