Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has dismissed calls for him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that he will speak when he feels it is necessary. The renowned playwright, who had previously indicated he would evaluate Tinubu’s government after one year in office, clarified that he is not bound by any timeline. “People should […]

The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has denied claims that she apologised to the leadership of the Nigerian Senate over the actions to led to her suspension. In a statement issued on Monday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the reports as false and misleading. Stating that she stands firmly by her actions and words over the issue […]

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate probe into the prison break incident at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the order on Monday, according to his aide, Babatunde Alao. In a statement, the minister described the incident as unfortunate, and vowed to ensure all fleeing inmates […]

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations linking him with militant groups, dismissing recent social media posts and videos as fake and malicious attempts to incite tension in the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara condemned the circulation of fabricated videos purportedly depicting explosions at oil […]

The race to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, enters a decisive phase as African teams gear up for Matchday 6 of the qualifiers. With the stakes higher than ever, group leaders will aim to consolidate their positions, while teams in pursuit of […] The post W’Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria host Zimbabwe, other 21 fixtures for Monday, Tuesday appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Children under 15 accounted for 4.3 per cent of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the WHO’s European region in 2023, 10 per cent more than in the previous 12 months, a report said on Monday. More than 172,000 people overall were reported to have new and relapsed cases of the disease in the […] The post Childhood tuberculosis cases rise in Europe, WHO report warns appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The list of nominees for this year’s edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been released. Uzor Arukwe, Omoni Oboli, and others made the cut. Organisers of the awards which recognises excellence in filmmaking, acting, and content creation released the shortlist on Sunday night. Uzor got the nomination for Best Supporting Actor […]

The IGP said there is a legally stipulated period for detentions, citing sections 34 and 35 of the Nigerian Constitution. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has warned officers against illegal detention, saying there will be “consequences” for such an action. In a statement by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesman, the IGP said […]

Temitope Ajayi, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a necessary step to maintain order. Ajayi’s remarks come in response to criticism from former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who have both condemned the […]

The Supreme Court has nullified the judgements of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court which sacked Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court held that the issue of who is the National Secretary of the PDP borders on the internal affairs […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned Nigeria’s current democratic system, describing it as transactional and lacking true opposition. His remarks followed yesterday’s parliamentary vote, which he claimed exposed fundamental flaws in the nation’s democracy. In a statement on Friday via X, Obi argued that democracy cannot thrive without a functional opposition. He […]

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is back at the Federal High Court Abuja, for a hearing of his case on alleged treason. This time, it is before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho. There is also a change of defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), now heads the defence […]

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has expanded its footprint by launching a new branch in Ogbomosho. Officials say the move will boost financial inclusion and economic development. The branch, located along the Ogbomosho-Ilorin road, was inaugurated on March 12 in a ceremony attended by local leaders. During the inauguration, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of […]

The administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has strongly refuted claims that he failed to prevent militant threats and attacks on oil installations in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Chief Press Secretary to Fubara, Nelson Chukwudi, described the allegations as baseless and a result of misinformation provided to the […]

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured residents that he is not in the state as a partisan actor or political competitor but as a stabilizing force to restore governance and order. In a state broadcast on Thursday, Ibas, who resumed duty at Government House, Port Harcourt, emphasized his […]

Google recently announced significant enhancements to Gemini, its advanced AI model, introducing Canvas and Audio Overview, designed to revolutionize how users collaborate and engage with their content. “Gemini is evolving into an even more powerful partner for creativity and productivity,” said Dave Citron, Senior Director, Product Management, Gemini Apps. “With Canvas and Audio Overview, we’re […]

Google Cloud has officially celebrated the opening of its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, a significant milestone in Google’s $1 billion investment pledge to help accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Operational since January 2024, the Johannesburg cloud region directly supports African businesses and multinational corporations operating on the African continent by providing access to cutting-edge technologies: […]

Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than […]

The Coalition of Opposition Political Leaders led by former Vice President Atiku; former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachair Lawal, and some leaders of the Labour Party (LP) have rejected the introduction of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday […]

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS on Wednesday reassured Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs. This assurance came after a statement from the World Health Organisation regarding the disruption in the supply of HIV treatments in several countries, including Nigeria, following the United […]

Suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has backed the declaration of state of emergency on the state by President Bola Tinubu, who removed the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Nma Odu, from office. The assembly in a statement signed by the speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule, in Port Harcourt, claimed that the declaration […]

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has condemned the attacks on power distribution companies by military men, telling the National Security Adviser to call the soldiers to order. Adelabu kicked against the forceful abduction, intimidation, assault, brutalisation of the staff, and destruction of the facilities at the substation of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in […]

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said she is not bothered about the attempts to have her constituents recall her from the Senate. The suspended legislator spoke through her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo in an exclusive phone call with The PUNCH on Wednesday. PUNCH Online reports that some people in Natasha’s constituency announced […]

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described as illegal the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. In a statement made available to the media, the senior lawyer said the President’s decision cannot […]

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 presidential election Peter Obi has faulted President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obi in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle described the president’s decision as ‘unconstitutional and reckless’. He said: “The unilateral decision of President Bola Tinubu to remove […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state, describing it as an assault on democracy that must be condemned in the strongest terms. The former vice president, who reacted on his verified Facebook page, noted that the declaration is a political manipulation, carried out in bad […]

In the wake of a deepening political crisis in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was suspended from office following a declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged the people of the state to remain calm. Addressing Rivers residents on Wednesday, Fubara reassured them of his commitment to peace […]

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political instability and security concerns. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The […]

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has revoked the land occupancy rights of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja. In a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the PDP national chairman, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, director of land administration at the FCT administration, said the revocation was due to “non-payment” […]

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, says the Nigerian senate is like a “cult”. She added that senators do not express contrary views in the upper chamber for fear of retaliation. Akpoti-Uduaghan was speaking in an interview with the BBC. The female lawmaker had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her. She was […]

Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The breach, which began on Saturday, was first noticed on Sunday when the compromised account started posting endorsements for Solanafrica, falsely claiming to be “led by Ghana’s President […]

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 23.18% relative to the January 2025 headline inflation rate of 24.48%. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its February 2025 consumer price index (CPI) on Monday. According to NBS, the headline inflation rate showed a decrease of 1.30% compared to the January 2025 headline […]

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai following his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his call for opposition leaders to join him, dismissing it as an act of self-interest and political vendetta. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity […]

Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has accused the former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, of twice demolishing his cement factory in Itori, forcing his company to abandon the investment. However, he has now pledged to rebuild the facility, citing renewed confidence in the state’s business environment under Governor Dapo Abiodun. Speaking on Monday during a […]

FCMB Group Plc, a leading financial services holding company, has launched a new thematic campaign, The Power of the Group. At the heart of this campaign is a simple yet powerful truth: Success is not a solitary pursuit; it thrives on shared purpose and collaboration. The campaign’s 90-second TV commercial vividly illustrates this, contrasting individual […]

The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Jandor made the announcement on Monday during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after resigning from the PDP. Jandor cited internal crises and lack of […]