The (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt Refinery in order to confirm its operating status. The invitation comes after Obasanjo stated in a recent interview with Channels Television that the refinery will not operate efficiently, citing advice from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The former … Read more
A Trigger-happy Catholic priest in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Father Joseph Enyinnaya allegedly shot and killed a teenager on January 1, 2025, for setting off fireworks near a church. The incident reportedly occurred during the New Year crossover Mass when the teenager ignited knockouts outside the church premises. The priest, … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger agreement has been reached with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other political group. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, addressing key … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia-North has expressed confidence that President Tinubu’s economic reforms will yield positive outcomes. Speaking during a New Year’s visit to Chief Daniel Eke, a former Abia governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kalu highlighted the necessity of overhauling Nigeria’s outdated laws, some over a century old, to align … Read more
Adanma Luke, a Nigerian filmmaker, has shared her emotional struggles after the death of actor Junior Pope, who died in a boat accident on April 10, 2024. Pope, who was traveling to a movie location on the River Niger in Asaba, Delta State, lost his life alongside four other crew members, leaving the entertainment industry … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to focus on grassroots development, assuring them that local government autonomy isn’t meant to diminish their authority. Tinubu made this known during a New Year meeting with governors, led by Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. The President emphasized the need for … Read more
The Taraba State Government has announced in his new year message, plans to procure 10,000 metric tons of grains to fight hunger in the state. He explained that 3,500 metric tons had already been acquired, with the remaining 6,500 metric tons coming by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Dr. Agbu Kefas also … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and several governors in the festive spirit of the new year, have their greetings and messages to their people. These were expected to give the residents of each State something to hold onto in the new year. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized economic progress, noting improvements in the Naira’s stability, rising … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that without visible and concrete efforts to address lingering issues and meet its expectations, 2025 could become a year of prolonged confrontation between the union and the Federal Government. ASUU criticized the Federal Government’s efforts in 2024, describing them as superficial and ineffective in resolving the … Read more
Nigerian music artist, Michael Adebayo popularly known as Ruger, has opened up about an emotional spiritual experience he had during a crossover service at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Lagos. The artist, known for hits like “Asiwaju,” made it a priority to attend the service on New Year’s Eve after missing the tradition … Read more
