The Rivers State House of Assembly has broken its silence following claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara was blocked from presenting the 2025 Appropriation Bill.The Assembly said it never received any formal request from the Governor to present the budget. The Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Dr. Enemi George, who stated this in a statement, described Fubara’s claim as a “comedy skit” designed to paint the lawmakers in a bad light. George recalled that on Monday, 3 March, 2025, the House had officially written to the Governor, asking him to bring the 2025 budget for approval following…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Presidency has reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s projects, dismissing his claims as baseless and misleading. Obasanjo had condemned the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, calling it wasteful and corrupt, just as he also criticized the Tinubu administration for approving N21 billion for a new official residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima, labelling it an unnecessary expense and a misplaced priority. The former President made these remarks in his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, where he analyzed the leadership styles and decisions of Nigerian leaders. The book was launched last week as part of…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the 10th Senate is proud of the achievements of President Bola Tinubu since his assumption into office on May 29, 2023. The Senate President also assured the President that the Red Chamber would continue to give its support to the policies of President Tinubu to ensure the development of the nation Speaking when the President hosted members of the Senate leadership to Iftar at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025, Akpabio appreciated Tinubu for his support for the legislature. He also prayed for divine wisdom and good health for…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policies are beginning to yield fruits. Idris stated this during the 4th edition of 2025 ministerial briefing featuring the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN; the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmed. The Ministers would update Nigerians on the progress and key achievements recorded under their stewardship. Idris hailed the media for unwavering dedication in covering the Ministerial Briefing Session, adding that their efforts in keeping Nigerians informed about the…
Mary Gold, a popular socialite and friend of skit maker Ijoba Lande’s wife, Darasimi, has apologised for her role in the skit maker’s wife’s infidelity. Mary Gold recently admitted that she was the one who took Dara to actor Baba Tee’s house when he slept with the skit maker’s wife. Dara had denied the allegation, claiming she only sat on Baba Tee’s lap naked. However, the actor later admitted to having a “short” sexual encounter with Dara after initially denying the claim. Ijoba Lande recently revealed that he has forgiven both his wife and Baba Tee but won’t accept her…
Famous American rapper and YouTuber, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has sacked his cameraman for flirting with his date. In a clip of his recent livestream making the rounds on social media, the rapper was seen on a date with model Tiana at a restaurant, but his cameraman, Johnny, kept distracting them by continuously flirting with the model. His action angered the rapper who then sent him a text, informing him that he had been sacked. “Check your phone, Johnny,” he told the cameraman after sending the text. The cameraman displayed the message he received from his…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has set plans in motion to investigate the state Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged falsification of his age. The development comes amid ongoing political crisis in the state. Thegazellenews.com reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and Governor Similayi Fubara have been engaged in a political rivalry over who controls the oil rich state. Details later
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a husband and wife, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq and Hafsat Kabir Lawal, alongside two others, Abdullahi Bala and Ladani Akindele, before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court for obtaining money by false pretence, money laundering and stealing to the tune of N197.750 million. They were arraigned on six-count charges on Monday, 9 March, 2025. Specifically, the defendants allegedly colluded among themselves and defrauded their victims through different guises, including impersonating the wife of the Governor of Katsina State, Fatima Dikko Radda. The defendants were initially arrested by officers…
Green Mortgage has officially launched Nigeria’s first online platform for mortgage processing and approval, marking a significant step towards simplifying home ownership in the country. Building on a successful beta phase with over 20 mortgage companies and the Family Homes Funds, the platform integrates loan origination and documentation systems into a single, streamlined experience for both borrowers and mortgage professionals. Speaking with newsmen in Lagos recently, the co-founder and CBO Imelda Usoro Olaoye emphasized that Green Mortgage was developed to address the complexities and frustrations commonly associated with mortgage systems, including excessive paperwork and unclear interest rates. “With Green Mortgage,…
The Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of blogger, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation” of a Gospel Artist, Mercy Chinwo. The magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force, together with other law enforcement agencies, to arrest VeryDarkMan and produce him to court to answer to the criminal allegations levelled against him. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna issued the bench warrant on Thursday, 13 March, 2025 when VeryDarkMan failed to appear before the magistrate followed a court summons on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025 for him to do so. …