Author: David Great

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has expressed reservations over the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as containing “significant inconsistencies.” Speaking during a press briefing at his Apapa Chambers in Lagos on Tuesday, Agbakoba, who is serving as legal counsel to Akpabio, emphasized his interest in uncovering the truth behind the allegation. He stated, “Allegation of sexual harassment is a serious matter that deserves careful handling.” While noting the sensitivity of such claims, the legal luminary added, “We acknowledge the difficulty faced by anyone making such an allegation and…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stated that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator overseeing Rivers State, is constitutionally obligated to report to the National Assembly. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State, Abbas stressed that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) mandates such reporting during emergency rule situations. Recall that President Bola Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, amid a crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly. Both parties were suspended, and Ibas was…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has surged to 24.23 percent in March 2025, marking the first increase since the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was rebased in January. This was revealed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest CPI report released on Tuesday. The figure reflects a rise from the 23.18 percent recorded in February, signaling growing inflationary pressure despite earlier signs of relief. “In March 2025, the headline inflation rose to 24.23 percent relative to the February 2025 headline inflation rate of 23.18 percent,” the NBS stated. The report also highlighted a sharp month-on-month increase in the inflation rate.…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been cleared of charges brought against him by Fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, also known as Saheed Osupa. The case was officially withdrawn by Osupa’s lawyer, Ahmed Opalekunde, who confirmed the development on Tuesday. The case had been filed at the Upper Area Court 1, High Court, Ilorin, after the Kwara State Police Command charged Portable on Monday following Osupa’s petition. Osupa had accused Portable of criminal defamation, criminal intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking. The charges were based on alleged violations of several legal provisions, including Sections 392, 114, and…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly condemned the Nigeria Police for what he described as high-handedness and the crackdown on peaceful protesters across the state, amidst rising political tension in the South-South region. This came in the wake of two separate protests held in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and Ahoada East Local Government Area. The demonstrations were staged by different women’s groups, reflecting opposing views on the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the state suspending Governor Fubara. While the Port Harcourt protesters, under the banner of ‘Rivers Women for Peace and Good Governance,’…

A Nigerian man is making an emotional appeal to the public for urgent assistance as he battles End-Stage Kidney Disease and requires a life-saving kidney transplant. In a heartfelt message circulated over the weekend, he shared the toll the illness had taken on his life, both physically and emotionally. Despite undergoing regular dialysis, his doctors have warned that a kidney transplant is now the only viable path to survival. “The cost of the transplant surgery, medications, and post-surgery care is Twenty-Five Million Naira (NGN 25,000,000)—a sum that is far beyond my financial means,” he wrote. He is calling on kindhearted…

Atletico Madrid had to dig deep to secure a 4-2 victory over bottom-placed Real Valladolid at the Metropolitano, extending their home winning streak against the visitors to eight La Liga games. The hosts started brightly, with Pablo Barrios testing Andre Ferreira early on, but it was Valladolid who stunned the crowd first. A handball by Clement Lenglet gave Mamadou Sylla the chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot, which he calmly converted—his eighth goal before the hour mark in his last nine club strikes. Just four minutes later, Atletico were awarded a penalty of their own after Javi…

Scott McTominay fired a brilliant brace as Napoli cruised to a 3-0 home victory over relegation-threatened Empoli, keeping their Serie A title hopes alive and closing the gap on league leaders Inter to just three points. Despite their lowly position, Empoli started the game brightly, enjoying early possession and momentum. However, they failed to convert their dominance into chances, and Napoli made them pay. A swift counterattack saw McTominay fire a precise 25-yard strike into the bottom corner to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Napoli grew in confidence, with Matteo Politano forcing a save from Devis Vasquez and David…

At least 40 residents have been killed in a fresh attack on Zike community, Kimakpa, in the Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The assailants struck in the early hours of Monday, unleashing gunfire on unsuspecting villagers, plunging the community into chaos. Many residents who tried to flee were gunned down in the process. A local leader, Wakili Tongwe, told Channels Television that he and security personnel were on patrol in a nearby community when the attack began. “Though our team engaged the attackers and repelled them, the damage had already been done,” he said. “We lost…

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has issued a strong warning to individuals or groups intending to visit the state without prior notice or clearance, stating that he cannot guarantee their safety. In a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, and titled “Notice Regarding Unscheduled Visit to Benue State,” Governor Alia emphasized that any visit, especially to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, must first be cleared through the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA). The statement read, “The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, wishes to inform the public that he is…