Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, on Friday, urged his predecessors to desist from interfering in his administration if they have nothing to contribute to the State. This is as Samuel Ortom, immediate past Governor of the State, during the celebration of his 63rd birthday, said that those advising Alia to be at loggerheads with George Akume, the Secretary General of the Federation, did not have the interest of the State at heart. Speaking to newsmen in Makurdi, Alia told his predecessors to be silent henceforth as they had already had their term. According to him, he would not allow any ..read more

Ganiyu Oyeyemi Ogunjimi, a veteran Yoruba actor, has reportedly died, sending the Nollywood industry and fans into mourning. On Friday, actor Kunle Afod announced his passing on his Instagram profile, prompting many on social media to leave condolence messages. Ogunjimi is widely renowned for portraying a bold soldier in combat, a fantastic and lovely performer. He performed admirably as a soldier and herbalist. He has acted alongside Abija, Lalude, Fadeye, Dagunro, and others. READ MORE: I’m Now Celebrity, I Need New Accommodation And Security – Dunamis ‘Famous’ Testifier, Vera Anyim Sharing ..read more

The American International School of Abuja (AISA), has requested banking details of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to refund fees paid for the children of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State. The anti-graft agency had alleged that Bello paid $720,000 in advance as fees for five of his children from the coffers of the Kogi State Government. The children are in grade levels 2 to 8 at the school. In a letter addressed to the Lagos zonal commander of the EFCC, the school said the sum of $845,852 had been paid in tuition “since the 7th of September 2021 to date ..read more

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has alleged that everyone including a puff-puff sellers at the airport, has a say over aviation matters in the country. Keyamo led this out on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while reacting to Nigerian Civil Aviation Authorities’ action over the health status of Dana Airline on Thursday. Recall that NCAA had earlier suspended the Air Operator Certificate of Dana Airlines with immediate effect over safety concerns. The airline suspension came barely 48 hours after an aircraft (MD82 with registration marks 5SN-BKI) with 83 ..read more

Nkechi Blessing, a Nigerian actress, has expressed her thoughts on Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, a controversial Onitsha-based pastor also known as Odumeje. Odumeje has constantly been in the headlines for contentious reasons. Many identified the cleric’s “unorthodox practices” as what propelled him to fame. Some detractors recently called into question his identity as “a man of God,” prompting him to respond strongly last month, dismissing claims that he employs fake powers. In a recent Inside Scoop podcast, Blessing defended the clergyman, stating she is “101% convinced” that Odumeje is a “true ma ..read more

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested sixteen suspects for alleged rape, culpable homicide, kidnapping for ransom, motorcycle and phone snatching as well as armed robbery among other major crimes in the state. The command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, in a statement made available on Thursday evening, disclosed that some suspects, which cut across six syndicates, were paraded at the state’s Headquarters, yesterday. The statements reads: “On April 1, 2024, at about 08:00 hrs, one Rahinatu Hassan, ‘f’, 32 years old, from Gyanke village via Batagarawa LGA, who was heavily pr ..read more

Vera Anyim, the Nigerian lawyer who was publicly humiliated by Pastor Enenche of Dunamis Church, has appealed to Nigerians for help. In a video circulating online, the woman stated that she is now a superstar and, as such, need new housing and security. Making a public appeal, she encouraged Nigerians to help her find a new home, stating that everyone knows she needs a better place and that her previous residence is no longer safe. READ MORE: Mohbad’s Toxicology Result Ready As Pathologist Begins Evaluation She said, “I want to say to Nigeria, you know this thing that happened is a thing of j ..read more

The government of Lagos State says as widely circulated, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu did not increase the minimum wage in the state to N70,000. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Thursday, noted that the Governor was wrongly quoted. Omotoso said: “The Lagos State Government has not increased the minimum wage, contrary to the impression in some media reports, which emanated from the unveiling of Eko Cares – the umbrella for the various interventions to protect the poor against the effects of the prevailing economic hardship. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Ol ..read more

The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has disclosed that tertiary institutions promote ethnic and religious biases. Kukah made this known on The Morning Show on Arise TV on Thursday. The controversial cleric expressed dismay over the closure of doors to churches in universities in Northern Nigeria. He said: “A mosque was constructed at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I delivered a convocation lecture in Calabar three weeks ago. After my lecture, the Chief Imam of the University came to congratulate me. But as I speak to you, Usman Dan Fodio, who is over 40 years ..read more

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says it’s saddening that Nigeria cannot boast of electricity to power even one of her major cities. He expressed this as he noted that Tanzania has succeeded in powering all their major cities. According to him, while a World Bank report showed that about 70 per cent of 40 million Tanzanians living in rural areas have received access to electricity, regrettably, Nigeria’s situation remained the opposite. The statement comes amid a report that Tanzania, an East African nation, recently shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce ..read more