Year: 2025

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin One of the chieftains of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has said that the South West won’t reward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s failure in governance by voting for his re-election in 2027. The South West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), Alhaji Abass Olaniyi,said this in a statement … Continue reading “South West won’t reward Tinubu’s failure in 2027, says Gbenga-Olawepo-Hashim”

Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams, in this monitored interview, spoke about the resolved conflict between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery. Oshiomhole criticised PENGASSAN for escalating the issue, saying there were better ways to have such a dispute without resorting to nationwide strike. He also … Continue reading “Why Dangote Refinery must be supported now Oshiomhole”

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command says it has dismantled several bandit camps operating along the Makurdi–Yelewata and Makurdi–Naka roads. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this in Makurdi when members of the Forum of Investigative Journalists, led by Tamenor Kwaghzer, paid him a courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters. He … Continue reading “Insecurity: Police destroy bandit camps along Makurdi–Yelewata, Naka roads in Benue”

By Benjamin Njoku “Infant at Heart,” a powerful film produced by Vera Kanu and directed by Aguiyi Ikeobi Ndubuisi, will make its London premiere on October 18, 2025. This emotional journey, featuring an ensemble cast of Nollywood’s finest, including: Oby Olebara Uzoukwu, Monalisa Chinda, Nkem Owoh, Williams U Hempa, Emeka Enyiocha, Mike Durueke, Emeka Darlington … Continue reading “Vera Kanu’s ‘Infant at Heart’ premieres in London”

By Godwin Oritse In a period when Nigeria is struggling to reboot its fragile economy, traders are losing hundreds of millions of naira to government clampdowns, raising concerns about the best approach to balancing compliance with economic recovery. At a time when Nigeria is striving to revive its fragile economy, government clampdowns are costing traders … Continue reading “Traders count losses as Lagos Govt shuts Ojota chemical market over safety compliance”

By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actor and producer Emelu Simon Chibuzor has recounted his harrowing experience of being kidnapped in 2021, while filming “Forbidden Throne’ in Imo State. He was held captive for four days before being released after a ransom was paid. Chibuzor was kidnapped on June 19, 2021, at gunpoint. He was blindfolded and … Continue reading “Actor Simon Chibuzor reveals lingering trauma after kidnaping experience”

By John Alechenu Commissioners of Power and Energy across the 36 states of the federation, under the aegis of the Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy (FOCPEN), have dismissed claims that they are backpedalling from their commitment to ensure a decentralised and reliable power supply nationwide. The forum said no state has retreated from … Continue reading “State governments deny backtracking on electricity market decentralisation”

By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actress Joan Johnson reflects on her journey in the movie industry, noting significant improvements in her relationships with colleagues. Though she admits that she has learnt to set boundaries, communicate better, and choose collaborations more wisely, focusing on mutual respect and shared goals. This is a fallout of her last year’s … Continue reading “I have learnt to set boundaries in Nollywood – Joan Johnson”