Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged politicians not to over stretch the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as this could adversely affect execution of projects and retard development in the Niger Delta region. Jonathan noted that as an interventionist agency for the oil producing states, the NDDC holds the mandate of bringing development closer to the people and that the agency came as a child of necessity with a strategic role to improve the environment, provide infrastructure and improve the livelihood of the people of the region. He recalled that the first leadership of the…

The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 85 200-litre drums of petrol being illegally conveyed to the Republic of Cameroon. The command also seized 795 25-litre jerry cans of the same product found concealed on a bush path at the Sahuda section of the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The Customs Area controller of the Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Comptroller Garba Bashir who called a news briefing Friday at the area command headquarters of the NCS in Yola, disclosed that a Carina E with a hidden compartment loaded with petrol was intercepted along the Girei-Wuro Boki axis of Adamawa State.…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented staff and instruments of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1. The governor made the presentation around 2:45 pm on Friday, during a ceremony at the frontage of Mapo Hall in Ibadan. Makinde, while making the presentation, said, “They said they want to sabotage, they want to sabotage, we are here today at Mapo Hall. “I, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State by the virtue of power conferred on me, hereby present the staff of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. “Let…

Afrobeats star Rema is reportedly set to be paid $3m to perform at the wedding of Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika Merchant. The singer took to his Instagram page on Thursday to share his arrival in India ahead of the wedding ceremony. As reported by Hindustan Times, Rema will get paid a fee of $3 million to perform his global hit “Calm Down” at the event. The wedding celebration also features performances by other international superstars. Canadian singer Justin Bieber reportedly received $10 million for his performance, while pop icon Rihanna also graced the…

In a move to bolster their attacking lineup, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have submitted a €200 million bid for Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, as reported by Corriere dello Sport. This bid comes in the wake of Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid. Mbappe, who joins the Spanish giants as a free agent, is set to be unveiled later this week. Napoli’s new manager, Antonio Conte, remains firm on retaining Kvaratskhelia, emphasizing the player’s importance to his squad. Meanwhile, Osimhen’s future seems more uncertain. The Nigerian striker’s contract includes a €130 million release clause, making a transfer feasible if PSG…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio have arrived in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital for the 2024 Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit. The duo arrived at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, the venue of the summit in Port Harcourt at noon. The summit has the theme: “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta.” Stay tuned for more details…

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has distanced himself from having a relationship with a movie producer and CEO of Ason-Rich Movie Production, Henry Odenigbo. Recall that Lagos police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said some kidnappers were killed in a gun duel in Ladipo Mushin after receiving intelligence about their plot to abduct wealthy individuals in the state. Hundeyin, however, didn’t disclose the identities of the slain kidnappers. Days after the news went viral, a filmmaker and actor, Stanley Nwoko, aka Stanley Ontop, posted photos of the controversial producer, Odenigbo. Odenigbo was alleged to be the ‘‘ringleader’’ of the kidnap gang, killed in…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Senator Masaud Doguwa, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party. This was contained in a statement signed by Doguwa and issued to newsmen on Friday. Doguwa’s defection to PDP came after he accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of lack of focus, and carrying out anti-people policies, which he said had plunged the nation into poverty. According to the statement, he cited feelings of underutilisation and the party’s implementation of anti-people policies as reasons for leaving the APC, alongside his numerous supporters. He said despite their wealth of experience in politics,…

A man whose luxury watch was stolen from his wrist while he ate at a central London restaurant says he wants to “leave the country” after an “appalling failure” by the Metropolitan Police to convict those responsible. Luca, who works in the finance industry and did not want to give his full name, said his Rolex watch was stolen off his wrist by three men while he was having dinner at a Chelsea restaurant in September last year. He chased the suspects down the King’s Road and caught one of the men, but says the Met Police was unable to…

Ibom Air has announced the addition of a new Airbus A220-300 to its fleet, marking a strategic move to increase capacity and meet growing demand. The General Manager for Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, Aniekan Essienette, said this in a statement on Friday. Ibom Air is a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Essienette said, “The acquisition, sourced from Carlyle Aviation, underscores the airline’s commitment to expanding its services. “In October 2021, Ibom Air placed a firm order for ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with the first delivery occurring in November 2023. However, the rising demand for the…