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•Says judgment ends impunity, urges Rivers gov to abide by rules• Fubara orders council leadership changes, calls for calm• Timi Frank condemns judgment, warns of potential unrest The political godfather of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the weekend, cautioned his estranged son, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on why the latter shouldn’t act as though he were God. In a statement that looked more like an ‘I-told-you-you-can’t win,’ Wike declared: “You can’t continue to play as if you are God. You must play by the rules.” Wike’s words came as Fubara, yesterday,…

Local government workers in Osun State have ruled out an immediate return to work, insisting that only directives from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the National Union of Local Government Employees can determine their resumption. The workers were instructed to stay away from their offices on February 16 by the leadership of NULGE and the NLC due to insecurity concerns arising from the legal tussle over the enforcement of a Court of Appeal judgment in Akure. The case involved elected local government officials seeking reinstatement after their removal from office. The affected officials—chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Lagos State owned secondary health facility, General Hospital Mushin, in partnership with the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, has taken its free medical outreach programme to the popular Ojuwoye market in the state. Hundreds of traders, buyers, and residents benefitted from a variety of healthcare services, including obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, family planning, immunisation, general surgery, ophthalmology, dental care, and physiotherapy. The outreach offered free medications, eyeglasses, and pharmacy services, with the hospital aiming to serve at least 1,000 people during the event. In addition to medical care, the outreach included educational sessions on common health issues such…

In a surprising turn of events, the 2024 Emmy nominations ceremony unveiled a shakeup in the usual drama and comedy frontrunners. FX’s critically acclaimed new series “The Bear” and the epic historical drama “Shōgun” from newcomer streamer Peacock landed a significant number of nominations, potentially dethroning established favorites. Shifting Tides in Drama: The absence of last year’s dominant HBO dramas, “Succession” (which concluded its run) and “The Last of Us” (between seasons), created an opening for new contenders. “The Bear,” a fast-paced dramedy depicting the chaotic world of a fine-dining Chicago kitchen, emerged as a frontrunner. Its intense portrayal of…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar scored his first La Liga brace for Valencia in their 3-3 draw against Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq got a rare start at Valencia for the game at Osasuna due to Hugo Duro’s fitness problems. The Spanish striker has been struggling to reach full fitness in the last two weeks, giving Sadiq an opportunity to stack up minutes. The game surpassed all expectations as it turned out to be a goal-fest due to the poor defending from both sides. Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago) Diego Lopez opened…

• Warns that tension in Rivers, Osun, Lagos may worsen• As LP flays Ozigbo over defection Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate action to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy, warning that political tensions in Rivers, Osun, and Lagos states could spiral out of control. In a statement, yesterday, made available to The Guardian in Jalingo, Taraba State, by the party, the National Chairman, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, said the party recently held an emergency meeting to discuss what he described as “anti-democratic developments” in these states. “We at ZLP sincerely bemoan the ugly and…

In a move to combat rising incidents of ‘one chance’ crimes and car theft, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said it will commence arrest of vehicles without registration numbers, with only one plate, or using defaced plates. In a move to combat rising incidents of ‘one chance’ crimes and car theft, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has said it will commence arrest of vehicles without registration numbers, with only one plate, or using defaced plates. “While these operations may cause some inconvenience, they reflect our commitment to the safety of all FCT residents and to deterring criminal…

A former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the 2019 elections, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s recent clarification on the January 1966 coup d’état will ultimately pave the way for a South-East president in 2027. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Udeogaranya welcomed Babangida’s remarks, describing them as a necessary step towards correcting historical distortions that have long marginalised the Igbo people in Nigeria’s leadership. His reaction followed a recent call by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, demanding an apology from the Federal Government over decades…

Three-time UEFA Champions League winner, Inter Milan, have reportedly entered the race to bolster their attack with the signature of Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. This has set up a potential transfer battle with their Serie A rivals, Juventus, and other top European clubs vying for the Nigeria international’s signature. The Atalanta winger has attracted interest from multiple clubs following his impressive displays in Serie A, with Juventus already eyeing a move after earlier reports of tension between Lookman and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini over a missed penalty. Ademola Lookman in action for Atalanta [Photo credit/Imago]READ MORE: Lookman…

The Senate Committee Chairman on Aviation, Senator Fatai Buhari, has raised the alarm that Nigeria’s aviation industry is bloated by old aircraft against the practice in developed nations. However, operators, regulators, and other stakeholders dismissed the claim, arguing that the age of an aircraft does not matter; rather, the maintenance of airplanes should be given priority. The senator spoke in Lagos during a stakeholders’ engagement of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. At the event, stakeholders deliberated on issues bordering on ground handling companies in the sector, airline operators, unruly passengers, etc. Buhari called on the sector’s handlers to…