Tuesday, May 7

Enugu Community Raises Alarm Regarding Fresh Cases of Ostracization and Harassment
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Enugu Community Raises Alarm Regarding Fresh Cases of Ostracization and Harassment

Residents of Edeaniagu clan in Amigbo Ishi-Ozalla community, located in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, are once again bringing attention to recent incidents of segregation and ostracization they have experienced. Speaking at a world press conference in Enugu on Tuesday, members of the community highlighted the deplorable acts of man's inhumanity to man, intimidation, and cruelty that must not go unchecked. Chief Uchenna Nweke, the clan chairman, emphasized the urgent need for stakeholders and compassionate individuals to step in and address this unjust treatment before it escalates into a severe crisis. According to Chief Nweke, the entire Edeaniagu clan, consisting of seven villages, has been unjustly ostracized. They have been deprived of employment opportunities a...
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Chief Edwin Clark Writes Letter to IGP Egbetokun About Rivers Crisis
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Chief Edwin Clark Writes Letter to IGP Egbetokun About Rivers Crisis

In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, highlighted the urgent need to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. Clark emphasized the potential threat of anarchy and imminent danger if the situation is not swiftly addressed. The crisis in Rivers State, according to Clark, originated from the impeachment threat on Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the State Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, who is reportedly loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory. Expressing concern over the escalating political crisis, Clark emphasized the importance of immediate action to prevent the crisis from escalating further and risking destabili...
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Legislator Attributes Tanker Tragedy to Delayed East West Road Construction
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Legislator Attributes Tanker Tragedy to Delayed East West Road Construction

Representative Felix Uche of Rivers State has pointed to the sluggish progress of the East-West road construction as a contributing factor to the fatalities in the recent tanker accident in Port Harcourt. During a session on Tuesday, Uche emphasized that the leisurely pace of road construction led to motorists being trapped when the fire broke out. He noted, "The vehicles caught in the blaze were stranded in a standstill with no means of retreat or evasion." Uche highlighted the tardiness of the contractor, Messers Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), despite the road's critical significance. Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, had previously voiced similar reservations about the incident. Consequently, the legislative body decided to instruct RCC Ltd to establish an ...
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‘Rivers Government warns APC: Impeachment of Fubara will face resistance’
7May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

‘Rivers Government warns APC: Impeachment of Fubara will face resistance’

The call by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been strongly criticized by the Rivers State Government. According to Joseph Johnson, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, the 27 lawmakers in the State House of Assembly do not have the moral authority to impeach the governor. The commissioner cautioned the APC lawmakers, aligned with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister Nyesom Wike, against pursuing such action, emphasizing that any effort to impeach the governor will be met with resistance from the people of Rivers. NewsNow had reported that Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, urged the State Assembly d...
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Rivers Govt slams APC: Defected lawmakers lack legitimacy to impeach Fubara
7May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Rivers Govt slams APC: Defected lawmakers lack legitimacy to impeach Fubara

The call made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the State House of Assembly to start an impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been strongly criticized by the Rivers State Government. Joseph Johnson, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, pointed out that the 27 lawmakers in the State House of Assembly do not have the ethical authority to carry out the impeachment of the governor. In a warning to the APC lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, the commissioner emphasized that any attempt to impeach the governor would face resistance from the people of Rivers. A report from NewsNow mentioned that Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, urged the State Assembly d...
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Abdullahi Maikaba Suspended by Kano Pillars as Head Coach
7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Abdullahi Maikaba Suspended by Kano Pillars as Head Coach

Head coach Abdullahi Maikaba has been suspended by Nigeria Premier Football League team Kano Pillars, as confirmed by the club's management on Tuesday. The veteran coach's suspension comes after he openly criticized the club's management for their perceived lack of professionalism. Maikaba, who previously coached Akwa United, only joined Kano Pillars at the beginning of the current NPFL season in 2023. The team has been facing challenges in recent NPFL matches, currently sitting in 9th place on the table with 44 points, despite being former champions of the league.
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Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court
7May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Ondo APC Guber Primary: Jimoh Ibrahim condemns the ‘mega fraud’ and vows to seek justice at the Supreme Court

Expressing his dismay over the outcome of the Ondo 2024 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on April 20th, 2024, Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has labeled the exercise as a “mega fraud” that he intends to challenge all the way to the Supreme Court. During a press conference, Ibrahim highlighted that the primary election failed to take place in 159 out of 203 polling units scattered across the three senatorial districts in Ondo State. He accused Kogi State governor Ododo Ahmed Usman, who chaired the Ondo State Primary Election Committee, of colluding with former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege to incorrectly declare Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner through fraudulent means. Citing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rep...
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The iconic actress known as Ovularia from ‘The New Masquerade’ has passed away at the age of 81
7May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

The iconic actress known as Ovularia from ‘The New Masquerade’ has passed away at the age of 81

At 81 years old, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, famously recognized as Ovularia from the beloved 80s sitcom 'The New Masquerade', has sadly departed. She was born on December 1, 1942, and her family has confirmed her passing, mentioning that she was surrounded by loved ones at the time. In a heartfelt statement from the Evoeme Emekalam family, they expressed deep gratitude to all the fans, friends, and colleagues for their support and urged for privacy as they mourn their loss. The family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy 'Ovularia' Evoeme, want to inform the public, her admirers, and all those who cherished her work in 'The New Masquerade', about her passing. Elizabeth 'Ovularia' Evoeme was dearly loved by her family and her fans, and her presence will be greatly missed. They appre...
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Report: Thirteen Individuals Kidnapped in Abuja Village, Ransom of N900m Demanded by Gunmen
7May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Report: Thirteen Individuals Kidnapped in Abuja Village, Ransom of N900m Demanded by Gunmen

On Sunday night, a group of armed gunmen carried out a raid on Piko, a rural community located in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. During the attack, thirteen individuals were abducted, and the perpetrators have demanded a ransom of N900 million. The incident, which took place without any resistance and lasted approximately one hour, is the latest in a series of assaults on the council. A community member, Chief John Jatau, verified that among the kidnapped individuals were ten residents from his area, including four nomadic Fulani herdsmen. He mentioned that one of the captured Fulani persons was able to escape from the custody of the kidnappers. The captives still held by the gunmen were identified as Nuhu Anyiwoyi, Emmanuel Nuhu, Danjuma Ali, Parisa Numa,...
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Southern Brazil Records Its Deadliest Storms with 29 Casualties
7May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Southern Brazil Records Its Deadliest Storms with 29 Casualties

As a consequence of four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods, and mudslides in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed the occurrence of the worst storms in the region. The calamity resulted in the loss of 29 lives, with an additional 60 individuals currently unaccounted for. Expressing his concerns, Leite anticipated a further increase in the death toll, marking these storms as the most severe natural disaster in the state's history, which is known for its significant agricultural and livestock production. Recently, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid a visit to Santa Maria, one of the hardest-hit cities in the state, where he held discussions with Governor Leite on the unfolding crisis. Lula pledged federal support and...
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