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Isoko Monitoring Group Tasks new IDU EXCO on peace in iSoko

Isoko Monitoring Group Tasks new IDU EXCO on peace in iSoko .          by Harriet oghogho The newly elected Executives of Isoko Development Union (IDU), have been tasked to secure the peace in warring Isoko communities. Isoko Monitoring Group (IMG), in a congratulatory message to the Union, signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Kingsley Oroh stated that securing peace should be the first task of the new executive. The group applauded the peaceful election and transition urging the new exco to push for meaningful and sustainable reforms that would engender development in Isoko nation. The IMG also stressed the need for the apex sociocultural body to institute actions geared towards strengthening the unity of the Isoko Nation. According to the message, "While we congratulate the new executive led by Professor Christopher Akpotu, we must add that they have come in at a time when the peace and unity of our nation are critically bedeviled by unfavourable variab...

New Year crossover services: CAN orders churches to obey govt directives

New Year crossover services: CAN orders churches to obey govt directives Amid disagreement between the governments and church buildings over New 12 months crossover providers, the Christian management in Nigeria has directed worship centres to respect authorities’ directives. President of the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Samson Ayokunle, gave the order in an announcement  Tuesday night. He appealed to church buildings to strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols and tips issued by the Nigeria Centre for Illness Management (NCDC), federal and state governments. Ayokunle mentioned CAN understands the unlucky state the coronavirus pandemic has put everyone worldwide. “This prompted some state governments to position a complete ban on crossover night time service and we aren’t pleased that we’d not be capable to enter into the New 12 months prayerfully in joint fellowship with our brothers and sisters. “We, nonetheless, urge you all to abide by the directives of ...

Gen. Azazi foundation in partnership with IBI Celebrates Christmas in Children Home at Igbogene, Onopa Town Prison and others.

Gen. Azazi foundation in partnership with IBI Celebrates Christmas in Children Home at Igbogene, Onopa Town Prison and others.    Late General Owoyo Azazi foundation in partnership with IBI visited destiny home in Igbogene, Onopa Town Correction Centre and Cameron Camp at Opolo (IDP Camp)   in Yenagoa Bayelsa state to present food and drinks to the less privilege as part of its Feed a thousand initiative that is taking place across the 36 states of the federal. According to the team leader Mr. Matthew Azazi said, he led the both Foundations team members to celebrate Christmas with the less privileged and prisoners in the State . The foundation also donated foods and drinks to the less privileged to enable them have a joyous Christmas celebration. He further said, during occasion, ” the season of joy, peace, and happiness. It is the special season set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Though this was its original purpose, the...

Uproar as Wife of Delta Attorney General, Mrs. Mrakpor Beats 68-year-Old Woman to Coma

Uproar as Wife of Delta Attorney General, Mrs. Mrakpor Beats 68-year-Old Woman to Coma  There is Uproar as the Wife of the Delta State Attorney General, Mrs. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor, allegedly Beats a 68-year-Old Woman to  To coma in Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the former House of Representatives member, allegedly slapped the 68-year-old woman, Mrs. Adaeke Odiaka, who is old enough to be her mother. It was learnt that the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, close ally is purportedly known for such character, an unhealthy situation that may work against her husband, Barr. Peter Mrakpor, in Delta Central Senatorial District, if he joins the governorship race come 2023. The story reported  that Trouble started on Sunday 27th December 2020, when Mrs. Mrakpor, in company of her younger brother, Jude Ugbah Chukwunwike, the Chairmanship flag bearer of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 6th 2021 local go...

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard slams Timo Werner after 3-1 defeat

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Lampard slams Timo Werner after 3-1 defeat Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has slammed Timo Werner for not offering the team enough with or without the ball, during their 3-1 defeat against Arsenal on Saturday. Werner has now gone 10 games without a goal in all competitions for the Blues. The German striker was replaced at half-time by Callum Hudson-Odoi with Lampard’s side trailing 2-0. However, it was the Gunners who scored next through Bukayo Saka, before Tammy Abraham netted a consolation goal late on. Currently experiencing his longest goal drought at club level since 2016, Werner is struggling after a bright start to life at Stamford Bridge. “Certainly the goals not going in is always something an attacking player will get judged on,” Lampard said when asked about Werner in his post-match press conference. “The subs, I could have made more. But I felt I had to make the subs in those two areas to inject energy. “For today, TImo wasn’t giving us enough with or w...

