Popular cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, has pleaded guilty to the Naira abuse charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Lagos on a six-count charge bordering on alleged Abuse of the Naira and alleged Money Laundering. When the charge…
Makurdi, Benue State – February 11, 2026 — Armed gunmen ambushed a commercial bus in Benue State on Monday night, February 9, 2026, killing two passengers and abducting at least 14 others in a brazen attack along the Utonkon–Okpoga Road. The incident, which occurred in the Okpokwu axis of the state, has heightened security concerns…
In a groundbreaking development in Edo State, prominent leaders from various ethnic and youth groups, political parties, former council chairmen, and past political appointees have come together to build a united front for the upcoming governorship election on September 21st. These notable personalities have declared their unwavering support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives…
A House of Assembly aspirant for Southern Ijaw Constituency 1, Hon. Churchill Oyeinkediton Amiekumo, has appealed to the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri, to adopt a consensus arrangement ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary election for the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. In an open adjuration addressed…
“Our people are having strange diseases as a result of gas flaring. According to the report of an oil and environmental commission empaneled by my predecessor, laboratory tests established that the oil and gas industry in the state has led to the death of a lot of people. The standards of operation in the Netherlands, in the United Kingdom and in other countries are different from what is obtainable in Nigeria”.
“We are happy that we met him in flesh and blood at 100 years still writing without the aid of any reading glasses. We came to bless God with you for His grace upon your life. It is very rare to find that kind of grace on someone who is this age and still walking without any support”.
At the South-South Governors’ Forum meeting in Bayelsa, I was further honoured by my colleagues with a celebration that was truly touching. The honour is indicative of the power of unity and the prioritization of the development of our region over political differences.
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, paid glowing tributes to the memory of his late mother, Mrs. Rose Diri, describing her as a woman of virtue. Governor Diri stated this during her 13th memorial service at Ayamasa in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Speakers at the event emphasised Alamieyeseigha’s pivotal role in the struggle for resource control and true federalism, noting that his contributions remain relevant to contemporary debates on Nigeria’s political structure.
