The outgoing Commissioner of Police (CP) for Rivers State, Mustapha Bala, has officially handed over the leadership of the state command to his successor, Olubenga Adepoju. The handover follows Bala’s promotion to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 6, Calabar. At a press briefing held today at the Police Officers Mess, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, AIG Bala called on officers and stakeholders to prioritize peace and extend their…

The French capital’s football scene may soon see a seismic shift as Paris FC emerges as a formidable contender, challenging Paris Saint-Germain’s long-standing supremacy. With backing from the billionaire Arnault family and a minority stake from Red Bull, the Ligue 2 club is poised for transformation. A Game-Changing Takeover In late 2024, the Arnault family, owners of the luxury giant LVMH, acquired Paris FC. Antoine Arnault, son of Bernard Arnault,…

To a large extent, the year 2024 was one of visible economic hardship in Nigeria.Undoubtedly too,the same year, ,majority of Nigerians witnessed as their living standards plummeted to ignoble and pitiable levels.It was truly a year of visible economic deprivation and hunger, occasioned by the two major policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration: Removal of oil subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market.The two policies also…

43-year-old son of Senator Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, was at the center of a high-speed highway pursuit that tragically resulted in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, the 43-year-old son of Senator Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, was sentenced on Monday to 28 years in prison following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and the tragic death of a sheriff’s deputy. The incident…

Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in region French troops will begin to withdraw from Ivory Coast in west Africa this month, marking the latest reduction of France’s military presence and a further weakening of western influence in the region. Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara made the announcement in a new year’s address that French troops would pull out from a base in the capital Abidjan…

Critics warn President Bola Tinubu’s proposed changes to VAT distribution will help wealthier southern states Nigeria’s government is facing stiff opposition to a controversial tax reform bill that northern leaders say favours more productive southern states, reawakening a historic regional divide in Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria’s parliament late last month began deliberating on four bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including the so-called “Nigeria Tax Bill”, to streamline…

Citizens with local passports have more difficulty moving across the continent than European and American visitors The Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and I don’t have much in common. While he oversees a sprawling empire worth billions of dollars, I spend my days here writing about business and wondering which countries will next fall prey to the whims of disgruntled putschists. But we’re both African citizens who share a common bugbear:…

Nigerians in the UK endure severe weather for crossover church Services, While Britons Celebrate with pubs and fireworks Celebrations to mark the beginning of a new year have been a tradition for thousands of years, with people around the globe embracing unique customs and rituals to usher in fresh beginnings. January 1st is universally recognized as a time for reflection on the past year and a moment to set aspirations…

Lasu professor calls for professionalism in appointing Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister. He urged the government to prioritize career diplomats over politically driven choices, warning against “paternalism” that undermines foreign policy. A History Professor at Lagos State University (LASU), James Falode, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize professionalism and competence in appointing individuals to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Professor Falode stressed the importance of selecting seasoned…

By Michael Damilola Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, remains a towering figure in Nigeria’s political sphere. Renowned for his outspoken demeanor, decisive actions, and focus on infrastructure development, Wike has consistently commanded attention and sparked debates across the nation. Since assuming office as FCT Minister, Wike has initiated bold reforms, including the revocation of undeveloped plots owned by…

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly refuted allegations of a supposed agreement with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) regarding a rotational presidency arrangement for the 2027 elections. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday morning, Kwankwaso vehemently denied claims that he, Atiku, and Obi…

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, killing everyone aboard except for two flight attendants plucked from the wreckage. A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash — the worst ever aviation disaster on South Korean soil — which flung passengers out of the plane and left…