You Are a Political Struggler — Former Rivers Commissioner Says A former Rivers State Commissioner, Leloonu Nwibubasa, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of losing political relevance and seeking scapegoats to stay afloat. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Nwibubasa said Wike has continued to fuel political tension in Rivers State rather than allowing the current administration to focus on governance. According to him, the former governor has consistently attacked his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while also blaming external forces that, he argued, have no real influence on Rivers politics. Nwibubasa questioned why Wike,…
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Police Officer Found Dead In A Hotel After Marathon Sex Police Inspector Lawal Ibrahim was found déàd in a hotel room after a sex marathon with a young lady while wearing a wedding ring. He met the lady online about three months ago,and last week, he invited her to the Palasa Hotel, Abuja. They had sex in the evening, night, and early morning. After the morning session, he started having breathing problems and was unresponsive. Hmm. So the lady, Maryam Abba, tried to revive him by sprinkling water on his face, as it wasn’t working. She went to inform the…
President Tinubu Approved The Air Strikes By US – Tuggar The Nigeria government said President Bola Tinubu gave the go-ahead for the US strikes against terrorists in the country’s North-Western region. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said this on Friday, hours after the US Department of War and President Donald Trump announced the North American nation had conducted strikes against the terrorists. “Now that the US is cooperating, we would do it jointly, and we would ensure, just as the President emphasised yesterday before he gave the go-ahead, that it must be made clear that it is a…
Christmas: Atayese of Fiditi, Olaoluwa Felicitates Christians The Atayese of Fiditi, Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi popularly called OPA has felicitated with Christians in Oyo State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, urging them to follow Jesus Christ’s example of compassion and tolerance. Olaoluwa, an Oyo state governorship aspirant, described the birth of Jesus Christ as a defining moment for mankind, said the festive season is a solemn reminder of the power of love and how it can save humanity. While recognising unity and togetherness as an important message that Jesus Christ’s life resonates, Olaoluwa charges Oyo people,…
Oyo NUJ Celebrates Makinde at 58, Hails Grand Patron’s Transformational Leadership The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated its Grand Patron and Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. The NUJ in a birthday message jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, described him as a visionary, people-centred and transformational leader. The union praised the governor for redefining governance in Oyo State through bold reforms, transparent leadership and an uncommon commitment to sustainable development across critical sectors of the economy. It noted…
FCT Minister Wike To Hold End of Year Media Chat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Monday, hold his end-of-the-year media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The media interaction is expected to provide the minister with an opportunity to review key milestones recorded in the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, as well as outline ongoing and future projects under his leadership. During the session, Wike is also expected to address pressing national issues, governance reforms in the FCT, infrastructure development, security, and policy directions of President Bola Tinubu administration, particularly as they relate…
FG Files 16-Count ‘Money Laundering’ Charge Against Malami, Son The federal government has filed a 16-count charge against Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, over alleged money laundering. The charges were filed at the federal high court in Abuja. Malami’s co-defendants are his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties.
President Tinubu Reconstitutes the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. Members of the reconstituted Board are: • Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission. His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions…
Ibadan Airport Back to Life as Makinde Fulfils Promise The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan has been cleared to commence flight operations. In a statement released by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, upgrade on local flights was completed before October by the Seyi Makinde administration, but the Governor insisted on the formal issuance of the procedural Notice To All Air Missions (NOTAM) by the Aviation Authority before the Airport could be officially re-opened for flight operations. Oyelade said that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), having satisfied itself that all professional requirements have been met…
“Bayelsa Late Deputy Governor Barely Rested” – Jonathan ..gov orders autopsy on late deputy governor amid social media speculation Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has ordered a medical autopsy on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to ascertain the actual cause of his sudden death. The governor gave the directive on Saturday at the Government House in Yenagoa while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan, who paid a condolence visit to the Bayelsa State Government and the Ewhrudjakpo family. Diri said the decision became necessary due to widespread speculation and misinformation surrounding the deputy governor’s death on social media.…