The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and politically motivated. President Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the ongoing political crisis in the state. As part of the directive, he
Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua could be poised for another world title shot, as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) hints at a potential vacancy in its heavyweight division. Sources close to the sanctioning body suggest Joshua may emerge as a leading contender if current WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk formally relinquishes the belt to pursue
A devastating explosion involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker near Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday evening has left multiple casualties feared dead. Eyewitness footage obtained by our correspondent captured frantic calls for help as trapped motorists were engulfed in flames. According to witnesses, the tanker lost control near Karu Bridge, located between Kugbo
MoC Academy announced its arrival on the national athletics scene in spectacular fashion, clinching eight medals at its maiden appearance in the 2024 MTN Champs held at Lagos’ Teslim Balogun Stadium. The tournament, which concluded on Sunday, saw the rookie academy secure three gold, two silver, and three bronze medals, signaling its emergence as a
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned a former Deputy Director of Highways at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Augustine Olowoniyan, and a surveyor in the same ministry, Sulaiman Muhammed, over an alleged N1.9 billion fraud. The defendants appeared before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria. Speaking at the ICSAN 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars’ Forum in Lagos, the institute’s President, Funmi Ekundayo, underscored the necessity for professionals to embrace AI as a vital tool
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its enforcement against fake vehicle registration plates, leading to 7,798 arrests within two months. This crackdown is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of counterfeit number plates, which pose significant threats to public safety and national security. FRSC spokesperson Olusegun Ogungbemide confirmed the
A violent rainstorm on Wednesday caused severe damage to classrooms at Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, leading to the tragic death of a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three student, Timothy Amosun. The storm also left five other students injured, along with two teachers, a food vendor,
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to transform Olumo Rock into Nigeria’s leading tourist destination through strategic government investment and revitalization efforts. Speaking during an inspection of the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Abiodun underscored the site’s deep cultural and historical significance to Egbaland, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole.
The Nigerian naira appreciated by 0.16 percent on Wednesday, closing at 1,530.52/$ from 1,532.93/$ recorded in the previous trading session, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The official market saw the naira trading between a high of 1,545/$ and a low of 1,500/$, reflecting a narrower fluctuation compared to the previous
