President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has claimed the top spot among a parade of the world’s most ruthless, corrupt leaders. The infamous award came after the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project called for citizens worldwide to nominate individuals worthy of taking the spotlight for their roles in advancing criminal activities while aggravating poverty. The…
Governor of Rivers, Sim Fubara, has presented a certificate of recognition to former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, as a traditional ruler in the state. The governor presented the certificate to Dokubo on Tuesday, December 31, as the Amayanabo of Torusarama-Piri Elem Kalabari at the traditional rulers’ quarterly general meeting in Port Harcourt, the…
Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland and Ameer of Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen worldwide, has threatened individuals and groups opposing the establishment of a Sharia court in Oyo State and other states in the Southwest. In a recent video shared on his Facebook page, Sheikh Molaasan spoke in Yoruba, stressed that Sharia is…
In a bid to tackle rising food prices and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs, President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company. The new initiative, aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing inflation, is expected to begin operations by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Tinubu made…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has strongly condemned Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2025 Appropriations Bill to a faction of the Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, who is loyal to the governor. This criticism came during the House’s plenary session on Tuesday, where the House’s Judicial…
The Anambra State government has reminded the residents of the state of the ban on burning of tyres, which has become a regular phenomenon during the yuletide, especially on 31st aDecember night, popularly called the Crossover Night. The warning was contained in a statement jointly signed by the State Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Felix Odimegwu,…
Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have stormed a venue for a soon-to-hold burial ceremony in Anambra State and opened fire on the the people, killing scores. The incident happened at about 11:20am on Monday, December 30, at Ihiala, and resulted in the killing of about seven persons. Confirming the attack and the casualty figure in a statement issued…
As part of efforts to spread joy and support to citizens during the festive season, the Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, distributed yelutide rice palliatives to all Local Government Areas in the state. This gesture, targeted at alleviating the burdens of the festive period, was coordinated through the chairmen of the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, joined other faithful today at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee Mass ushering in the year 2025 and also marking the liturgical Holy Family celebration. The solemn Mass, led by His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian…
Today, the world mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter of the United States of America, a leader whose life was a testament to service, humility, and an unwavering commitment to humanity. For us in Nigeria, and indeed across Africa, his contributions were not just distant policies but direct interventions that saved lives, transformed communities,…
