TENSION IN KANO AS SANUSI, BAYERO SET TO HOLD SALLAH DURBAR Tension is said to be on the rise in Kano state as the tussle over emirship is taking a new dimension. Both Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, the 16th Emir of Kano, and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, have indicated interest in holding the 2025 Sallah durbar in …

ANOTHER EXPLOSION ROCKS GAS FACILITY IN RIVERS STATE Barely a week after a major explosion on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another blast occurred, this time at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. It is believed that the explosion has further heightened concerns over the security of oil …

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH WIKE CAUSE OF HANG-UP AGAINST ME – ANYANWU, The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who is claiming victory in last Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, has disclosed that the war waged against him by some leaders of the party was due to his closeness to the Minister of the …

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH WIKE CAUSE OF HANG-UP AGAINST ME – ANYANWU, The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who is claiming victory in last Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court, has disclosed that the war waged against him by some leaders of the party was due to his closeness to the Minister of the …

TSUNAMI THAT SWEPT JONATHAN OUT OF OFFICE IS BUILDING UP AGAINST TINUBU – DEALING Former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the ongoing defection to the Social Democratic Party and move by the North to stop President Bola Tinubu in 2027 Why did you join SDP? I was appointed a Director of Contact …

COALITION TALKS FACE HURDLES AS ATIKU S BID, ZONING THREATEN NEGOTIATIONS As the move to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 intensifies, but the ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and zoning dispute are stalling negotiations among political leaders. A reliable source involved in the coalition discussions revealed that the camps of 2023 Labour Party …

COALITION TALKS FACE HURDLES AS ATIKU S BID, ZONING THREATEN NEGOTIATIONS As the move to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 intensifies, but the ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and zoning dispute are stalling negotiations among political leaders. A reliable source involved in the coalition discussions revealed that the camps of 2023 Labour Party …

HOW UK-BASED NIGERIAN WOMEN EXPLOIT LAW TO CHASE OUT HUSBANDS Across Europe and North America, Nigerian men are increasingly speaking out about a troubling trend: wives using legal loopholes to have them ejected from their homes, gain custody of their children, and even secure immigration benefits. While domestic abuse remains a serious issue, some women allegedly manipulate protective laws meant …

HOW UK-BASED NIGERIAN WOMEN EXPLOIT LAW TO CHASE OUT HUSBANDS Across Europe and North America, Nigerian men are increasingly speaking out about a troubling trend: wives using legal loopholes to have them ejected from their homes, gain custody of their children, and even secure immigration benefits. While domestic abuse remains a serious issue, some women allegedly manipulate protective laws meant …

FUBARA IS SAFE, DOING WELL – AIDE The Chief Press Secretary to suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed speculation about the governor’s whereabouts, urging Nigerians to ignore social media reports. Nelson Chukwudi, speaking to reporters on Friday night, assured that Fubara is “safe and doing well” despite his removal from the Government House alongside his family and …

CLEAN WATER STILL A MIRAGE FOR NIGERIANS As Nigerians join other countries to mark the World Water Day, the story from across the country is that of water shortage and the gruelling efforts put in daily to access it. Many citizens, especially those in rural areas rely on water from rivers, streams, wells or ponds for their domestic use. Sometimes, …

CLEAN WATER STILL A MIRAGE FOR NIGERIANS As Nigerians join other countries to mark the World Water Day, the story from across the country is that of water shortage and the gruelling efforts put in daily to access it. Many citizens, especially those in rural areas rely on water from rivers, streams, wells or ponds for their domestic use. Sometimes, …

SENATORS DID NOT RECEIVE $15,000 EACH TO ENDORSE EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS – AKPABIO Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked rumours claiming that Senators got a $15,000 bribe to i they voted on the proclamation. However, Akpabio speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Hon Eseme Eyiboh said: “I am aware and it is true that since Senator Godswill Akpabio, …

SENATORS DID NOT RECEIVE $15,000 EACH TO ENDORSE EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS – AKPABIO Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked rumours claiming that Senators got a $15,000 bribe to endorse the proclamation of a state of emergency on Rivers State. Akpabio was reacting to several reports, which claimed that the lawmakers received the money in his Maitama home, during the …

SENATORS DID NOT RECEIVE $15,000 EACH TO ENDORSE EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS – AKPABIO Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked rumours claiming that Senators got a $15,000 bribe to endorse the proclamation of a state of emergency on Rivers State. Akpabio was reacting to several reports, which claimed that the lawmakers received the money in his Maitama home, during the …