Sadness has gripped Nigeria’s political landscape following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District until his passing. Reports indicate that the lawmaker died on Thursday at the age of 64 after a brief illness, drawing tributes from colleagues, political associates, and constituents across Rivers State and beyond. His death…
Members of the National Assembly of Nigeria stood in solidarity as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s democratic journey. The signing ceremony, attended by lawmakers from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, was seen as a moment of pride and fulfillment,…
Police in 16 African countries have arrested 651 people in recent weeks, breaking up a major cybercrime network that extorted millions of dollars from victims, Interpol announced Thursday. The eight-week operation dismantled a network that swindled more than $45 million from hundreds, possibly thousands, of victims — most of them in Africa — said the…
In celebration of this year’s Valentine’s season, Otos David Media Group successfully hosted the 7th edition of its annual Valentine’s celebration on the 15th of February, bringing together couples and widows in a heartwarming gathering focused on love, unity, and empathy. Speaking at the event, the CEO/MD of Otos David Media Group, Mr. David Otobrise,…
As Christians and Muslims in Nigeria and around the world commence the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan, Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, has called on adherents of both faiths to regard the rare overlap as a divine opportunity to reaffirm shared values that foster unity, love, selfless service, and peaceful coexistence. The governor…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly refuted allegations that $2,000 was shared among some Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) as an “attendance fee” following its engagement in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a clarification, the association described the claim as misleading and inaccurate, stressing that no such payment was approved or disbursed to SANs in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, is in its custody as part of an ongoing corruption-related investigation. According to the commission, El-Rufai’s detention is linked to allegations concerning financial transactions and project expenditures carried out during his tenure as governor. The…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has disclosed plans to supply an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet of gas per day (bcf/d) in 2026 to meet rising demand in the domestic market. As stated in the company’s Gas Master Plan 2026, which was shared at the event by the NNPC Corporate Communications team headed…
Nigerians witnessed one of the most dramatic and divisive sittings in the history of the House of Representatives. Convened in an emergency session, the chamber became a battlefield of words, accusations, and raw emotion as lawmakers clashed over the controversial Electoral Act Amendment Bill. At the center of the storm was Clause 60(3), a provision…
As Christians today begin the lent season with Ash Wednesday, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has enjoined Nigerian Christian faithful to use the period as a time of prayer and sober reflection. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also admonished Christians to remember…