General Christopher Mustapha, Chief of Defence Staff, says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Speaking after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, the General vowed that the law would catch up with such people. Warning those calling for coup, Musa said the military had accepted…
Former Minister of Transportation and 2023 presidential aspirant Chibuike Amaechi has said that the nation at the moment needs leaders with courage and political will to bring an end to the insecurity problems. The former Rivers State Governor, in a statement on Wednesday, alleged that it is clear the government in power has no political…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminialayi Fubara without delay. In a statement issued on February 28, 2025, Ohanaeze commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s verdict, which ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of…
Businessman Obi Cubana has responded to his adopted son, Chidi’s claim of being his next of kin by sharing a photo with his biological son Alex on Instagram. Chidi had posted on TikTok with the caption, “Nothing do my shoulder, I just realise say I be next of kin”. Reacting subtly to his post, Cubana,…
Professor Aliyu Abdu, a nephrologist and academic at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), and a consultant at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), has disclosed that between 2015 and 2020, at least 651 kidneys were illegally harvested and transplanted in Nigeria, with an estimated global value exceeding $41 billion. Professor Abdu shared the staggering figure while speaking…
President Bola Tinubu says the removal of subsidy on premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, is designed to free up budgetary resources for critical investments. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday during the 17th annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) banking and finance conference in Abuja. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima….
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has urged that Nigeria’s Constitution be amended to make a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (BSc/HND) the minimum qualification for anyone contesting for President, Governor, or other top elective offices. Amosun made the call in Ibadan, Oyo State, while speaking at the 2nd Lam Adesina Annual Lecture…
The Nigerian Navy has arrested eight suspected stowaways aboard a vessel named MSC Katyani, as they attempted to illegally migrate to Europe. It was gathered that the incident occurred off the coast of Lagos State on Friday over illegal migration routes. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Nigerian Navy confirmed that the suspects were…
Three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites, were feared killed, and many others injured when unknown attackers stormed a mosque in Geidam, Yobe State, on Friday. The attacked mosque, Fudiyyah Islamiyyah School, is affiliated with Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement. Injuries, male colleagues’ attitude almost made me…
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e, expanding its iPhone 16 lineup with a more affordable yet feature-rich option. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e offers a blend of modern design and advanced technology, making it an attractive choice for a broader audience. This is according to February 19 release on the Apple news website…