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A legal practitioner, Festus Ogwuche, has said that President Bola Tinubu will always place the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, at an advantage in the ongoing political tension in Rivers state. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday, Ogwuche, stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara should have been more calculative when he was defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said that Fubara lacks understanding of the level of the relationship between president Tinubu and the FCT Minister. “Wike and Tinubu’s relationship goes beyond a godfather-godson relationship. “It is deeper into certain…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, attached to the 13 Police Mobile Force, Makurdi, was among the five persons killed during a violent attack by gunmen on Abande community in Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The confirmation was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Makurdi. According to Udeme, the remaining four victims were residents of the affected community. She explained that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Jato-Aka, Kwande LGA, received a distress report on February 3 indicating that…

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has stirred widespread reactions on social media after sharing a touching video showing her son, King Andre, reuniting with his father, Olakunle, following a long period of strained relations between both parents. The video, shared on Dikeh’s verified Instagram page, captured a calm and emotional moment between father and son in what appeared to be an office setting. Although no clear words were audible, the body language and quiet exchange suggested a moment of reconnection that resonated deeply with viewers. Social media users reacted swiftly, describing the clip as heartwarming and symbolic. Many praised the development,…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has criticized the club’s three midfielders that played against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie on Tuesday night. Merson pointed out that Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Eberechi Eze struggled to make an impact during the match at the Emirates Stadium. Despite Arsenal securing a narrow 1-0 victory, courtesy of Kai Havertz’s sole goal, Merson felt that the midfield didn’t measure up against Chelsea’s formidable pairing of Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos. “The Arsenal midfield three were not great but they played against a very good midfield three in Caicedo and  Santos,” Merson…

The Senate, on Tuesday, began moves to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the Federal Government’s share of revenue from the Federation Account, arguing that the existing formula no longer reflects the scale of responsibilities borne by the centre. The proposed amendment comes amid renewed debate over fiscal federalism, following criticism by labour unions, civil society groups and opposition figures that rising allocations to states have not translated into improved welfare for citizens. Under the current revenue sharing formula, the Federal Government receives 52.68 per cent of federation revenue, the 36 states get 26.72 per cent, while the 774 local…

The Abia State Police Command has dismissed reports that a bomb or explosive device was recovered from the premises of the United Evangelical Church, Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba. The command clarified on Tuesday that the object discovered within the church compound was not an explosive, contrary to speculations that had caused panic in the area. Reports had claimed that church members were digging around the fence near the parsonage in preparation for the construction of a new fence when they uncovered a large metal object. One of the workers reportedly moved the object towards a nearby borehole before the priest-in-charge…

The Federal Government has begun the process of validating a Harmonised Fertilizer Manual as part of efforts to boost crop productivity, improve farmers’ incomes, and strengthen national food and nutrition security. The Director, Farm Inputs Support Services, Abana Abba, stated this in a signed statement on Monday, describing the move as a critical step towards addressing persistent challenges in fertilizer application and low agricultural productivity in the country. “It is my pleasure to welcome you to this important workshop convened to validate the Harmonised Fertiliser Manual, a critical tool for enhancing crop productivity, improving farmers’ profitability, promoting sustainable economic growth,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has praised Udinese’s mentality following their 1–0 victory over AS Roma at the Bluenergy Stadium, insisting the team has the quality to compete with the league’s top sides. Dutch midfielder Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored the decisive second-half goal, but Okoye’s performance was pivotal, producing three crucial saves to secure Udinese’s fifth clean sheet of the Serie A campaign. The Nigeria international described the collective effort as a reflection of the squad’s determination and unity. “I’m happy to have helped the team today. We put in a great team performance,” Okoye told the club media. “I’m happy…

In what she has described as a moment of restoration, popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has officially reunited her son, King Andre, with his father, Olakunle Churchill. The actress revealed this in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Sharing the photos and a video of the reunion with her followers, Dikeh attributed the reconciliation to divine intervention and personal growth. Tonto Dike reunites son, Andre, with Churchill. Credit: Instagram| tontolet She wrote, “God has a way of rewriting stories men thought were over. This is grace speaking… and Hearts for Jesus obeying. “Time failed. Grace prevailed. Time could not cancel what…

The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko, has announced a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration scheme for 1,500 students from the district, following the commencement of the 2026 UTME exercise nationwide. The lawmaker disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday via his official X page, saying the initiative was driven by his belief that “education is the foundation upon which lasting development is built” and that “no qualified student should be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints.” Nwoko said the free registration drive would benefit students across…