Senate Raises Alarm as Ministry of Power smuggles N7bn into its account without appropriation

Senate Raises Alarm as Ministry of Power smuggles N7bn into its account without appropriation The Senate has raised the alarm on how the Ministry of Power allegedly smuggled over N7 billion smuggled into the Ministry’s budget without an appropriation from the National Assembly. The Senate has observed that there was no evidence that such money was budgeted for in respect to the Hydropower Transmission Project in either the 2014 or 2015 fiscal year. Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo South led Senate Committee on Public Accounts, raised the alarm on how the Ministry allegedly spent such amount of money without getting approval from the National Assembly in line with the law. The Committee is relying on the query raised by the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation in the 2015 report and brought before it for probe and subsequent presentation to the Senate at Plenary. The Urhoghide led Committee, however expressed shock on how  N7 billion could app...

Group Urges Mike Igini To Forgive John Mayaki Over APC Failed Character Assassination Plot.

Group Urges Mike Igini To Forgive John Mayaki Over APC Failed Character Assassination Plot. By Wilson Macaulay  Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, Mike Igini, Esq has been urged to forgive the infamous Director of Communication, Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation, Mr John Mayaki, over failed character assassination plot by the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC. President of Agbon Peace and Economic Transformation Initiative, APETRI, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, made the appeal in a statement on Saturday 26th December, saying that the public apology by Mayaki goes to show that Igini's integrity cannot be faulted by an overzealous politician who knew next to nothing in political propaganda and electioneering communication strategies. It will be recalled that Mayaki and Edo APC during the 2020 gubernatorial election alleged that Igini visited Obaseki in Benin and went home with sacks o...

Kenneth Gbagi Splashes Cash, Gives live Cows to People in Oginibo, Calls for Sustenance of Peace, Unity

Kenneth Gbagi Splashes Cash, Gives live Cows to People in Oginibo, Calls for Sustenance of Peace, Unity Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Ex-minister of state education and foremost Governorship aspirant in Delta ahead of 2023, yesterday Friday 25th donated three life cows and cash gift of three thousand naira each to members of his community in Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The business mogul also called for peace and unity of Oginibo community during a conference and a meeting of praises attended by community members who benefited from Gbagi’s benevolence. Gbagi said, Oginibo is one among ughevwien community that has produced notable men of character that other communities are emulating, disunity can not bring development to our land, that he wanted to spend this Christmas outside Delta state, as we all knew the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ bring peace and love to mankind he there call every sons and daughters of Oginibo community to embrace peac...

Nigeria needs to be restructured to engender justice, equity and progress

Nigeria needs to be restructured to engender justice, equity and progress A Chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Dr Olu Agunloye has said that the nation needed to be retooled, restructured or re-engineered in a way to engender justice, equity and progress. Agunloye, a former Minister in a special message to Nigerians and his party members made available to news men in Akure lamented that “all is not well in our country”. ” The people and governments of Nigeria have been under severe pressures by misrule, effects of Covid-19, and especially the recurring widespread insecurity and violent unrests. “The repercussions of these have had significant negative effects on the progress and stability of the nation. “The religions failing. The politicians are failing. The military is not primarily trained to succeed in this wise and does not have good previous records in governance. “Nigeria is in festive season and awaiting the turn of the vicious and cruel Leap Year 2020. However, thi...

COVID-19: Nigeria records 1,133 new infections, Total hits 80,922

COVID-19: Nigeria records 1,133 new infections, Total hits 80,922 NCDC DG, Dr. Chikwe Ihekw The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,133 new infections of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the total figure of infected persons to 80,922.  NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday. More than 903,800 samples have been tested by the public health agency since the first confirmed case in February.  The Wednesday figure is the highest single-day tally,  NCDC said, adding that the new infections were recorded in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency also announced the discharge of 395 patients from isolation centres across the country within the period, while five COVID-19 related deaths were registered. “Our discharges today include 134 community recoveries in Lagos State and 96 community recoveries in the FCT managed in line with guidelines,” it said. It stated that Lagos, the state with the highest numb...

