Sex Scandal: Nigerian Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo Deletes Twitter, Instagram Accounts

In a lengthy post, Okposo had said he had suspended himself from all ministry work until full restoration as he sought forgiveness from God. SaharaReporters on Tuesday reported that the Christian singer, Okposo, also tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, and his fans for having an extra-marital affair with a US-based lady. The…

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Eviction Threats: Over 60,000 Residents Risk Losing Homes In Port Harcourt

Some civil society organisations have condemned the eviction threat issued by the Rivers State Government Task Force to members of waterfront communities in the Diobu axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The civil societies include: Collaborative Media Advocacy Platform; Social Action; Nigerian Slum/ Informal Settlement; Justice and Empowerment Initiatives; Center for Environment, Human Rights, and…

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BREAKING: Governor Fayemi’s ‘Anointed’ Candidate Named Winner Of Ekiti APC Primary Election

The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress Primary Election Committee has announced Governor Kayode Fayemi’s ‘anointed’ candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, as winner of the exercise. Chairman of the committee and governor of Jigawa State, Badaru Abubakar, announced this on Thursday night at the state party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti.According to Abubakar, Oyebanji scored 101,703 to defeat seven other…

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Govt has duty to improve healthcare delivery, stem brain drain –Osinbajo

The government has the primary responsibility to boost the efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem, improve healthcare delivery, stem the brain-drain of health personnel, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday in his address at the inauguration of the Health Sector Reform Committee, which he chaired, according to a statement by his…

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Buhari’s claim of restoring peace to Niger Delta untrue —Edwin Clark

Foremost Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has faulted a claim by the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on restoring peace to the Niger Delta region, describing it as untrue. Buhari has spoken about his administration’s efforts in sustaining peace in the South-South geo-political zone, pledging a fair deal to the region. But…

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Ikoyi building: No one died during rescue operations, says LASEMA

Evidence proved that all victims of the 21-storey building collapse on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, died before rescue operations began, an official said on Thursday. The Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Oluwafemi Oke-Osayintolu, made the disclosure during a coroner’s inquest into the November 1, 2021 building collapse which killed 46 people. Oke-Osayintolu was…

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Biden in talks Ukraine’s President over Russia

President Joe Biden was to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, the White House said. “It’s happening this afternoon,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. Biden has been leading attempts to build a united Western front against Russian military pressure on Ukraine, which has angered Moscow by seeking to integrate with the West….

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