The Lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of G-60, on Tuesday, demanded the trial of 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, for alleged treason. This demand was made by the group led by the lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency…
The construction of the Adiabo-Ikoneto Road in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State which started and was abandoned by the late General Sani Abacha’s military government 30 years ago has begun. This follows Governor Bassey Otu’s ground-breaking ceremony for the commencement of the 11-kilometre project on the road yesterday. Otu said the road has been…
As a result of the outbreak of Cholera, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on all stakeholders in the food supply chain to take deliberate actions to institute a food safety culture in their operations. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, said maintaining a safety culture…
PDP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shown support to Nigerien Chef, Grace Nwaokobia, for breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest home kitchen cooking marathon. He attended the event early this morning to celebrate Chef Grace’s achievement. The marathon, which began on Friday, saw Chef Grace cook for an impressive 86 hours, surpassing the…
A 400-level student at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has been detained by police for allegedly raping a fellow male student. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday when the accused student, identified as Asiwaju, was apprehended for the alleged sexual assault. Eyewitnesses state that Asiwaju was caught in the act at his residence, with…
American rapper, Fat Joe has claimed that Chris Brown’s 2009 attack on then-girlfriend Rihanna cost him levels of fame and stardom Michael Jackson enjoyed at his career peak. The rapper, 53, believes Brown’s violent attack overshadowed his talents after the singer, 35, assaulted Rihanna, 36, in a vehicle in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles after a pre-Grammys party on February…
Ondo activist and media personality, Ogunmola Oluwaseun Joshua also known as Ogbeni Sugar, shared photos of the final student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Modupe Ayandare, who allegedly committed suicide after attending a church vigil. Modupe, who was in the 500 level of the Department of Agronomy of the institution, was found hanged…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, the President said this in Lagos on Monday, June 17, when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him…
Lanre Gentry, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken to social media to wish their son, Juwon, a happy birthday. In a post shared on Instagram, Mr Gentry pointed out that no matter how much Mercy tries to take Juwon away from him, he still remains Juwon’s father. ‘’Happy birthday to my…
The Presidency has slammed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for condemning plans by the Federal Government to buy new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obi in a statement released on Monday, June 17, described the move as insensitive given the fact that many Nigerians were dealing with economic…
Supporters of Gov Sim Fubara have destroyed a statue of Nyesom Wike at the headquarters of Obino/Akpor Local Government Council. A video making the rounds shows the supporters uprooting the stature from where it was erected in the local government council. The state witnessed serious tension this morning following the expiration of the tenure…
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, June 18 will unveil new rules easing the process for undocumented spouses of US citizens to obtain permanent residency status, the White House said. The new rules will not expand eligibility for permanent residency but rather streamline the process for those who already qualify. That includes by removing a…
The Federal Government has clarified that the Murtala Muhammed Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has not been renamed as Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Rabiu Ibrahim, on Monday in Abuja, Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris confirmed that such a renaming had never…
The Nigerian Navy is poised to bolster the safety of the nation’s maritime environment and reduce underwater hazards by providing accurate and updated data and charts in celebration of the 2024 World Hydrography Day (WHD). During a media briefing in Abuja, Rear Admiral Ayodele Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation, announced the commencement of the World…
Nigeria LNG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development through the Train 7 project on Bonny Island, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s 8-point agenda that includes poverty eradication, infrastructure improvement, economic growth, and increased access to capital. During a session of the Senate and House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Gas, NLNG’s General Manager…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured that the country’s airspace is safe and secure, thanks to the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON) system managed by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). In a statement addressing allegations of insecure airspace due to inadequate radar coverage, Acting Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has strongly condemned the attack on members of the task force enforcing Executive Order 003 at Bukuru market in Jos South Local Government Area by criminal elements on Monday. In an official statement, Governor Mutfwang criticized the actions of those who defied Executive Order 003 and resorted to violence against…
Leaders from the southern region have called on President Bola Tinubu to disregard political detractors aiming to hinder the efforts of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a press briefing in Abuja, representatives of the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPDN) praised President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Wike as FCT…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has significantly bolstered the operational capabilities of the police by providing 32 additional vehicles and refurbishing 11 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) for the Imo State Command. During a brief handover ceremony, Governor Uzodimma emphasized that the initiative aimed to support the police in their ongoing efforts to combat crime…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other leaders as they address the nation’s challenges. Governor Zulum made this appeal on Sunday while speaking to Borno pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the importance of intensified prayers for peace in Nigeria,…
Following a court order, MultiChoice has revised its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv services in Nigeria. This move comes after the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja mandated the company to halt its planned price increases. MultiChoice had initially intended to challenge the tribunal’s ruling, citing a significant decline in its Nigerian subscriber…
Ukraine would hold peace talks “tomorrow” if Russia pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, Volodymyr Zelensky said in a response to Russian President, Vladimir Putin at a peace summit in Switzerland. The two-day summit held to accelerate efforts to stop the war in Ukraine ended on Sunday, June 16 with dozens of countries committing to…
U.S. President, Joe Biden appeared to freeze on stage after giving remarks at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles over the weekend before former president Barack Obama took him by the arm and pulled the president away. The incident captured on video is the latest in a series of episodes that have plagued 81-year-old…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Pastor Peterside Idaho has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sanction Victor Osimhen if he doesn’t apologise for disrespecting Finidi George. Recall that the Napoli striker launched a scathing attack on the former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George during an explosive Instagram Live session. During the…
Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) to drop all charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an open letter addressed to Tinubu on Sunday, June…
Katie Boulter has successfully defended her Nottingham Open title, overcoming a set deficit to defeat Karolina Pliskova just hours after a similar comeback victory against fellow Briton, Emma Raducanu. Boulter, a crowd favorite, secured her win over the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Pliskova with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final. “This feels like…
Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has released a new song, Emi Lokan in which he called out out Pastor Adeboye, President Tinubu, ex-President Buhari, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. In the song’s lead, Eedris said Emi Lokan, a slogan Tinubu used during his presidential campaign which means It is…
The Chairman of the Mile 12 International Market in Lagos, Shehu Usman Jubrin, says the recent high cost of tomato, pepper, and other perishable items is a result of widespread insecurity in the country and other factors. The prices of the perishables have tripled, raising concerns among Nigerians. In a chat with Channels…
Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. Her death was announced on Sunday by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram page. Nwoko revealed that the actress succumbed to leg cancer on Sunday, June 16. He wrote, “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs. Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran actress…
Spanish club, Sevilla have agreed on a deal to sign Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke. The 26-year-old has a verbal agreement to join Sevilla and will have his medical on Monday, June 17, after which he will sign a three-year contract with the La Liga side. The seven-time UEFA Europa League winners finished 14th in…
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers. Keyamo, during a 44-minute interview with the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Otega Ogra, published on the official YouTube page of the State House of Nigeria, said…
