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The family of Chief Dubem Onyia, a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, announced his passing at age of 73. Speaking on behalf of the family, in a statement, Emeka Onyia, confirmed that Onyia passed away on Monday after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. Onyia played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s diplomatic landscape. His legacy is defined by his commitment to national interests, integrity, and service to the country. Emeka said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hon. Chief Dubem Onyia, a distinguished statesman and former Honourable Minister…

Supporters of Rivers State Governor under the aegis of National Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide have vowed that the governor cannot be impeached, stating that he has not also violated any law to warrant such a call. The group has therefore, challenged the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) who on Monday, ordered the governor to resign or be impeached, to tell the world why the governor should be impeached. Convener of the group, Joshua Fubara, said those calling for the governor’s impeachment should go and sleep because they are already thinking and planning for his second term re-election.…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the killing of three personnel of the state security outfit, Civil Protection Guards, in Gwer West Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, triggered violent protests in Naka, the council headquarters, leading to the burning of the local government secretariat, the palace of the *Ter Nagi*, and several private properties. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, on Tuesday, Alia described the attack—allegedly carried out by suspected armed herders—as a direct assault on the peace and security of Benue communities. “We deeply mourn…

Rafiu Durosinmi’s growing reputation in European football has attracted fresh interest from the Premier League, with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City now joining Lazio and Wolfsburg in the race for the Nigeria and Viktoria Plzeň striker, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Football Insider, Wolves and Leicester recently dispatched scouts to watch Plzeň’s Europa League clash against Lazio, where Durosinmi delivered a standout performance despite his side’s 2-1 defeat. The 22-year-old Nigerian forward, who has been on Wolves’ radar for some time, scored Plzeň’s only goal in the match, heading in from Lukáš Kalvach’s free-kick in the 53rd minute. Nigeria and Viktoria…

Protesters storm Edo Assembly over suspended LG chairmenThe Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, decried the incessant killings of innocent people in the past two weeks across the state, blaming it on the state government’s failure to protect lives and properties. The opposition party also hailed the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, for raising the alarm over the incessant killings across the state during plenary in Abuja. The Edo PDP noted that there is worsening insecurity from Edo South to Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts, with killings and violent attacks…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed to strengthen the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population. “I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this country, and everything hangs on you. Every decision that I have taken is…

• As group rates Atiku high, denounces attacks by Bode GeorgeSenator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is re-strategising towards positioning itself for victory in the 2027 elections. He expressed confidence that the party was gaining more acceptance and rebuilding its base, particularly by engaging the youth ahead of 2027. He also commended PDP representatives and state Assembly members for their dedication to their constituents, describing their efforts as crucial in strengthening the party’s support. Speaking in Sokoto, yesterday, during the distribution of Ramadan food items to party leaders, members, families and groups across the…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has disclosed that the ongoing power outages affecting more than 20 areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are due to a technical fault in the feeder that supplies electricity to these areas. The affected areas include Jabi, Kado, Life Camp, Idu, Karmo, Citec Mbora, Airport Road, Nile University, Karimajiji, Kuchingoro communities, Lugbe FHA1, and NIA Senior and Junior. Other impacted locations include Baba Gida Market, Mr. Biggs, Tipper Garage, Okada Bridge, Peace Village, Lugbe FHA2, AMAC Market, New Site Leg, CBN Estate, Sharon Leg, IR Estate, NNPC T. Pumpy, and Rebando Football…

Lara Adejoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom. The NCDC, which disclosed this in a public advisory dated March 9, said the Ondo State Ministry of Health had activated contact tracing to check the further spread of the disease. It noted that the deceased visited his fiancée in Edo State, as well as family and friends, before travelling to the UK. “All necessary in-country structures have been mobilised to ensure all possible contacts are traced and monitored, Port Health…

David Okereke, Paul Mukairu, and Itodo Mandela were among the Nigerian stars who shone as their clubs secured crucial league wins across Europe on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Okereke leads Gaziantep to shock win over Solskjær’s Besiktas In the Turkish Süper Lig, former Nigeria youth international David Okereke played the full 90 minutes as Gaziantep FK pulled off a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Besiktas. Nigeria and Gaziantep FK star David Okereke. Photo by IMAGO Okereke, currently on loan from Cremonese, was a constant menace to the Besiktas defence, though it was Arda Kızıldağ and Furkan Soyalp who…