In a world where the unexpected seems to lurk around every corner, waking up to a nation missing from the global map is an unimaginable scenario. Yet, on this bewildering day, the sun rose without casting its warm light on Nigeria, leaving a void that echoed with confusion and uncertainty. The disappearance of Nigeria, a…
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the Martin Amaewhule-led 27 Rivers House of Assembly members as illegal following threats to impeach Governor Sim Fubara. The state chapter of the party asked the Assembly to allow the courts to determine their status following their defection from PDP to APC. The…
Marijuana campaigners in Germany on Monday lit celebratory joints as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts, AP reports. The new law legalizes possession of marijuana by adults of up to 25 grams for recreational purposes and allows individuals to grow up to three plants on their own. It stipulates…
The Yobe State Government said it has resolved 3,214 cases of potential conflicts between farmers and herders including other communal disputes within three years. This was done through the State Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, (Known as Zauren Sulhu). Chairman of the Committee who doubles as the Special Adviser to the Yobe State Governor on Religious…
A successful raid by the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA has resulted in the dismantlement of a notorious camp belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State. The raid, which was conducted on Thursday and Friday, led to the recovery of three…
The Nigerian government has said financial constraints were the reason for the delay of the Port Harcourt-Aba Standard Gauge rail project aimed at boosting the country’s economy. The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, recently made this known to journalists in Rivers State during an inspection of the project. Alkali stated that the government was addressing…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said he was like a prophet he warned about the $350 million World Bank loan request by ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai. Sani said despite his warning, people refused to listen.. Addressing journalists on Sunday, Sani said the state won’t be in such a situation if El-Rufai’s administration had heeded…
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, has issued a strong warning to those calling for a third world war against Russia, adding that the country is ever undefeated. The former minister said this when he appeared on Arise Television on Sunday, insisting that President Vladimir Putin is a great and courageous leader. “Russia is…
Amid worsening economic hardship and hunger, Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has maintained that no religion, tribe, or political party buys food cheaper in any market in Nigeria. Obi said Nigerians should join hands in moving the nation from consumption to production for the good of society. The former Anambra State governor…
An Osun-based cleric and General Overseer of Sufficient Grace and Truth Ministries, SGTM, Bishop Seun Adeoye has stated that the unending shedding of innocent blood in Nigeria has negatively impacted the country. He made this assertion at Rehoboth Arena, Okinni, Osun State, on Monday. Taking his message from the Book of Numbers chapter 35: 30-34,…
