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NCS seizes N125m worth of smuggled petrol in largest bust in recent times
In a significant blow to fuel smugglers, about 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦125 million, has been seized in...
Just in: Judge hands off Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition
The legal battle between suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has taken a dramatic turn as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the...
Explosion Rocks Soku Gas Pipeline in Rivers 72 Hours After Administrator’s Security Meeting
A devastating explosion has occurred at the Soku gas pipeline along the Soku-Elok (Abua)-Rumuji-Bonny export terminal in Rivers state, barely 72 hours after...
Tony Elumelu Foundation Unveils $15m Grant for 3,000 Young African Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has launched a $15 million grant to support 3,000 young entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. The announcement was...
Ex-Pres. Jonathan Criticizes Fubara’s Suspension, Says It Tarnishes Nigeria’s Image
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denounced President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that it could tarnish Nigeria’s reputation....
Abuja Kidnapping: Gunmen Seize DHQ Official, Two Others, Demand N100m Ransom
Gunmen have again struck in Abuja, abducting Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, a Nigerian Naval officer assigned to the Defence Headquarters, along with two other...
Just in: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Thrash Amavubi in Kigali, Revitalize World Cup Dreams
The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared to a resounding 2-0 victory over the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on...
Nigerian Air Force Neutralises Terrorists in Airstrikes in North-East, North-West
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has has carried out a series of airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Borno and Katsina states,...
Breaking: Rivers Administrator Takes Office in Port Harcourt, Convenes Security Meeting
Ibok-ete Ibas, retired Vice Admiral and the newly appointed Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has arrived in the state to take up his...
Investigation Update: Dangote Trailer, Not CNG Tanker, Caused Abuja-Karu Bridge Fire
Contrary to initial reports suggesting a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker was the cause of the devastating fire accident at Karu Bridge in...
Updated: Tragedy in Karu: Six Lives Lost, 14 Vehicles Reduced to Ashes in Devastating Fire
Tragedy struck on Wednesday, March 19, at about 6:58pm, when a horrific motor accident occurred at Karu, near Nyanya Bridge, claiming the lives...
Just in: Abuja Explosion: CNG Tanker Blast Raises Fears of Multiple Fatalities
A devastating explosion occurred on Wednesday evening in Abuja when a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker burst into flames near Karou Bridge, leaving...
Rivers Administrator Ibas Pledges to Restore Peace, Stability to Troubled State
Ibok-Ete Ibas, the newly sworn-in sole administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to work with all stakeholders to restore peace and stability in...
Gov. Fubara Rejects Emergency Rule, Maintains Rivers is Peaceful, Secure
Embattled Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara has pushed back against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state, insisting...
Speaker Abbas Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony for NFF’s Players’ Hostel, Training Pitches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has flagged off the construction of 62 single rooms, four suites, two executive suites and two new training...
Breaking: Tinubu suspends Gov. Fubara, deputy, declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and his...
