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Rivers State Government Demolishes House of Assembly Complex for Renovation

December 13, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Government Takes Bold Step: House of Assembly Complex Demolished for Renovation Amidst Leadership Dispute.   Speaker Ehie presides over plenary session In a bold move, the Rivers State…

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know today Wednesday, December 13, 2023

December 13, 2023 Omajemite Don

Top Stories from Nigerian Newspapers: Wednesday Morning Digest Good morning! Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines from Nigerian newspapers to start your day: 1. Governor Akeredolu Returns to Germany…

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Gunmen kill four soldiers, two drivers, Kidnap Expatriates

December 13, 2023 Omajemite Don

Tragedy Strikes as Gunmen Ambush Convoy, Claim Lives and Abduct expatriates  In a shocking incident that unfolded on the Ahoada/Abua axis of the East-West road in Rivers State, gunmen ambushed…

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Akeredolu’s Son Appeals to Tinubu for Air Ambulance to Return Ailing Father to Germany as Ondo Governor Loses Ability to Speak

December 12, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Ailing Ondo Governor Akeredolu Seeks Tinubu’s Help for Air Ambulance to Germany amid Health Deterioration. In a distressing turn of events, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s health has taken a…

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TUC calls for Immediate Payment of N35,000 Wage Award

December 12, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, emphasized the immediate need to disburse the ₦35,000 wage award to all federal civil servants. This call comes in the wake of…

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Tinubu Makes 19 New Appointments [Full List]

December 12, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the National Assembly, seeking confirmation for 19 nominees intended for commissioner positions within the National Population Commission (NPC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio…

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Sowore Reacts to Tinubu’s Directive for Akeredolu’s Power Transfer Amid Health Concerns

December 12, 2023 Gideon Ese

The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, voiced his opposition towards President Tinubu directives for Ondo State Governor Akeredolu to delegate power to his deputy,…

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Peter Obi Visits Kaduna Bombing Victims, Demands Probe

December 12, 2023 Musa Jibril

Peter Obi Urges Federal Government Probe into Kaduna Air Strike, Calls for Enhanced Military Funding.   In the aftermath of the tragic bombing mishap in Kaduna State on December 3,…

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BREAKING: Akeredolu’s health worsens; commences another medical leave

December 12, 2023 Omajemite Don

Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu, Faces Health Deterioration, Initiates Another Medical Leave   Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State, has initiated another medical absence, starting from Wednesday, December 13, as…

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Breaking: Tinubu orders Ondo Assembly to transfer power to Aiyedatiwa

December 12, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

President Bola Tinubu has stepped in to address a brewing leadership crisis in Ondo State. The President has reportedly directed the Ondo State House of Assembly to facilitate the smooth…

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He Should come Join Us, APC Extends Invitation to Minister Nyesom Wike

December 12, 2023 Gideon Ese

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a strategic move has reached out to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), inviting him…

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Adamu Garba Questions Nyesom Wike’s Political Loyalty, Warns Party

December 12, 2023 Gideon Ese

Adamu Garba, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a recent social media post has cast doubt on the political standing of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of…

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Wike’s defection looms as 27 PDP Rivers lawmakers defect to APC

December 12, 2023 Omajemite Don

Political Tremors as 27 Rivers Lawmakers, Aligned with Wike, Defect to APC.  Intrigue and uncertainty grip Rivers State as 27 lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…

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National Grid in Crisis: Nigeria Faces Worsening Blackout as System Collapses Again

December 11, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Nigeria Plunged into Darkness Again as National Grid Suffers Another Collapse   In a disheartening turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with an aggravated blackout as the national grid collapses…

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President Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to End Insecurity Following Kaduna Tragedy

December 11, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu expressed unwavering determination to address the persistent issue of insecurity in Nigeria in a solemn address at the Shehu of Borno palace in Maiduguri on Monday. His…

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Drama as APC, SDP Members Join Fubara-PDP as Wike’s Loyalists Shake Rivers Governor (Video)

December 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Political Turmoil in Rivers as APC, SDP Members Join Fubara-PDP Amidst Lawmaker Defections.  Port Harcourt, Rivers – In a shocking turn of events, the political landscape in Rivers state has…

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PDP asks INEC to conduct fresh Elections in 27 Rivers constituencies

December 11, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

PDP Urges INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State Amidst Lawmaker Defections. In a bold move, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called upon the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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Declare seats of 27 PDP lawmakers vacant, order fresh election – LP to Speaker

December 11, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Labour Party Urges Declaration of Vacant Seats and Fresh Election in Rivers State Amidst Political Upheaval. In a significant move, the Labour Party (LP) has issued a compelling call to…

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Full List of 91,843 Nigerian Companies to Be Delisted by CAC Due to Annual Returns

December 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Full list of 91,843 Nigerian Companies to Be Delisted by CAC Due to Defaulted Annual Returns. In a significant development, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has sounded the alarm for…

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Olanrewaju Adepoju, Popular poet is dead (photo)

December 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Legendary Yoruba Poet and Music Producer, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, Passes Away at Home In a somber turn of events, the Yoruba cultural landscape mourns the loss of a veteran poet,…

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