••• demands N100m to fix show Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has shared his opinion that the Big Brother Naija reality show has lost its entertainment value. According to Portable, this season’s housemates failed to capture much attention, despite the show’s extensive publicity. The ‘Zazu’ hitmaker and self-acclaimed Dr Zeh went on…
A former Senator, Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case against him by the Federal Government. This lengthy legal battle began six years ago. According to him, Justice Sylvanus Oriji delivered the verdict at the FCT High Court in Maitama, clearing Melaye of two charges of providing false information concerning an…
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for strategic partnership and sustainable expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria to ensure better health for Nigerians. Obi, presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last election in Nigeria, made this call when he visited the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and its partners at…
The political tension in Rivers State continued on Monday as fresh explosions and protests rocked some local government areas of the state. The latest is linked to Monday’s order by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for the secretariat of the 23 LGs to be unseled and the immediate withdrawal of policemen who had…
In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said while some Nigerians have indicated interest in being evacuated, a good number of them are unwilling to do so. The Federal Government says it will soon begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Lebanon following the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement signed by…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel stationed at the secretariats of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State, marking a decisive end to a months-long security presence at the facilities. The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Bala Mustapha also directed the immediate unsealing of…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Monday inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen with charge to them to uphold the highest standards of governance without fear or favour. The 23 local government chairmen on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress were on Sunday declared winners of the just concluded LG election held…
•APC, PDP factions vow legal battle as gov, Atiku, others counsel LG chiefs on residents’ welfare The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress factions on Sunday rejected the conduct and outcome of the local government election, stating that no election was held in the state on Saturday. The Rivers PDP loyal…
In this report, GBENGA OLONINIRAN writes about the alarming rise of fake drinks in the country and their devastating impact on unsuspecting consumers, leading to kidney, liver, and brain issues In 2021, the consumption of “substandard and fake” juices in Kano State claimed the lives of at least 10 people, while 50 others battled severe…
In a time when leadership often feels distant, disconnected, and weighed down by broken promises, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State stands out as a beacon of hope and renewal. His journey from an outsider in politics to a transformational leader is nothing short of remarkable. With his hands-on approach, clear vision, and dedication to…
