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Photo: SIminalayi Fubara, Suspended Governor of Rivers State Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday in Okrika Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a high-tension electric cable snapped and fell onto a residential area, killing at least six people. Among the victims were a pregnant woman and an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m., leaving the community in shock and grief. The fallen cable also ignited a fire that completely razed a building, destroying properties estimated to be worth millions of naira. An eyewitness, Ebiye, a…

By Oghenekevwe Kofi Red Circle made its grand premiere May 31st and delivered on every promise. Clocking in at two gripping hours, the film kept the audience locked in, hearts pounding and minds racing from start to finish. Red Circle follows Fikayo Holloway, a bold fashion-and-style journalist played by Folu Storms. When her best friend is brutally murdered, Holloway sets out to uncover the truth, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous web of betrayal, secrecy, and power. What she ultimately discovers doesn’t just threaten everything she thought she knew—it shakes her to her very core. Anchored by a…

In a sector where consistency, safety, and customer satisfaction define success, Bukunolami Adeosun has distinguished herself as a key leader shaping the future of food service in Nigeria. Currently serving as Head of Quality Assurance and Training at Genesis Group, one of Nigeria’s foremost food service companies, Bukunolami oversees the systems and strategies that ensure food safety, operational efficiency, and team excellence across the company’s extensive portfolio of outlets. With over nine years of progressive industry experience, her career reflects a strong commitment to raising standards and building high-performing teams. She has held leadership roles at some of the country’s…

Austin Manekator The atmosphere at GCAPPA, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki LGA, was one of excitement and gratitude on Saturday, 31st May 2025, as the community welcomed several high-profile visitors who came to inspect the ongoing road-paving project. In attendance were Hon. Bayo Balogun, member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency, and Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa (JAJA), Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. They were joined by Hon. Idowu Eletu, as well as the Baale of Iraboko, along with a sizeable delegation from the Ibeju-Lekki Community Development Committee (CDC), and leaders and members of the Central and Zonal Community…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gospel artist Gaise Baba has made history with his latest single, “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor, which has become the highest-charting gospel song ever on Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100 chart. The song soared to No. 4 on the chart, which aggregates data from streaming services, radio, and television across the country. According to TurnTable, the track surpassed the previous records held by Lawrence Oyor’s “Favour” (peaked at No. 23) and “We Will Be Many” by @Sounds_OfSalem featuring Lawrence Oyor and @MosesAkohJr (peaked at No. 26). Notably, all three charting songs feature Lawrence Oyor as either…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Examinations Council (NECO) has distanced itself from a fraudulent Facebook account falsely created in the name of its Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, warning that the page is being used to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Council’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani. “The Council wishes to alert the general public to the existence of this fake Facebook account to prevent individuals from falling victim to scammers,” Sani stated. He added that security…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate that was using the annual Hajj pilgrimage as a cover to smuggle cocaine into Saudi Arabia. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the operation began with the arrest of two suspected drug couriers — Ibrahim Umar Mustapha and Muhammad Siraj Shifado — at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on May 26, 2025. The suspects were scheduled to travel to Jeddah aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 940. Acting on credible intelligence, NDLEA operatives subjected the suspects to a full…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of a female banker, identified as Ifeoma, in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state. Ifeoma was reportedly kidnapped on January 13, 2025, and held captive for several days. Despite her family paying a ransom of N14 million, she was tragically killed, with her body later discovered along Nnobi Road. Her eyes had been bound, indicating signs of foul play. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest of the two suspects —…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has declared Monday a public holiday in memory of the 22 athletes and officials from the state who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement released on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature, it was confirmed that most of the victims were young athletes who had proudly represented Kano State at the sporting event. “On behalf of the government and people of Kano State, we express our deepest condolences over the tragic…

….Elder statesman cautions politicians against divisive politics By Didimoko A. Didimoko As Nigeria begins to pivot toward the 2027 general elections, prominent elder statesman Chief Adesunbo Onitiri has issued a cautionary message to three high-profile political figures: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, and Labour Party leader Peter Obi. Onitiri, a veteran of Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle in the early 1990s, expressed concern over what he described as actions and rhetoric that could threaten the nation’s fragile political stability. In a statement released from Lagos on Saturday, he urged these political leaders to exercise restraint and…