ENTERTAINMENT: NIGER DELTA MUSIC STAR JUMBO FIZZY DROPS NEW ALBUM

ENTERTAINMENT: NIGER DELTA MUSIC STAR JUMBO FIZZY DROPS NEW ALBUM One of the fastest growing Music Artists in Nigeria, particularly the Niger Delta region, Johnson Sunday, with the stage name, ‘Jumbo Fizzy’. A native of Oporoza Town in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Has recently dropped a New Album, Titled “2009 Story”. Which is currently blowing wide in the Music Space. The Niger Delta Music Star, who spoke with a senior correspondent of Coastal Times. Expressed his unimaginable joy and gratitude to God, for the marvellous works of his hands, and for the release of his New Album ” 2009 Story”. Jumbo Fizzy during the conversation, asserted that, the Album which is currently making waves in the Music Industry. Is indeed one of it’s kinds. As much hardwork and dedication was put into it. The Music Star further stated that, his kind of music is truly a rare kind. As it sorts to tell real time stories, even as it serves the purpose of ...

Delta state Auditor-General, Local Govt., Esievo, bags UPU Ambassador's Award

Delta state Auditor-General, Local Govt., Esievo, bags UPU Ambassador's Award The Delta State Auditor-General of Local Government, Olorogun Abel Ogheneovo Esievo, at the weekend, at the Nigeria Lobour Congress, NLC, Hall, Asaba, headquarters of Delta state, bagged the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Ambassador's Award. The Olorogun Abel Ogheneovo Esievo, who hails from Ekpan-Ovu, Agbon Clan, Ethiope East, Delta state, bagged the prestigious UPU Ambassador's Award in recognition of his supports and selfless contributions towards the growth of the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, Asaba branch. Esievo has also been described as kind hearted, generous and a detribalised personality, and in recognition of his service to society and mankind in nation building, he was nominated by the Delta State Government for the prestigious Award of Justice of Peace, JP, in 2018 and other numerous awards from Civil Society Organizations and Christian Religious Bodies.   Speaking at the Award...

Warri North Chairmanship: Ijaw Tells Itsekiri not to Decide Candidate for them, Francis Abulu as Consensus Candidate

Warri North Chairmanship: Ijaw Tells Itsekiri not to Decide Candidate for them, Francis Abulu as Consensus Candidate A confidential arrangement of who becomes the Next Chairman of Warri North Local government Area, Delta State failed. This came on Friday in Warri as the name of a popular chairmanship aspirant widely known as the consensus candidate of Egbema-Ijaw leaders, Mr Francis Abulu, was deliberately omitted from a list submitted to Itsekiri leaders for onward transmission to the governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The development was was part of some Itsekiri political leaders decision to concede the 2023 chairmanship of Warri North to the Egbema-Ijaws after 27 years of political dominance. FocalPoint Reports gathered that, some Egbema-Ijaw PDP leaders in furtherance of the agreement, submitted names of Ijaw chairmanship aspirants to a notable Itsekiri PDP leader in the area. The situation became uneasy with Ijaw saying that Itsekiri should not decide their candidat...

Shore Up Budget Of Orientation Bureau - NUJ Tells Government

Shore Up Budget Of Orientation Bureau - NUJ Tells Government The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has appealed to Delta State Government to shore up budgetary provisions to the State Bureau of Orientation, insisting the Directorate has more work to do consistently in mindset reorientation campaigns. The Union leaders in the State, ably led by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu as Chairman, made this appeal when they paid a familiarization and collaborative visit to the DG of the Bureau, Mr. Eugene Uzum Esq., on Thursday 17th December, 2020, at his office. Ikeogwu commended the DG for his dogged support to Okowa led administration in terms of its vision to restore the orientation of values, hardwork and standard morals. He noted however, that the Bureau had much to do in preventive campaigns, other than curative which often was seen with their activities in cases of flooding, outbreak of diseases like Covid-19, Yellow Fever and the rest. The NUJ Chairman called o...

