Heaven Won’t fall If Fubara Is Impeached – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has said that heaven won’t fall if Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State is impeached. The minister spoke on Wednesday during a chat with journalists. The former Rivers State Governor noted that if Governor Fubara is impeached heavens won’t fall, lambasting the Ijaw ethnic group over allegations and threats of vandalisation of oil pipelines and installations across the Niger Delta region, should the Governor be...

Ramadam: Tinubu Hosts Akpabio, Other NASS Leaders For Iftar Dinner

President Bola Tinubu has played host to principal officers of both Chambers of the National Assembly for an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. The lawmakers arrived at the forecourt of the Villa in two Toyota Coaster buses at about 07:00 pm (local time). Senate President Godswill Akpabio joined the meeting afterward. Tinubu had on Monday, hosted State governors and other government functionaries to Iftar, but the one for Wednesday is the second of...

Ugochinyere, Others Accuse Wike’s Allies of Inciting Unrest In Rivers

A coalition of opposition federal lawmakers led by Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere has accused the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, of attempting to stir unrest in Rivers State following the recent Supreme Court ruling that reinstated them to their positions. The opposition lawmakers further alleged that Wike’s supporters are intentionally refusing to accept the 2025 budget proposal, as mandated by the Supreme Court. They emphasized that this action would not...

Natasha Drags Senate, Akpabio Before UN Women Parliament over Suspension

Kogi State lawmaker representing Kogi North Central at the Red Chamber at the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dragged the Senate and its President, Godswill Akpabio, before the United Nations’ Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) over her recent  suspension. It will be recalled that Akpoti-Uduaghan was, last week, slammed six months suspension by the Senate as recommended by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen  over misconduct and violation of...

CP Bitrus Giwa Takes Over as Commissioner Of Police, Enugu State

The Enugu State Police Command’s new Commissioner, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, on resumption of duty as the 29th Commissioner of Police of the Command, promised people-friendly policing. In a press release informing the public of the change of baton, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Daniel Ndukwe revealed that the immediate past CP Kanayo Uzuegbu was redeployed following his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). “CP Giwa is a...

Lady Arraigned in Enugu Court Over Fake Testimony in Church

Detectives of the legal section of the Enugu State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have arrested Loveth Helen Alo after she gave a false testimony at Zion Prayer Ministry Movement Outreach in Lagos, Nigeria, of acquiring a five-bedroom duplex located at WTC Estate, Enugu. In a viral video, the 32-year-old lady displayed footage of the building while testifying in the church, claiming it was God’s blessing unto her; in another viral video, she allegedly...

House of Reps Orders Nationwide Ban on pornographic websites

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the country. The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday, with lawmakers mandating internet service providers to block access to such content. The motion was sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in Katsina State. He argued that the move was necessary to “protect societal values.” According to him, “Nigeria is a highly religious...

Chelle Names Super Eagles Final Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against their yet-to-be-named opponents. The announcement follows the release of an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These qualifiers will mark Chelle’s first competitive games in charge of the three-time African champions. The squad includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, six midfielders, and eight forwards, blending experience with new talents. Stanley Nwabali,...

Nigeria, China to Strengthen Partnership in Music, Tourism, and Creative Sectors

The Chinese government has expressed its commitment to collaborating with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s music industry, tourism, and creative sectors. During a meeting with Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, on Tuesday, He Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, stressed China’s interest in expanding Nigerian music’s reach in the Chinese market. “China would like to explore opportunities for cultural exchange, allowing Nigerian artists to tap into the Chinese market, where...

House of Reps Opposes Increase in ATM Charges

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its directive increasing ATM withdrawal charges, citing the potential financial burden on Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion on urgent national importance moved by Rep. Marcus Onobun (Esan Central/West/Igueben Federal Constituency) during plenary on Tuesday. Onobun warned that the increase in ATM withdrawal charges would negatively impact financial inclusion, especially for low-income earners who might be discouraged from using banking...

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