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  A devastating incident occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of a young couple. The victims, a man and his lover, Peace, succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes. According to eyewitnesses, the couple had placed their power generator in the passage close to their room on Friday evening and left it running throughout the night. The next day, concerned co-tenants, who had not seen the couple emerge from their room, forced the door open and discovered the lifeless bodies. A local resident, Chima, reported that neighbors immediately alerted the authorities at the Central Police Station. The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the incident, with spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko stating that preliminary investigations suggest the couple's deaths were caused by inhalation of generator fumes.

 ‘’She told me to shut up my mouth’’- Sen Nwaebonyi gives reasons why he lashed out at former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili In an interview with Channels TV  this evening, Nwaebonyi said he does not regret his action. According to him, ‘’I gave to her’’. Watch video below. 

  STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCIL AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IYIN EKITI; NAMES NEW PRO-CHANCELLOR FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OTUKPO President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Senator Binta Masi Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, Senator Garba represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served consecutively in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. The other members of the Governing Council are Prof. Joseph Olurotimi Sanya, Mr. Efe Emefienin Emmanuel, Dr. Joyce Ogunyemi, and Alhaji Dahiru Abdullahi Ruma. The Principal Officers appointed for the university are Prof. James Olugbenga Aribisala as Vice-Chan...

 Ohio man arrested after the 12-year-old boy he forced into ice baths tragically dies. Authorities were called to a home at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday (March 22nd) in Akron, Ohio. The initial call was to report a 12-year-old boy was suffering from a cardiac arrest. EMS transported Jadako Taylor to Akron's Children's Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was recorded that Jadako had a body temperature of just 74 degrees when EMS responded to the scene... As police began investigating this young boy's death, a chilling tale emerged.  According to reports by Akron Municipal Court, 23-year-old Anthony McCants caused the death of Jadako by forcing him into ice baths. The courts allege McCants forced Jadako into 2 ice baths between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. The first ice bath lasted approximately 45 minutes. Once Jadako was allowed out he was forced to do push ups and other exercises.  He was then forced into a second ice bath that lasted around 30 minutes.  After his second or...

 39 constitutional amendment bills scale second reading in Reps Thirty-nine constitutional amendment bills have scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills cut across various sectors including judicial reforms, electoral matters security and policing, inclusive governance, legislature, and others. Some of the proposals include: A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the establishment of state police and local government police.  A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to provide that general elections to the office of the president, state governors, National Assembly, state Houses of Assembly, and local government area councils shall be conducted simultaneously on the same date to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission in consultation with the National Assembly. A bill for an Act to alter the Con...

  Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Excessive Sexual Demands A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, has filed for divorce at a Kaduna Customary Court, citing her husband, Felix Stephen’s, overwhelming sexual demands as the reason. Linda, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, told the court that her husband frequently forced her into prolonged intimacy from midnight until morning, sometimes ignoring her distress. She also accused him of physically assaulting her whenever she refused his advances. Married for six years, she stated that she had moved out of their home three months ago and was unwilling to return despite pleas from his relatives. “I can no longer endure his excessive sexual demands. Even when I cry, he refuses to stop,” she said. In response, Felix admitted to his actions but expressed his desire to reconcile, pledging to control himself. He urged the court to help mediate, stating that he still loves his wife. The judge, John Dauda, adjourned the case until May 6 to al...

  INEC stalls Natasha Akpoti recall petition over incomplete contact details The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has halted the recall petition against Natasha Akpoti due to incomplete contact information. According to INEC, the petitioners provided only the lead petitioner's phone number and an incomplete address ("Okene, Kogi State"), falling short of the requirements outlined in Clause 1(f). The petition, which garnered 474,554 signatures from 902 polling units, will be put on hold until the petitioners provide the necessary contact details. INEC also urged the public to disregard speculation circulating on social media and awaits the completion of the petitioners' information to proceed with the verification process using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

 President Tinubu Flags Off Unity Torch as Ogun Prepares for National Sports Festival His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, officially flagged off the Unity Torch movement today at a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event was attended by key stakeholders, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the upcoming National Sports Festival and the former governor of the state, Aremo Segun Osoba. The Unity Torch, a symbol of peace and unity, highlights the importance of national cohesion through sports. Governor Abiodun emphasized that Ogun State is committed to delivering a world-class sporting event that will celebrate talent, promote unity, and showcase the state’s excellence. The 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games, Ogun 2024, is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta from May 16 to 30, 2025. The state government has assured athletes, officials, and sports enthusiasts of a well-organize...

