For Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu
By Lasisi Olagunju “When lions battle, jackals flee.” Isaac Newton wrote that to his bitter rival, Gottfried Leibniz. It was a barbed remark on their feud over who between them…
Ijebu and Their Six Tubers of Yam
By Lasisi Olagunju One of the first jokes I picked when I moved to Ibadan 30 years ago is that failure of patronage is the only reason a drummer would…
Tinubu’s 2nd Anniversary: APC Women Group Cries Out for Inclusion, Demands Appointments
By Rosemary Okoduwa A group of 95 women, representing over 1,000 organizations, who formed the defunct Women Wing of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has demanded appointments from President…
Gov. Okpebholo Extends Eid Al-Adha Felicitations, Urges Muslims to Embody Spirit of Sacrifice, Unity
By Rosemary Okoduwa Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Muslims in the state and globally on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha. The governor…
Gov. Okpebholo Revamps Security Corps, Emphasises Professionalism, Collaboration
By Rosemary Okoduwa In a bid to enhance security in Edo State, Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has announced the reorganization and restructuring of the Edo State Security Corps. The governor…
Tinubu Approves ₦2 Billion for Mokwa Flood Victims, Rice Aid, Infrastructure Repair
… as government suspends traditional sallah celebrations to honour victims By Katherine Abayomi President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated his commitment to supporting the people of Mokwa, Niger State, in the…
Ogoni Traditional Rulers Hail Court Ruling, Set to Unite Factionalized MOSOP
By Katherine Abayomi The Supreme Council of Ogoni Traditional Rulers has welcomed a landmark ruling by the Rivers State High Court in Saakpenwa, Tai Local Government Area, aimed at resolving…
Nigeria’s Flood Nightmare: Mokwa Tragedy Highlights Need for Proactive Measures
By Editor A devastating flood struck Mokwa, a transit town in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, on May 29, 2025, displacing over 3,000 residents, destroying properties, and claiming over 100…
Rivers State Government Appoints 11 New Permanent Secretaries, Signals Fresh Wave of Reforms
By Katherine Abayomi In a significant development aimed at strengthening the administrative machinery of the Rivers State Government, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, CFR, the Sole Administrator of the state,…
Deadly Inferno Engulfs Okrika as PHED’s High-Voltage Power Surge Sparks Fire, Kills 3
By Katherine Abayomi A devastating fire outbreak occurred around midnight on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, claiming the lives of three individuals, including…