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Rivers: Court slates April 10 to hear suit against Tinubu
  ABUJA – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 10 to hear the suit that is seeking to sack the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Rtd. The suit, which has President Bola Tinubu as the 1st defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho for hearing. […]
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Israel kills Hamas commander in an airstrike in Lebanon
Israel/Hamas – Israel on Friday killed a commander of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in an airstrike on southern Lebanon, further testing a ceasefire that halted last year’s war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. According to the Israeli military, the targeted militant, Hassan Farhat, was behind a rocket attack on the city of […]
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Bayelsa pro-Wike rally, organisers counter Gov Diri
Bayelsa – Organisers of the mega rally scheduled to be held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on April 12, in solidarity with President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have said the event will go on as scheduled. They decried what they termed as a misinterpretation of the judgement of […]
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PSG looking to win Ligue 1 title unbeaten
France – Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has said he wants his team to win the title unbeaten. PSG could wrap up the Ligue 1 title when they host Angers on Saturday. But Enrique is eyeing a bigger achievement in France’s topflight. PSG are currently seven games away from making history. If they achieve it, […]
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US tariffs: My policies will never change – Trump tells investors
US tariffs – United States President Donald Trump has told investors that his policies would never change. Trump made this statement on Friday in a post on social media. This is as global stock markets tumbled for a second day following his announced tariff plan and China’s retaliatory measures. “To the many investors coming into […]
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TikTok faces new US deadline to drop Chinese owner
US / Chinese – TikTok on Friday was hours from a deadline to find a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States. The hugely popular video-sharing app, which has more than 170 million American users, is under threat from a US law that passed overwhelmingly last year and orders TikTok to split […]
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Texas measles cases climb to almost 14% in 3 days
Texas – The Texas Health Department on Friday said that measles cases in the state increased from 422 to 481 earlier in the week, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade. The Texas Department of State Health Services said cases in Gaines County, the center […]
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My greatest regret is listening to Akin Lewis’ plea -Regina
Nigeria – Popular Nigerian actress, Regina Chukwu has described listening to the plea of actor Akin Lewis as her greatest regret. The Yoruba actress stated this in a video recently shared on her YouTube channel, while narrating her robbery experience at a movie location. She explained that Akin Lewis and the movie producer had pleaded […]
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Tinubu appoints Ayo Sotinrin as Bank of Agriculture MD
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Sotinrin’s appointment was confirmed on Friday, April 4, 2025, in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Prior to his appointment, Sotinrin, who is seasoned finance […]
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Trump’s Administration Sued Over Chinese Import Tariffs
United States — New Civil Liberties Alliance, NCLA, a conservative legal group, on Thursday, sued the administration of the US President Donald Trump seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. According to the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the […]
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Nigeria’s Democracy is not Dying—Bode George
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Deputy National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief ‘Bode George, yesterday, said the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, could lead to the collapse of the country’s Fourth Republic. George, who said similar occurrences […]
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BREAKING: INEC rejects petition to recall Natasha
Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected the petition for the recall of the lawmaker representing Kogi central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Commission in a statement on Thursday said that the petition did not meet the requirements for recalling a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. News reported that the […]
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Real Madrid fear UEFA will ban key player for Arsenal clash
Champions League – Real Madrid fear that at least one of their key players will be banned by the UEFA, as they await verdicts on Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos. UEFA are investigating the players’ conduct during and after their dramatic penalty shootout victory against Atletico Madrid on March 12. The main […]
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My wives will not be happy – Shehu Sani
Nigeria – A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has rejected an appointment to serve as a judge in the forthcoming Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant. The pageant has been scheduled to hold at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on April 4. The event organiser, Senator Ben Bruce, who is Sani’s friend and former colleague in the […]
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I Dissed Tinubu because of Peter Obi – Odumodublvck
Nigeria — The Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, well known as Odumodublvck, has revealed that he dissed President Bola Tinubu in one of his songs out of loyalty to Peter Obi. He said he took the step during the 2023 election period because he believed in Obi’s vision and wanted to show full support for the […]
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I’ll Sign their Condolence Messages —Wike Reacts to Rumours
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, saying with God’s help, he would sign the condolence messages of those who wished him dead. He decribed the reports as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points, the minister […]
