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The House of Representatives has released names of a 19-man adhoc committee to oversight Rivers State for the period of the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. In a press release signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the Spokesman of the House, and dated Sunday April 13, 2025, the following members have been nominated. The release also announced that inauguration of this Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. “In line with Section 5 of the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and pursuant to Section 11(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the…
As the 2027 presidential race gains momentum, political activities are intensifying across Nigeria. Aspiring candidates are actively lobbying influential godfathers and political allies to strengthen their campaigns and secure strategic support. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stirred speculation by meeting with ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. These discussions have sparked rumors of potential alliances and strategies being crafted behind closed doors, adding intrigue to the political landscape. Meanwhile, General Ibrahim Babangida has publicly endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election, praising his resilience and leadership. Babangida highlighted Tinubu’s ability to navigate challenges and adapt to the evolving political arena, positioning him as…
Former Super Eagles and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has backed the Nigerian Football team to defy the odds and seal a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions started their new era under Eric Chelle with a win against Rwanda in Kigali, with the hopes of continuing their good form at home against Zimbabwe, but a late equalizer has seen their hopes of playing in the 2026 World Cup dwindle. The Super Eagles are currently 4th in their qualifiers group, six points behind South Africa, who are primed to qualify for their first…
The 14th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was indeed a remarkable event. It celebrated the academic achievements of 17,420 graduands, including 51 inmates from correctional centers across Nigeria. Among the graduates, 1,417 earned First Class degrees, and 40 were awarded Ph.D. degrees3. Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot This milestone highlights NOUN’s commitment to providing accessible education and fostering excellence. What an inspiring story of resilience and achievement.
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has issued a stern warning to tertiary institutions that failed to inform students of loan disbursements made on their behalf. Sawyerr gave the warning on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja.Sawyerr said recent findings by the Fund revealed that some institutions, after receiving student loan disbursements directly into their accounts, have continued to demand payment of institutional fees from the same students. This act of withholding critical financial information from students is not only unethical but a direct violation of the principles upon which NELFUND was established,” he…
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement and inclusive governance, Senator Eteng Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, has appointed Liaison Officers for each of the six Local Government Areas in the district. According to a statement from the Senator’s media office, the appointments reflect his commitment to bringing representation closer to the people and fostering direct access to his office. The appointed Liaison Officers are: Hon. Ojie Jacob Etta – Boki LGA – 0806 514 6570 Hon. Hossana Isong – Abi LGA – 0806 463 6656 Ikoi Eteng (Ben Bruce) – Yakurr LGA – 0813 096 9953…
On April 4, 2025, the United States District Court in Manhattan dropped a legal bombshell on Nigerian Afrobeat superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, giving him just 21 days to face the music over a copyright lawsuit. The case, steeped in accusations of intellectual property theft, saw four Nigerian artistes—Martins Chukwuka Emmanuel, Abel Great Umaru, Kelvin Ayodele Campbell, and David Ovhioghena Umaru—haul Davido before the court, alleging he nicked their 2022 song “Work” to produce his 2024 banger Strawberry on Ice. The plaintiffs didn’t stop at Davido; they roped in Sierra Leonean singer Emmerson Amidu Bockarie, who featured on the track, as…
Global superstar Drake has become the artist with the most cumulative weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. The Grammy winner surpassed the previous record held by iconic band The Beatles thanks to his recent collaborative album with PartyNextDoor ‘$ome $exy 4 U’ which became his 14th NO. 1 album as a soloist. Drake’s 14th NO. 1 Billboard 200 topping album saw him equal hip hop icon Jay Z and Pop music megastar Taylor Swift as joint second. It also put Drake just five NO. 1 albums behind the record of 19 chart-topping albums set by The Beatles. ‘$ome $exy 4 U’ is Drake’s first album since his iconic…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has authorized the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas across the state. The announcement was detailed in a Special Government Announcement on Wednesday morning, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika. While the statement did not disclose the names of the appointees, it specified that the appointments take immediate effect. The statement reads: “His Excellency The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, has approved the appointments of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. He has…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has authorized the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas across the state. This decision was made despite a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt reportedly restraining him from appointing administrators to oversee local government councils less than 24 hours earlier. The Federal High Court order, issued by Justice Adam Muhammed on Tuesday, was in connection with case number FHC/PH/CS/46/2025, filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, led by Courage Msirimovu, against the Sole Administrator in his official capacity. In addition to the appointments, Ibas has also approved…