Upsurge of Coronavirus cases: NCDC Confirms 1,145 New COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria

Upsurge of  Coronavirus cases: NCDC Confirms 1,145 New COVID-19 Cases In Nigeria The  Nigeria Center for Disease Control  (NCDC) on Thursday evening, 17th December 2020, confirmed 1,145 new cases of Coronavirus disease infection in Nigeria. The new cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed via a statement on the official Twitter handle of the health agency and represent the country’s daily highest record since the outbreak of the virus. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria to 76,207 which includes 67,110 discharged cases and 1,201 deaths. Below is the breakdown of the latest cases according to states with Lagos State having the highest number of cases, followed by Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Lagos-459 FCT-145 Kaduna-138 Plateau-80 Katsina-70 Gombe-52 Niger-31 Kano-23 Bayelsa-21 Bauchi-18 Ondo-18 Rivers-17 Ogun-12 Oyo-12 Edo-8 Nasarawa-8 Ebonyi-7 Osun-6 Ekiti-5 Kebbi-5 Borno-4 Jigawa-3 Akwa Ibom-2 Anambra-1 1,145 new cases of ...

201 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

201 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria 201 new cases of COVID19 were recorded in Nigeria on Monday, December 14.  According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Kaduna recorded 74 new cases, the highest for the day. Other states with new cases include Lagos-53, Katsina-40, Rivers-11, Plateau-9, Kwara-6, Bauchi-2, Ogun-2, Taraba-2, Edo-1 and Sokoto-1. Nigeria now has a total of 73,374 confirmed cases. 66,314 patients have been discharged so far with 1,197 deaths recorded. See a breakdown of the number of cases per state below.  The post  201 new COVID-19 cases

SARS DEATH ALERT: The Re-Arrest of Prince Makolomi Gross Violation Of Rule Of Law - Says Counsel

SARS DEATH ALERT: The Re-Arrest of Prince Makolomi Gross Violation Of Rule Of Law - Says Counsel The legal counsel to Prince Nicholas Makolomi, the Ughelli chap who made the alleged video of SARS shooting a boy which allegedly led to the #EndSARS protest across the country, Barr. Ekenemolise Emwanta Osifo of Obiora Law Firm, Asaba, has stated that the rearrest of his client despite the Federal High Court ruling against his initial arrest and detention was a gross violation of the rule of law and show of utter disregard for the courts and the judiciary by the Police. Osifo stated this today while addressing the Press after the rearrest of Prince Nicholas Makolomi in Asaba. Osifo said the subsequent rearrest and continued detention of Makolomi was a shallow attempt to intimidate and silence him, concorting further negative stories to hide the Police inefficiency and the truth. According to the lawyer, "the truth being that the said Prince Nicholas Makolomi actually obser...

Online Publisher Apologizes to Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Mercy land, Begs for Forgiveness

Online Publisher Apologizes to Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Mercy land, Begs for Forgiveness An online news Publisher in Delta State, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, has rendered an unreserved apology to the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, begging him for Forgiveness. In a reconciliation meeting with the prophet and some committee members, on Monday December 14th in Warri, Oyinbi apologised and begged for forgiveness over a statement in a publication that seemed offensive to Snr. Prophet Omoto. It could be recalled that some close associate of Oyinbi, Boukan and Amos Wanki were on the 1st of September 2020 arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ughelli for defamation of character and blackmail against Snr. Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.  In an solidarity statement with his associates, Oyinbi who is also the President of Concerned Citizens for Izon-ebe Development (CCFID) said  "As a high ra...

Buhari Ignores National Assembly as Malami downplays NASS’ power

Buhari Ignores National Assembly as Malami downplays NASS’ power President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday snubbed the invitation of the House of Representatives. The House had on December 1, invited Buhari to address them over the issue of security challenges bedevilling the country. Reacting, Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie had confirmed that Buhari will today, Thursday, But, the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami had faulted the invitation, saying the lawmakers had no powers to invite Buhari. However, Buhari was absent as the House of Representatives commenced plenary, on Thursday. Commenting on Buhari’s absence, a member from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, in a point of order, urged Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila to update the House on the subject matter. Responding, Gbajabiamila said the House would wait for official communication from the President.

