Rivers Police Rescue Pregnant Woman From Human Trafficking Syndicate

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a 24-year-old pregnant woman, Regina Sunday, from suspected human trafficking syndicate in Rivers State. Acting on diligent investigation and intelligence, the operatives also arrested a 28-year-old lady, Sunshine Hart and Kingsley Ekocha, a 38-year-old man, both who were alleged to be members of the notorious syndicate. […]

Creation Of Ethiope State ‘ll Correct Historical Imbalances, Unlock New Economic Frontier — Dafinone

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has declared that the creation of Ethiope State presents an opportunity to correct decades of historical imbalances, empower the Urhobo Nation, a major ethnic group, unlock a new frontier for economic and social development, enhance governance efficiency, and preserve cultural identity. Speaking at the House […]

Babangida’s Son Muhammed Accepts BOA Chairmanship, Debunks Rejection ‘Fake News’

Muhammed Babangida, the son of former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially accepted his appointment as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), dismissing recent reports claiming he declined the role as “false and malicious.” In a press statement released on Monday, Babangida expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence placed […]

Ex-NBA Chair Knocks Lagos Gov’t For Jailing 13 Residents Over Public Urination

A former Chairman of the Ikorodu branch of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bayo Akinlade, has criticised the Lagos State government over the three-month jail sentence imposed by the state’s Environmental Court sitting in Oshodi on 13 persons convicted for urinating in public. The Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, had convicted 13 persons arrested early […]

JUST-IN: Babangida’s Son Declines Tinubu’s Appointment Of BoA Chair

Mohammed Babangida, the son of former military President Ibrahim Babangida, has formally declined his appointment as chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA, citing personal and professional reasons. In a letter dated July 21, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Babangida conveyed his “sincere gratitude” for the nomination, calling it “a true privilege to […]