Supreme Court to deliver judgment May 26 in PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima The Supreme Court has adjourned until May 26 to deliver judgment in a case by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and Kassim Shettima, the vice-president-elect. The PDP had urged the apex court to reverse the […]
The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, MNDA, has flagged off presentation and handing over of relief materials to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, for onward distribution to victims of last year’s flood in Akwa Ibom State. In his opening remarks, during the exercise, the Honourable Minister, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, who was represented […]
Uyo Traditional Rulers Council has ratified the emergence of Otuekong Emem Denis Asikpo as village head-elect of Ekpri Nsukara Offot in Offot Ukwa Clan, Uyo Local Government Area. The symbolic traditional ceremony, which was performed at the Uyo Traditional Rulers Council Chambers, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, May 19, 2023, […]
…Demands Apology From News Purveyor The Paramount Ruler of Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, His Royal Majesty, Owong Prof. Effiong Bassey Archianga (JP), has reacted to a recent news story alleging that he was dead, describing such news as completely shocking, ill-intentioned and libellous. Prof. Archianga speaking through a press release […]
Indications emerged last week that the jostle for inclusion in the cabinet of the next federal administration had intensified as some Muslims pleaded with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give more ministerial appointments to members of their own faith than their Christian counterparts. They begged Tinubu to give Muslims in Muslim-majority states at least […]
Activist-lawyer Abdulganeey Imran has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to stop the Federal Government from seeking an $800m loan to finance the National Social Safety Network Program, (NASSP) meant to be shared at N5,000 per month to 10.2 million poor and low-income households. In the alternative, the applicant is praying the […]
***Legislators head home with official vehicles worth N5.5b Senators and members of the House of Representatives will be sharing a total of N30.2 billion as severance allowance when the 9th National Assembly winds down next month, according to a reliable source. Also to benefit from the said sum are aides of the federal lawmakers. […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Prof Adeyeye said this at the official commissioning of the New NAFDAC Office complex for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport/NAHCO in Lagos. In a statement […]
The 9th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, culminated in a dazzling evening filled with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments. The awards show, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, at the weekend, showcased the remarkable achievements and contributions of African filmmakers and actors across various categories. Among […]
Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as Spinall, has said that too much ego made him suffer after he left his father’s house. The renowned Disc Jockey said he had no one to call after he left because of his oversized ego. The 39-year-old DJ tweeted: “When I moved out of my Dads… I had […]