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The Coroner’s Court inquiring into the death of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has ruled out foul play or homicide in his death. Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, who delivered her findings on Friday at the Magistrate court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos, however, held that the actions of the auxiliary nurse were both “unlawful and professionally negligent.” The coroner recommended the criminal prosecution of the nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe, for medical misadventure or negligence for administering an injection to the singer without a doctor’s prescription. Magistrate Shotobi said, ” Pursuant to section 29 of the coroner laws of…
A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Waziri, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of inflicting hardship on Nigerians in the last two years. Waziri, who is a member of the African Democratic Alliance — the platform of the opposition coalition — stated this on Friday, adding that Nigeria would not make progress without the right leadership. “We are asking for Nigerians to give us three months. The Bola Tinubu administration is asking for Nigerians to give it another two years. “What are the records? The two years of Bola Tinubu…
MY REPLY: Those who claim that Pastor Umo Eno is not making significant contributions likely misunderstand or refuse to acknowledge his unique approach to development. It is simply incorrect to assert that the Governor isn’t building landmark projects like his predecessors. Governor Umo Eno has adopted a truly HOLISTIC strategy that combines infrastructural development with Capacity and Human Capital Development. In fact, the landmark projects I’ve outlined below indicate that he may well surpass the achievements of any of his predecessors. This is not about competition; rather, he is addressing the critical missing link that has historically hindered our progress. I…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) continued its week-long 25th anniversary celebration with a vibrant display of indigenous arts, cultural expression, and regional unity during its spectacular Arts and Culture Day held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event, themed “Telling Our Story: From Transaction to Transformation”, began with a colourful procession from the Port Harcourt Polo Club to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, where the rich cultural heritage of the Nine Mandate States of the Niger Delta came alive in a stunning showcase. Among the dignitaries present was Sir Victor Antai, KJW, the Executive…
It was a moment of celebration and joy in Eyubiasang village on Thursday as residents turned out in large numbers to welcome the Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Chief (Amb.) Uno Etim Uno who visited to commission a solar-powered borehole project executed by his administration. Addressing the gathering, the Executive Chairman, Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno said the project marked the fulfillment of one of his campaign promises which emphasized staying connected with the grassroots and implementing impactful developmental projects that directly benefit rural communities. He thanked the people of…
A longtime ally of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Farouk Aliyu, has disagreed with recent claims by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, regarding the role of President Bola Tinubu in Buhari’s 2015 election victory. Mustapha, speaking during a book launch in Abuja on Wednesday, had argued that Tinubu did not make Buhari president. According to him, Buhari already had an established support base of 12 million votes, and the merger of legacy parties that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC) only added around three million more votes. However, Aliyu, who was a guest on Politics Today on…
A former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has been inaugurated as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Gbenga Saka, the Special Adviser on Digital Media to the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, posted a video of the inauguration on his X handle. In January, Tinubu appointed him as the FAAN Board Chair. The ceremony, which was held in Abuja on Wednesday, came weeks after Ganduje resigned as the National Chairman of the APC. According to the APC, Ganduje resigned owing to personal reasons. His resignation, which is…
A former Commissioner for Works in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ephraim Inyang has accused telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria of allegedly collaborating with unnamed individuals to sabotage members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a strongly worded Facebook post, Mr. Inyang, who defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the APC in February 2024, alleged that MTN had configured the mobile phones of former YPP members now in the APC to play YPP-themed ringtones without their consent or the option to remove them. “MTN has collaborated with some unscrupulous elements to blackmail us in APC, Just…
The showroom features a variety of high-quality customized Arise-branded items, including ties, cufflinks, scarves, T-shirts, and more. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Branding, Sir Raphael Edem, conducted the Governor on a tour of the showroom, showcasing the various departments and products on display. More details shortly.
… says passion for quality service drives his commitment Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has kept contractors handling infrastructural projects in the State on their toes as he pushes for quality and timely delivery through repeated unscheduled inspection tour of different project sites. The Governor, who embarked on another round of inspection on Monday, immediately after the State Executive Council meeting with all members of the State EXCO, visited the Uyo City tourism ecosystem projects comprising the 5,000 capacity International Convention Centre, the 200-bedroom Ibom Hotel, ARISE shopping city, amusement park, and others. Fielding questions from Government House…