Written by By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa—The police in Bayelsa State have arrested alleged key suspect in the June 2015, abduction of the state High Court Judge, Justice Eniyerin Omukoro. The suspect, popularly known as ‘Ogbono’ said to be a post graduate student of a federal university, was arrested by operatives of Operation Puff Adder of the Bayelsa … Continue reading “Police arrest key suspect in last year’s abduction of Bayelsa judge”
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports UNITED States President, Donald Trump, has tied his ambitions to annex Greenland to his unsuccessful bid for a Nobel Peace Prize, which he has long coveted. In an extraordinary message to Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump said he no longer feels bound to think purely of Peace … Continue reading “Trump ties Greenland takeover bid to failure to win Nobel Peace Prize”
By Chioma Obinna In a renewed push to curb measles and rubella infections and close immunisation gaps in Lagos State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has deployed nearly 5,000 trained community volunteers to support the ongoing Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the state.The intervention, jointly funded by the United States Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading “Measles–Rubella: Red Cross deploys 5,000 volunteers to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Lagos”
By Innocent Anaba The family of the late Mr. Eto Obhuo, a former engineer with Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, has demanded justice and compensation from the oil giant and its allied entities over his death, which they alleged was caused by gross medical negligence. In a pre-action letter dated September 19, 2025, written by … Continue reading “Alleged medical negligence: Family of late Shell engineer demands justice, $100m”
…Says African billionaires’ wealth grew four times faster in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS the 2026 World Economic Forum, WEF, opens in Davos, Switzerland, a new report released by Oxfam in Nigeria yesterday revealed that billionaire wealth across the world jumped three times faster in 2025 to $18.3 trillion. According to Oxfam in … Continue reading “Billionaire wealth jumps 3 times faster in 2025 to $18.3trn — Oxfam”
By Mathew Johnson LAGOS—Tragedy was averted in Apapa, Lagos, yesterday, after a team of policemen from Area Command, Apapa and officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, succeeded in chasing away some residents of the area and onlookers that gathered to scoop diesel from a fallen tanker at Liverpool area of Apapa. The tanker … Continue reading “Tragedy averted in Lagos as Police, LASTMA chase away residents scooping diesel from fallen tanker”
By Evelyn Usman The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as a deliberate attempt to undermine public confidence and national security.In a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said … Continue reading “Army dismisses mutiny rumours, reaffirms commitment to troop welfare”
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the socio-cultural voice of the Ijaw-speaking people of the Niger Delta, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take responsibility for protecting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from a possible impeachment. INC warned that if the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Fubara and … Continue reading “INC urges APC to protect Rivers Governor Fubara from impeachment”
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON came to a thrilling conclusion, with Senegal crowned champions and the standout performers recognized in the individual awards. The tournament had everything — drama, controversy, record‑breaking goals, and unforgettable individual displays. As the dust settles, fans across the continent are celebrating the best performers of the competition. Champions … Continue reading “AFCON 2025 awards: Full list of winners”
… Uzodimma okays deal as Ekwueme brings global med tech home By Chioma Obinna Imo State Government has taken a historic step toward transforming its healthcare system with the signing of a landmark multi-partner agreement to establish a world-class medical facility powered by artificial intelligence and robotic surgery. Governor Hope Uzodimma approved the agreement recently, … Continue reading “IMO signs landmark deal for robotic surgery, AI-driven healthcare”