Pro-wike Rivers Lawmakers Secretly Withdraw Court Affidavit Confirming Defection
In a surprising turn of events, pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State have quietly withdrawn a court affidavit that confirmed their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move follows growing tensions between Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. On Wednesday, lawmakers […]
Davido Sets New Record for Most Viewed TikTok Live Stream in Africa with Peller and Friends
On October 30th, 2023, Nigerian music superstar Davido made waves in the social media landscape by breaking the record for the most watched TikTok live stream in Africa. This highly anticipated event featured popular TikTok stars Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq, who hosted the live stream and helped Davido attract a staggering total of 389,800 […]
Ndume Warns New Humanitarian Minister About His Predecessor’s Removal
During the recent screening of Nentawe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, offered key advice. He stressed the importance of using financial technology to enhance support for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Ndume referred to the removal of Yilwatda’s predecessor, Betta Edu, earlier this year, […]
UNIPORT Final-year Student Sentenced To 14-years Imprisonment For Internet Fraud
Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, a final-year student at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for internet fraud. The ruling was made on October 30 by Justice A. T. Mohammed at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. Ekanem faced seven charges related to obtaining money through […]
President Tinubu Appoints Major General Olufemi Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff
President Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This announcement was made on Wednesday, October 30, by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy. General Oluyede will serve in this position while the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is […]
Restore Your Image Before It’s Too Late – Atiku Warns Judiciary As Court Stops CBN, AGF From Releasing Allocation To Rivers
Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised alarms following a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) from releasing funds to Rivers State. This ruling will remain in effect until a lawful appropriation act is […]
Tinubu Commits to Address Oil Spills and Gas Flaring in the Niger Delta
In a significant move to protect the environment, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has pledged to tackle oil spills and gas flaring in the Niger Delta region. This commitment was made during the International Conference on Petroleum Pollution and Just Transition held in Abuja, focusing on advancing the recommendations from the Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental […]
‘Forget her beauty’ – Akpabio Advises Senator Ngwu During Bianca’s Screening
In a recent Senate screening, Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, cautioned Senator Osita Ngwu for calling Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu “beautiful.” This incident occurred during the screening of newly appointed ministers, where Bianca was introduced by Ngwu. While presenting her credentials for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Ngwu began […]
Port Harcourt helicopter crash: NSIB recovers another body from Atlantic Ocean
The search for victims of the recent helicopter crash near Port Harcourt continues. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) recovered another decomposed body from the Atlantic Ocean. The helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 registered as 5N BQG, went down off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, while carrying eight […]
Ex-Congressional Candidate Larry Savage Faces Charges for Stealing Ballots
Larry Savage, a former Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana, has been charged with stealing ballots during a recent voting machine test. Savage lost in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District in May. The Indiana State Police announced that he faces one felony charge for destroying or misplacing a ballot and one misdemeanor […]