Nigeria Celebrates Father’s Day: Honoring the Pillars of Families
Today, June 15, 2025, Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating Father’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to honoring fathers, father figures, and their profound impact on families and society. Observed annually on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day provides an opportunity for people to express gratitude and appreciation for the men who shape […]
Possible Abduction Reported in Port Harcourt, Community Seeks Answers
A possible abduction was reported Friday in the Rumuola area of Port Harcourt, sparking concern among residents and prompting a community-driven effort to locate a gold Toyota Prius with the license plate EKY713BC, according to posts on the social media platform X. The incident, detailed in a thread initiated by user @D_goodybag, described a girl […]
NPFL Confirms Kick-Off Date for 2025/26 Season
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has announced that the 2025/26 season will commence on 22 August 2025 and run until 24 May 2026. Elegbeleye made this known during a press briefing held on Friday, where the just-concluded season was reviewed and projections for the upcoming campaign outlined. He stated […]
New Appointments in Athletics Federation of Nigeria
Chief Tonobok Okowa, the re-elected President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has announced the appointment of new board members. Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, Vice-Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, will serve as the Auditor of the Federation. Dr. Oredipe brings a wealth of experience to the role, having founded Samkay Athletics Club […]
Ali Baba Exposes Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Political Race
Veteran entertainer Ali Baba has pulled back the curtain on Nigeria’s political financing crisis during a revealing interview on the Outside the Box podcast. The comedian, whose real name is Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, shared shocking details about what it truly costs to run for office in Africa’s most populous nation. “It’s a capital-intensive project, which […]
Saro-Wiwa, Eight Others Granted Full Presidential Pardon on Democracy Day
As Nigeria marks 26 years of democratic rule, the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has granted full presidential pardon to the late environmental rights activist, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa. Tinubu also announced a presidential pardon to the other eight Ogoni leaders, also known as the Ogoni nine, who were executed in 1995. The eight others are Saturday […]
Tinubu Marks Democracy Day with Call for Inclusive Governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a joint session of the National Assembly today to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In his speech, Tinubu praised his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, for designating June 12 as Democracy Day, recognizing the historic significance and sacrifices made to secure democracy. Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and […]
Diplomats Urge Reform of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act to Safeguard Free Speech, Boost Economic Growth
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the heads of mission from the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada have issued a joint statement. Urging the Nigerian government to amend the Cybercrimes Act, citing its potential misuse to suppress freedom of expression and stifle economic innovation. In the statement, the diplomats commended Nigerians for […]
Former Federal Lawmaker: More Must Be Done to Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy
Despite attaining twenty-six years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country, Former Federal Lawmaker Chief Ogbonna Nwuke says a lot still needs to be done to safeguard democracy in Nigeria.Speaking with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Chief Nwuke emphasized that a lot has been achieved under our democratic dispensation; however, he identified the high cost […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu to Address Nigerians at 7 am Tomorrow
In preparation for the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. Following his address, the President will attend a joint session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, as part of the commemorative activities. This was disclosed in a statement issued on […]
June 12 Election: A Watershed Moment in Nigeria’s Democratic Journey
The June 12 election has been described as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s struggle for democracy, with Abiola’s victory symbolising the people’s desire for true representation and leadership. An ex-Camp Commandant Amnesty Program, Rivers State, Mr. Derefaka Ajubo, made this in an interview with our correspondent while highlighting the significance of June 12th in Nigeria’s […]
Super Eagles Defender Joins Hamburg and Expecting Medical
Hamburger SV has achieved significant success in the transfer market, as Nigerian centre-back Jordan Torunarigha is set to join the club on a free transfer, pending a medical examination scheduled for this week. The 27-year-old defender, whose contract with Belgian club KAA Gent has recently concluded, has finalised an agreement with the newly promoted Bundesliga […]