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Fubara Will Return as Governor in Weeks – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has indicated that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, may be reinstated on September 18. He added that the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s local government elections in the state has created conditions…
Read More »Navy Jails, Sacks Randy Officer for Sleeping with Colleague’s Wife
It was disgrace in uniform as the Nigerian Navy has kicked out a Lieutenant and thrown him behind bars for three years — all for bedding a colleague’s wife. The randy officer’s fall from grace followed a damning verdict of a Special Court Martial (SCM) that found him guilty of…
Read More »Nigeria–Colombia Relations: Why Márquez’s Visit Matters
Photo: Francia Marquez – harbinger of Nigeria-Colombia hope? When the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, landed in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit, it was not just another entry in the diplomatic diary. The symbolism of her presence, alongside her husband and a high-powered delegation of ministers,…
Read More »Colombia: V-P Marquez Storms Abuja for 3-Day Visit
Photo: Vice President of Colombia, Francia Marquez By Didimoko A. Didimoko with agency report Abuja played host to high-level diplomacy on Saturday as the Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. Márquez, who was accompanied…
Read More »Osamede: Cast, Director Share Inspiring Journey Behind Epic Edo Story
Photo: Osamede Director and Executive Producer James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi, respectively By Oghenekevwe Kofi It was an afternoon rich in history, culture, and cinematic anticipation as the forthcoming film Osamede was officially unveiled in a virtual media parley hosted by Gloria Babarinde. More than 30 participants joined the Zoom…
Read More »Wike hails credibility of Rivers LG elections, dismisses legal concerns
By Deborah Nnamdi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong approval of Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, declaring the process to be credible and widely supported by voters across the state. Speaking after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9 (Rumuepirikom…
Read More »One dead, five injured after car rams into crowd in France
A man deliberately drove his car into a crowd outside a wine bar in northern France early Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring five others. The attack occurred following an altercation, prosecutors told AFP. The incident unfolded in Evreux, a town in the Normandy region, around 4:00 a.m. local…
Read More »Woman, boyfriend stage own kidnap, extort N3m ransom from parents in Anambra
A 23-year-old woman, Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, has been arrested for allegedly staging her own kidnapping to extort money from her parents, in collaboration with her 24-year-old boyfriend, Chibuike Ogbu. The two were apprehended on Friday by the Anambra State Police Command after intelligence operations uncovered their plot. A total of…
Read More »Rivers LG Poll: Traders in Obio/Akpor defy no-movement order
Despite the Rivers State government’s 12-hour no-movement order for the local government elections on Saturday, some traders and shop owners in the Obio/Akpor area continued to operate, citing economic pressures and survival concerns. The state government had imposed the restriction to ensure smooth elections for chairmanship and councillorship positions across…
Read More »Pastor remanded for alleged serial rape of 17yo daughter in Ondo
By Deborah Nnamdi A 42-year-old pastor, Samson Ajayi, has been ordered into custody at the Olokuta Correctional Centre by a Magistrate Court in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, over allegations of raping his 17-year-old biological daughter. Ajayi, a father of five, faces two counts of rape and defilement. He…
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