Politics
BREAKING: Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is Dead
The Former Senator slumped in his office around midday and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead shortly…
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Politics
BREAKING: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Collapses in Office
There was panic in Yenagoa on Thursday after the Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, suddenly slumped in his office and was taken to the Federal…
Education
Tragedy As 8 UNIJOS Students Die in Ghastly Accident
At least eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) were killed in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, when a trailer lost control…
Africa & World
ECOWAS Appoints Aliko Dangote as Inaugural Chairman of Regional Business Council
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, as the pioneer Chairman of the ECOWAS Business…
JUST IN: EFCC Arrests Former Minister Chris Ngige in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have taken former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, into custody in Abuja. The development…
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From Ministers
President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other top government officials, saying the security personnel were needed for core…
FG Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah Over Alleged N5bn Fraud
The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged…
Politics
Accord Party Set To Declare Adeleke As Sole Gubernatorial Candidate
The Accord Party in Osun State is set to officially declare Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the 2026 governorship election. The declaration is scheduled…
Politics
BREAKING: Osun State Governor Adeleke Joins Accord Party
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party ahead of the State Gubernatorial Election coming up next year. The governor confirmed his new…
Politics
BREAKING: Fubara joins APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his decision…