Rivers State Governor,, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed “shock and sadness over the heartbreaking demise of the 29-year old brilliant lawyer and exceptional media personality in Nigeria , Ms Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, “ Ms Maduagu died “on Monday, September 29, 2025, during a robbery incident in her residence within the […]
GOV FUBARA SACKS COMMISSIONERS,,OTHERS
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara ,has relieved all commissioners of their duties with immediate effect citing the recent Supreme Court judgement. Also sacked are other public officers. The governor thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the development of the State in the last two […]
PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement reached in a meeting between the union and Dangote refinery mediated by the federal government. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja. He said that […]
Boat Mishap In Ibaji,Kogi State Claims No Fewer Than 26 lives
Government Orders Immediate Support To Those Affected The Government and people of Kogi State have expressed deep sadness with the news of a boat mishap which occurred on the River Niger, involving traders traveling from Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State to Ilushi market in Edo State. A statement […]
Nigeria Powering Solarization Project – Energy Commission
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi said the renewed hope solarisation project is one key initiative that is delivering clean and affordable electricity to millions of Nigerians Dr Abdullahi who disclosed this this in a statement on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65 independence anniversary […]
Nigeria at 65: Backward or Toddling?
On the Frontlines With Boma At sixty-five, nations are supposed to be mature. Sixty-five is not the age of excuses, it is the age of reckoning. It is the point where strength and wisdom merge, where lessons of the past should yield dividends in the present, and where the foundation […]
NLC Mobilises For Strike Against Dangote Refinery,Put Affiliate Unions On Notice
By Ken Chiwendu Following the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGAASSAN ,over sacked workers, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to begin mobilisation for a nationwide strike In a memo signed on Monday, NLC […]
DSS Arraigns Sowore for Cyberbullying & Defamation; Pleads Not Guilty
By Barth Ikiebe The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count charge bordering on cyberbullying, defamation, and publishing false information against President Bola Tinubu. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, also lists X Corp (formerly Twitter) and […]
FCT Police Launches Probe into Killing of Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu; Condemns Action
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has condemned the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, describing it as “cruel and senseless.” Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, was murdered during an armed robbery incident at her Katampe residence in Abuja in the early hours of Monday, […]
FG Cancels Independence Day Anniversary Parade
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October. A statement by the Director Press and Public Relations in the office of Secretary to the Government of Federation, SGF, Segun Imohiosen, said the […]