River State records 953 abandoned NDDC projects
Rivers State has been identified as the second State with the highest number of abandoned projects. Rivers State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission Tony Okocha reiterated this at an interactive session with members of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council yesterday. Okocha said 953 projects so far are being abandoned across […]
Over 20 persons die in boat mishap along Andoni Bonny River
It was indeed tragic as over 20 persons including Adults and children from Andoni drowned following a boat mishap involving two Andoni/Bonny-bound boats which occurred within the Andoni waterways. Chairman Obolo Youths Coalition in Bonny Gogo Glad Obolo told correspondent Allwell Ene that the 20 Andoni natives were returning from Ngo Town in Andoni to […]
‘’Rivers State Government Lost Millions during the Yuletide’’ – RTC Workers
Staff of defunct Rivers Transport Company say Rivers State Government lost millions of Naira this yuletide following the continuous closure of the transport company. They said most passengers travelling in and out of the State who initially ply the transport company have now resorted to travelling with other transport companies. Some of the workers who spoke […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, BETTA EDU FROM OFFICE
The President directed the suspended minister to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry and “fully cooperate with the investigating authorities as they conduct their investigation”. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday afternoon. Controversy had enveloped Edu’s alleged involvement in the approval of N585,198,500.00 to be […]
School proprietors advised against upward review of fees as schools resume today in Rivers
As schools resume for the second term across the state today, owners of schools have been advised to give at least two to three weeks to parents before embarking in fee drive. Chairman of the National Association of proprietors of public schools in the State Sunday Adafe Jaja in an interview also advised against increase […]
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ makes record-breaking ₦1 billion in cinemas
Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah has broken the record as the first Nollywood movie to hit a billion naira at the box office. The filmmaker’s production partner on the project, FilmOne Entertainment, announced the milestone in a statement on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Tribe Called Judah premiered in cinemas nationwide on December 15, 2023, and […]
Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp
South African Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius, has been freed on parole from a South African jail, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officials confirmed Pistorius was “at home” on Friday morning, having served half of his more than 13-year sentence. Ms Steenkamp’s mother said she accepted the decision to release the former athlete […]
AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Team list, Probable lineup
CAF African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen leads the line with an in form and formidable prowess for Nigeria, to the extent that even with a plethora of talent in attack, the Super Eagles can look listless without the Napoli man. His athleticism and work ethic often make the best of innocuous situations, and that will […]
Birmingham City sack manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 games in charge
Birmingham City have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 83 days in charge of the Championship club. The 38-year-old was appointed on 11 October following the controversial decision to dismiss John Eustace, with Blues sixth in the table. Since then they have slipped to 20th, Monday’s 3-0 loss at Leeds having been the ninth defeat […]
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirms Automation of passport application begins January
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024. The minister had announced in December that the Federal Government was working to ensure a full automation system of passport application in the country. At the time, the minister said the automated application system […]
