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The Supreme Court has nullified the local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024, citing gross violations of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that the election was invalid due to substantial non-compliance with electoral guidelines. The court held that RSIEC’s decision to … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment of a Federal High Court barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to Rivers State. The apex court also ruled that the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule, which is … Read more
Man Drags Prophet to Court Over Alleged Affair and Miscarriage A furious husband, Nigel Furaijo, has taken a self-proclaimed prophet, Edson Chirimani, to court, demanding compensation after accusing him of impregnating his wife, which allegedly led to a miscarriage. The woman’s identity has not been disclosed, but Furaijo claims she admitted to having an affair … Read more
Rivers State Government Warns Against Use of Detergents in ‘Fufu’ Production The Rivers State Government has issued a strong warning against the use of detergents and other harmful chemicals in the production of ‘fufu,’ a staple food widely consumed in Nigeria. In a public health advisory released in Port Harcourt, the state Ministry of Health … Read more
Governor Alex Otti Shuts Down Miracle Centres, Launches AbiaFirst Education Initiative Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced the closure of several examination malpractice centres, commonly known as “Miracle Centres,” across the state. He stated that his administration is committed to providing a conducive learning environment for children in Abia. The governor made this known … Read more
In a surprising move, the President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has announced the replacement of the traditional lawyers’ wig with a local cap as part of a new dress code for the country’s judicial system. The decision marks a significant departure from colonial-era legal traditions, signaling a push towards embracing indigenous identity within Burkina … Read more
Anambra Native Doctors Threaten to Expose Fake Pastors In The State As Soludo Continues To Go Hard On Them Native doctors in Anambra State have announced that they have begun compiling a list of pastors who allegedly visit their shrines to obtain spiritual powers to fast-track the growth of their churches. This move follows a … Read more
ICAN Nsukka District Society Seeks Collaboration with Maduka University The Nsukka and District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently visited Maduka University to explore potential areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening academic and professional development. During the visit, the District Chairman, Romanus Abuguja, reaffirmed ICAN’s commitment to fostering mutual cooperation … Read more
A Nigerian mother has reportedly been abandoned by her children because she never sent them to school. The heartbreaking story surfaced on X, formerly Twitter, where the woman opened up about her struggles and the neglect she now faces from her children. Speaking in the viral video, she lamented that her eldest son, who had … Read more
The Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the list of successful candidates for the 2025 teachers recruitment exercise. In an official statement signed by the Recruitment Committee on behalf of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, applicants were advised to check their SMS or email notifications starting … Read more