Eleven member states of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are in Abuja for the 13th edition of the Subregion’s African Wrestling Tournament which begins on Thursday, 8th March 2025, to 10th Saturday March 2025. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025, the Director of the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC), Francis Chucks Njoaguani, said the tournament is part of activities to mark ECIWAS 50th anniversary. Njoaguani, who is also the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Burkina Faso, said among the 12 current members of the ECOWAS, only Cape Verde failed to show interest…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has mourned the demise of Chief Mrs. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the first female minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria. Chief Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday, 28 February, 2025. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday, said the life of the deceased politician exemplified shrewdness, courage, humility, and a strong will and passion for service. The Governor added that the late Iyalode of Yewaland had built an enviable path for African women to follow in the quest for gender equality and active participation of women in politics. He, therefore, prayed for…
A group known as Concerned Nigerians has alleged that there is a plot to disrupt crude oil supply to local refineries in Nigeria. The group’s National Coordinator, Obinna Francis, made this known in a statement on Monday, 3 March, 2025, alleging that they had uncovered a “sinister plot to stop the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries.” The group acknowledged the contribution of local refineries to Nigeria’s economic growth under President Tinubu, stating that this progress requires vigilance against any “cabal” allegedly working with importers to deny local refineries access to crude oil. According to Francis, the success of…
By Odunbaku Bacculala Your courageous decision to relinquish the speakership, prioritizing harmony and stability, will etch your name in the annals of Lagos State’s history. It takes unwavering conviction and unshakeable integrity to put the party and state above personal interests, and you have exemplified these qualities in abundance. As the pioneering female Speaker, you shattered glass ceilings, redefined the political landscape, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of Lagosians. Your visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and selfless service have earned you the reverence and admiration of all who have had the privilege of knowing you. Your resignation paved…
Operatives of the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in connection with an alleged N700 billion fraud.The former Governor reportedly arrived at the main office of the EFCC in Abuja at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 in response to an invitation from the anti-corruption agency. The arrest is reportedly linked to a petition filed by a civil society organization, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, which alleged that Emmanuel had misappropriated state funds totalling N700 billion during his tenure as governor.A source within the EFCC confirmed the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, to N860 per litre. This development is the latest in a price war among oil marketers and independent petroleum dealers. It is also influenced by fluctuations in global crude oil prices. The new NNPCL price, which takes effect on Monday, 3 March, 2025 marks a significant drop from the previous average of N920 per litre. Last week, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from N890 per litre to N825, marking its second price…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers.The lawmakers gave the directive during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday, 3 March, 2025. It was gathered that security operatives, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, took over the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters, the venue for the sitting. A strong detachment of armed security personnel was seen stationed at strategic points around the Assembly Quarters on the morning of Monday, 3 March, 2025The heightened security comes days after the Supreme Court ruled…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that the reign of a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been brought to a halt following his arrest at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos. NDLEA said the suspect’s arrest comes after 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world. The NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, 3 March, 2025, detailing how operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit had been on the drug…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Mama Ereko, has disclosed that her late husband used to sleep with his mistresses in her presence, just as she also revealed why she remained single. Mama Ereko made the disclosure during an interview with Talk2dunnis TV on YouTube. Speaking about the emotional abuse experience in her marriage, Mama Ereko explained that she had to bear with his infidelity because she was afraid of him. “Sometimes my husband will send me on an errand because his girlfriends wanted to visit him in our house. “He used to bring them home to sleep over. He would sleep with…
Jude okoye, former manager of the defunct music group, P-Square, has been granted N100m bail. He was granted bail on Monday 3 March, 2025, ahead of his trial for alleged N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59 money laundry charge. Jude was arraigned before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and remanded in the Ikoyi prison on Friday, 28 February, 2025. He was granted N100 million bail with two sureties in like sum, each with N100 million landed properties in Lagos. Okoye is also prohibited from travelling outside the country without approval. His trial is set to…