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A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit No: PHC/1113/CS/2025, filed by Ehie against the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, the Director-General of the DSS, the Rivers State DSS Director, and the DSS. In the ruling on Thursday, Justice Igwe…

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has commended the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo. Oba Ewuare made the commendation during a solidarity visit by Gov Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin. Oba Ewuare described the governor as a true traditional son of the land. He called on his ancestors to bless the governor and members of his household for not allowing alleged handiwork of evil doers to destroy the state. Oba Ewuare lifted Sen Okpebholo up who was kneeling in appreciation, and predicted that Okpebholo’s administration…

Nigeria have long been a breeding ground for top footballing talent, producing stars such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface, who have shone across Europe’s elite leagues, Soccernet.ng reports.  However, the Super Eagles could have been even stronger had several dual-nationality players chosen to represent them. Several footballers of Nigerian descent have chosen to represent other nations, particularly European giants, leaving fans to ponder what could have been. Had these players opted for Nigeria, the Super Eagles could have boasted a squad capable of making a serious push for World Cup glory. The superstars who could…

Some traditional rulers in Ekiti State, under the aegis of Majority Obas of Ekiti Land (MOBEL), have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, assuring him of total support. MOBEL, led by its Chairman and the Ojurin of Ijurin-Ekiti, Oba Afolabi Ajibola, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti during a visit to the Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye. Oba Ajibola said that the traditional rulers predicated their support on the level of peace, development, stability and mutual respect being accorded Ekiti people, including all the traditional rulers by the governor. He said that…

The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has warned members of the public against the activities of land grabbers on government-acquired lands in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade SAN, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the Ministry of Justice had uncovered a “fraudulent and improperly-obtained Customary Court judgement”, with which the alleged land grabbers intend to use in deceiving members of the public. Ogungbade said that the ministry had few months ago received a petition from persons representing lineages and descendants of one Oba Alli Ogunnaike Fibiwoga (“Fibiwoga…

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86%) of the signatures submitted in their petition for the recall of the suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the District in the National Assembly. While the constituents noted that they had mobilised more than the required 50% plus one threshold of registered voters and submitted their petition with full documentation, they believe that the validation of 43.86% of signatures by INEC is a clear indication that the people of Kogi Central have rejected the embattled senator. “Apparently, INEC canceled not…

The audience at the Billboard Women in Music event was in for something special as Tyla took the stage to perform ‘Push 2 Start.’ From the moment the music kicked in, she had all eyes on her, delivering a performance that was equal parts movement, attitude, and sheer presence. Held in Inglewood, California, the annual event honours women who are reshaping the music industry, from artists to executives. Among the many performances of the night, Tyla’s stood out for how she completely owned the stage. Against a backdrop of shifting lights and starry visuals, she moved fluidly with her dancers,…

Rangers assistant coach Neil McCann has backed Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers to deliver despite the criticisms he has gotten for missing chances, Soccernet.ng reports. Dessers has come under a lot of criticism since he joined the Gers from Cremonese two years ago. The Super Eagles striker has contributed 45 goals and 16 assists in 100 appearance for the Gers. However, he has gotten a reputation for missing a lot of chances. This has put him in the bad books of many Rangers fans, with some clamoring for his sale or for Hamza Igamane to displace him as the first-choice…

Hundreds of vehicles and motorcycles were on Wednesday swept away by several hours of torrential rain in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. Sources said vehicular movements were grounded as people battled hard to navigate their way out of the flooded road at the axis of the Lagos-Asaba Expressway. Although no casualty was recorded in the natural disaster, motorcycles were carried away in the rain that started at about 4:20 pm. The people described the rain as a national disaster and advised governments to provide storm drainage on both sides of the road. Reacting, the Delta State…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget, focusing on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas disclosed this on Thursday while hosting a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government House, Port Harcourt. He noted that following the Supreme Court’s verdict on the state’s budget, efforts have been expedited to draft a new appropriation bill that reflects the government’s commitment to social services and economic development. Those on the delegation included Senator Allwell Onyesoh, the…