Rivers State Crisis: FG Defends Emergency Rule Before Supreme Court, Cites Governance Breakdown, Militancy, Oil Pipeline Attacks.

The Federal Government has officially defended its decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a total collapse of governance, political instability, and attacks on vital oil infrastructure as the main reasons. This comes as a response to a lawsuit filed by 11 opposition PDP governors, who argue that the move was…

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2027: “I’m Not Going Back to Aso Rock” – Patience Jonathan Declares Support for Remi Tinubu, Praises President Tinubu.

Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has made it clear—she has no plans to return to Aso Rock. Instead, she has thrown her full support behind First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and President Bola Tinubu, calling him a “wonderful president.” Speaking in Abuja on Saturday night during the Women Icon Leader of the Year…

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Nigeria, Africa Can Work If We End Corruption and Rascality in Governance – Peter Obi.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has once again emphasized that the key to Nigeria and Africa’s progress lies in eliminating corruption and restoring integrity to governance. Posting on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, Obi reflected on his recent engagement with African youth at the African Together Conference held…

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14 Northern Governors Call for Federal Government to Review Security Strategies Amid Rising Insecurity.

Kaduna, May 10, 2025 — In response to worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria, 14 out of the 19 Northern Governors, under the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF), met today in Kaduna to demand a comprehensive review of the nation’s security strategies. The high-level meeting, which included members of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council—such as Emirs and…

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Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Rearrested in South Africa Over Immigration Violations.

East London, South Africa — May 10, 2025Controversial Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been rearrested by South African authorities just weeks after being acquitted of 32 serious criminal charges including rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. According to official statements from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs, the 66-year-old…

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Sultan of Sokoto Raises Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity in Northern Nigeria.

Kaduna, May 10, 2025 — The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has voiced serious concern over the escalating insecurity in Northern Nigeria, warning that the crisis has reached a critical and dangerous level. Speaking at the joint meeting of the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council…

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FULL LIST: 27 European Countries Nigerians Can Visit in 2025 With One Schengen Visa.

May 10, 2025 – Travel Desk In a major boost for Nigerian travellers, a valid Schengen visa now grants access to 27 European countries, making European travel easier and more affordable. Whether you’re heading abroad for tourism, business, education, or family visits, once you have a Schengen visa from any member state, you can freely…

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Planned Defection: Tinubu Hosts Three PDP Senators from Kebbi State at Aso Rock.

In what appears to be another major political shift, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday hosted three prominent Senators from Kebbi State, all of whom are reportedly finalizing plans to defect from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers—Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi…

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Yahaya Bello vs EFCC: Court to Rule June 26 on EFCC’s Bid to Cross-Examine Its Own Witness.

In the ongoing money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 26 for a crucial ruling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application to cross-examine its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, announced the date after hearing legal…

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Sanwo-Olu Commissions State-of-the-Art Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a newly completed Accident and Emergency Centre at the Federal Medical Centre in Epe, marking a major milestone in emergency healthcare delivery in the region. The world-class facility, donated by Custodian Foundation, is the first of its kind in Epe and is equipped to handle trauma and life-threatening…

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