Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in 23 newly elected local government chairmen at a ceremony held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. The swearing-in followed the local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) a day earlier. The event was…
By Ayomide Otitoju The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a sweeping victory in 30 out of the 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State, following the local government elections held on Saturday, October 5. The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), led by Chairman Aniedi Ikoiwak, announced the results at its headquarters…
Kellyrae was crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9 on Sunday, taking home the grand prize of N60 million, an SUV, and other rewards. He edged out fellow housemates Wanni, the runner-up, and Onyeka, who finished in third place. Kellyrae now joins past winners like Ilebaye Odiniya, last season’s All-Stars champion, in claiming…
By Ayomide Otitoju Superior Evangelist Wale Sutton, Shepherd in Charge of the Celestial Church of Christ Ifako Cathedral, welcomed Sunday’s attendees to the church’s 50th annual harvest and thanksgiving service, themed “Harvest of Unspeakable Joy. “ In his address, Sutton expressed gratitude to God for His infinite mercy, kindness, love, and benevolence, acknowledging the challenges…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has disbursed a total of ₦9,357,743,281.35 in gratuities owed to state workers since 2011. The governor initiated the payment of the backlog of gratuities in February of this year. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, detailed the payments made to retired workers….
Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the late Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Moshood Abiola, has disclosed that his father bequeathed £650,000 to his first four wives. This revelation was made during an episode of the ‘Mic On Podcast,’ hosted by Channels TV presenter Seun Okinbaloye, with the video released on Saturday. A copy of Moshood Abiola’s will…
Victor Osimhen has secured his first Turkish Super Lig award shortly after joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Nigerian international’s stunning goal against Kasımpaşa has been voted the Goal of the Week by beIN SPORTS, garnering an impressive 77.96% of the total votes. Osimhen made an immediate impact by scoring his first…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, which seeks to prevent the forfeiture of properties and funds linked to him. On August 25, 2024, the court authorized the EFCC to temporarily seize…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a warning regarding the potential derailment of Nigeria’s democracy due to ongoing tensions surrounding the local government elections in Rivers State. The state has been in the spotlight recently, particularly following a court ruling that prohibited police from providing security for the elections and ordered the Independent National Electoral…
