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Chimamanda’s 21-Month-Old Son Dies
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, and her husband, Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi following a brief illness. Her representative, Omawumi Ogbe disclosed this in a statement, saying the author’s family expressed sadness over the boy’s death and requested privacy “during this difficult time”. “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the […]
Rivers APC Kicks Against Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked against impeachment proceedings on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly, warning that such action could destabilise the State. This was disclosed in a statement released by the party, saying it had taken note of “unfortunate developments” arising from […]
Impeachment Move Looms against Gov. Fubara, Deputy, as Rivers Assembly Begins Proceedings
The members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have begun impeachment proceedings against the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu. This is as members presented notice of accusations of gross misconduct against Fubara and Odu during plenary, presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins […]
Bandit Kills Five National Park Officials In Oyo
Police authorities have confirmed the bandit attack that occurred at the National Park Service, NPS office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the spokesman for the Oyo State Police Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident claimed the lives of five National Park Officials. “Yes, there was an attack by yet to […]
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Warns APC National Secretary to Steer Clear of Rivers Politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, to steer clear of political affairs in Rivers State. Wike’s warning followed comments attributed to Basiru, who had cautioned the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, against what he described as disrespect […]
Nigerian Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan Announces Release Date for ‘Anikulapo’ Season 2
Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has announced the release date for the second season of his epic series ‘Anikulapo’. In a recent Instagram post, Afolayan shared a picture of the first season of the series, revealing that the second instalment would premiere on Netflix on January 30. “Anikulapo series season 2 coming on 30 January on @naijaonnetflix. […]
Bolaji Idowu Set to Give N50k Monthly Relief to Unemployed Church Workers
The lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has launched a financial relief programme for its unemployed church workers. Addressing the congregation during a recent service, Idowu unveiled a plan to provide a monthly stipend of N50,000 to church leaders who are currently without employment and actively seeking new placements. This financial aid, designed […]
President Tinubu Nominates Abe, 20 Others To NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). President Tinubu wrote two letters to the Senate. In the first letter, he nominated Senator Magnus Abe to serve as the NUPRC board […]
Osun Records Low Turnout as Council Workers Resume After 11 months
Local Government Areas in Osun recorded a low turnout of workers as they resumed duty after an 11-month sit-at-home directive. According to journalists who visited some council areas in the state, only a few workers were seen on council premises, and a heavy police presence was observed in all the local government councils visited. At […]
Rivers Deputy Gov Defects From PDP To APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the Head of the Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Owupele Benebo, and made available to the newsmen. Odu’s defection comes more […]