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…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, on Monday following the tragic killing of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State. Arriving at the Kano Government House around noon, Okpebholo was warmly received by Yusuf and other top government officials. During the visit, he expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which saw members of a local vigilante group mistakenly attack the…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has hailed Prince Idowu Ilara FSM, the CEO of 3Way Communication (3WC), for his outstanding contributions to educational advancement and youth empowerment in Nigeria. During the 29th Convocation Ceremony of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prince Idowu Ilara, an accomplished alumnus and influential business leader, showcased his commitment to fostering academic excellence by offering Mr. Emmanuel Falowo—the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of…

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1, 2024, for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work. The closure is expected to last until the end of May 2025. Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. The closure will specifically affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina,…

The Nigerian electricity sector experienced a slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the electricity production index falling by 1.64% year-on-year, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This marks a notable reversal from the 5.55% growth recorded in the third quarter (Q3 2024). Despite the decline in production, electricity generation showed a slight improvement. The average estimated generation rose by 2.34%, increasing to 4,206.50 megawatts per…

The Osun State Government has issued a strong warning to traditional rulers in the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun, threatening dethronement if communal clashes continue to erupt within their domains. Governor Ademola Adeleke delivered the cautionary message on Monday, following reports of renewed tensions in these historically conflict-prone areas. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor condemned any attempts to exploit the recent relaxation of…