The Ministry of Interior has launched a new online platform aimed at streamlining the application and processing of citizenship and business-related services in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, May 17, Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary, said the digital platform is part of ongoing reforms to promote transparency, enhance operational efficiency, and improve […]
Wike Unveils Plans For Bus Terminals In Gwagwalada, Bwari To Tackle Insecurity, Decongest City
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hinted that Gwagwalada and Bwari area councils will also get bus terminals to provide security for commuters moving from the satellite towns to the city centre. The minister stated this on Saturday during a routine inspection of ongoing projects, including the International Conference Centre and […]
Senate constitutes committee to organise security summit
The Senate on Thursday constituted a 20-member committee to plan a national summit on security as part of the lawmakers’ efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the committee during the plenary after a majority of the senators supported it through voice votes. Mr Akpabio said the committee will […]
Taiwo Awoniyi Near Death Situation
The football community has rallied around Taiwo Awoniyi after it was confirmed that the Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker is currently in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine.
Cross River gov unveils diaspora commission
The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission to engage Cross Riverians abroad in state policies and development projects. Speaking during the inauguration in his office in Calabar, Otu emphasized the critical role the commission will play across the global diaspora community. He said, “I welcome and […]
Tunde Ednut becomes U.S. citizen, bags presidential lifetime achievement award
Popular blogger and entertainer Tunde Ednut has officially become a citizen of the United States. In addition to his new citizenship, he also received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor signed by former U.S. President Joe Biden. Tunde made the announcement on Instagram, sharing a photo of his American passport alongside the award plaque. […]
Troops Neutralize Scores of ISWAP/Boko Haram Insurgents in Sambisa Forest
In a significant breakthrough, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully neutralized scores of ISWAP/Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest. The operation, which took place on May 11, 2025, targeted the terrorists’ stronghold in Ladin Buttu, a key enclave within the forest. According to reports, the troops engaged the insurgents in a fierce […]
Court jails nine for Internet fraud in uyo
Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie Dugbo of the Federal High Court Calabar have convicted and sentenced nine individuals to jail for internet fraud. The convicts include Nsofor Charles Ochiabutor, Aneikan Monday Akpan, Igwe Greg, Ubong Emmanuel, Columba Chukwubuikem David, Edet Christopher Asuquo, Justice Chinonso, David Sunday Aniete, and Fidelis Andrew Effiom. They were prosecuted […]
THE CONTAINER AND THE CONTENT: THE UBONG NKUTT EXAMPLE
“Judge not a book by its cover”. The above quote is a timeless adage that reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. This philosophical quote underscores the importance of looking beyond superficial appearances to appreciate the true value of something or someone. In the context of leadership, it highlights the need to evaluate leaders based […]
NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN LIED AGAINST SEN. GODSWILL AKPABIO ABOUT ORGAN HARVESTING OF LATE INIUBONG UMOREN
By Israel Umoh * Ifiok Umoren to Natasha: You are a liar, My sister’s organs were intact during autopsy’ ** “My sister’s organs were intact during autopsy,” Ifiok Ephraim Umoren, frankly confessed to journalists to debunk any allegation of organs harvesting. Ifiok from Nung Ita, Ikot Essien in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the […]