Nigerian Military Accuses Amnesty International of blackmail On crime against older people

Nigerian Military Accuses Amnesty International of blackmail On crime  against older people The Defence Headquarters has accused Amnesty International (AI) of blackmailing the Nigerian military in its recent report, which accused the military of crimes against older people in the Northeast. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that there were contractions in the report. Part of the statement read: “The attention of the Nigerian military has been drawn to the recent report released by Amnesty International in its chapter 3 as “Nigerian Military Crimes”. “The report is clear desperation targeted at blackmailing the Nigerian military. Thus, the report should be discountenanced.” Eneche said the report cannot be described as credible because the research did not meet the universal academic or global best practice criteria. He said the research did not have the justifiable percentage of sample in the population ...

Conduct Free Fair LG Primary Election, Don't Impose Candidates... Activists tell DSIEC, Okowa

Conduct Free Fair LG Primary Election, Don't Impose Candidates... Activists tell DSIEC, Okowa  A prominent Niger Delta-based human rights activists, Comrade Steve Luke has called on the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) and the state government to conduct free, fair and credible 2021 Local Government Chairmanship Election. The activist made the call at Asaba on Sunday in a message to the Chairman of the Commission, Chief Mike Ogbodu, as the election was scheduled to hold March 6, 2021. He urged the Delta State Government to prepare and conduct free, fair local government election, allowing the people to vote for a candidate of their choice even at the party level. Steven, however, warned against imposing chairmanship candidate at party levels, insisting that free, fair and credible local government primaries within the parties should be conducted for Democracy to be meaningful at the  grassroots,  Steven suggests that pre-election activities...

GRAND FINALE OF NEXT SUPERSTAR REALITY TV SHOW TO HOLD DECEMBER 2020

GRAND FINALE OF NEXT SUPERSTAR REALITY TV SHOW TO HOLD DECEMBER 2020 The management of one of the leading Reality TV Shows in West Africa, ( NEXT SUPERSTAR REALITY TV SHOW ). Has announced that the Grand Finale of the Show will be coming up by December 2020. The management of the Reality TV Show, made the announcement via their official website on Sunday 29th November, 2020.  The Show which is aimed at bringing entertainment to the doorstep of all. Is a show that is well thought out and articulated. In order to Inform, Fascinate and Entertain viewers.  The Show is Jam packed with lots of interesting activities, which successful housemates, who find their way into the house are to carryout. As they compete for a grand prize of 2million naira and a Brand New Car.   The Next SuperStar Reality TV Show, is a show that is widely streamed, due to it's Educative, Fascinating and Entertaining master plan. The Show is shown on various TV Stations. Such as, DSTV Cha...

Poor Performances: Bomadi Constituency Starts Process To Recall Preyor ...Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Him

Poor Performances: Bomadi Constituency Starts Process To Recall Preyor  ...Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Him The people of Bomadi Local Government has pass vote of no confidence on their House of Assembly Member, Hon. Preyor Kenneth Oboro, Deputy Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly for his poor performance over the pass 9 years. Speaking with newsmen in Bomadi, youth leader and Coordinator of Bomadi Like Mind Comrades, Comrade Gilor Kelly said: Recalling back Hon. Preyor Oboro is the best decision the Constituency have made, and we will do everything legally possible to recall him back, "he said. "It will interest you to know that, the member representing us in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Preyor Oboro is there for his self-interest and family, he does not care whether he is representing people. All he cares about himself and family and we are telling him enough is enough. Hon. Preyor should know he is in public office not his personal business. ...

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Nigeria Experiences Worst Recession As GDP Declines

Nigeria Experiences Worst Recession  As GDP Declines The world’s most populous black nation, Nigeria has officially slid into its worst economic recession in over three decades. Gross domestic product numbers released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday, the nation recorded a contraction of 3.62 percent in the third quarter of 2020. This is the second consecutive quarterly GDP decline since the recession of 2016. The cumulative GDP for the first nine months of 2020, therefore, stood at -2.48 percent. The last time Nigeria recorded such cummulative GDP was in 1987, when GDP declined by 10.8 percent. According to World Bank and NBS figures monitored by TheCable, this is also the second recession under President Muhamadu Buhari’s democratic reign — and his fourth as head of state.

