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UYO — Governor Umo Eno has categorically dismissed renewed efforts by Cross River State to reclaim 76 offshore oil wells, describing the move as “political propaganda” devoid of legal merit. Speaking at the Victor Attah International Airport on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Governor asserted that two existing Supreme Court judgments provide an irrevocable seal…
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s campaign for a restructured global order, positioning the country as a strategic driver of continental influence and economic transformation. Guterres made the call during a high-level bilateral meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis…
YENAGOA — A mid-morning explosion shattered the relative calm of the Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat today as an aggrieved contractor detonated an improvised explosive device (IED). The suspect, identified as 60-year-old Pentecost Elijah from Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, reportedly triggered the blast to protest unpaid debts owed by the state government. Police operatives…
TRIPOLI — A horrific maritime disaster off the Libyan coast has claimed the lives of dozens of African migrants, including several Nigerians. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed on Monday that a rubber dinghy carrying 55 people capsized north of Zuwara. Early reports indicate that at least 53 individuals are either dead or missing…
ENUGU — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a sales representative for allegedly diverting over N70 million. Investigators linked the suspect, Ibekwe Izuchukwu Emmanuel, to a massive financial heist at Prince OJ Global Services. The anti-graft agency also arrested a Point of Sale (POS) operator for his alleged involvement. This accomplice, Miracle…
The political landscape in Abia State underwent a significant tremor over the weekend as a former federal lawmaker led over 200 supporters into the Labour Party (LP). This mass defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) occurred during a formal reception ceremony held in Umuahia. The defectors cited the visionary leadership of Governor Alex Otti…
A Nigerian family is currently demanding an immediate investigation into the tragic death of their young son. The deceased, 24-year-old Patrick Peresousdei, reportedly sustained fatal injuries while remaining in the custody of the Nigeria Police Force. Relatives claim that officers subjected the victim to severe physical torture during a standard interrogation process. This incident has…
Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated a twenty-five-year development blueprint for the South-East region during a high-profile summit in Enugu. This strategic framework, titled “South-East Vision 2050,” aims to position the zone as a central pillar of Nigeria’s industrial future. The federal government simultaneously announced the establishment of the South East Investment Company Limited to…
