News Archives - Page 87 of 382

Group Denounces Allegations Linking Justice Agim to Wike at UNICAL Convocation

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2025March 25, 20250

The Coalition for Judicial Integrity and Accountability (CJIA) has dismissed as false and malicious the claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court accompanied Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the University of Calabar (UNICAL) convocation ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The group, after...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

White House Promises ‘Big Tariffs’ On April 2

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2025March 21, 20250

The White House on Thursday vowed to impose “big tariffs” on April 2 when US President Donald Trump is to unveil reciprocal levies in a major escalation of his trade war. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments came days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington is expected to present...

Nigerian Idol return for season 10 as Iyanya joins judges

NewsDeskNgMar 21, 2025March 21, 20250

Popular singing talent show, Nigerian Idol, will return for a 10th edition on April 20, 2025 and music star, Iyanya will join the judges. MultiChoice Nigeria, producers of the talent show, made the revelation on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at a press briefing which was held at the Ilupeju studios of...

Nigerians in Diaspora Reject Emergency Rule in Rivers, Threaten Protest Across America

NewsDeskNgMar 20, 2025March 20, 20250

The Nigerians in Diaspora Association (NDA-USA) has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a “war against Nigerians and the international community.” The association rejected the emergency rule, which suspended the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and all elected...

Ndididamaka Akpaumontia spreads love as Sangdid foundation empowers over 100 widows, others

NewsDeskNgMar 19, 2025March 19, 20250

The week-long event, organized by SANGDID Foundation kicked off from February 24 to March 01, 2025 at TA Lagbaja Cantonment , Ikeja, Lagos. It was a fresh touch on the beneficiaries and participants of the event, as free food items were distributed to widows and other vulnerable members of the...