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Anambra State Government has made good its threat to slash salaries of workers who failed to show up for work on Mondays due to the sit-at-home ordered by separatist elements in the South-East. The state government had in January announced that it would begin a pro-rata payment system, with deductions from salaries of civil servants who failed to come to …

The Rivers State House of Assembly has unveiled nine commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation into the State Executive Council. The list was read on the floor of the House on Tuesday by the Clerk of the Assembly, Emeka Amadi, who directed the nominees to submit 40 sets of their curriculum vitae and photocopies of …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 26-year-old man over alleged threats directed at former presidential candidate, , following an attack on him in Benin City, Edo State. Obi was reportedly attacked last Tuesday alongside leaders of the (ADC) at the residence of party chieftain, , in Benin. In the aftermath of the incident, a social media user …

A Nigerian cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo has condemned jihadists’ violence, declaring that neither he nor his followers would ever convert to Islam or submit to what he described as a “bloodsucking Allah.” Speaking in a video, Dachomo noted jihadist groups often chant “Allahu Akbar” before committing violence, a practice he said reflects the nature of Islam, rather than a reflection …

Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reportedly left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, following escalating regional tensions triggered by recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Ronaldo, captain and forward for Al-Nassr FC, departed Riyadh late at night aboard his £61million ($81million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private jet, according to the UK Daily Mail on Tuesday. His reported exit comes amid growing …

Despite his forced retirement, former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has remained at the police IG house, reportedly plotting to be allowed to contest as the senatorial candidate for his constituency in Ogun State. According to Egbetokun’s online biography, he hails from Erinja, a town in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, which is part of the …

Iran’s newly declared Supreme Leader, Alireza Arafa, has issued a fiery statement vowing retaliation against the United States and Israel following what Tehran describes as an unprovoked military assault on its territory.

A Nigerian foreign policy expert has raised concerns that Nigeria could face future military pressure from the United States following tensions involving Iran. The warning was issued by Prof. Femi Otubanjo, a Research Professor at the Institute of International Affairs. He said global politics is entering a dangerous phase where weaker nations may become targets of powerful military states. Otubanjo …

Former Nigerian Head of State and chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has affirmed the committee’s commitment to providing a neutral platform for dialogue in the 2027 elections. The former Head of State who was represented by the Convener of the Peace Committee, Mathew Hassan Kukah stated this on Monday at a stakeholders briefing and …

Mass resignation of political appointees has hit the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. The resignation of the appointees followed the circular dated February 28, 2026, issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made public today (March 2, 2026). Ikhilo directed all political appointees, civil servants and all those serving in the administration …