Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed disappointment after a recent encounter with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a viral video sighted by our correspondent, Portable, known for his controversial remarks, lamented that despite the meeting, Obi did not offer him any monetary support. He stated that…
The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of activities marking its transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. As part of the programme, the government will on Sunday hold an inter-denominational church thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary to the State…
The House of Representatives has approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) submitted to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget. The House however recommended an investigation into the report by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and Fiscal Responsibility Commission alleging…
The Vice Chancellor of University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, has been given a seven-day ultimatum to retract allegations he made against Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. Governor Sule is threatening to take action against the VC if he fails to retract the allegations within the period. The VC had…
The Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun has debunked the news of students being on suspension over violent Students Union Government protest. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, the management disclosed some people have been spreading falsehood to cause unrest in the school community and the state. The management maintained that the college…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the 2023 presidential election results were authentic and contained no discrepancies. This statement comes after allegations of irregularities and discrepancies in the results. The commission stated that the results presented by its 36 State Returning Officers and the Returning Officer for the FCT at the National…
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has said she is not interested in returning to the Presidential Villa. She explained that Nigeria’s problems are too heavy and she would rather enjoy peace away from power. Speaking in an interview, Mrs Jonathan said: “The problems in Nigeria are too much. If God helps you leave that situation,…
The organisers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have officially unveiled the audition dates for the reality show’s 10th season. The show organisers, in a social media post on Saturday, announced that aspiring contestants can register for the online audition, which will take place from May 3 to 7, 2025. The post disclosed that successful candidates…
Actor and self-styled relationship expert Lege Miami has stated that married women who use passwords on their phones are akin to “prostitutes” and should vacate their homes. According to Lege, men have the prerogative to secure their phones and engage in extramarital affairs but women do not have the same rights. This stance has triggered…
Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has declared herself a winner despite getting 292 votes. Ifemeludike took to her X account on Sunday, stating that integrity stands higher than political deception. The incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo was declared the winner of the poll, with…