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We will emerge stronger – Fubara tells Rivers people
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis will strengthen, rather than weaken, them. Hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups at his residence in Port Harcourt during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Fubara urged patience and trust in God’s plan. He emphasized his commitment to justice and a society free from oppression, assuring the Muslim community that their concerns would be addressed once the political situation stabilizes. He warned against inciting violence, stressing that Rivers State would remain peaceful and a model for others. Representing the Muslim Ummah, Alhaji Nasir Awhelebe Uhor expressed support for Fubara,…
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Rivers Crisis: I was not kidnapped. My wife is reading a script – Ex-Hos, George Nwaeke counters wife
Former Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has denied claims that he was kidnapped and coerced into making statements against suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a video released on Saturday, Nwaeke refuted his wife Florence’s concerns about his whereabouts, clarifying that he willingly traveled to Abuja to report himself to security agencies amid the state’s political tensions. “I am in TRANSCORP Abuja. I arrived this morning from Port Harcourt to meet security agencies and report myself, as well as the troubling events happening in Rivers State. I resigned as Head of Service on Monday because of these developments,”…
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”Dr. Nwaeke has been compromised,fulfilling his promise to those who may have paid or coerced him to lie against me” – Fubara speaks on allegations of Ex-HoS
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations made by former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, calling them false and coerced. In a statement, Fubara described Nwaeke’s claims— including his alleged support for Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s 2027 presidential bid and involvement in attacks on national assets—as laughable and baseless. He insisted that no such discussions or meetings ever took place. “My attention has been drawn to a press briefing by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nweke aired on Channels Television on Friday the 28th of March 2025, he said Ordinarily, I would not have…
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Rivers Crisis: ”Help me. My husband is in trouble, making confession under duress” – Ex-HoS’s wife, Florence Nwaeke
Florence Nwaeke, wife of Rivers State’s former Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has raised concerns over her husband’s disappearance following his resignation. Speaking to journalists, she expressed fear for his safety and pleaded for public assistance. Her distress came shortly after George Nwaeke accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of political manipulation and alleged ties to militants. In a video, Mrs. Nwaeke claimed her husband resigned under duress and was being coerced into false confessions. She also called on Governor Fubara to intervene and ensure his safety. She said; “When he got to Abuja, he called that he had landed. I said,…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Shawwal moon sighted as Ramadan ends
The crescent moon was sighted on Saturday, March 29, 2025, signaling the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan, one of Islam’s five pillars, is observed through fasting, charity, and spiritual purification. Saudi Arabia, using over 10 astronomical observatories, confirmed the moon sighting, making Sunday, March 30, the first day of Eid al-Fitr in the country.
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”Just when they thought they had their say, baby number three is on the way” – Ned Nwoko expecting 3rd child with Regina Daniels amid separation rumours
Senator Ned Nwoko has announced that he and his 6th wife, actress Regina Daniels, are expecting their third child. His statement comes amid rumors of their divorce, sparked by Regina deleting his pictures and name from her social media. Addressing the speculation, Nwoko marked their 6th wedding anniversary on Instagram, dismissed the rumors, and placed a N10 million bounty on the blogger who started them. Six years and counting, what do they see? A love untamed, wild, and free. Regina, my fire, sweetest delight. Through every storm, you have held me tight. “Should I gather the elders, pay the price?…
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Fubara behind burning of State House of Assembly, planned to bring down President Tinubu’s government – Former Head of Service in Rivers state, George Nweke, makes wild allegations against his former boss
Former Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nweke, has accused suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating oil facility explosions and the burning of the State Assembly complex to halt his impeachment. Speaking in Abuja, Nweke alleged that Fubara directed his suspended Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, to burn down the Assembly and misuse state funds. He urged Niger Delta leaders to support emergency rule, claiming Fubara and some Ijaw leaders were behind the attacks. ”With loads of misinformation on print and electronic media, I have chosen to put the record straight, I was not sacked neither was I pressured…
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Rivers Crisis: ”The Fight between Wike, Fubara is about money sharing” – Amaechi claims
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the dispute between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is rooted in money-sharing disagreements. Speaking in an interview with DW Africa on Saturday, March 29, Amaechi, who previously served as Minister of Transport, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional. He further accused Tinubu of being involved in the crisis to consolidate power by removing governors who might not support him in the 2027 election. ”The fight between the current governor of Rivers State and the FCT minister is about sharing…
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Don’t feel too big until you are married. No reasonable man would want a woman who carries herself up a lot – Nigerian man tells ladies
A Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Abugu, has advised single women to remain humble. He states that no sensible man would marry a woman who acts overly superior. He shared this in a post on Facebook. See his post below.
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I rejected £24m record deal to remove Jesus in my songs – Panam Percy Paul
Renowned gospel singer and songwriter, Dr. Panam Percy Paul, has revealed that he declined a lucrative £24 million record deal in 1995 because it required him to limit the number of times he mentioned “Jesus” in his songs. In an interview with Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Paul shared that the three-year contract, valued at approximately N7 billion at the time, came with conditions that would have compromised his faith. The record label reportedly proposed that he use alternative terms like “Righteous One” or “Greatest Lover” instead of directly mentioning Jesus. “The catch was, ‘Can you reduce the number of times you…
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Real estate has become leading form of money laundering in Nigeria – Patrick Doyle alleges
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has alleged that the real estate sector in Nigeria has become a major front for financial crimes. Speaking in a recent interview on Echo Room with host Quincy Jones, Doyle claimed that real estate is the primary channel for money laundering in the country. Doyle said, “If you go to Abuja and many estates in the Lekki corridor, you will see plenty of houses completed and uninhabited. So, if it’s the prices that are too high, how come people are still building and they are not being occupied? That should tell you something. “It’s funny…
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Ex-Governor, Abiola Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi dies at 42
Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at 42. Fondly known as Bisola, she reportedly succumbed to cancer in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. She is survived by her husband, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and their three children. Until her passing, Bisola served as a Special Adviser to Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. She was also deeply involved in her family’s businesses and owned the luxury boutique, Florence H Boutique.
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