 ANAMBRA SECURITY: RESCUE OF A KIDNAPPED VICTIM, RECOVERY OF HIS SHUTTLE BUS AND DEATH OF A NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPER IN IHIALA, ANAMBRA STATE On the evening of 24th March 2025, a Joint Security team comprising the Police, Military and Ihiala Vigilante while on patrol intercepted a black shuttle with reg nos: RSH 255MS that drove in a suspicious manner. In an attempt to stop the vehicle, the armed occupants opened fire on the Joint Security team.  During the gun duel, the Joint Security team demobilised one of the armed assailants while four others abandoned the shuttle bus and escaped with various degrees of bullet wounds via a nearby bush. The Operatives on searching the vehicle found a blindfolded victim, suspected to have been kidnapped and who was tied on the hand and legs while his mouth was sealed. The victim was successfully rescued, given first aid and debriefed by the Police Operatives. Also, the vehicle was recovered and the Joint Security Team are still in an operation i...

 South Sudan's VP Machar says Uganda is violating arms embargo South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has accused Uganda of violating a United Nations arms embargo by entering the country with armoured and air force units, and conducting airstrikes there, Reuters reported. In a letter addressed to the U.N., African Union and the IGAD regional bloc, Machar said Uganda's military intervention in South Sudan had violated a 2018 peace deal, which ended a brutal five-year civil war. Uganda said it had deployed troops in South Sudan earlier this month at the request of the government there, following a breakdown in the turbulent relationship between Machar and President Salva Kiir. In early March security forces rounded up several of Machar's most senior allies, following clashes in South Sudan's northeast between the military and the White Army militia, a force the government accuses Machar of supporting. Machar's SPLM-IO party denies any ongoing links with t...

  Rwanda calls Burundi's attack claims 'unfortunate' as tensions rise Rwanda has described as "unfortunate" by Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye that it was planning to attack his country, AFP reported. Rwanda supports an armed group, the M23, that has seized vast swathes of eastern Congo in recent months, including areas along Burundi's border. In an interview with the BBC, the Burundian president said he had received "credible intelligence" that Kigali plans to attack its neighbour. Ndayishimiye also accused Rwanda of being behind a coup attempt in 2015, like "what it's doing in the Democratic Republic of Congo". Rwanda's Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, stressed the countries were involved in peace negotiations. "This statement by the President of Burundi is unfortunate, especially since the military and intelligence authorities of the two countries are currently in discussion, and have even agreed on the need f...

 PRESS RELEASE POLICE WELFARE: IGP, DIGNITARIES DECORATE 20 AIGs, 19 CPs WITH NEW RANKS. As IGP Charges Officers to Adopt, Effectively Propagate Positive Reforms. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, with other dignitaries, on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues.The officers affected by the promotion included 20 CPs to the rank of AIG and 19 DCs to the substantive rank of CP.  This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, and a continuation of the innovative policies implemented by the IGP which has recorded the most promotions in the Force within the shortest time frame. Among the newly decorated officers are AIGs Fasuba Olabode, Musibau Ajani, Aliyu Abubakar, Patrick Adedeji Ata...

 EFCC Begins Investigation of CFA 7m Intercepted By Customs in Ogun  Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have begun investigation of the sum of CFA 7m intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, along the Idiroko Border in Ogun State. The investigation of the CFA 7m,  which is about N17m ( Seventeen  Million Naira) commenced on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 after it was handed over to the EFCC by the Customs’ Area Comptroller for the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu  at Idiroko in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking during the handing over, Shuaibu said the foreign currency stashed in 5,000 denomination was being smuggled from Nigeria en route the Idiroko border to the neighbouring Republic of Benin. According to him, the bag containing the cash was uncovered by operatives of the NCS along the Baggage Road in Idiroko where it was left at a corner by a yet-to-be-identified courier...

  "You Are an Insult to Womanhood… A Hooligan" – Senator Nwaebonyi Attacks Oby Ezekwesili Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi lashes out at Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, using harsh and unprintable words. Watch video below. 

