Rivers LG Polls: Wike, Fubara feud escalates amid chaos as Gov’s candidates win
Despite all odds, Rivers State local government elections took place, yesterday, amid gunshots, bomb explosions and protests in some parts of the state.
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APC sweeps Benue LG poll, wins all 23 Chairmanship and 276 Councillorship seats
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in the Benue State local government elections held on Saturday, winning all 23 chairmanship positions and 276 councillorship seats.
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LG election: APP applauds Fubara for fair election, dedicates victory to people of Rivers State
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has praised the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, for ensuring a level playing field during the local government elections held on Saturday.
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Goronyo re-elected as Sokoto PDP Chairman in unopposed victory
The incumbent chairman of the Sokoto State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bello Aliyu Goronyo, has been re-elected alongside other state executives at the party’s state congress held on Saturday at the PDP secretariat in the state capital.
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Akwa Ibom: APC wins Chairmanship seat in Akpabio’s LGA
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured the chairmanship seat in Essien Udim Local Government Area, following the local government elections held on Saturday, October 5, in Akwa Ibom State.
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‘God corrected him’ – Mike Bamiloye reacts to Pastor Adeboye’s apology on tithe
Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, has thrown his weight behind Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God regarding his recent apology on tithing. Bamiloye acknowledged the difficulty Adeboye must have faced in publicly apologizing for his previous teachings on the subject. Pastor Adeboye had admitted to an error in […]
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Withhold allocations to states failing to conduct credible LG elections, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct Mr Olawale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, to immediately withhold federal allocations to states that have failed and/refused to conduct credible local government elections, and to ensure that any allocations from the Federation Account is paid only to democratically elected local government councils and no other body or institution.”
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No one can stop me anymore, says Humblesmith, releases ‘Sochi ‘
Nigerian Afrobongo sensation and songwriter Humblesmith is back, making waves once again with the release of his latest single, ‘Sochi’.
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I won’t promote sex-related content — Amarachi Okoh
Content creator and actress, Amarachi Okoh, popularly known as Marahchi or Ada Igbo Nile has made a firm stance against promoting sexual content in the entertainment industry.
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BBNaija S9 finale: Will the money be married, female or male?
The journey of over 70 days comes to an end tonight with 8 Housemates in line to clich a N100 million worth of prizes.
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I was jailed, dismissed from Army because I indicated interest in Military Administrator – Col Majekodunmi
As I walked into Lieutenant Colonel Gbolawole Majekodunmi’s (rtd) office in Idi-Araba, Lagos, I was struck by its simplicity.
Politics
Single term rotational presidency: Atiku’s proposal raises dust
DO we really need rotational presidency? Instead of rotation, why not go for the best candidate irrespective of his tribe, tongue or zone? Is there merit in a single term of five or more years?
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Rivers: Take action against conflicting court orders – Gooduck Jonathan tells NJC
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced his concerns regarding the political turmoil in Rivers State. In a statement released on Saturday, he urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to address the increasing issue of conflicting court rulings.
Metro
Man stabs pregnant wife, sets body ablaze 3 months after wedding
"Earlier in the week, he attacked Jumoke in the presence of her mother. So she (Jumoke's mother) took him to church because they suspected he was possessed and needed deliverance"
Entertainment
No one can stop me anymore, says Humblesmith, releases ‘Sochi ‘
Nigerian Afrobongo sensation and songwriter Humblesmith is back, making waves once again with the release of his latest single, ‘Sochi’.
ICYMI
FCTA threatens to reallocate plots owned by Speaker, SGF, Gbajabiamila, Saraki, others
"All affected allottees are, hereby, informed that failure to pay all outstanding land bills, rents, fees, and charges would result in withdrawal, and reallocation, of the lands"
Business
CBN sells $543.5m FX in September
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold a total of $543.5 million to authorised dealers at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) in September 2024.
Sports
NFF budgets N17.6b for 2025 activities
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has budgeted N17.6 billion for its activities for the 2025 season.
Special Report
Pray you don’t fall ill as costs of drugs, healthcare surge
Grappling with economic turmoil, the Nigerian healthcare system is bearing the brunt. As the cost of living skyrockets, the prices of essential medications,
The Silent Crisis in Modern Parenting: Are we failing our children?
By the time they are in their twenties, you meet this man or woman and wonder why they don’t know how to build a stable relationship
Independence: A Fool and His Errand
Without prejudice to whatever Nigeria has achieved in her 64 years of independence, the country remains an embarrassingly under-performing entity.
2014 CONFAB: Unique consensus recommendations
Like the Uwais committee, the 492 delegates of the 2014 Confab, made about 683 recommendations all arrived at by consensus – which was unique.
Technology
How Google injected $1.8b in Nigeria’s economy in 2023
Search Engine giant, Google, said it injected about $1.8 billion into Nigeria’s economy in 2023 from economic activities generated by its products and services.
How Google injected $1.8bn into Nigeria’s economy in 2023
The report outlines how Google’s products and infrastructure are driving digital transformation and contributing to economic growth across Nigeria
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Meta launches new program making it easier to earn on Facebook [How it works]
Meta on Wednesday announced the launch of its Content Monetization beta program for Facebook in a move aimed at improving the earning potential of content creators. This initiative, revealed on Wednesday, combines three key monetization tools—In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus—allowing creators to monetize a broader array of content types, including Reels, […]
7 ways to limit your social media usage
By Akanni Dorcas Social media is a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family, stay updated on the latest news, and discover inspiring ideas from around the globe. But let’s face it, it can also get a bit overwhelming. Endless scrolling can however pull you away from real life and leave you […]
Education
Danger looms as high school fees stop many Bauchi children from resumption
As the new academic session begins, thousands of school-age children in Bauchi State are struggling to resume classes due to a significant increase in school fees.
How to use private initiatives to boost Nigerian education sector — Experts
For the government to use private initiatives to boost the education sector in the country, transparency and public accountability must be the watchword
We’ll withdraw our services if 14-day ultimatum expires, ASUU issues fresh warning
“Our Union will withdraw services, and should not be held responsible for the breakdown in industrial harmony which will arise as a result of the government’s insensitivity, insincerity, indifference and time-buying tactics.
Why we won’t admit student with less than 170 JAMB score – Kogi Varsity VC
The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Kabba has defended the pegging of 170 as minimum cut-off marks for the university admission against the 140 benchmark by the Joint Admission Matriculation Board.