Edo – The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a unanimous decision delivered in Abuja, the three-member tribunal, led by Wilfred Kpochi, upheld Okpebholo’s victory in…
US – United States President Donald Trump has told members of his cabinet and other close associates that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role. It will be recalled that Trump has tasked the Tesla and SpaceX CEO with leading efforts to cut government funding and dismantle various US…
Rivers State – Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, got into trouble after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts…
Ghana – Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to establish an investigative committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju. The boxer collapsed in the third round of his bout against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanugu during Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mele Kyari as the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and dissolved the entire board. In his place, Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari has been appointed as the new Group CEO, while Ahmadu Musa Kida will serve as the non-executive chairman. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga…
Ligue 1 – Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois has rated Moses Simon the club’s most important player. Simon has registered seven goals and eight assists for Antoine Kamboure’s men this season. Only three players, Rayan Cherki, and Dilane Bakwa (nine) have more assists than the Nigeria international this term. The 29-year-old has had a hand in…
Hajj 2025 – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded…
Nigeria – Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of frustrating a suit she filed to stop her suspension. Natasha accused Akpabio of petitioning the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Department of State Services, DSS, against Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Abuja Federal High Court. She claimed that Akpabio’s…
Nigeria – The leaders and people of the Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have urged President Bola Tinubu to contest the 2027 presidential election. They said his reelection would enable him to continue his reforms aimed at Nigeria’s economic recovery, stability, and growth. The President of HOSTCOM, Chief Benjamin Style Tamaranabi,…
Niger – As part of its annual events, Stanel World Suleja has identified with Muslim community in Suleja, Niger State with the distribution of over 10,000 loaves of bread to break Ramadan fast with at the weekend. The household brand in Nigeria States, Stanel World, is a subsidiary of Stanel Group of companies that has…
Nigeria – The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has warned that promoters and operators of any Ponzi Scheme in the country risk a penalty of not less than N20 million or imprisonment to a term of 10 years or both, upon conviction as prescribed by the provisions of the newly signed Investments and Securities Act…
Nigeria – Suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, plotted to kill her. The embattled lawmaker made the allegations while addressing her supporters, who gave her a rousing welcome during her homecoming on Tuesday. She said although…
Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) of $23.11 billion as of the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years. In a statement released in Abuja, the apex bank described the increase as a reflection of improved external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations,…
U.S – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that a deal for ByteDance to sell TikTok will be finalized before the Saturday deadline. In January, Trump set April 5 as the cutoff date for TikTok to secure a non-Chinese buyer or risk being banned in the United States over national security concerns. The ban…
Global – Apple has been fined €150 million ($162.4 million) by French antitrust authorities for allegedly misusing its market dominance in mobile app advertising through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) tool. This ruling marks the first time any regulatory body has penalized Apple for the ATT feature, which allows iPhone and iPad users to control…
Nigeria – The Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has projected that Nigeria’s gas output will likely remain unchanged in the second quarter of 2025. In its latest outlook on the Nigerian energy sector, SEE noted that gas production is not expected to see significant growth unless key projects, such as the ANOH Gas Plant and…
Nigeria – Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it undemocratic. The move, which involves suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months, has…
Rivers – Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalay Fubara, has alleged that he was offered ₦5 billion in October 2023 to facilitate the governor’s impeachment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed to have solid evidence of the bribery attempt, stating, “It was for impeachment. I have it…
EKITI STATE – First and foremost, this is a great achievement! The first of its kind in Nigeria & Sub-Saharan Africa. EKSU has launched a financial dealing room. Kudos to EKSU, the state govt., & Nigeria at large! EKSU is a place worth touring to see how things work. Nigeria’s financial system must be upgraded…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu said his decision to appoint Dr Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite his past criticism, was a testament to his belief in recognising talent, even in those who may have once been critics. The President said this on Saturday night at a special Iftar held…
US – US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers increase car prices for Americans in the wake of his imposition of import tariffs. There have been reports that Trump threatened auto executives with reprisals if prices jump, but he told NBC News that increasing prices would simply help…
GLOBAL – The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for the collective cooperation of all Nigerians in tackling security challenges, emphasizing that national security is a shared responsibility. “Your cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other threats remains vital in ensuring peace and stability across our Nation, particularly in our commitment to…
Delta State – A 24-year-old upcoming singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died while in the custody of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba. Reports indicate that he was detained and subjected to severe torture before succumbing to his injuries. How It Happened According to SaharaReporters, a police source…
Nigeria – A Nigerian man, Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as TeeJay, has tragically lost his life after being struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver, identified as Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly refused to take him to the hospital, citing concerns that his blood would stain her car. The incident, which has sparked public…
Nigeria – Turkish football pundit, Cem Dizdar has urged Galatasaray to think of Plan B amid striker, Victor Osimhen’s future with the club. According to Dizdar, Osimhen’s manager (representative) is hiding things from Galatasaray regarding the player’s next possible move ahead of the summer transfer window. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Serie…
England – The Super Eagles will feature in a four-nation tournament in England in June. The Black Stars of Ghana and Reggae Boys of Jamaica will also participate in the competition. According to SCORENigeria, the Super Eagles will fly into England after their historic first-ever clash against Russia in Moscow. They will use the matches…
Article – A strong, flexible spine is vital for good posture, preventing back pain, and ensuring overall mobility. What many don’t realise is that spine health is closely linked to diet. Just like bones, muscles, and joints, your spine depends on essential nutrients to stay strong and resilient. Poor eating habits, lack of physical activity,…
Lagos – The Presidency has described as baseless and misleading, recent claims by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, alleging that he was under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over financial transactions linked to Lagos State. In a statement issued yesterday by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy,…
US/ Iran – President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that “bad things” will happen if the nation refuses to reach a deal on its nuclear program. Trump issued the threat at the Oval Office after Attorney General Pam Bondi swore in Alina Habba as the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey….
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has appointed the national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, as board chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as director-general of the National…
NIGERIA – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has welcomed several high-profile politicians who have defected from their previous parties to support SDP’s ambition for the 2027 elections. Among the new members are Emiyare Etete (Rivers), Elder Chris Agu (Enugu), Anthony Umeh (Anambra), Abdulkareem Mustapha (Kwara), Capt. Ahmed Kaugama (Jigawa), and Adam Idris, a former PRP…
