June 12: How Abacha planned to kill me, Abiola, Yar’Adua — Obasanjo

By Sebastine Obasi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained how he was able to survive what he described as evil plan of former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, to kill him, after his arrest, alongside General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and business mogul and winner of the June 12, 1993 elections, Chief Mko Abiola, attributing […]

FULL LIST of Nigeria’s universities that accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB scores

FULL LIST of Nigeria’s universities that accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB scores By Enioluwa Adeniyi The low results recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has seen several candidates stranded on their next steps. Following the low scores recorded, candidates are forced to explore […]

Confusion in Fubara’s camp over comments on readiness to abdicate governorship

Gov. Fubara By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sparked confusion within his political camp following a recent comment about his reluctance to return to the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara, who was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025, following a state of emergency declaration […]

Akpabio withdraws from presidential panel over sexual harassment allegations

Akpabio withdraws from presidential panel over sexual harassment allegations By Enioluwa Adeniyi The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly withdrawn from the presidential panel investigating sexual harassment allegations made against him by the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Naija News reports that the withdrawal, which occurred without any official explanation, has raised […]

I’m honoured, excited over World Bank’s appointment – Dangote

Dangote President and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed gratitude following his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a global initiative aimed at accelerating private investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a statement confirming the development, Dangote described the appointment as both an honour and a reflection of […]

Crisis: Wike Gives Condition To Forgive Fubara

Crisis: Wike Gives Condition To Forgive Fubara Amid the crisis rocking Rivers State, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks […]

U.S. Court orders FBI, DEA to release Tinubu’s confidential investigation records

U.S. Court orders FBI, DEA to release Tinubu’s confidential investigation records By George Oshogwe Ogbolu The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered that confidential information about Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, related to a purported federal investigation in the 1990s, be made public. The order, issued on Tuesday by Judge […]

Former Super Eagles coach, Green Eagles Captain, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74

By Dumnodi Okonta A former Super Eagles captain and head coach Christian Chukwu has died aged 74. The football legend passed away in the early hours of Saturday, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. His longtime teammate and friend, Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development to Channels Television. Odegbami, who won the 1980 […]

Adesina Berates FG’s ‘₦10,000 Youth Empowerment Scheme

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has slammed the meagre empowerment schemes given to  African youths as he calls for impactful capital investment to unlock the continent’s vast youth potential. Adesina stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, April 10,  describing youths in Africa as […]

U.S. tariffs pose significant risk to global economy, warns IMF

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, has expressed concerns over new U.S. tariffs, calling them a major risk to the global economy amid ongoing economic sluggishness. She expressed the concerns in a statement, following Tuesday’s announcement of the tariff measures. “We are still assessing the macroeconomic implications of the announced tariff measures,” Georgieva […]

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