Governor Fubara to Swear in New Council Chairmen Today
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas today. The ceremony will hold at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt. The Action People’s Party (APP) emerged victorious, securing 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the recent […]
Canadian Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Trafficking Synthetic Cannabis
Adrienne Munju, a 41-year-old Canadian woman, was apprehended by Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Munju arrived on a KLM airline flight from Canada on Thursday, October 3, 2024. During the inward clearance of passengers, NDLEA officials conducted a joint examination of Munju’s three bags, discovering 74 […]
Rivers State Local Government Election: Action Peoples Party Dominates by Winning 22 of 23 Local Governments
The Action Peoples Party has won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the Rivers State local government election. The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, made this known on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. While declaring the results, Enebili said the announcement is suspended in […]
Arsenal Extend Unbeaten Run with 3-1 Comeback Win Over Southampton
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 comeback victory over winless Southampton at Emirates Stadium. The win marked the Gunners’ 400th Premier League home triumph. Southampton took a surprise lead in the 55th minute through Cameron Archer’s counter-attack goal. However, Arsenal swiftly equalized courtesy of Kai Havertz’s excellent finish three minutes […]
Rivers State Local Government Elections Marred by Protests and Controversy
A second protest broke out in Rivers State on Saturday, with youths marching through Port Harcourt’s GRA area to express opposition to the ongoing local government elections. This follows a pro-election demonstration held just a day earlier. The protesters, citing a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja, claim the elections are illegitimate and should not […]
Governor Umo Eno Names Daughter Helen Eno-Obareki Acting First Lady
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as Acting First Lady, following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. During a condolence visit from Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Uyo, Governor Eno announced Helen’s new role. She will work closely with the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for […]
Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear Retaliation Against South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a veiled threat to use nuclear weapons against South Korea if its sovereignty is breached. The warning comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. According to state media, Kim stated that North Korea would “use without hesitation all its offensive forces, including nuclear weapons” if South […]
I didn’t say Christians should stop paying tithe — Pastor Enoch Adeboye Sets Record Straight on Tithing Controversy
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, addressed the recent uproar surrounding his comments on tithing during the church’s October Holy Ghost Service. Adeboye clarified that he did not advise Christians to stop paying tithes, contrary to online reports. Instead, he encouraged believers to give more than the traditional 10%, citing […]
Explosives Rock Rivers State APC Secretariat Amid Election Tensions
Rivers State is on high alert after suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday morning, just hours before local government elections. The blast damaged the main gate, security post, and a nearby building. APC caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, attributed the attack to supporters […]
Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps Foils Kidnap Attempts, Rescues Victims
The Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, in Ondo State, has reported significant successes in its security operations. Within one week, the corps foiled five kidnap attempts and rescued nine victims. State Commander Adetunji Adeleye disclosed this while parading 20 suspected criminals, including kidnappers, cultists, and thieves, in Akure. He attributed the successes to the […]