Author: Festus Adeloye

Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has lost his mother, Florence. Florence died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Saraki confirmed his mother’s death in a statement shared on his social media handles. The statement read, “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing.” Mourning the deceased,…

Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged failed plan to illegally remain in power beyond June 17. At an emergency press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the lawmakers accused the former local government chairmen of attempting to forcefully retain their seats even after their constitutionally mandated three-year tenure expired on Monday, June 17, 2024. “This was a treasonable act and clear attempt to unlawfully occupy positions of power in breach of the constitution,” said the spokesperson of the G60,…

The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has in the face of the crisis rocking local government leadership in the state summoned and emergency security. Top of the agenda is the crisis rocking the state at moment following alleged threats by local government chairmen, whose tenure elapsed Monday to invade the council scretariats Monday. Fubara said the Security Council Meeting was called because of the recent threat to the peace of the State by the outgone chairmen of the Local Government Councils. He said: “You are all aware that the tenure of the council chairmen ended yesterday, 17th June,…

A policeman and a member of Omuma Security Planning and Advisory Committee, OSPAC, have been feared killed in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State. This was coming as tension and protest spread across the 23 local government areas of the state following the expiration of the three-year tenure of the elected Chairmen of LGAs and ward councillors. There have been reports of shooting by alleged security personnel at the Port Harcourt City LGA Council Secretariat. It was also learned that there were shootings at Obio/Akpor, Emohua, Eleme and Khana LGAs by unidentified persons. However, at noon it was reported…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has offered details on how adverse weather conditions forced two aircraft to fly over Aso Rock, a segment of the Nigerian airspace described by aviation authorities as ” Prohibited Flight Zones” – DNP4. The NCAA said it collaborated with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), to investigate two recent cases of violation of the prohibited flight zones in Abuja and established both violations comprised of controlled flights in a controlled airspace but strayed into restricted airspace as a result of adverse weather. Acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, in a statement, said:…

Steady gunshots rented the air on Tuesday particularly within the headquarters of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area located along Moscow Road as youths and residents supporting Rivers Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, took over many councils’ headquarters. The protesting youths seized the headquarters and occupied them to stop the local government chairmen and other elected officials contesting tenure elongation from returning to their offices. Though their tenures expired on Monday, June 17, the local government chairmen and supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, had threatened to remain in office for six months…

Controversial singer Portable has accused Davido of using him for clout chasing after their recent dinner in the United States. Portable expressed his disappointment, stating that instead of collaborating on music or providing financial support, Davido only used their meeting to trend. According to Portable, Davido should have given him at least $10,000. Read Also: Rising Star Gem storms rap scene with latest collaboration with Portable “Davido ripped me, you invited me out for a dinner in America but you didn’t give me a verse or money, you just used me to trend. You should have given me at least…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. According to the agency, cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or confirmed health risk associated with food consumption. A food incident can happen, for example, due to accidents, inadequate controls, food fraud, or natural events. NAFDAC Director General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye tasked all…

Kylian Mbappe sustained a broken nose during France’s 1-0 victory against Austria on Monday. The injury occurred during the Group D match at Düsseldorf Arena when Mbappé collided with Austria’s Kevin Danso. Following the collision, the World Cup-winning striker was visibly in pain and had to be substituted. France coach Didier Deschamps expressed uncertainty about Mbappé’s availability for the remainder of the tournament immediately after the match. Mbappe was promptly taken to a hospital in Düsseldorf, where the extent of his injury was confirmed by the French Football Federation. In a statement, the federation said, “He will undergo treatment in…

Manchester City will kick off their bid for a record fifth straight Premier League title away to Chelsea, managed by Pep Guardiola’s former assistant Enzo Maresca. The fixture list released on Tuesday confirmed the current champions will visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 18, to raise the curtain on the 2024–25 campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side, on the final day of the 2023–24 season, became the first side in history to win the Premier League title for four consecutive seasons. They have dominated the Premier League in recent years, winning the title in six of the past seven seasons. Ending a…