Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Oladipupo Oluwaloni as the Acting Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA). This decision comes after the prolonged absence of the substantive chairman, Mrs. Bolatito Shobowale, who has been away on medical leave for over six months. In an official letter from the Commissioner for Local Government,…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi,…
There must be increased awareness to end the alarming rate of Misogyny, Cyberbullying and Online Gender Based Violence. This call was made by Journalists for Christ International Outreach at the launch of findings from a study on cyberbullying ,Online Gender Based Violence and misogyny in Nigeria The study ,#EndMisogynyNG Project was based on data gathered…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 42% of Africa’s Population is affected by Oral Diseases . According to the Agency, the alarming statistic highlights the devastating impact of oral diseases such as dental caries, gum disease, and tooth loss.on the continent. The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu in his message to…
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Tuesday, where Putin agreed to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy targets but refused to accept a full ceasefire and insisted on the West halting all military aid to Ukraine. The call lasted over an hour and a half, with both leaders expressing hopes to mend…
Amid escalating political tension in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as the new administrator for the oil-rich South-South state. Ibas, who served as Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff from July 2015 to January 2021, was named to replace Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, both of…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an attack on democracy that should be strongly condemned. In a statement on his verified Facebook page, Atiku described the move as a politically motivated manipulation executed in bad faith. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu…
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu met with the nation’s service chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Also present were the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Director General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi. Later in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land occupancy rights of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat in Abuja due to the party’s failure to pay ground rent. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, addressed to PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, the Director of Land…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, asserting that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the state’s democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement issued on Tuesday, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba argued that Tinubu’s declaration violates the 1999 Constitution. Ologunagba…
