The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.), has directed the contractor handling the reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex to expedite work and ensure timely completion. Ibas emphasized that restoring full legislative activities in the state remains a key part of his mandate. The directive was issued on
The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Eduma Essien, has urged newly admitted students to steer clear of social vices such as cultism, examination malpractice, indecent dressing, drug abuse, and alcohol consumption, warning that such behaviors could jeopardize their academic future. She gave this advice during
Veteran Yoruba actress, Dupe Jayesimi, has opened up about her journey of childlessness despite her desire to become a mother. Speaking on Saturday in a podcast interview with Abiola Adebayo’s ‘Talk-to-B,’ Jayesimi shared her struggles and the challenges she has faced over the years. According to her, despite multiple attempts to conceive, she was unable
Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has passed away after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed on Saturday by movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram handle. Ajemba paid tribute to Nweje, describing her as a vibrant actress and a dear friend. He also recalled their last conversation, which took
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Adedokun Oluyemi, the supervisor of Solution One Hotel, located in the Ago Oko area of Abeokuta, the state capital. Reports indicate that Oluyemi’s unconscious body was discovered in his hotel room around 6 a.m. on Saturday. According to
Gunmen have abducted a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others in Abuja. The victims were kidnapped from their residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday night. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the development on
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and expired pharmaceutical products worth over one trillion naira in Anambra State. The destruction took place on Friday at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site in Agu Awka, Awka South Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, NAFDAC
A rift has emerged between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, over allegations of a plot to dethrone Oluwo. In a statement on Friday night, Oluwo accused Ooni of orchestrating moves against him despite his past support in helping Ooni ascend the throne. He claimed that
Apple Inc. is reportedly losing more than $1 billion per year on its streaming service, Apple TV+, according to a recent report by The Information. The report revealed that Apple has been spending over $5 billion annually on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019. However, the company reduced this expenditure by approximately $500 million
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of working against him despite his role in helping the Ooni ascend the throne. Oluwo claimed he played a crucial role in Oba Ogunwusi’s emergence as the Ooni in 2015. However, he alleged that the Ooni had since been
