A content creator identified Joy Sadiq, popularly known as Real Mama Kogi, has been arrested by security operatives acting at the behest of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo. This followed provocative video content she shared on social media handles @realmamakogi and @realmamakogi2 on Facebook and TikTok respectively, accusing president Tinubu of hunting and trying to betray Yahaya Bello. TheNewspad reports that former Governor of the State and two other accused persons are currently facing trial over alleged misappropriation of Kogi State funds amounting to N110.4 billion during his tenure in office before his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes...

  The Nigerian government is chatting a new road map that would transform the economic landscape, mobilising billions of dollars for Nigeria’s energy future. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), laid out what industry leaders are already calling one of the Tinubu administration’s most detailed financing roadmaps said. According to Phoenix, made the assertion during an elite gathering of geoscientists, financiers, and oil and gas executives at the annual conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) at Eko Hotels, Lagos. Akume’s keynote address delivered by his Special Adviser (Technical Operations), Prof Babatunde Bolaji...

The Nigerian Army has says two members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce while fighting off ambush by terrorists near the fringes of Sambisa forest in Borno State, North East. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele disclosed this on Saturday in a statement. Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, on routine patrol to secure Communities around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, came under a sudden and heavy insurgents fire while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa Forest, resulting in the casualties, Army said. It explained that...

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State says no pensioner of the State workforce who retired from the service of the state is owed a dime. Nwifuru stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 21st edition of the Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). The governor reiterated his commitment to boost the welfare and morale of workers. Nwifuru stressed that the overall welfare of workers and people of the state are integral part of his development agenda’s Charter of Needs. The governor who spoke through the Commissioner for Information, Mr Ikeuwa Omebe , further explained that...

By Sar Terver   The standoff between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval Lt. A.M. Yerima over access to a disputed land parcel in Abuja has ignited a fierce national debate, pitting civil authority against military obedience and raising urgent questions about what the rule of law truly means in Nigeria. On November 11, 2025, Wike personally went to Plot 1946, Gaduwa, to enforce a stop-work order on a construction allegedly lacking proper title and planning permission. Accompanying him were officials from the FCT Development Control Department, but when they arrived, they were blocked by uniformed naval personnel, led by...

The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has slammed former Governor of the State, Godwin Obaseki for seeking asylum foreign land after failed attempt to create Local Government Traditional Councils in the seven of Edo South Senatorial District that make up Benin during his tenure in office to undermine the authority of Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin. The subterranean moves, followed seven Local Government Traditional rulers Councils by Obaseki were however quashed Governor Monday Okpebholo who also restored full statutory rights of the traditional ruler and affirmed the indefinite suspension on Enigie...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has reportedly stepped into the ongoing tension between Senator Ned Nwoko and his wife, Nollywood star Regina Daniels, with a message of forgiveness and emotional wisdom. Speaking with fatherly concern, the monarch appealed to Nwoko to overlook whatever misunderstandings may have arisen between him and Regina, stressing that love thrives only through patience and understanding. “The strength of a man is not in punishment, but in forgiveness. Regina is young and still learning through life and fame. Her mistakes do not define her — they show her humanity. Support her,...

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed gratitude to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin for his wise counsel which he said inspired positive reforms in government since the past one year in office. The Governor who made the disclosure at a ceremony on Wednesday November 12th 2025 to mark his one year anniversary of his administration in Benin City, Edo State, lauded Oba Ewuare for his guidance, leadership and immersed support. Under Oba Ewuare’s guidance, the Governor revealed that Edo State has blossomed in various sectors of the State’s economy, including security,...

The Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board (ESSLB), under the supervision of the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, has formally opened applications for its 2025 scholarship awards, an initiative approved by the state’s governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. According to the ESSLB’s public release, the scholarship scheme comprises three categories: Under this scheme, an Undergraduate Scholarship, offering 500 slots for students in 100- and 200-level at any recognised tertiary institution in Nigeria. A Teachers’ Scholarship, providing 1,000 slots for indigenous teachers in Enugu State government schools who intend to pursue master’s degrees and commit to teaching for 10 years...