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Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37—Senate President 

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks.Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno.“On behalf of the Senate, my family, and my constituents, I extend my warmest […]
Election

Civil Society of Nigeria—Four Abuja High Court Judges Noted for Their Optimistic and Pessimistic Judgments Amid Ambiguity, Aiding Wike and Undermining Democracy in Rivers State

The Civil Society of Nigeria has expressed concerns about the partisan role of some judges of the Federal High Court Abuja. They claim that these judges have taken personal interest in River State, its House of Assembly, political parties, local government elections, and other related matters. They have consistently presented their orders from politically intended […]
World

The Escalating Rift Between Yemen’s Houthi Rebels and Israel

The conflict between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Israel has recently escalated, drawing international attention and concern. his article delves into the origins, recent developments, and potential implications of this growing rift. Background The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the early 2000s in Yemen. Initially, their struggle was against Yemen’s long-time authoritarian president, […]
Politics

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES  EDO GOV-ELECT, TASKS HIM ON DEVELOPMENT President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu advised on Thursday in Abuja at a […]
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Floods: We’ve done sensitization, moved many from risky areas  – C’River govt 

The Cross River State government has revealed that it has created massive awareness for citizens in flood-prone areas of the state. It said they have already moved those at risk of flooding to safer places, but it also mentioned that they do not intend to establish internally disclosed people’s camps. In separate interviews withThe Commissioner […]
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Akwa Ibom is one united entity at 37 – Senate President

President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has described Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria as one united entity with daily developmental landmarks. Akpabio, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, sent a felicitation to Governor Umo Eno and made it available to some journalists. Since General Ibrahim Babangida’s military […]
Defence

Navy, C’River government reach agreement on maritime security

The Nigerian Navy and Cross River State government have agreed to secure the Calabar and Bakassi coastlines in order to attract more investment. Governor Bassey Otu met with Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, in Abuja to reach the agreement. Their meeting focused on strengthening collaboration for security and economic advancement […]
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Spiritual organization banishes 4 over rebellious acts, doctrinal violations 

The Executive Council of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, with international headquarters in Calabar, southern Nigeria, has excommunicated four of its members.  The spiritual organization’s spokesperson, Patriarch Dr. Amah Williams, signed a statement on September 1, 2024, naming the four as Sister Anne Ewa (alias Anne Olwora), Brother Kingsley Asu (alias King Asu), Brother […]
International Travel

FAO intensifies agroforestry to restore mangroves in Cross River 

The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, of the United Nations has intensified agricultural programs and trainings in five local government areas of the state in order to boost agriculture and restore the mangroves in the riverine communities of Cross River State.  The FAO Climate Change Specialist and the Lead of Work for Climate Change Environment […]
Health

405 patent medicine stores shut, 5 medicine dealers arrested in Calabar

In Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, authorities have arrested five illegal medicine dealers. The city also closed 405 patent medicine stores during the week. The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) conducted the actions as part of an ongoing enforcement exercise. During a press conference yesterday evening, PCN’s director of enforcement, pharm Stephen Esumobi, […]
News

Flood: FG to extend ecological support to Jigawa

The Nigerian federal government has stated that it will provide ecological support to Jigawa State to ease the effects of floods in the state. The federal government’s special intervention is to address recurring floods and other environmental and climate-related challenges facing the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund, under the direction of […]
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PEOPLE WHO LED THE 10-DAY HUNGER PROTEST HAVE NO RESPECT FOR AUTHORITIES – VP SHETIMMA

The Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Kassim Shetimma, has said that the people who led and participated in the just concluded nationwide hunger protest do not respect the country’s constituted authorities. He made this remark yesterday, speaking at the graduation ceremony of 20 indigent pupils of Hau’wa Memorial School (HMS), Kaduna, owned by the AMA […]
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Tinubu to Address the World Rubber Summit at Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will address the convergence of key international players and investors in agriculture’s natural rubber subsector. The banquet hall of Aso Rock Villa Abuja will host the 2-day global event from July 31st to August 1st, 2024. Some of the dignitaries billed to speak at the global rubber summit include […]
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Fela Kuti’s Bags Life Grammy Honor

A Historic Honor Bestowed Nearly Three Decades Late On January 31, 2026, the late pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, it was a momentous occasion in African music. The award, given during a ceremony in Los Angeles, is the first time an African musician has received this distinguished award from […]
World

A Call for Unity in Africa Trade

A Lusaka Continental Wake-Up Call Hakainde Hichilema urges continental leaders to promote internal commerce and reform the African Union, calling self-reliance an economic and geopolitical imperative. The Zambian President gave diplomats in Lusaka a stern rebuke that resonated. Africa’s economic future was either dependency or empowerment, he said. His main point was that a region […]
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Growth of a Digital Empire

Who Is IShowSpeed? How Darren Watkins Jr. Became a Digital-Age Superstar Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed to his more than 50 million followers, is at the top of the list of those who are famous in the digital age. This 21-year-old has developed an empire worth between $10 million and $30 million from […]
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Resolving Nigeria’s Tax Law: A Path to Strong Governance

A Democratic Foundation Under Threat The foundation of any democracy is the belief that laws are enacted clearly and scrupulously followed. In Nigeria, this foundation is under serious threat. A major controversy has emerged in response to credible allegations that the recently approved Tax Reform Act was fundamentally altered after it was passed by the […]
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Global Flight: Iran Airspace Closed

Skies on Pause: Why Airlines Are Rerouting and Canceling Iran-Linked Flights Recently, international aviation operations have faced major disruptions linked to heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Several major carriers, including Russia’s Aeroflot, Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia, announced cancellations and rerouting of flights over Iranian airspace due to safety concerns after military strikes and […]
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Revolution: Iranians Want a Reset

Economic Collapse Ignites Iran’s Latest Wave of Protests In early January 2026, Iran stands amid its most intense wave of nationwide protests in years, driven by deep economic grievances and expanding into broader political dissent. What began in late December 2025 with demonstrations over the collapse of the Iranian rial and spiralling inflation has grown […]
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Iran at a Crossroads:Political Tension Cry for new Goverment

Recent online broadcasts from the Iranian diaspora channel Tousi TV have intensified global attention on Iran’s internal stability, claiming unprecedented political and security fractures within the Islamic Republic. In a program that aired in late 2025, Mr. Tousi asserted that “two cities have effectively slipped from central control,” framing the situation as a symbolic rather […]
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Venezuela Enters New Chapter Following U.S. Capture of Maduro

Early January U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela Sparks Explosions and Global Alarm In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States launched a coordinated military operation against strategic military targets across Venezuela, including bases near the capital, Caracas, as explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported by residents across multiple districts. President Donald Trump […]