A former Presidential Candidate and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that he is irrevocably committed to repairing the damaged bridges of National Unity occasioned by the manipulation of Nigeria’s ethnic religious fault lines by desperate and failed politicians who use divisive strategies such as zoning and other extra constitutional measures to hold the Nation’s polity to ransom. This was the summary of the opinion of Dr. Hashim at an interaction with senior media executives in Lagos at the weekend. According to him, “despite the fact that Nigeria’s electorates have demonstrated over and over…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has stressed the importance of documenting historical milestones through books. Ogbuku spoke during the launch of two books, “Pirates of the Gulf” and “The Kingfisher: An intimate portrait of environmental injustices in the Niger Delta,” written by the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom, King Bubaraye Dakolo, at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. The occasion, attended by Bayelsa State Governor Senator Duoye Diri and other dignitaries, marked the celebration of King Bubaraye Dakolo’s 60th birthday, the 25th anniversary of his marriage and the launching of his two…
Nollywood Actor Rotimi Salami, has given full details of how he met his wife, Jumoke, reports thegazellenews.com Salami stated that he met his wife on the set of the popular soap opera ‘Dear Mother’. In the interview with Alujo FM, the popular actor explained that his wife is also a trained actress who studied Theater Arts at the University of Lagos. However, he shared that they both agreed she would put her own acting career on hold to focus on supporting their family. He also spoke lovingly about his wife, revealing that he calls her his “Aboki,” which means “my friend.”…
By Chuks Collins, Awka Critical stakeholders and party elders/surviving founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have urged the national headquarters at Wadata House to jettison any plans against the state chapter officers. The Elders Council led by the party’s former Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Ben Obi, at the weekend met in Awka where they came up with the call. The party egg heads told journalists shortly after the meeting warned the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) against any plan to dissolve Anambra executives of the party. Rising from the Awka meeting, which held at Senator…
In advancing its advocacy and sensitisation of critical stakeholders on the ‘Pact for the future’, the United Nations in Nigeria in collaboration with partners, has convened a strategic dialogue on the United Nations at 80 and the Pact. At the dialogue, convened in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), and the Office of Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), and held at the UN House in Abuja, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, reiterated the importance of international cooperation in solving the world’s most challenging issues. He said: “Peace is fragile. Inequalities grow.…
India has formally submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming to bring the prestigious multi-sport event back to the country after 20 years. The bid designates Ahmedabad as the host city for the centenary edition of the Games, celebrating 100 years of the Commonwealth sporting tradition. As reported by Reuters on Saturday, 30 August, 2025, the formal submission was made to the President of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, by a delegation representing the Commonwealth Games Association of India and the Government of Gujarat in London. Speaking after the submission, Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singing sensation,Tiwa Savage, has denied trolling her Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid. Before savage latest denial, there had been speculations that she trolled Wizkid after they allegedly fell out with each some years ago. A Wizkid fan had assured Savage of the Starboy boss’ fans’ support for her, but another fan countered, claiming that she had trolled Wizkid in the past and that they should not support her. This led a fan to ask XAI, Grok, if Savage had actually trolled Wizkid, and they both replied that there was no evidence of her trolling the Starboy. Exonerated, Tiwa Savage…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 stated that insecurity in the North east region of the country can only be solved through a mix of solutions beyond military action. According to Zulum, education, healthcare, better security, and infrastructure are key to restoring peace and development in the North east region of the country. The Governor stated this at the 12th Northeast Governors Forum meeting in Taraba on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 . Zulum, while commending President Bola Tinubu’s efforts against insurgency, added that poverty, unemployment, and poor road networks continue to fuel unrest in the region.…
Operatives of the Anambra State Police command have arrested a 23-year-old woman, named Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, for allegedly faking her own abduction in connivance with her boyfriend, 24-year-old Chibuike Ogbu, in order to extort money from her parents. The duo were arrested on Friday, 29 August, 2025 by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, with a total of N1.2 million recovered from them as part of the ransom earlier paid by the young woman’s parents. The Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officers, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development, did not give details of the exact location of…
The conduct of the local government elections held in Rivers State on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 has shown that the coast is now clear for democratic structures to return to the state. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated this on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 after casting his ballot at Ward 9, Unit 7 in his hometown, Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Wike, a former Governor of the state, thanked President Bola Tinubu for ensuring that the elections were held as part of efforts to restore democracy to the state on September 18. According to him, the…