APC Group congratulates Bayelsa Deputy Governor Akpe
By Our Correspondent The Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe on his inauguration as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, describing his elevation as a testament to competence, loyalty, and proven service to the state. In a congratulatory message signed by the Deputy National Secretary of the support […]
JAMB Uncovers AI Exam Fraud Syndicates Targeting 2026 UTME Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered sophisticated AI-powered exam fraud syndicates targeting candidates registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, described the development as a serious threat to Nigeria’s education system. He revealed that criminal groups used artificial intelligence tools to impersonate JAMB […]
Goodluck Jonathan Receives New Bayelsa Deputy Governor Peter Akpe in Yenagoa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has received the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Peter Akpe, at his residence in Yenagoa. The courtesy visit followed Akpe’s recent appointment and swearing-in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. His emergence comes after the passing of former Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, […]
EPL: Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland – Cherries Stumble in European Qualification Race
AFC Bournemouth missed the chance to strengthen their European qualification push after settling for a 1-1 draw against Sunderland A.F.C. in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium. The high-stakes EPL clash saw Bournemouth extend their unbeaten run to eight league matches, but the dropped points could prove costly in the race for European […]
Zamfara Insecurity: Dauda Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting Over Bandit Attacks
Dauda Lawal has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks across the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting lives. The high-level meeting, held at the Government House in Gusau, brought together heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to review the current security framework and implement stronger countermeasures against […]
Gas Leakage from Conoil Wellhead at OML 59 Ango Field Unattended
By Alagoa Morris, Yenagoa Introduction Tamazo community is part of the Koluama Kingdom in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The kingdom hosts several oil companies, including NEPLC (formerly Chevron), Continental Oil and Gas Limited (Conoil), First E/P, Nigdel, and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (operators of the HB Buko Field, OML 77 […]
NCAA Orders Overland Airways to Refund VAT on Pre-2026 Flight Tickets
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Overland Airways to refund passengers who were wrongly charged Value Added Tax (VAT) on flight tickets purchased before January 1, 2026. The directive followed a clarification by the Nigeria Revenue Service regarding the implementation of the new VAT regime affecting airline tickets. According to the regulator, tickets […]
Tinubu Extends NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi’s Appointment for Five Years
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term. The reappointment, which took effect on February 27, 2026, was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Audi’s […]
Seyi Tinubu Denies Allegations in King Mitchy, VeryDarkMan Controversy
Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations tying him to an escalating online dispute between social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Mitchell Mukoro, widely called King Mitchy. The controversy emerged after King Mitchy announced the rapid renovation of a dilapidated school, describing the six-day project as proof […]
Tinubu Meets TY Danjuma at Aso Rock, Signals High-Level Security Talks
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday received former Defence Minister Theophilus Danjuma at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja, in a meeting that has sparked speculation about national security consultations. Although details of the closed-door discussion were not officially disclosed, the visit underscores Danjuma’s enduring influence in Nigeria’s political and security landscape. The 87-year-old elder statesman […]