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By Joke Thomas There was a heated exchange between Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili was present at the hearing alongside Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, counsel ...
Investigation
March, 2025
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25 March
Nigeria out of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, draws with Zimbabwe
By, Joke Thomas Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, frustrating the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th minute before Zimbabwe pegged Nigeria back in the 90th minute. Coming off the back of a 0-2 win over Rwanda on Friday, the Super Eagles were hopeful ...
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25 March
Obasanjo reveals, Tinubu bribe Lawmakers to approve Emergency in Rivers
By, Isa Ahmed Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged that members of the National Assembly received bribes to ratify the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In a video clip seen by , Obasanjo was seen in a conversation with outspoken House of Representatives member, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who denied reports that federal lawmakers were ...
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25 March
Natasha’s recall: INEC raises doubts over 250,000 petitioners’ voters
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa Recall Process of Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has developed k-leg. The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), held a crucial meeting over the recall process today, Tuesday . The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the ...
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25 March
Rivers administrator, Ibas, still in shock over HoS’ resignation
By, Isa Abdullahi Rivers Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. He is so shock about the sudden development that he had to describe the development as sad ! Though the Administrator said he appreciated the immense contributions of Nwaeke in the short period he ...
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25 March
Pastor boasts, to Heal ‘Blind, Crippled Persons, fails to appear
By, Peter Adepate Last week Tuesday, a widely anticipated healing challenge in Anambra State took an unexpected turn on Tuesday. Pastor Jerry Nwachukwu of Bible-Based Church failed to appear for a scheduled public demonstration of faith healing. The pastor had earlier challenged a well-known philanthropist, Ezeaku Ejiofor Mathias, to present a blind and crippled person for miraculous healing in the ...
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23 March
Jonathan opens-up on Rivers crisis
By, Onome Jackson Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the handling of the political crisis in Rivers state. He said, it’s clear abuse of power by all actors. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers state over political and security instability in the state. He also suspended Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; Ngozi ...
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23 March
Coalition against Tinubu 2027 shaky over Obi, Atiku battle to be Flagbearer
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa Who is going to be the flagbearer of the coalition party between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi is currently a major issue in the Coalition arrangements. As the move to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 intensifies, the ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and zoning dispute are stalling negotiations among political ...
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23 March
Zenith Bank Officer & wife perish in Otedola Bridge fire, buried 1 mth after wedding !
By, Joke Thomas Remains of Dozie Okoye, a staff of Zenith Bank, Ladipo branch in Lagos and Joan Gusiora, his beautiful wife, a nurse with a promising career in the United States were buried yesterday, Saturday March 22 Just a month ago, on Saturday, February 22, the atmosphere at the Momoh Gardens, 18, Wole Olateju Crescent, Lekki Phase 1, was ...
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23 March
FG releases Rivers’ Withheld Allocations, Assembly Complex ‘ll completed next six mth
By, Kola Hundogan The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the release of withheld local government allocations, assuring that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries. However, he warned that financial accountability would be strictly enforced. Ibas, a retired vice admiral and former Chief of Naval Staff, directed all local government ...
