By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Reports Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward, Ousmane Dembele, has won this year’s Ballon d’Or Award, football biggest prize in Paris, France. He moved from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017 for an initial fee of €105m (up to €147m with add-ons).The 20-year-old had just helped Dortmund […]
Month: September 2025
Middle East and the long shadow ofSykes-Picot and Red Line Agreements
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only) Why didn’t the Israelis go for the less controversial option of sending their assassination squads (Kidon, in Mossad operational parlance) as they have done on several occasions in the past, to take out the Hamas militants in their recent attack in Qatar?Why did they have to […]
Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Suswan’ s Trial Stalled for Failure to Commence Defence
The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswan before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025 stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the […]
Solid Minerals:FG Revokes 1,263 Licenses to Enforce Compliance and Boost Mining Efficiency
The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licenses due to defaults in the payment of annual service fees. This decisive step, covering exploration, quarrying, small-scale, and large-scale mining operations, underscores the administration’s determination to enforce compliance and improve efficiency in the solid minerals sector. Among the revoked titles are 584 […]
INEC Publishes Final Voters list ; Clears 17 Political Parties For February 21st 2026 FCT Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of candidates for the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council Elections, confirming that 17 political parties were cleared to contest. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement. […]
Optimise Seaports And Create Jobs : Gov Fubara Tells NPA Board,Mgt
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has lamented the economic losses suffered by the state and the nation due to the underutilisation of the Port Harcourt and Onne seaports, warning that unless their capacities are fully harnessed, Rivers State and Nigeria will continue to miss out on jobs, investments, and […]
Top Contenders Vying For Ballon d’Or (Full List)
By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Reports The world’s top male and female footballers will be crowned this Monday at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. Held at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the event will reveal the winners of the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, recognising the best performers […]
Tinubu To Declare 2025 Editors’ Conference Open in November
By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the elite professional body of Managing Directors, Directors of News and Editors of Print, Broadcast and Online media, will hold its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) from November 3rd to 6th, 2025 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The […]
NASS Holds Night of Tributes To Honour Former Speaker, Anaekwe
By Barth Ikiebe The process of the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Agunwa Anaekwe’s final resting place has commenced with a recent World Press Conference by the joint National Burial Committee, comprising leadership of the House of Representatives, the Senate, family members, selected friends and […]
GOV. FUBARA SEEKS SPIRITUAL SUPPORT AS HE RESUMES GOVERNANCE OF R/ STATE
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the church and people of the state to remain steadfast in prayers as he begins afresh the journey of governance. The Governor, who resumed official duties following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule, said prayers and intercessions have been the […]