By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt: Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement he issued to Journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Fubara said his moveContinue Reading
In the quiet confidence of a true leader, there is no need for loud, empty clamor. Leadership is not defined by the weight of a transient portfolio, but by the weight of one’s character, the depth of their accessibility, and an unflinching commitment to human elevation. When you look atContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned deadly attack on a mosque in San Diego, in California, in which three people were killed. Police said two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killingContinue Reading
PMAWCA: Oyetola seeks stronger maritime capacity across region Lagos, May Tuesday, 18, 2026 , Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms to position the country as a leading trade and logistics hub in WestContinue Reading
NIMASA graduates 177 personnel, showcases C4i capability in Lagos Lagos, May 19, 2026, The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, says the Deep Blue Project has sustained zero piracy incidents in the country’s waters for four consecutive years. Mobereola saidContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo: Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Friday invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and CommunityContinue Reading
Child Mortality: Sokoto Govt, Sightsavers target 1.7m children for azithromycin administration The Sokoto State Government and the NGO Sightsavers plan to administer azithromycin to 1.7 million children as part of efforts to improve healthcare and reduce child mortality. The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Faruku Abubakar-Wurno, reiterated government commitment on TuesdayContinue Reading
Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership tussle A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto on Tuesday adjourned a case involving the factions of African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaderships in Sokoto State to June 4, for continues hearing. The case was instituted by Alhaji Faruk Umar against ADC and others arguing thatContinue Reading
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, screening committee on Tuesday cleared former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by waiver ahead of the party’s presidential primary. ,Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu who is a member of the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP NWC Presidential and Gubernatorial Screening Committee, disclosed this in Abuja after theContinue Reading
