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Election rerun – certificate of return issued to the elected member of the assembly

February 9, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, issued a Certificate of Return to the House of Assembly member-elect in Bayelsa State on Thursday. Obo Effanga, Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, presented the certificate to the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Amakoromo Waikumo, winner of the Yenagoa Constituency 2 re-run […]

We want a lasting solution to Naira depreciation, insecurity and inflation – Governors speak out

February 9, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Governors, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have demanded solutions to the three major challenges facing the nation being rising food prices, a weakening currency, and growing insecurity. In a communique issued Thursday after an emergency virtual meeting, NGF Chairman Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq called for “urgent discussions […]

Nigerian Government orders fast release of 102 metric tonnes of rice and maize

February 9, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The food crisis in the country, coupled with the inflationary trend, has compelled the federal government to order the release of 102,000 metric tonnes of rice and maize to Nigerians. The government has also disclosed that it may embark on the importation of whatever shortfalls may be experienced to augment […]

Give Tinubu ideas to run economy – APC tells PDP and Peter Obi

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the criticism of President Bola Tinubu by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in an interview with Channels TV on Tuesday, asked the duo to give suggestions to the President on how to effectively run the economy and […]

Politics

INEC presents certificates to winners of Saturday’s rerun by election

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The winners of the rerun and by-election on Saturday were given Certificates of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, on Wednesday. The event took place at INEC’s Abuja headquarters. The recipients of the certificates were Mr. Pam Dachungyang, the senator-elect for Plateau North, Prof. Anthony Okorie, the […]

Rihanna is my role model – Ayra Starr

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer who has referred to American-Barbadian diva Rihanna as her “greatest inspiration.” She claims that Rihanna’s “Anti” is the best album will be recorded. Ayra Starr stated in an interview with Rolling Stone, “Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ is the […]

Hardship in Nigeria is Temporary, Huge Changes is now – Wike

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerians have been reassured by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the current economic distress in the nation is only sporadic and that changes are coming now. Wike highlighted the difficulties that the people of the Maitama District, Garki, and Utako confronted on Tuesday at the […]

Burna Boy’s performance at the 66th Grammy ranks number 6 on Billboard

February 7, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Billboard has placed Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy,’s 2024 Grammy performance as the sixth best. According to reliable sources, Burna Boy made his stage debut at the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 4. The artist, backed by Brandy and 21 Savage, sang “Sittin […]

We will restore Nigeria’s intergrity through films- Ali Nihu, Kano Actor

February 7, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Actor and Nigerian Film Corporation director Ali Nuhu has said that Nigerian filmmaking can help reinstate the nation’s integrity. In his most recent interview with BBC Hausa, the actor stated that just 35 percent of Nigerian films now adhere to the intended level of quality, although the target should be […]

Celine Dion spotted at the 66th Grammy Awards after recovery from stiff-person syndrome

February 6, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Famous Canadian musician Céline Dion made her first public appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony despite her battle with a neurological disorder. The 55-year-old songstress made her appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards to present Album of the Year, an honor she had given to Taylor Swift 27 […]