As political tussle continues to escalate in Rivers State, stakeholders and residents knock the continuous development regarding the matter. This followed the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and 27 lawmakers, the state has witnessed rising tensions. These tensions stem from the removal of Local Government Chairmen, the appointment of a Sole Administrator, and protests by women and various non-partisan organisations. On March 18, the governor,…

In a dramatic twist ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Lyon, ex-Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic launched a scathing verbal attack on United goalkeeper André Onana — a move that some now believe may have influenced the Cameroonian’s error-strewn performance. Matic, now at Lyon, didn’t mince words in Wednesday’s pre-match press conference, branding Onana “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history” following the keeper’s confident claims…

A legal challenge seeking the removal of Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, currently being heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, appears to have been abandoned by President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and other key respondents. At the resumption of proceedings, neither the President nor the AGF was represented in court. However, attorneys…

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change. The move is the latest in a string of efforts by Trump’s administration to pump up domestic energy output and push back against largely Democratic-led policies to curb carbon emissions. It came just hours after Trump, a Republican, issued orders to…

Declan Rice scored two excellent second-half free-kicks as Arsenal stunned Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals at Emirates Stadium, taking a three-goal advantage into the second leg. Mikel Arteta had asked the Arsenal fans to arrive early to create an impressive atmosphere inside the stadium, and the team responded by starting the game quickly with a number of dangerous crosses into the Madrid penalty area. Match Highlights The Gunners…

By John Bolton It’s not about America, and there’s no connection to the real world What does Trump really intend? What is bluff, braggadocio, and bargaining and what is not? Because he does not have a philosophy or a national-security strategy, and often doesn’t seek pre-conceived objectives, observers from left to right are often confounded. Trump is the very epitome of “transactional,” his one immutable focus being himself. Accordingly, assessing such aberrational…

By Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that the country is not governed by democracy, but is instead undergoing what he calls a ‘popular and progressive revolution. Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace, Traoré dismissed democracy as a path to development, stating, “It is impossible to name a country that has developed in democracy. Democracy is only the result.” “If we have to…

Oyo, Nigeria – April 6, 2025 – In a momentous occasion steeped in tradition and royal grandeur, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade was officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away in April 2022 at age of 82. The historic coronation ceremony took place at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo on Saturday, drawing dignitaries, traditional rulers, and well-wishers from across the…

Source: Time Long before his political ascent, Donald Trump was already voicing deep concerns about America’s trade policies. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he appeared on television and authored op-eds criticizing what he described as unfair trade imbalances—particularly with Japan. He argued that growing trade deficits were eroding U.S. manufacturing strength and undermining the nation’s economic standing. These early positions laid the foundation for the “America First” trade agenda that…

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe is overjoyed after veteran actor Segun Arinze called him the biggest actor in the country right now. Arinze made the bold statement in a recent interview with QED, where he praised Arukwe’s performance in the trending movie Love in Every Word. During the interview, Arinze did not hold back his admiration. He specifically highlighted Arukwe’s role as Odogwu, describing it as outstanding. “Love in Every Word—Uzor…

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is grappling with a silent but deadly epidemic: suicide. According to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, Nigeria’s suicide rate currently stands at 12.9 per 100,000 people, exceeding both the global average of 10.5 and Africa’s average of 12.0. He further revealed that suicide is now the fourth leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29 in Africa,…

The Chief Financial Officer(CFO) of Thames Water, Alastair Cochran, has disclosed that he will quit his position at the end of this month. Cochran’s decision is coming after three and a half years as the firm battles to avoid financial downturn. Thames Water is in a £16 billion debt and  recently  got court approval to obtain extra £3 billion as loans to keep it running into 2026. His departure comes…