The Rivers State House of Assembly has intensified its efforts to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with Speaker Martins Amaewhule demanding the removal of 19 commissioners and political appointees who weren’t screened by the Assembly. The Speaker also requested a fresh list of nominees for proper screening, citing “illegal appointments” made by the governor without legislative approval. The crisis between Governor …

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The committee chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, declared the petition “dead on arrival” due to a breach of Order 40 of the Senate Standing Orders. The petition was deemed procedurally invalid because Akpoti-Uduaghan signed …

A devastating building collapse occurred on Oriwu Street in the Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring several others. The two-storey building with a penthouse, which was under construction, caved in around 4 pm, trapping labourers working on the site. Emergency responders swiftly sprang into action, rescuing 14 people from the debris …

In a historic move, FIFA will provide a staggering $1 billion in prize money for the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13. This amount surpasses the prize money allocated for the previous men’s and women’s World Cups. The prize money is significantly higher than the $440 million …

The Baro Inland Port project, inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, has turned into a nightmare for residents of Baro in Niger State despite its promise to boost inland waterway transportation and reduce pressure on roads, the port remains non-functional, leaving residents struggling to survive. Once a thriving community dependent on agriculture and fishing, Baro is now filled with …

The US has temporarily halted intelligence support and weapons shipments to Ukraine due to a clash between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. CIA Director John Ratcliffe explained that Trump questioned Zelensky’s commitment to the peace process, leading to the pause. Ratcliffe stated that the pause was an opportunity for reflection and expressed hope that it would soon …

Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vehemently denied the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio, in response to the petition tendered before the Red Chamber on Wednesday by Natasha, claimed to have never sexually harassed any woman in his life.In his response to the petition presented before the Senate, Akpabio claimed to have never sexually …

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has foiled an attempt by a dismissed immigration officer to sell sophisticated firearms to bandits operating in the Abuhat Abuja-Kadat Abuja-Kaduna forests. The officer, whose name was not disclosed, was arrested following an intelligence-led operation by the police. According to Mustafa Mohammed, Officer in Charge of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the operation prevented the arms …

Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, believes he would have won the 2023 Lagos State governorship election if not for the “Peter Obi effect.” During his recent interview, Jandor, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate,claims that Peter Obi’s unexpected win in the February 2023 presidential election in Lagos shifted the political landscape, making it difficult for the PDP …

Residents of Ikot Mfon in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are calling on the state government to urgently rebuild the collapsed Ikot Mfon/Ndiya bridge, which has taken the lives of at least three people, including school children. The bridge, originally constructed by the military during the Nigerian Civil War, serves as a vital link for motorists and …