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The Rivers State Government has told the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt that over $302 billion was spent during the six-month administration of the former Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), between March and August 2025. The disclosure was contained in a counter-affidavit filed with the court in response to a freedom of information lawsuit brought by the …

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly apologized to Vice President Kashim Shettima for a controversial social media post in which he described the country’s number two citizen as “very helpless.” In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Bashir acknowledged that his previous comments were inappropriate and expressed regret, while reaffirming his respect for …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has voiced concern over what it describes as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) unease ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite the party dominating Nigeria’s political landscape. The opposition party noted that the APC currently controls 31 states and controls about 90 percent of the members of the National Assembly, but still appears uncertain …

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that interim manager Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge. The decision came after a series of disappointing results, including a 5-2 defeat against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Croatian manager, hired to stabilize the club following Thomas …

The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a strategic leader with an unwavering commitment to nation building. According to Yilwatda’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Sunday “the occasion is not only a moment of celebration for …

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ten suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Ibadan, and recovered stolen goods worth about ₦100 million during the operation. The arrests were made in the area of ​​the Genesis Hotel in Challenge, following weeks of surveillance by agents acting on credible intelligence. This was revealed in a statement by the Police …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reasons why it is considering adopting a consensus candidate to fly its flag in the 2027 presidential elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, believes that this approach is the most practical and cost-effective option available to the party. He spoke during an appearance on Arise TV’s One-on-One program on Saturday, explaining that …

Christians in Ilorin on Sunday united in the commemoration of Palm Sunday, remembering the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. The event also marked the conclusion of the 40 days of Lenten fasting and the beginning of Passion Week preceding Easter. Christian worshipers and worshipers of all denominations gathered before embarking on a procession through …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, during a special raid operation at Mosafuneto camp, Erinmo road, Efon-Alaaye Ekiti. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said NDLEA officers arrested the suspect on March 26 with a total of 2.2kg of …

Former governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the party. Kwankwaso, who announced his decision in a statement, said he felt the need for a “strategic realignment” in response to the evolving political landscape in the country. “I wish to officially announce my resignation …