The presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 Election and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi responded in a post to the National Assembly backing president Bola Tinubu’s Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy for six month, while he sworn-in and installed a new administrative. Obi who wrote to members of his political party in NASS urged them to stand as true defender of democracy and shun injustices in all form. The former governor posted on his X account on Thursday admonishing: “Since your inauguration as distinguished, and Honorable members...
Police Confirms Death Of An Inspector And 12 Bandits
The police in Benue State have confirmed the death of an officer and 12 bandits during a fierce gun duel in Bụrụku Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson in the state, CSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi. The statement read: “On 19/3/2025 at about 0200hrs, while some of the operatives were on their way to a criminal hideout at Agwabi, Tombo ward, Buruku Local Government Area, they ran into an ambush laid by the bandits who engaged the police in a fierce gun duel. “In response, the police...
Evangel University Akaeze Student Die As A Neglect Of Federal Teaching Hospital Negligence, Students Demand For Accountability.
An unidentified source of Evangel University Akaeze, Abakiliki in a message to Daniel Regha a social media influence on twitter disclosed a student of the institution died in the state as a result if medical negligence from medical practitioner, of the Federal Teaching Hospital. The source bemoaned the school lackadaisical attitude to the unfortunate event, revealing that there were policemen and the school CSO at the incident scene but rather than detain the culprit for proper investigation, he was let go. Her narration go thus: “A student was involved in an accident at the school junction and was rushed to...
Anthony Joshua Sidelined for Eight Weeks Due to Injury, Promoter Eddie Hearn Reveals
Anthony Joshua has been ruled out for eight weeks due to an injury, his promoter Eddie Hearn said while speaking to IFL TV. “He’s not really ready to start camp. He needs another eight weeks or so on his injury. He had a little bit of a setback, and he won’t be punching for about that period of time. You’re looking at kind of the end of May for camp, so you’re looking at the back end of the summer to fight again—August or September,” . Hearn did not provide too many details about the injury, only mentioning that the...
One Kill, 14 Others Injured As Rainstorm Destroys School In Ogun State
A rainstorm on Wednesday destroyed Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in Ipokia Local Government of Ogun State, killing a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three student, Timothy Amosun, injured five other learners, two teachers, the school food vendor and her seven-month-old child. The Ogun State government confirmed the incident on Wednesday in a statement by Lekan Adeniran, chief press secretary to Governor Dapo Aiodun. The state governor sympathized with the victims of the tragic incident, he described the incident as a rude shock and a painful tragedy for the affected families and the community. The statement partly reads, “The Governor...
House Of Representatives Approves The Declaration Of A State Of Emergency In Rivers State.
House Of Representatives approves the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, deputy and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Tinubu.
Ogun State To Focus On Olumo Rock Tourist Center To Harness Economic Potential.
The governor of Ogun State Price Dapo Abiodun visited Olumo Rock Tourist Center on Wednesday in order for the state to make it a development agenda. Abiodun disclosed that his administration is committed to making the center the best in Nigeria, harness its potential while it recognizes its deep culture. In his words: “Our administration is committed to making Olumo Rock, the best tourism destination in Nigeria. As we shift our focus to tourism as a deliberate policy, we aim to harness its immense economic potential. “During our inspection of the Olumo Rock Tourist Center, we recognized its significance in...
Photo news: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Presides Over EXCO Meeting, Approves N2,183,399,860 Contracts
“I presided over the Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting, where contracts totaling the sum of N2,183,399,860 were approved.” Nyesome Wike
Paulo Dybala to Undergo Surgery, Likely Out for the Season
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Paulo Dybala’s season is likely over, as the player is set to undergo surgery for an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. Roma released an official statement on X, stating: “Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the coming days due to an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. The player and the club have jointly decided that this is the best course of action for an optimal recovery from the injury. We wish Paulo a speedy recovery! We’re waiting for you!” Dybala has been a key figure for Roma this season, making 36...