News

By Amaka Ebube The body of the late Nollywood make-up artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, who tragically died in a boat mishap last Wednesday, has been laid to rest in her hometown of Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Tears flowed freely as family members mourned the 24-year-old …

By Ebiere Tamuno RIVERS State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, asserts that those with unwavering integrity and character are firmly supporting his administration. The endorsement by former governor Dr. Peter Odili has sent shockwaves through his detractors. Last Thursday, Odili officially declared Fubara as the political leader of Rivers State, emphasizing the …

By Oghenekaro Oyowinkigho The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri branch, issued a statement yesterday urging the Nigerian military to promptly remove the blockades they have set up in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The NBA emphasized that Nigeria is not a military state, and citizens should …

By Fredrick Umuerure The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Warri branch, today embarked on an awareness walk through the heart of Warri, Delta State, signaling the start of their Law Week. The event, led by the branch chairman, Barr. Oghenero Okoro, saw a significant turnout from the legal community, all united …

NIGERIA’S identity card system is about to get more complicated. This is after the National Identity Management Commission notified the public of its intention to launch three new national ID cards for 104 million Nigerians by June. Currently, there are different ID cards that have not been successfully implemented years …

By Chukwuebuka Okija In a pressing appeal, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded the swift liberation of Joshua Rogers, a Channels Television correspondent who was recently abducted. The plea was issued by NUJ President Chris Iziguzo during an interview with Newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The incident occurred …

Nigerian Breweries Plc, a key player in the HEINEKEN Group and the foremost brewer in Nigeria, has unveiled a comprehensive restructuring strategy to navigate the current economic headwinds. This strategy involves a temporary halt in production at two of its nine local breweries. The initiative, part of a broader business …

Social media celebrity, Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail for mishandling naira notes. The crossdresser received the sentence on Friday morning. More to follow…

In a resolute declaration, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the citizens of his unwavering commitment to a governance style marked by collaboration and broad consultation. The governor’s pledge came during the official ceremony where he presented the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of Office to Ateke Michael Tom, …

Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko has congratulated former Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Hon. Micheal Diden on his 61st birth anniversary. In a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr. Ajiri-Oghene Oreh, on Tuesday, the Isoko Federal lawmaker lauded Diden …