Author: Temidayo Akinsuyi

Rivers State government has cried out that the future of its people is bleak, following the uncooperative stance of the House of Assembly to move the state forward. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, expressed this while briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday. This is even as the lawmakers have commenced an impeachment process to remove the governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Johnson stressed that efforts of the governor to see to the implementation of the Supreme Court judgement with the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill have been frustrated with the House…

Lawyers to businessman, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria, Olabisi Onasanya, on Monday, told a Federal High Court in Lagos that they were exploring an out-of-court settlement of the fraud case brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The lawyers, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), Mr Olumide Fusika (SAN), Mr Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), and Dr Charles Adeogun-Philips (SAN), therefore urged the trial judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke to adjourn the case to enable the parties conclude on the negotiations. The anti-corruption agency is accusing Otudeko, a former Chairman of First Bank…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconducts on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, led by Speaker Martin Amawhule claimed the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. The notice reads: “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of her office”.…

Popular TikToker, Peller has publicly apologised for referring to Nigerian Afrobeats star, Runtown as an “up-and-coming artiste.” Recall that during a recent livestream, Peller rejected a co-streamer’s suggestion of featuring Runtown in his livestream, insinuating that he was unknown and unsuccessful. His view on the Afrobeats maestro earned him heavy backlash across social media. He has now bowed to pressure and tendered a public apology, admitting that he knew who the singer was. He explained that he was “too young” to use a phone when the singer’s songs were topping charts. Speaking in during a livestream with Elizabeth Amoudu, Peller…

Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has fired back at former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his call for opposition politicians to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, who recently announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to SDP, urged opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola to join him in his new political movement. However, Lamido in an interview with BBC dismissed El-Rufai’s invitation, questioning his political ideology and commitment to national development. “With all due respect, how does…

Former deputy governor of Edo state, Phillip Shaibu says his former boss, Godwin Obaseki converted his public service knowledge into duping and stealing the money of Edo state. Shaibu who had a frosty relationship with Obaseki during the tail end of their administration because of his governorship ambition, also accused Obaseki of transacting with the lives of people during his time as governor. Speaking in an interview with The Sun, he said “When I tell my story, people that are close, because I have die-hard people that are still with me, they will tell you they are ready, some of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University and former Chairman of GZ Industries (GZI), following the passing of his beloved wife, Gbemisola Olutayo Olowolafe. Mrs. Olowolafe passed away on March 11 at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and devotion to her family and community. In his statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu joined the Olowolafe family in mourning the loss of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch. He paid tribute to her life of…

A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure about the rising costs of commodities in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving Corp member, in tears, explained how frustrated she is over the high cost of goods in the market, calling President Ahmed Tinubu’s government a “terrible” one for paying little attention to the hike in commodity prices. In the video, she said: “If a…

Ogun State-born fashion designer, Kuforiji Oluwaseun, has officially entered the Guinness World Records (GWR) for completing the longest sewing marathon, an extraordinary feat of skill, endurance, and dedication to craftsmanship. Kuforiji sewed nonstop for an impressive 106 hours, 55 minutes, and 20 seconds between January 22 and January 26, 2024, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. His achievement was formally recognised on Friday when he received his official GWR certificate and plaque. Using only a needle and thread, the talented designer demonstrated remarkable patience and expertise. Within the first six hours of the challenge, he had already completed a full Agbada outfit,…

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has denied reports of his resignation, describing them as false and the handiwork of mischief-makers. In a statement released on Saturday, Nuru Shehu Jos, Personal Assistant to the Acting National Chairman, dismissed the rumors as fake news deliberately spread to mislead the public and destabilize the party. he clarified that Ambassador Damagum has not stepped down from his position, emphasizing that the party’s constitution guarantees the National Chairman a four-year term in the first instance. “Our attention has been drawn to a fabricated report claiming that Ambassador…