BREAKING: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 30 years in prison over allegations he ordered military drones sent over Pyongyang to help justify his failed 2024 martial law declaration, reports Reuters.
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"Our client will not accede to your demands" - Roby Ekpo’s legal counsel responds to Mayowa’s demand for an apology and ₦100m in damages; says he's ready to meet in court.
President Donald Trump says he ordered the US navy to shoot and kill any boat that is placing mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, in a post on Truth Social.
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Nigeria stands a chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as DR Congo faces probe for allegedly fielding ineligible Players.
The probe focuses on the claim that 9 Players switched nationalities without completing the legal and administrative process.
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BREAKING NEWS: The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its ongoing nationwide strike over its face-off with the Dangote Group.
My heart is heavy as I learn of yet another horrific series of killings in Benue of women, children, soldiers, and displaced persons, all senselessly slain. This tragedy has become too common in our national life, and the Benue situation now calls for a national emergency.
Over 200 lives have reportedly been extinguished in a single onslaught, homes burnt, families shattered, communities left in ruin.
This is not merely violence. It is a failure of leadership, a stain on our collective conscience. Every life lost is a Nigerian life, each one precious, each one irreplaceable.
We cannot accept the normalisation of mass killing. It is intolerable. The primary duty of any government, federal, state, or local is to protect lives and property. When it repeatedly fails, we must ask: What kind of nation are we bequeathing to our children?
To the people of Benue, I say: your pain is our pain. The blood of your loved ones cries out for justice. The survival of our people must not be negotiable; it must be urgent, deliberate, and comprehensive action.
To all relevant authorities, I say that the time has come to move beyond symbolic gestures to decisive deployment. Let your actions speak louder than visits or statements. The time has come for the government to prove their commitment to protecting citizens, which is the primary duty of any government.
A safe, secure Benue is not too much to ask, it is our moral duty, our national duty. This is not the Nigeria we deserve, nor the Nigeria we aspire to. We must end this bloodshed. We must reclaim our humanity.
A safe Nigeria is POssible. -PO
RIVERS GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has formally summoned the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past two years.
Sir Fubara is directed to present all relevant documents and records pertaining to appointments, including justifications and procedures followed during his tenure. The session will also serve as an opportunity for the suspended Governor to provide a clear and detailed explanation as to why he believes he should be reinstated to office.
Both parties are expected to appear in person as follows:
Date: Friday, 18th April, 2025
Time: 10:00am Prompt
Venue: Conference Room, Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt
Attendance is mandatory. This process forms part of the Sole Administrator’s ongoing efforts to restore transparency and accountability and lasting peace in the governance of Rivers State.
Signed:
Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika
Secretary to the State Government