A former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, appealed to the party’s elders and stakeholders to intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers. Mr George, a PDP Board of Trustees (BOT) member, who made the appeal in a statement in Lagos, said intervention of PDP elders was imperative to stop the crisis from becoming ” a national conflagration”. He also urged President Bola Tinubu not to see the crisis as a PDP matter, asking him to intervene to avert breakdown of law and order in the state. The State House of Assembly has been polarised…
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The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of a man trapped in a tunnel for five days around the Onipan area of the state. The LASEMA permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Friday. He said the man was rescued dead in the evening on Friday. “After five days of painstaking, tedious, and energy-sapping operations, the team remained determined and focused on the rescue operation. “At about 5:53 p.m. on Friday, May 10, the victim was recovered dead from the underground drainage and tunnel. “The recovered body was immediately bagged by the agency’s…
. Says even if arrest warrant was Illegally obtained, he should appear in court A Federal High Court, Abuja has asked the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear in court for his trial. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that even if an arrest warrant issued against him was illegally obtained, the defendant (Bello) should still show up in court. The judge had, on April 23, fixed today (May 10) for the ruling on the ex-governor’s application to set aside the arrest warrant against him. The judge had on, April 17, issued an arrest warrant…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Honorable Israel Sunny-Goli, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe multi-million naira investments made by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Sunny-Goli, who represented the Nembe-Brass Federal Constituency in the 9th Assembly, stated that he is calling for a thorough investigation and possible prosecution regarding the disbursement of funds for the Brass Fertilizer and Petrochemical Limited, the Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, as well as the Brass Petroleum Product Terminal Limited. The former lawmaker noted that all the projects are situated within the precinct of…
Martin Amaewhule (Obio/Akpor 1), the factional speaker of the Rivers House of Assembly, has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of planning to demolish the quarters of the state House of Assembly. Mr Amaewhule remarked in Port Harcourt about the governor’s recent inspection visit to the assembly quarters. During the visit, Mr Fubara told journalists he wanted to assess the facility’s state for possible rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Mr Amaewhule described the visit as ‘unannounced and an invasion’ on the residential premises of Rivers Assemblymen. He said, ”His plan is to demolish the quarters the way he did to some parts of the state assembly complex in…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State says payment of workers’ salaries and allowances will remain unhindered despite the current economic challenges in the country. Mr Aiyedatiwa stated this at the Ondo State Forum of Permanent Secretaries( ODFPS) annual get-together and sent forth for retired permanent secretaries on Thursday night in Akure. The governor said it was an avowed commitment and responsibility of his administration not to renege on the promise of workers’ welfare. According to him, the state government will not derail on its commitment to make the state a pride in the country. The governor, who commended the dedication…
…Adjourns To June 13, 2024 For Arraignment A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday granted the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear in court for his trial. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that even if the arrest warrant was illegally obtained, the defendant (Bello) should have still shown up in court. The judge had, on April 23, fixed today (May 10) for the ruling on the ex-governor’s application to set aside the arrest warrant against him. The judge had on, April 17, issued…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday, attended the funeral ceremony of the late General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa (Rtd), describing him as a devoted patriot who dedicated himself to the nation’s progress in various capacities. Speaking at the funeral service held at Owase, Oka Akoko in Akoko South West local government area of the State, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed condolences to the Arogbofa family, emphasizing the deceased’s significant contributions during his military service and tenure as Chief of Staff to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The Governor urged family and friends to celebrate the fulfilling life lived by Gen…
A yummy surprise has popped up in Alagbaka. ANN’s Kitchen restaurant, located at Tisco Building Basement, Opposite ECWA Church, Alagbaka, Akure, the Ondo state capital, is wowing everyone with its amazing food. Specializing in pounded yam and amala, ANN’s Kitchen has become famous for its tasty dishes. Chefs there make sure everything tastes perfect, using top-notch ingredients and following traditional recipes. Customers love the cozy atmosphere and friendly service at ANN’s Kitchen. Families and friends are flocking there for a yummy meal together. Curious foodies can check out ANN’s Kitchen on Instagram (@annskitchen4) or call 08033734141 to reserve a table.…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 21 (twenty one ) suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspected cyber criminals were arrested at different locations within Akwa Ibom State. While five of the suspects were arrested at ‘Laundering Lounge’, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, on Monday May 6, 2024, sixteen others were arrested on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Church Road, off Calabar Itu Road, Uyo. Items recovered from them include, two luxurious cars, nine laptops, 28 smart phones and two wrist watches. They will be charged to court…