The leading opposition party in Cross River State has stated in Calabar that last weekend’s local government council elections were a “monumental fraud never before witnessed in the state.” State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Venatius Ikem, who signed the statement, said, “We state boldly that never in the political history of Cross River State have the electorate witnessed this kind of monumental electoral fraud perpetrated on Saturday.” Ikem alleged that from the outset, the processes for conducting the polls were skewed to favor the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, from the composition of the…
Author:
Read More
The Nigerian Senate has expressed its determination to eliminate illegal mining activities that have been depriving the federal government of significant revenue and contributing to food and physical insecurity across the country. The Senate also aims to establish a safer and more profitable mining sector. Speaking over the weekend when he led a delegation to Niger State to investigate the recent collapse of a mining pit that claimed around 30 lives, Senator Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, emphasized that illegal and unregulated mining operations are major obstacles to realizing the multi-billion-dollar potential of Nigeria’s minerals sector,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, from his conviction for false asset declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Onnoghen’s conviction, handed down on April 18, 2019, by the Umar Yakubu Danladi tribunal, was overturned by the Appellate Court following the resolution of the issues that led to his trial and conviction. Justice Abba Bello Mohammed, in a judgment based on the terms of settlement adopted by the federal government and Onnoghen, ordered that the four bank accounts previously ordered to be forfeited be returned…
A renowned US record and TV producer Quincy Delight Jones, whose career spanned over 70 years, has passed away at the age of 91. This was confirmed by Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, he revealed that Jones died on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family stated. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”…
Embattled Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has left the country hours after his release from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, custody. The crossdresser shared the update in a series of posts on his Instagram story on Monday morning. Announcing his departure in a now-trending video, he wrote, “See u soon Nigeria. Dis girl bought a first class ticket 3 times that is over 30 million. Raise bar for dis girl.” Bobrisky successfully left Nigeria after two failed attempts. DAILY POST reports that Bobrisky was re-arrested in Lagos last week by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Murtala Mohammed…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including local government workers. The emergency support measure, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru, will last for at least three months, from October to December. She explained that “This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented minimum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are set to lead national prayers seeking God’s intervention in the country’s economic challenges. This announcement was made by Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, the Director General of the National Prayer Forum, NPF, in Abuja. Afolorunikan stated that the theme for the 2024 national prayer is “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.” The prayer, organized in collaboration with both Christian and Muslim leaders, aims to request divine assistance in addressing the nation’s crises. He further explained that this event, in partnership with religious leaders, is intended…
The serving Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) of Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has been caught in one of the country’s largest sex scandals. Baltasar was caught on tape engaging in sexual intercourse with his brother’s wife, cousin, and a sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea. He is currently embroiled in the largest scandal in Equatorial Guinea. During an investigation by the country’s security authorities for alleged fraud, over 300 tapes of Baltasar with various women, including married women, were recovered, and they are currently circulating online. These encounters took place in his office, hotels,…
Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves wants his old club to sign a new center-back and center-forward positions. According to him, both positions are the two key areas that Manchester United should strengthen for incoming new manager Ruben Amorim. Recall that Amorim was recently appointed by United after they sacked Erik ten Hag. Speaking on Premier League Productions, Hargreaves said (via TBR Football): “I think they need a striker and I think they need a centre-back to go along with the players they have, but I’m just excited. “I think we just needed a change and this is a brilliant…
Niger Tornadoes Technical Adviser, Majin Mohammed, has set his sights on more victories in Minna. The Ikon Allah Boys recorded their first home win of the current campaign with a 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars on Sunday. Joseph Godstime and Rickson Mendos were the scorers in the game. Mohammed described the win as a collective effort and expressed gratitude to the club’s supporters for their patience. “The win was a result of the collective effort of everyone, and I thank the fans for being patient,” Mohammed told Niger Tornadoes in a post-match interview. “We are going to work harder so…