In a powerful and emotional statement, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy shared a moment of compassion and reflection after releasing fellow artist Speed Darlington from custody. Burna Boy, known for his intense passion and fierce opinions, revealed that the driving force behind his decision was a heartfelt plea from Speed Darlington’s mother. Burna Boy opened up by saying, “Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there.” His words highlighted the deep respect he holds for mothers and…
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Njaka Led NIFOM Hails Emeribe Okoye Over Owerri Municipal Election Victory
I, Engr Chief Egbuna I Njaka, Chairman/CEO, Non Indigenes Forum Owerri Municipal Council, (NIFOM), Federal Housing Estate, New Owerri, Imo State, heartily congratulates the executive chairman of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe, on your successful inauguration and assumption of office. On behalf of NIFOM, I wish you and the Vice Chairman, Sir Lawrence Okoye, a very successful tenure in office. I also salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, Dist. Sen Hope Uzodinma for ensuring successful Local Government elections on September 21, 2024. Once again, congratulations! Signed Engr.…
Read MoreAnambra Assembly Enacts Against LG Autonomy
The Anambra State House of Assembly has enacted the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill, 2024, despite resistance from Labour Party lawmakers representing the state in the National Assembly. This legislation, which critics argue undermines recent Supreme Court rulings on local government financial autonomy, was passed during a plenary session held in Awka, the state capital. The law has drawn sharp criticism for its apparent intent to circumvent the Supreme Court’s decision issued on July 11, 2024, which mandated that funds allocated to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas be deposited…
Read MoreNo soldier killed in Imo military base attack – Army
Gunmen, on Tuesday, attacked the Nigeria Army base located opposite the Ehime Mbano Local Government Council secretariat of Imo State. In a viral video of the attack on social media, monitored by our correspondent on Wednesday, the bandits could be seen launching a brazen assault on the army base located in the Aba Branch area of the LGA, burning down vehicles parked opposite the council secretariat. A voice in the viral video monitored by our correspondent was saying, “This is Ehime Mbano, it was a local government, (but) they changed…
Read MoreCourt dismisses Fubara’s appeal, affirms Amaewhule as Rivers Assembly Speaker
ABUJA– The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, equally validated the Amaewhule-led members of the Assembly as bonafide lawmakers for the state. While dismissing an appeal that was lodged before it by Governor Siminalaye Fubara, the court upheld a judgement the Federal High Court delivered on January 22, which nullified the 2024 budget of Rivers State on the premise that it was…
Read MoreAkwa Ibom Gov Appoints Daughter, Acting New First Lady After Wife’s Death
…Says: I’m not in a hurry to remarry The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has praised Governor Umo Eno’s decision to appoint his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to take over the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. During a condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, Senator Tinubu expressed her support for Helen Eno Obareki’s appointment, noting that it reflects practices seen in the United States and is a thoughtful way to…
Read MoreRivers: Wike’s Camp Goes To Court, Fubara Faces Fury Over Chairmen’s Swearing-In
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Sunday as the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the recent local government elections. They claimed no legitimate election took place on Saturday. Following the controversial poll, Governor Siminalayi Fubara proceeded to swear in newly elected council chairmen for the 23 local government areas at the Executive Council Chamber in Port Harcourt. reports that the ceremony took place shortly after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) issued…
Read MoreABIA LG ELECTIONS: dashed Hope , LP bars Mayors, Dpty from Election
The ruling Labour party in the state has barred serving Local Government Chairmen, their Deputies and the 184 serving ward councillors from participating in the forth coming Local Government Elections, reports news mirror. This was the outcome of the enlarged stakeholders meeting of the Labour Party, held at the residence of Gov. Alex Otti on Sunday, 29th September, 2024 A source revealed to www.newsmirrorng.com that the party may have opted for consensus candidates in the primary election billed for the 3rd and 4 the October, 2024 Recall that the Abia…
Read MoreCameroon’s Paul Biya Dies At 91, after 41yrs Rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has been in office for 42 years, has passed away today at the age of 91. Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, died after a prolonged illness, sources close to the presidency confirmed.
Read MoreCameroon’s Paul Biya Dies At 91, after 41yrs Rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has been in office for 42 years, has passed away today at the age of 91. Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, died after a prolonged illness, sources close to the presidency confirmed.
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