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I’m still not rich by Nigeria’s standards – Jide Kosoko

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2025March 25, 20250

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko shares his thoughts on his over 60-year career in Nollywood, revealing that despite his fame, he hasn’t achieved significant wealth by Nigerian standards. The 71-year-old Kosoko, who began his acting career as a child actor in 1964, has appeared in hundreds of Nollywood movies. However, he...

Rita Dominic denies obstructing reporters in Ghana

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2025March 25, 20250

Seasoned actress Rita Dominic has denied that she prevented reporters from doing their job during a birthday celebration in Ghana. Taking to her Instagram story, Rita dismissed the rumours as “entirely false” and “lame”, emphasising that as a public figure, she values the importance of the press and would never...

Adeleke condemns level of destruction at Ifon, Ilobu

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2025March 25, 20250

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday visited Ifon in Orolu Local Government and Ilobu in Irepodun Council to inspect the level of destruction in the warring communities. It was reported that over 100,000 residents were displaced; lives were lost and over N2billon property were destroyed during the clash, which later...

State of Emergency: Pro-democracy activists petition ECOWAS President, member states over unconstitutional action by President Tinubu in Rivers

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2025March 24, 20250

A Nigerian pro-democracy coalition, Concerned Nigerians in Defence of Democratic Governance, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), urging urgent intervention over what it describes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s moves to undermine democracy in the country following the recent development in Rivers State. In a letter addressed...

Enugu’s Conundrum -The Illusion of Progress Amidst Neglect

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

By Abdullahi Haruna In governance, priorities define leadership. A state’s commitment to its people is not measured by the grandeur of its projects but by the tangible impact of its policies on daily life. Infrastructure can be a marker of progress, but when it is pursued at the expense of...

Emergency Rule: Pro-Democracy Group Slams National Assembly for Endorsing Executive Lawlessness in Rivers

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

The Coalition of Democrats in Africa (CoDA) has condemned the National Assembly’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a “shameful endorsement of executive lawlessness” and a “dangerous precedent that will haunt Nigeria for years to come”. In a statement signed...

I regret disappointing Tope Alabi, says Olaiya Igwe

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

Veteran actor Olaiya Igwe has opened up about his greatest regret in a recent interview with Baba Ibe TV. He revealed that disappointing gospel singer, Tope Alabi, on her wedding day still weighs heavily on his conscience. The incident occurred years ago when Igwe had just purchased a luxury car...

Rivers palaver: Is President Tinubu right or wrong?

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for an initial period of six months. This action was taken in response to escalating political tensions between the governor and the state House of Assembly, which had led to violence...

NADECA Commends Akpabio, Abbas Over NASS Endorsement of Rivers Emergency Rule

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2025March 21, 20250

…Says Tinubu’s Action Necessary to Reset Rivers The National Democratic Coalition (NADECA), a coalition of over 100 pro-democracy groups in Africa, has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas for their leadership in securing the National Assembly’s endorsement of the state of emergency...

‘National Necessity’: Uzodimma Backs Emergency Rule In Rivers

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2025March 21, 20250

The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the move as a proactive step necessary to prevent a looming crisis that could destabilize both...

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I’m still not rich by Nigeria’s standards – Jide Kosoko

Rita Dominic denies obstructing reporters in Ghana

Adeleke condemns level of destruction at Ifon, Ilobu

State of Emergency: Pro-democracy activists petition ECOWAS President, member states over unconstitutional action by President Tinubu in Rivers

Enugu’s Conundrum -The Illusion of Progress Amidst Neglect

Emergency Rule: Pro-Democracy Group Slams National Assembly for Endorsing Executive Lawlessness in Rivers

I regret disappointing Tope Alabi, says Olaiya Igwe

Rivers palaver: Is President Tinubu right or wrong?

NADECA Commends Akpabio, Abbas Over NASS Endorsement of Rivers Emergency Rule

‘National Necessity’: Uzodimma Backs Emergency Rule In Rivers