The President in most countries including Nigeria, also doubles as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country. This position empowers the President to hire and fire the heads of the various arms of the country’s military. In most countries, to avoid the abuse of such powers, a body is by law empowered to […]

In a historic step toward addressing Nigeria’s regional imbalance, the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in the South East geopolitical zone. The decision, reached at the end of a two-day retreat in Lagos, will raise the number of states in the South East […]

The soldier, officer and warfare expert, Waidi Shaibu, who is now Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, was born on Saturday, December 18, 1971 in the Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. He joined the military via the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) as part of the 41st Regular Course, gaining admission in 1989. He […]

Rivers United players have been rewarded with a cash prize of $5,000 for securing qualification to the money-spinning group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Rivers State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Chris Green, made the pledge to the players after their victory over Mozambican side Black Bulls. The Pride of Rivers defeated Black […]

As part of activities marking the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the National Executive Council of the body has nominated Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, to receive Distinguished Service-SWAN Merit Award. The award will be presented to him at the SWAN @60 Dinner/Award night scheduled to hold Thursday, October 30, […]

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu is firmly focused on his side’s clash with the Amazons of Benin Republic. The holders are eyeing a place at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will be up against their neighbours in the first leg of the final qualifying round tie at the Stade […]

The 2025 edition of the Rivers International Film Festival (RIFF), which is scheduled to hold from October 30 to November 2, 2025, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will feature about 272 movies from 65 countries, the organizers have said. Chief Executive Officer and Festival Director of RIFF 2025, Kate Ezeigbo said this on Wednesday, October […]

Bonny Kingdom is beaming with pride as two of its finest talents, Entertainment big boy, Amasenibo Tonye Ibiama, and screen writer, actor, movie director and producer, Precious Emmanuel Allison, gain continental recognition for their inspiring indigenous feature film, “The Boy Who Gave”. The film, a moving story deeply rooted in local culture and human values, […]

A Facebooker, Becky Earl has stirred outrage online over a disturbing comment she made about comedian, MC Mbakara’s daughter, who recently celebrated her ninth birthday. Under a birthday post shared by the entertainer and his wife, Becky Earl wrote, “Make una inject this girl to die, she is of no use now and even tomorrow.” […]