The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has called on state governors to ensure direct disbursement of funds to state legislatures, as required by the constitution. In a discussion, the Speakers emphasized the importance of financial autonomy for effective governance and warned that non-compliance could lead to a breakdown in governance. They urged […]
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Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State, has criticized the state’s First Lady, Betsy Obaseki, for her comment on the marital status of the governorship candidates. During the PDP’s campaign flag-off, Mrs. Obaseki emphasized the importance of having a woman in the Government House and introduced the wife of the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Oshiomhole
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, has warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors not to interfere in the party’s affairs in Rivers State. Wike threatened to cause a political crisis in the states of any PDP governor who tries to interfere in the party’s affairs in
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Adele, the renowned British singer, has announced a sabbatical from music. During her concert in Munich on Saturday, she revealed to the audience that she needs a break and time to enjoy the fruits of her labor. She explained that she has been working hard for the past seven years and now wants to focus
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Isaac Freeman, popularly known as Fatman Scoop, a famous American rapper and radio personality, has passed away at the age of 53. He suffered a medical emergency on stage during a concert in Hamden Town Center Park, Connecticut, and was rushed to the hospital, where he unfortunately died. A video circulating on social media shows
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The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denounced a Canada-based Nigerian woman’s threats against Yoruba and Benin people. In a video, the woman made anti-Yoruba and Benin comments, threatening to poison them. Obi described the comments as divisive and urged Nigerians to unite against tribalism. The woman’s identity was revealed by the Nigerians in
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order to the Department of State Services (DSS) to freeze 20 bank accounts belonging to Aisha Abdulkarim, a suspected female terrorist. The accounts, spread across eight banks, will remain frozen for 60 days to enable the DSS to conduct forensic investigations into alleged acts of terrorism.
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Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Pere Egbi, has expressed gratitude to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, for the impact his teachings have had on his life. Pere revealed that Pastor Chris’ teachings partly inspired his success. In a post, Pere wrote, “Dear Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, although we may have never met, I
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced that the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena will be named after popular afrobeats star, Rema. The governor made this known during the groundbreaking ceremony of the project in Benin City, which Rema attended. The arena, dubbed “Rema’s Dome,” will host various events, including concerts, conferences, and symposiums, and is
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Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have begun protesting against a recent fee hike endorsed by the university’s governing council. The protest started at midnight on Friday, triggered by a circular issued by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu, on Thursday. The circular stated that the council had approved a reviewed schedule of
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