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Court Adjourns MTN CEO’s Arraignment to 30 October

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of Mr. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and three others, until 30 October. Toriola, along with MTN Nigeria, Tobechukwu Okigbo (Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer), and Ikenna Ikeme (General Manager, Regulatory Affairs), is facing a two-count charge filed by […]

“Costly Peace Better Than Cheapest War”: Fubara’s Message to Rivers People

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to work harmoniously with the State House of Assembly to restore stability and drive socio-economic development. In a statewide broadcast, Fubara described the emergency rule period as one of the most challenging episodes in the state’s history. He said he chose not to challenge the presidential declaration, […]

Files in Hand, Questions in Tow: Ibas Returns to Villa After Six-Month Rule

A former sole administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday evening. Ibas, who arrived around 5:50 p.m. dressed in brown native attire and carrying files, was later joined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chairman of […]

Tinubu Tells UN: Reform Now or Risk Irrelevance

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday delivered a strongly worded reform proposal to the United Nations, warning that the global body must embrace sweeping changes or face growing irrelevance as world events increasingly bypass its influence. Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu criticised […]

Tinubu Honours Ogoni Four, Moves to Restart Oil Exploration

President Bola Tinubu has posthumously conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Albert Badey, Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, and Samuel Orage, the slain Ogoni leaders popularly referred to as the “Ogoni Four.” He made the announcement on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the report of […]

APC Rubbishes ADC’s One-Term Prediction for Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed remarks by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu will serve only one term. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that ADC had recently alleged that the Tinubu administration’s failure to deliver on campaign promises would lead to his defeat in 2027. […]

Why the Abuja–Kaduna Train Jumped the Tracks: Inside the NSIB’s Preliminary Findings

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that poor maintenance practices and a faulty track switch were major factors behind last month’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station. Preliminary findings revealed that several sleepers damaged in a previous incident at the station had been patched instead of being properly replaced. Investigators also discovered that […]

Over 1.8bn People Face Flood Risk Globally, World Report Warns

More than 1.8 billion people across the world live in areas with a significant risk of flooding, driven by climate change and human activities, according to the latest World Risk Report released on Wednesday. The report noted that flooding was a major global hazard in 2024, accounting for 142 disaster events. Floods ranked as the […]

Senator Natasha reclaims office after six-month suspension battle

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, on Tuesday resumed duties at the National Assembly six months after her suspension by the Senate leadership. The senator’s office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was reopened by Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. “For me, I am glad to be here,” she told reporters. “Even though […]

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