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The list of commissioners, special advisers and other key aides as well as their portfolios was handed over to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, according to Punch. Punch gathered from a close aide of the governor, who disclosed exclusively that Fubara had no input into the appointments as his […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said it is investigating the alleged extortion of a United States-based Nigerian Professor, Moyo Okediji, by men of the service. Okediji had on Tuesday taken to his Facebook page to post about how he gave $40 to some immigration officers who accosted him at the Seme border and demanded to […]
Continue ReadingRivers State political crisis deepened further on Thursday as six commissioners loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The commissioners, who tendered their resignation were the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor (SAN); Commissioner for Works, Dr Des George-Kelly; Commissioner for Special Duties, Emeka Woke; Commissioner […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Nigerian Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye wanted over alleged corruption and forgery. EFCC shared a public notice declaring Mr Agunloye wanted on its Facebook and Instagram pages on Tuesday. “The public is hereby notified that Olu Agunloye, whose photograph appears above, is wanted […]
Continue ReadingRivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacheaus Adangor, has resigned. His resignation was communicated in a letter dated November 14, 2023, and addressed to Governor Sim Fubara. Prof. Adangor noted that his exit from office was based on personal principles and not connected to the political crisis currently rocking the state. “I […]
Continue ReadingA Facebook user identified as Onoh Chukwuma reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to betting. Onoh had on his Facebook wall posted a message saying that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker. Unknown to those reading the post, […]
Continue ReadingIn spite of their ongoing political fight, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara extended birthday wishes to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, also the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday. Fubara shared his message on his social media platform and said: “I congratulate my Oga, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, […]
Continue ReadingRivers State House of Assembly has declared the seats of the 27 members who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) vacant. The 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, defected from the party recently amid moves to impeach the state governor, […]
Continue Reading22-year-old Nigerian lady identified as Florence Vandi, has committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. Late Florence, an indigene of Michika Girei Local Government Area (LGA), Adamawa, Nigeria, who resided at Viniklang in the Girei LGA, also in Adamawa, Nigeria, ended her life by consuming the local substance while protesting the death of her boyfriend. […]
Continue ReadingAward-winning South African Afro-pop singer, Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara is dead. Her death was announced by the country’s culture minister. She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family “for some time”, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said. The songstress won fame in […]
Continue ReadingA High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, presided over by Justice M.W Danagogo, on Tuesday, ordered a factional Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, to preside over the activities of the legislative arm of the state pending the determination of a motion before it. The court also stopped lawmakers […]
Continue ReadingBarely four months after he returned to the country and stayed in his private residence in Ibadan Oyo State, the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, would be embarking on another medical vacation in Germany. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, on Tuesday, the governor would return to the European country […]
Continue ReadingPopular Yoruba poet also called ‘ewi’ exponent, writer, artiste and religious leader, Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, has passed away. He died at the age of 83 years. Adepoju was confirmed dead on Sunday in his home in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. According to his son, Adejare Adepoju, who confirmed the news in a brief announcement on […]
Continue ReadingThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released a Press statement asking Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections to fill the 27 state constituencies vacant seats of the defected lawmakers. See the PDP’s Press statement below: December 11, 2023 Press Statement Rivers State Assembly: PDP Demands INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in […]
Continue ReadingRetired renowned broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Aisha Bello Mustapha, has passed away. Nigerians woke up on Monday to the news of her death. The tragic news has prompted an outpouring of reactions from Nigerians. “Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive our Mother Hajia Aishat Bello Mustapha. Mama, indeed, you are […]
Continue ReadingTwenty-seven members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have on Monday defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers cited division within the PDP as the primary reason for their defection to the APC. The affected lawmakers are said to be the ones […]
Continue ReadingDecomposing remains of a young Nigerian woman identified as Fecit Faith Banfa, has been discovered in her residence in Abuja, Nigeria. The discovery was made on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after neighbours forced the door open following an unpleasant stench that was oozing from her apartment. Details surrounding her death are still sketchy but some […]
Continue ReadingBauchi woman, Rhoda Jatau, who has been remanded in prison custody for over 19 months for condemning the gruesome lynching of a Christian student, Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State, has finally regained her freedom. Rhoda was released following recent uproar and the intervention by the civil society organisations (CSOs), family members and religious bodies. It […]
Continue ReadingLess than two years that Ikubabayeye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo joined his ancestors, his son, Prince Abdulfatai Adeyemi, fondly called D-Gov, is also dead. He died in the early hours of Friday, a day before his 47th birthday. The late prince reportedly died of diabetes at the University College Hospital (UCH) […]
Continue ReadingCanadian authorities have announced that “cost-of-living financial requirement for study permit applicants” for international students will increase from the current $10,000 to $20,000, starting from January 1, 2024. Marc Miller, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made this announcement in a statement on Thursday. “Starting January 1, 2024, the cost-of-living financial requirement for […]
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