Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has confirmed that the late Chief Moshood Abiola won the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, launched in Abuja on Thursday. Through the book’s reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, he acknowledged that…
A massive explosion has devastated two Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel, off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, destroying essential facilities and raising fears of casualties. The twin blasts, which occurred on Wednesday evening, sent plumes of fire and smoke billowing into the sky, leaving nearby communities…
At least four persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed boundary dispute between the Ogwor community in Ishiagu and the Umuobor Community in Akaeze both in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state. Three persons killed were said to be part of a contingent that entered the disputed land to harvest yams on…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Obi-of-Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, have urged residents of South-East to embrace export business to grow Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and kick out poverty. The Executive Director of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, made the call in a keynote address on Thursday at a four-day Export Business Roundtable South-East 2025…
In a bid to enhance governance transparency and accountability, local governments in Enugu State have held a one-day performance appraisal of their administrations where they presented their scorecards before members of the public. This was even as the council leaderships stressed that they were able to perform beyond expectations because their development plans were aligned…
Nedu, the on-air personality (OAP), has broken his silence on his decision to leave the Honest Bunch podcast. The radio host stepped down from the podcast on February 14 amid controversy surrounding allegations made on the podcast. The controversy began when DeeOne, a reality star and comedian, alleged on the podcast that social media critic…
In a bid to boost morale, foster family cohesion, stability and provide additional care for the newborn, the Imo State House Of Assembly has urged His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, Executive Governor of Imo State, to approve the introduction of paternity leave for male officers in the State Public/Civil Service. This was the outcome…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pegged the governorship nomination form of the party for the Anambra State governorship election for the whooping sum of ₦35 million. This was contained in a letter addressed to Anambra PDP Chairman, Chidi Chidebe, by PDP National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature. In the letter, Bature, on behalf of…
According to Swiss newspaper Blick, members of the elite security force have been placed under curfew as part of preparations for the Pope’s potential passing. The Vatican’s Swiss Guard is reportedly rehearsing the funeral of Pope Francis after the 88-year-old pontiff warned close aides that he “might not make it this time” following his…
Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister for justice, says the illegal removal of LGA chairpersons by state governors is a treasonable offence. Fagbemi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of an event organised by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). Fagbemi, represented by Tijani Gazali, director of civil appeals…
