Supporters of former Rivers State governor, and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, staged a protest on Saturday in Port Harcourt, calling on the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, to comply with a recent High Court judgment regarding the ongoing local government elections. The protest, which drew a large crowd,…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday. She said that…
…one injured There is heavy shooting at Rumuepirikom community, the home of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. A source in the area revealed that earlier some people had come into the community and announced that no one should come out for the polls. It was gathered that when the electoral…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, hailing him as a dependable partner in the push to transform Osun state for the better. Governor Adeleke notes the worthy contributions to the incredible achievements that his administration has recorded in…
It is here again. The season of acute febrile illness. Everywhere you turn and, in every household, there is a child or adult suffering from fever. The fever is usually very high and accompanied by headaches, body pains and sometimes tummy aches. Some people complain of additional symptoms of cough and catarrh, but the common…
The Osun State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is proud to celebrate a key player in the Imole project and a team player of the transformative change in Osun State, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi on his birthday! Prince Adewusi has demonstrated his firm commitment to smooth leadership relationships…
At ward 19, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area collation centre, voters alleged that the police came in shooting and using teargas on them. Some ballot papers were seen littered at the entrance of the collation centre. There has been some disruption in the local government elections going on in Rivers State. At ward 19…
Renowned filmmaker and evangelist Mike Bamiloye has come to the defense of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), amid the ongoing debate surrounding his comments on tithing. Pastor Adeboye recently sparked controversy after stating that those who don’t pay tithe won’t make heaven. He later apologised, clarifying that…
The latest Selected Food Price Watch report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed a substantial rise in the cost of basic food items in Nigeria, with rice, beans, and bread, among others experiencing sharp price increases in August 2024 compared to August 2023. According to the report, the average price of 1kg…
Tension is escalating between Russia and Ukraine, as both countries exchanged sharp statements over allegations of interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. The Russian Government on Friday issued a stern warning to the United States, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom for accusing it of sponsoring protests in Nigeria. Russia, in a release, said the countries should…