Rights organisation Conference for the Actualisation of Human Rights Inaugurate Asaba Unit, Appoint Executives

 Rights organisation Conference for the Actualisation of Human Rights Inaugurate Asaba Unit, Appoint Executives    Director General of Conference for the Actualisation of Human Rights, Barrister Maxwell Ogedegbe, on Friday, November 13, 2020, inaugurated 16 member working committee as executives for Delta North and Asaba zone of the foremost human rights body in Nigeria. The executive members inaugurated by Maxwell Ogedegbe, Director General of the rights group, include Comrade Ojei Victor, Delta North Coordinator, Comrade Gilor Kelly, Deputy Coordinator Delta North, Comrade Kenneth Nwaobi, Delta North PRO, Barr. Ogbodogbo Michael, Delta North Legal Adviser, Comrade Ganagana Francis, Asaba Unit Coordinator, Comrade Ahmodu Yunusa Malle, Asaba Unit Deputy Coordinator and Comrade Mozea Emeka, Asaba Unit Secretary. Others are Comrade Florence Ogonegbu, Asaba Unit Assistant Secretary, Comrade Thomas Ogar Ochada, Asaba Unit Financial Secretary, Comrade Omogha A...

MD TrackNews cries out as Gov. Douye Reject his Media Platform in Govt house.

MD TrackNews cries out as Gov. Douye Reject his Media Platform in Govt house. The Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of TrackNews Media Ltd Ogidi www.tracknews.ng Ben Bara has cried out as governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State rejected his company to work in government house.  According the Ogidi TrackNews is one of the major media platforms that promoted  governor Douye Diri and his Deputy senator Lawrence during the 2019 governorship campaigns for free. Ogidi Ben Bara is from southern Ijaw local government area in Bayelsa and TrackNews Online is one the popular bogs in Niger Delta. On his Facebook wall, "he said Since una no gree support us we are moving Lag another one. " Den say no space for TrackNews but there is space for Igbo and Yoruba media platforms.

Ocean surge sacks residents, Submerge houses in Aiyetoro community Ilaje

Ocean surge sacks residents, Submerge houses  in Aiyetoro community Ilaje  Ocean surge has wrecked havoc on residents of Aiyetoro community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, it was another tragic story as their stay on their ancestral land was again threatened on Saturday. In the wee hours of Saturday, the residents of the costal community who were still in deep sleep were woken by a surge from the Atlantic Ocean. It was gathered that the surge which had been a recurring issue within the community occurred around 2:00 am. With almost the entire fishing community affected by the surge, the residents in a state of pandemonium scampered for safety as over 2000 residents and over 100 houses were affected by the incident. While speaking on the development, the Secretary of the Ayetoro Youths Congress, Emmanuel Aralu, stated that the surge was sudden and affected virtually every house in the community with property worth millions of Naira destroyed. “The surge occurred i...

Man Wishes Ex-Wife A Better Lover On Her Birthday

Man Wishes Ex-Wife A Better Lover On Her Birthday A Nigerian man identified as Okuna Nelson, has sent out a heartfelt message to his ex-wife on her birthday. Nelson in his post on Facebook did not give the reason for their divorce but decided pen down something beautiful for his ex-wife who he described as his first love. He took to his Facebook page on Thursday to wish her a happy birthday and also share a heartfelt prayer for her. Nelson also shared photos from their wedding in his post and wrote; “I know you didn’t wish me happy birthday because you left but that’s won’t make me a wicked man or stop me to wish you well on your day, you’re the first woman in my life to mk me say i do in the alter of God . I remember when i got married to you i always wanted to give u a big surprise birthday gift but the chance was not given. Anyway i got the gift but you’re no where to be found. Happy birthday to princess. God bless your new home and give u a better man than me and all the happiness ...

