The Assistant State Woman Leader, South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Margaret Ekpeyong Okon, has officially resigned from the party. Her decision comes barely 48 hours after Emana Amawhe, the deputy governorship candidate for the 2024 general elections, also stepped down from the PDP. In a letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Edem Odo Ward, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, Okon expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences she gained while serving the party. She reflected on her journey, which included roles as a ward executive member, councillor, and most recently as a member of the…
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The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’S SIS) in a swift response to an Intelligence tip-off has impounded a long Caravan Truck with an in-built tank fully loaded with stolen crude oil. The truck was sighted while on transit around Eleme flyover in Elelewon, Port Harcourt and was impounded by the CG’S SIS. In a brief interview with the CG’S SIS Boss; Commandant AS Dandaura hinted that his men were swiftly deployed to the crime scene and upon arrival they impounded a red head navy blue colour container truck with Registration number AGL574XY which was fully loaded with siphoned stolen…
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case, in their evil…
Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has demanded a public apology from Ebonyi North Senator, Onyekachi Nwebonyi over his statement alleging that he married the suspended Kogi senator under duress. Mr Uduaghan, a traditional chief of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, South-south Nigeria, gave Mr Nwebonyi a 14-day ultimatum to issue a written apology and ensure its circulation across media platforms. He warned that failure to comply, the matter would lead to legal action. The demand was conveyed through a letter dated 27 March and written by Mr Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa, a Senior Advocate…
Following revelations by the former Rivers State Head of Service (HoS), George Nwaeke, claiming that the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ordered the bombing of the state assembly complex, among others, his wife has raised the alarm over the former HoS’ whereabouts. Earlier, Nwaeke, in a video press conference, claimed to be an eyewitness to the actions taken by Fubara, including the alleged plan to ruin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. According to him, the suspended governor ordered the destruction of the state assembly allegedly using his chief of staff, Edison Ehie. Giving reason for his resignation, Nwaeke explained that…
There is palpable tension in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital as the crisis rocking the national echelons of the People Democratic Party (PDP) and that of Rivers State is gradually moving to Bayelsa State. The rally scheduled for FCT Minister and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has been opposed by the Governor of the State, Sen. Douye Diri. There has been growing tension between George Turnah, the South-South Secretary of the party and an ally to the Wike and Bayelsa State chapter of the party, which led to Turnah’s suspension. The NEW associates led my Turnah, a literary acronym named…
By Iniubong Sam Traditional education systems alone do not provide adequate security for achieving successful outcomes in our modern swiftly changing world. Start Innovation Hub represents a bold solution for Nigeria’s evolving jobs market which has the potential to shape the future direction of young Nigerians. The foundation of Start Innovation Hub by Hanson Johnson in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State should be a target destination for parents anxious to set their children on a course toward the technological and entrepreneurial path. The Start Innovation Hub provides young Nigerians essential training through its cutting-edge programs to build financial independence and critical…
Popular gospel singer and songwriter, Dr Panam Percy Paul, has disclosed that he rejected a £24million record deal in 1995 because it demanded that he limit the number of times he mentioned “Jesus” in his music. Speaking in an interview with Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Panam Persy disclosed that the three-year contract, worth approximately N7 billion at the time, came with conditions that would have compromised his faith. The record label suggested he use alternative names such as “Righteous One” or “Greatest Lover” instead of explicitly mentioning ‘Jesus’. “The catch was, ‘Can you reduce the number of times you call the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted truckloads of mangoes artificially ripened with calcium carbide, a practice that poses serious health risks to consumers . Gombe State Coordinator, James Agada, while speaking yesterday, explained: “The consumption of fruits artificially ripened with calcium carbide is dangerous to health. Calcium carbide contains impurities such as arsenic, lead particles, and phosphorus, which can cause cancer, heart, kidney, and liver failure. ” He highlighted the effort put in place by his officers in educating traders and residents, urging them to be on the lookout. Agada said: “We caught…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically-motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, provided funds for Atiku during the 2023 presidential election. The statement, titled, “Halt This Tinubu’s Voyage of Misadventure and Campaign of Calumny against Atiku Abubakar”, described the allegations as “blatant lies” and “a contrived political propaganda” aimed at discrediting Atiku. “The Waziri of Adamawa does not know Governor Sanwo-Olu…