Author: Press Room

The family of Mrs Julianna Akamagwuna, a businesswoman from Ubulu-Unor in Aniocha-South Local Council, Delta State, has made a desperate appeal for financial assistance as she battles advanced breast cancer. Mrs Akamagwuna, who has been bedridden for four years, is in dire need of over N8 million to continue her treatment after exhausting all her family’s resources. Speaking faintly from her hospital bed over the weekend, she said, “I want to live. I believe I still have decades ahead if only people can help me treat the breast cancer that is eating me alive. My family cannot afford the cost.…

Three-time English Premier League winners, Wolverhampton Wanderers, are weighing up an offer Nigeria and Viktoria Plzen striker, Rafiu Adekunle Durosinmi, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old lanky striker scored nine goals and provided four assists in 22 games for the Czech side in the just-concluded season, helping them to 2nd place on the league table, 16 points behind Slavia Prague. Having been on Wolves’ books in January 2024, Vitor Pereira’s side have rekindled interest in the 1.92m tall Durosinmi. Rafiu Durosinmi looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between SS Lazio and FC Viktoria Plzen…

A movement of Nigerian women, Womanifesto, has strongly condemned what they call a “desperate attempt to silence Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan” through coordinated legal assaults. In a statement signed by co-convener of Womanifesto, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, representing over 350 members, the group demanded an immediate end to all forms of harassment and intimidation against the Senator. They emphasised the need to protect her right to express views on public interest matters and alleged harassment. They called for due process to be upheld and for the Nigerian judiciary to resist being weaponised for political witch-hunts, while highlighting the critical importance of judicial…

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to motorists to pay their fines to designated banks and stop attempting to bribe its patrol operatives, as well as entice them with financial benefits and other gratifications when arrested for violating traffic regulations. Mohammed, who issued this warning in Abuja, maintained that FRSC has a zero-tolerance policy for bribery and corruption, adding that it is completely against the values, ethics and standard operating procedures of the corps for its personnel to be given any form of gratification while on duty. “As such, any motorist…

• Stakeholders demand respect for court ruling on secretaryship• INEC misfired in response to PDP’s notice of 100th NEC’ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a notification from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding its planned 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30. The commission said the rejection was due to the party’s failure to comply with its guidelines for political parties. Meanwhile, PDP Concerned Stakeholders (PCS) issued a stern warning to the party leadership, calling for an immediate end to a “sustained and unjustified” crisis on the secretaryship of the party. However, a legal…

Lara Adejoro In response to the recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency, has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by the incident. A statement issued by the Head of Press Unit at NEMA, Manzo Ezekiel stated that the intervention followed a rapid needs assessment jointly conducted by officials of NEMA, the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, the Nigerian Red Cross Society and relevant security agencies. “The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has activated the Agency’s North Central Zonal Office, under the leadership of Zonal…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has earned yet another accolade following a sensational debut campaign in Turkey, as his spectacular overhead kick against Antalyaspor has been voted the Goal of the Season in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward enjoyed a prolific season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, scoring 26 league goals and providing five assists to finish as the league’s undisputed top scorer. His exploits powered Galatasaray to a record-extending 25th Turkish Super Lig title. Nigeria Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen Among his many memorable moments, it was Osimhen’s outrageous overhead kick in the 3-0 away…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it will increase some of its service fees starting from August 1, 2025. “The Commission wishes to inform the general public, esteemed customers, and all stakeholders that in the continued efforts to improve its service quality and delivery, it has become necessary to review certain service fees effective the 1st day of August 2025,” CAC said in a notice released on Tuesday. CAC said that the decision follows the careful consideration of prevailing economic realities and rising operational costs, as well as engagement with critical stakeholders ahead of implementation. The Commission added…

Imo State commissioner of police, Aboki Danjuma, on Tuesday evening arrested seven police officers over their alleged involvement in infractions ranging from extortion and misconduct to brutality. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the command, Henry Okoye, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Danjuma arrested them during his unscheduled statewide inspection of the checkpoints following reports by the public on the unruly and unprofessional conduct of the officers, stating that appropriate disciplinary measures had been initiated against them. It read: “In a renewed effort to entrench professionalism, discipline, and public confidence in police operations, the Commissioner of Police,…

• Swears in replacement for suspended Bekwarra LG ChairmanIn a strategic move to bolster the state’s communication architecture, the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, has announced the appointment of Mr Linus Obogo as Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is part of the administration’s deliberate efforts to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and responsiveness of its information machinery. Obogo, a renowned journalist and media strategist, is expected to bring his wealth of experience in public communication to bear on the governor’s media engagements. With a career marked by…