Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s election victory has been upheld by the Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision by a panel of Justices, the court dismissed an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Uche Nnaji, challenging the outcome of the gubernatorial contest. The court held that the appellants did not provide…
A group of aggrieved senators may be planning to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sources revealed. Reports had suggested that northern senators were leading the move, however, insiders believe the situation is more complicated. The Senate dismissed the impeachment reports as “imaginative composition,” saying that senators stand united behind their leaders and requesting time to…
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today continued his visit to flooded communities in the State. He was at Otuoke, country home of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in Ogbia Local Government Area to assess the level of the flood. The governor who assured the community of support also met with the…
An accomplished Environmentalist, a believer in the noiseless delivery of selfless service to both his immediate community, Oro-Ukpabang and humanity as a whole. Born into the iconic family of Late Engr. Robin Oku Ukpong and Late Madam Akon Oku Ukpong of Udung Uwe Village in Urue Offong Oruko, Akwa Ibom State.His father was the first…
“We have heard from all of you, and as I said earlier, our intention is not political. But I want to make it very clear that our Bayelsa Chieftaincy Law does not empower anybody or group of people to remove any paramount ruler that has been recognised and gazetted by government.”
Dear Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, OON, the Ibetariowei of Izonland, On this joyous occasion, we come together to celebrate a man who is not just a leader, but also a mentor, boss, and brother to us all. Happy Birthday! Ambassador Igali, your unwavering dedication to your people and the Ijaw Land is truly inspiring….
“By the NDDC Act, the governors constitute the advisory committee of the commission. But for four years, and this is the fifth year, that has not been complied with. And that is why you see NDDC projects littered here and there because there is no coordination between the agency and governors of the region.”
The Vatican has said that Pope Francis will meet separately next week with relatives of hostages held by Hamas militants and with a group of Palestinians with family members in Gaza. According to a statement by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni “with these meetings, which are of an exclusively humanitarian character, Pope Francis wants to show…
Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali on Friday broke a 44-year record for Super Eagles goalkeepers amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This was possible after Nwabali secured four consecutive clean sheets in a major tournament (AFCON). The Chippa United goalkeeper has surpassed Best Ogedegbe’s 1980 record and Alloy Agu’s 1990 3-game streak for Super Eagles…
The Amassoma Police Division has arrested the High Chief Priest of Amassoma, Chief Agusi Oyeintari, in connection with the alleged murder of Mr. Patrick Peresuodei. Reports indicate that Chief Oyeintari has been transferred to Yenagoa for further investigation as detectives intensify efforts to unravel circumstances surrounding the killing. Sources allege that Chief Oyeintari, who also…