I Don’t Regret Enhancing My Body – Toke Makinwa

I Don’t Regret Enhancing My Body – Toke Makinwa Media personality,  Toke Makinwa  has disclosed why she had plastic surgeries on her body. Makinwa during a question and answer session on her new episode of Toke Moments on Youtube said she had surgery done on her body and had a lip filler. According to her, she had the surgery to enhance her body to look better and curvy in clothes. The 36-year-old, noted that she does not regret her decision. Toke said: “ Yes I worked on my body but my breast is real. I had a lip filler because I wanted to launch my lipstick brand but now I dont think it is necessary. “Also I enhanced my body after I got my fibroids removed. I did that because I wanted to feel better in clothes. “I do not regret enhancing my body because it’s the best thing I’ve ever done and I wanted to look curvy and I love it.”

Constitutional Amendment: Ozobo Calls for Split of Burutu LGA into Burutu North, South, Central

Constitutional Amendment: Ozobo Calls for Split of Burutu LGA into Burutu North, South, Central WARRI-The president of Ijaw People's Development initiative, IPDI, Comrade Ozobo Austin has thrown his weight behind the call for the split of Burutu Local government areas into two or three LGA, being one of the largest and the oldest LGAs in the country. The right activist in an interview called on Delta South senator, Sen.James Manager, and Hon. Julius Pondi, member House of representatives, presenting Burutu Federal constituency to ceased the medium of the constitution amendment to agitate for the split of Burutu LGA to two or three separate LGAs. Ozobo said almost all the LGAs created much more later after the creation of Burutu in Delta State had been splited into two or more but Burutu case remained a sad tale. The group said the LGA be splited into Burutu North, Burutu South and Burutu Central, being one of the largest and oldest LGAs in the country.  He said there was no better ...

Sanwo-Olu Move to Abolish Ex-Govs' Pension

 Sanwo-Olu Move to Abolish Ex-Govs' Pension A former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has hailed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his plan to repeal the Lagos State law that would ensure life pensions for former governors and deputy governors. The All Progressives Congress chieftain said this in a series of tweets on Wednesday. The former governor tweeted, “Congratulations to Governor Sanwo-Olu over the 2021 budget which he appropriately christened ‘Budget of Rekindled Hope’. This audacious and enterprising budget will empower our people and begin to rebuild Lagos State. “In particular, I would also like to commend the governor for the plan to commence the repeal of the pension law giving pension packages to former governors and their deputies. This is a bold and courageous move by Mr. Governor and I wholeheartedly support him. I encourage all APC loyalists to do the same.” Tinubu had shortly before leaving office, signed the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension) Law No 11 ...

Lizzo dons skimpy bikini while on vacation in Mexico (photos)

Lizzo dons skimpy bikini while on vacation in Mexico (photos) Lizzo took a trip to Mexico to relax with friends while Americans wait to find out who will be their next president. The singer was seen on a beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, enjoying a margarita as she strolled the white sands of the Mexican resort town.   The Good As Hell hitmaker was clad in a tiny bikini which she paired with a face cap. Below are more photos. 

COVID-19: China Bars Nigerian Citizens From Entry

COVID-19: China Bars Nigerian Citizens From Entry Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits due to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria made the announcement in a notice on Thursday. It said it would no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in the country. The embassy, however, stated that holders of diplomatic passports, courtesy or C visas would not be affected by the restriction. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement,” the notice read. “The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned personnel. “Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas w...

Street-To-School Day 2 Ernest Bebenimbo Foundation: Over 8 Schools in DeltaGets Covid-19 Prevention, Learning Materials

Featuring Street-To-School Day 2 Ernest Bebenimbo Foundation: Over 8 Schools in Delta Gets Covid-19 Prevention, Learning Materials No teachers, Good Classrooms: EBF Calls on Government, individual to assist  A Niger Delta-based nongovernmental organisation, Ernest Bebenimbo Foundation on Wednesday expanded the street-to-school educational project into the second segment. Over 8 schools in riverine Communities, get learning and Covid-19 prevention materials yesterday from the foundation in Delta State as they distributed thousands of notebooks, hundreds of school bags and writing materials to assist the students and pupils of various schools. The gesture was also intended to help mitigate the negative spread of the dreaded coronavirus as they returned to school... The Foundation also celebrated aged women in all the communities visited giving them clothing materials. During the visit, the Foundation noted that Almost all th...