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Twenty-seven members of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to All Progressive Congress, APC. Affected lawmakers who initiated impeachment against Governor Sim Fubara cited division in the PDP as reason for their defection to APC. The defected awmakers also adopted a resolution condemning the withholding of funds for Management of the House of Assembly, another reason for their defection. Findings revealed the 27 are all loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the Minister is on his way to join them in the APC.

By Lami Sadiq In this three-month long investigation, Daily Trust on Sunday went undercover to expose a shadow economy of illegal kidney trade in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. One million naira is the ‘official’ price for a kidney in the black-market. This investigation uncovered a cell of kidney agents that have been planted in satellite communities to target and lure young men from low economic backgrounds to sell their kidneys. The growing trend of kidney harvesting has, however, raised the question of why the Nigerian Medical Association, the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, or even the Ministry of Health have…

The management of University of Ilorin, Kwara State has bowed to pressure from students and as such has taken a turnaround on its recently announced fee increment. It is gathered that after several students protests and meetings between the school management led by the DVC Academics, Prof. Abayomi Omotesho, and the Students’ Union, led by its President, Comr. Joseph Ologundudu, the decided a downward review of its charges for year 2022/23 academic session which has just begun. According to a UNIILORIN news bulletin published on Monday, the Management announced that fresh students will no longer pay the initially announced N254,640…

To spice up the maiden carnival of Gov. Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Carnival Commission has introduced a new contest in the 32-day long street festival. According to the Commission, every Sunday, church gospel bands will gather to sing. There is a panel of judges every competing night and by the end of the song carnival, the winning choir will go home with three million naira (N3,000,000) as grand prize. See pictures below…

Landlords in Calabar, the Cross River State capital have protested the governor’s directive asking all landlords, especially those whose houses are along the carnival route to embark on emergency rehabilitation and repainting of their houses. The governor gave this directive through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche with the intent that the capital be given a fresh look ahead of the 32-day Calabar Carnival and other activities during the Yuletide. However, some landlords who spoke separately newsmen registered their displeasure over the directive, noting that such directive was supposed to come with a subvention. One of the landlords whose…

Here are a collection of some of the beautiful photos from this year’s Aba Fashion Week (AFW-23) that was held at Brass junction, Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Toskyme Fashion house, Kingchi Apparels, Fashion collection, Mickys Couture, Cyril Rose collection were some of the fashion brands that showcased their collection.

The Nigerian Police have absolved former Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere of alleged diversion of $2.5 million. Mr. Nsima Ekere alongside Messrs Techsel Products Limited, Mr. Idorenyin Udo Ekere, Dr. Aniekan Udo Ekere and Utibe Idorenyin Ekere were, between 2011 and 2014 accused of conspiracy, stealing and diversion of the sum of N118 million ($2.5 million as at then) belonging to Akwa Savings & Loans Limited. The petitioner, Abasiama Idong also, in 2017 dragged Ekere before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for same allegations. However, according to the Certified True Copy…

A 100 level student of Microbiology, Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) whose name was Sarah Redemption has reportedly committed suicide. The incident occurred Friday evening at an off-campus lodge near Family and Friends Hotel area, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Sarah, 21 who is said to be the fourth and last born of the family killed herself after consuming a poisonous substance due to emotions and depression. It was gathered that some students and neighbours made efforts to neutralize and save her from the unfortunate incident by using palm oil but it proved abortive. The lifeless body of the deceased…

The former Niger Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) Interim Administrator and newly appointed Member (South-South) in the National Council of Privatization (NCP), Mr. Efiong Akwa has penned a short note to the current Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio over the latter’s 61st birth anniversary. Akwa described Akpabio as “a man of grace”. Read his text: “When the hand of God is upon a man, what follows naturally is grace! That same man becomes unstoppable, moving from glory to glory and from one level of greatness to another level of greatness! In the end, whatever the man lays his hands on becomes…

Calabar, the Cross River State capital is returning to its old days of beauty and serenity courtesy of this Season of Sweetness occasioned by its ‘Sweet Prince’ governor, Prince Bassey Otu. This ongoing renovation works on the UJ Esuene Stadium is most significant as the stadium stands at the center of the ancient Calabar town. No doubts, the incumbent administration is trying its best to make Cross Riverians and non-Cross Riverians believe once again in the touristic attribute which the state was once known for. Enjoy the view…