Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence among residents in his 2025 Christmas message, emphasizing collective responsibility for state development.
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Elders from Cross River North Senatorial District have publicly disowned former APC chairman Alphonsus Eba's remarks, calling them embarrassing. They reaffirm total loyalty to Governor Bassey Otu's administration. Read the full story.
Enugu State Government provides evidence of ownership for a disputed plot in Abuja's Wuye District, accusing Simonis Ventures of fraud and abuse of court process. Details inside.
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Edo State mourns as outspoken APC chieftain Charles Idahosa, known as Charlie Tempo, passes away at 72. His death follows that of a former Delta senator, marking a sad week for the South-South region.
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Ondo State Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student Ayodele Peter. The Commissioner of Police has reassured residents of enhanced security.
UNCTAD projects global trade will exceed $35 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets. However, growth is expected to slow in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
A Rufus Giwa Polytechnic student was shot dead by suspected cultists in Owo, Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred just three weeks after the death of his mother. Read the full report.
A bride in India dissolved her marriage just one day after the ceremony, citing her in-laws' unfriendly behaviour. The decision was made in a local panchayat. Read the full story.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
The Ikale Advancement Forum has commended President Tinubu for nominating Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as a non-career ambassador. Read why they call him a 'round peg in a round hole'.
An angry mob in Ondo State beat a man to death, hacked off his genitals, and dragged his body through the streets over an alleged rape of a disabled woman. Shocking details inside.
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
Industry leaders at Benin Consultants Convention call for expanding the consulting sector to tackle business challenges and drive economic growth in Nigeria's South-South region. Learn the strategies.
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
Residents of Bakale village in Sokoto State live in terror as armed bandits demand a N20 million levy to avoid attacks. Several other communities face similar threats. Read more.
Delta North legislators and LGA chairmen firmly reject merging Anioma State with the South-East. They insist it remains in South-South, pledging political action for its creation. Read the full story.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu advocates for a transformative economic partnership between Nigeria and South Africa at the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce's 25th-anniversary event. Discover the new strategic vision.
Ogun State Government reveals Senator Gbenga Daniel's suspension stems from supporting PDP's Adebutu in 2023. Read the full details of the political clash and allegations.
Legal expert Ade Ajulo exposes how Ondo State government releases less than N10m from N400m LG allocations, violating constitutional autonomy. Demand accountability now!
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
Delta North lawmakers and council chairmen reject Senator Ned Nwoko's proposal to place a future Anioma State in the South-East. They declare the move 'unacceptable' and affirm Anioma's South-South identity. Read the full story.
President Tinubu appoints Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador. South-East stakeholders hail the strategic move for regional integration and national unity. Read more.