 Gov Okpebholo Unveils 3,000 Hectares for Farming in Edo The Edo State Government has launched a large-scale farming initiative, starting with the cultivation of 3,000 hectares across the state's three senatorial districts. Governor Monday Okpebholo kicked off the project with the clearing of 60 hectares in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West LGA, as part of efforts to boost food production. Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security. He affirmed plans to replicate similar farm settlements in Edo Central and Edo North. Dr. Osagie Peter, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, revealed that about 250 farm heads will benefit from the first phase. The Iguoriakhi Farm Settlement, originally established in 1962 with 2,350 hectares, already hosts permanent crops like oil palm and rubber.

 PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, RIVERS STATE COMMAND, CP OLUGBENGA A. ADEPOJU Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, On behalf of the Rivers State Police Command, I extend our profound commendation to the Joint Patrol Operations conducted by the Police, the Armed Forces, and other sister agencies, who have diligently executed their mandate to support the objective of the state of emergency in Rivers State. Our collective effort has been instrumental in sustaining the peace and calm currently enjoyed in our dear state. It is imperative to emphasize that this phase of security activities is a necessary measure aimed at preventing any potential breakdown of law and order. The decision to deploy a proactive policing strategy was informed by an emerging atmosphere that could have been exploited by troublemakers to plunge the state into insecurity and chaos. I assure the good people of Rivers State that this is a temporary phase, and in due time, we will all witness a more pea...

  UNIPORT Promotes 46 Senior Lecturers to Professor and Associate Professor Ranks The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has promoted 30 senior lecturers to the rank of professor and 16 others to associate professor. Vice Chancellor Prof. Owunari Georgewill announced the promotions in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the academics underwent a rigorous assessment process. The promotions were approved during the university’s 187th Governing Council meeting, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa. A breakdown of the promotions shows that the Faculty of Science has seven new professors, followed by the Faculties of Social Sciences and Management Sciences with five each. The College of Health Sciences also had five, while the Faculties of Humanities, Engineering, and Pharmaceuticals had four, three, and one, respectively. Among the 16 newly promoted associate professors, the Faculty of Engineering produced four, the Faculty of Science three, and the Faculties o...

‘No retirement’ – Ndoma-Egba vows to stay in politics Former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has made it clear that retirement from politics is not an option for him. Speaking in an interview in Calabar, the three-term senator expressed his delight in Governor Bassey Otu’s efforts to revamp Cross River State after what he described as eight years of governance experiments. “The administration of Senator Bassey Otu is resetting governance to the traditional methods we are familiar with,” he said. “The last eight years were an experiment with different styles, many of which lacked empirical studies. Now, Otu is bringing governance back to what we were taught in school,” he said. Ndoma-Egba dismissed speculation about his withdrawal from politics, insisting that his role transcends holding elective or appointive office. “You don’t need to hold an office to speak for your people,” he stated, citing examples like Chief Edwin Clark, who remained politically active for deca...

 Kenneth Dike Memorial School Awka Showcases Igbo Culture Through Dance By Michael Ezenwata In furtherance to the Anambra State Law which seeks to promote Igbo Language and Culture every Wednesday, the Kenneth Dike Memorial Secondary School, Awka a mixed college under the leadership of its ebullient Principal, Dr.Uju Obigwe has advanced further in conformity with the law to showcase Igbo Language and Culture through dancing. Her vision unfolded an inter house dancing competition among the eight houses in the densely populated school situated at Amikwo, Awka . Also driven by the zeal to  possess a dancing cultural troupe fit for export,Dr.Obigwe urged her co- principals and the general public to feel free to engage her school's cultural troupe in their various outings. In her welcome address,the principal urged the state government and public spirited individuals to assist the college in equipping its laboratory, library,the renovation of its hall and the rebuilding of its fall...

 NESO Tasks Newly Promoted Officers To be Committed to Neighborhood Security  By Uzo Ugwunze  Neighborhood Enlightenment and Safety Organization (NESO) has called on newly promoted officers to be more dedicated to duty, especially the security and safety of the neighbourhoods, communities, states and nation at large. Assistant Corps Commandant General (ACCG), South East Command, Kalu Chukwuemeka made the call in Abagana, Anambra State at the Command's 2025 rank decoration and appointment letter issuance ceremony. He congratulated the newly decorated officers, describing their promotion as well deserving in view of their commitment, loyalty, patriotism and dedication to the service of the country. While reminding them of the organization's primary objectives which included counter terrorism and insurgency, Kalu pledged the command's continued collaboration with other sister agencies towards fight against insurgency and terrorism. He also called on President Bola Tinubu to ...