Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, the newly appointed Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has declared a zero-tolerance policy for lawlessness and violence, vowing to protect critical national assets and restore stability to the state. In a state-wide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, Ibas emphasized that his acceptance of the role was driven by a
President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, fulfilling a long-held promise to his conservative base. The move, which aims to return control of education to individual states, has ignited a fierce national debate about the role of the federal government in education. Â “We’re gonna
Another tanker accident occurred on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, resulting in two fatalities. This incident happened just a day after a previous accident on the same route claimed 10 lives. The latest accident involved a trailer carrying fertilizer that experienced brake failure and overturned, obstructing the already congested highway and exacerbating traffic conditions
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, refuted allegations that he instigated attacks on oil installations by militant groups and neglected the reconstruction of the demolished State House of Assembly. Fubara, through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, issued a statement in Port Harcourt addressing claims made by President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney
Justice Musa Danladi, the Chief Judge of Katsina State, granted bail to 91 inmates and ordered the release of four others as part of a jail delivery exercise aimed at reducing overcrowding in the state’s correctional facilities. The exercise, conducted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Katsina, marked the first quarterly jail delivery session
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano called upon newly appointed village heads within the Tarauni Local Government Area to prioritize truth and integrity in their leadership roles. The Emir emphasized that these qualities are essential for fostering community peace and development. During the official appointment ceremony of Alhaji Mansur Abdullahi as the village head of
Barcelona will continue hosting their remaining 2023-24 home fixtures at the city’s Olympic Stadium as delays plague the ongoing redevelopment of Camp Nou, the club confirmed to Agence France-Presse on Thursday. The La Liga leaders initially aimed to return to their iconic stadium this season but later adjusted timelines to late 2024, a target now
Japan secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, becoming the first nation to earn a spot through the qualification process after a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium. Goals from Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo in the second half sealed the win, ensuring
New England manager Thomas Tuchel has pledged to eradicate the “fear to lose” mentality he observed during Euro 2024, urging his squad to embrace a bold, attacking approach as they begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The 51-year-old German, appointed in October following Gareth Southgate’s departure, will make his debut in Friday’s match against
Olympic Champion Vows to Modernize Movement Amid Global Challenges Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shattered multiple barriers on Thursday by becoming the first woman, the first African, and the youngest person ever elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The 41-year-old former swimmer secured a decisive victory in the first round