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5 pathways Nigerians with WAEC result can relocate abroad
US – As the “Japa” trend continues to gain momentum, many Nigerians with only WAEC or SSCE certificates wonder if they have viable options to relocate abroad. While their paths may be more limited than those with higher academic qualifications, several practical routes remain open for them to explore. 1. Study Routes With Low Entry […]
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War: Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure in strike
Ukraine – The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday that Ukrainian armed forces have carried out four attacks on Russian energy infrastructure facilities in the past 24 hours. “Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces have carried out four attacks on Russian energy infrastructure,” the ministry said in a statement. As a result […]
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5 high-paying jobs abroad that offer free visa sponsorship
US – The need to get attractive job offers/markets and upskill for a promising future is an important reason Nigerians seek ‘greener pastures’ in foreign nations. If you need to secure a high-paying job abroad with free visa sponsorship, you should target countries with strong job markets and well-established visa sponsorship programmes for skilled professionals. […]
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Edo PDP, Ighodalo Reject Tribunal, Head to Appeal Court
Benin City, Nigeria —   The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the verdict of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, vowing to appeal the decision. In a statement on Wednesday, PDP State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, described the ruling as a “huge travesty of justice,” […]
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Tinubu Departs for France Amid Medical Speculations—Sowore
Abuja, Nigeria  —  Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has once again traveled to France for medical treatment, contradicting official claims of a working visit. Sowore, in a statement on Wednesday, criticized the alleged misinformation surrounding the president’s trip, expressing concern that Nigerians were being misled […]
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Simon Shortlisted for Ligue 1’s Best African Player Award
Paris, France  —   Moses Simon, Nantes’ dynamic winger, has been nominated for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, recognizing the best African player in France’s Ligue 1. The award, named in honor of late Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé, who tragically passed away on the pitch in 2003, celebrates outstanding African talent in French football. Simon, 29, […]
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CSOs Urge Immediate Suspension of Oil dealings in Ogoniland 
Abuja, Nigeria  —   Civil society organisations (CSOs) and religious leaders from the Niger Delta have called for an immediate suspension of oil exploration in Ogoniland, citing worsening environmental degradation and unfulfilled commitments to critical United Nations recommendations. The demand was made during a two-day human rights workshop convened by the World Council of Churches (WCC) […]
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Oil Production Declines by 50,000 Barrels Per Day in March
Abuja, Nigeria  —   Nigeria’s oil production saw a decline of 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) in March, averaging 1.5 million bpd in line with its designated quota.  The drop comes amid delays in loading the Bonny Light crude grade, following a fire outbreak at the Trans-Niger Pipeline. This development coincided with the Organisation of Petroleum […]
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Outstanding Graduate Honored with N500,000 Prize in Ondo
Okitipupa, Ondo State  —  The best-graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Stephen Emeomi-Magi, has been awarded N500,000 in recognition of his academic excellence. The prestigious award, known as the “Mrs. Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for Best Graduating Student,” was sponsored by the Ahonaruogho family of Benin, Edo State, as […]
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Uzodimma Appoints Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge
Owerri, Imo State  —   After a five-month vacancy, Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu has been officially sworn in as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State. The appointment was formalized on Wednesday evening, as Governor Hope Uzodimma administered the oath of office to Justice Nzeukwu at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Douglas House, Owerri. Alongside him, […]
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Osimhen’s Brace takes Galatasaray to Turkish Cup Semifinals
Istanbul, Turkey  —  Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance, netting twice to secure Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in a gripping Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night. Turkey international Baris Yilmaz set up Osimhen for the opener just 10 minutes into the encounter, giving Galatasaray an early advantage in the fiercely contested derby. […]
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Wike Okays Employment of 34 Resident Doctors
Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has given the green light for the recruitment of 34 resident doctors under a seven-year fixed-term residency training program. Confirming the development, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, revealed that these doctors represent the first […]
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 Ex- Officer Accused of killing three in Lagos Land Feud
Lagos, Nigeria  — The Yovoyan community in Badagry is reeling from shock and grief following the alleged killing of three individuals in a violent land dispute involving a former police officer. The victims, identified as Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka, and Muji Onilude, were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. […]
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Mourinho Sparks Heated Touchline Clash with Rival Coach
Istanbul, Turkey  —  Fenerbahçe’s head coach, José Mourinho, has found himself at the center of controversy following a heated altercation with Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, after their intense derby showdown. The incident occurred at the final whistle when both coaches gathered around the match officials at the center of the pitch. Reports suggest Mourinho approached […]
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