A drone landed on Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s head before crashing to the floor while he was speaking at the Kano Government House on Sunday. The incident happened during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, creating confusion among those present. The moment was recorded on video and quickly spread on social media. Some believed that the emir had…

Senator Ned Nwoko has responded to growing concerns from constituents and stakeholders over the decision to hold the South-South public hearing on the proposed creation of Anioma State in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, instead of Asaba, Delta State—the heart of the Anioma region. In a statement released on Tuesday, the senator representing Delta North acknowledged…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. The commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking…

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said he would have removed the fuel subsidy and floated the naira, but in a “more organised and productive” manner. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, distanced himself from what he described as the Tinubu administration’s chaotic approach. Speaking at an interview, he maintained…

Senator Ned Nwoko has announced a Technical Committee to spearhead the fulfillment of constitutional and administrative requirements for state creation. This underscores his commitment to a promise made during last year’s Anioma Stakeholders’ Summit in Asaba. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, Senator Nwoko…

Maryam Abacha, the widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler, General Sani Abacha, has again rejected longstanding accusations that her late husband looted the country’s treasury during his time in power from 1993 to 1998. Speaking in an interview, marking 27 years since the former Head of State died in office on June 8, 1998, Mrs….

In his bid to ensure free flow of flooding this raining season and as proactive measure against the ravaging flood as recorded recently within Iweka road, Ziks Avenue and other areas, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Onitsha South Local Government area, flagged off desilting of drainages. The governor who was…

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has been urged to desist from dishonesty but rather embrace transparency and consistency, saying they characterize good leadership. In a release dated June 9, 2025, signed by Comrd. Emma Okorie, the chairman of Youth Wing, Abia State APC, the group accused Otti of “playing both sides of…

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has affirmed that his loyalty lies with God and President Bola Tinubu, stating that he takes instructions only from them. Umahi made the declaration while speaking with journalists in Abakaliki, following a recent commendation from President Tinubu on his achievements in infrastructure development. The minister described the president’s praise…