Actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has said that she believes that she will succeed as Deputy Governor of Rivers State. Speaking of her candidacy under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in an interview with Channels Television, Tonto Dikeh noted that despite being a subject of controversy, the decision to join politics was well thought out and…
North Korea has accused the United States of setting up a military alliance like NATO in Asia.. According to North Korea’s government, it has been forced to develop stronger defences because of the U.S’ aim to oust Kim Jong Un from power. The North Korean criticism comes amid concern it could be preparing its…
Following the resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, President Buhari is expected to swear in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting CJN today June 27. Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, will be sworn in by 2pm at the Council Chambers of the…
Ghanaian actress and media personality, Efia Odo has again stated that she never slept with dancehall star, Shatta Wale. Efia who engaged in a question and session with her fans on Twitter, said she was only very close with Shatta Wale but never had sex. She also revealed that she feels more comfortable with men…
A housewife has been arrested for hiring a man to assassinate her husband in Yola. The woman, Hauwa Audu, a resident of Michika local government area, hired the services of one Kwaji Tizhe, for N100, 000, to kill her husband, James Tizhe, and made an initial deposit of N7,000. Mrs. Audu currently in prison custody…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has denied mocking his predecessor, Peter Obi in a recent speech. Recall it was reported that Soludo “mocked” Peter Obi who is the presidential candidate of Labour Party, by saying “Labour Party will labour in vain”. Reacting to this via a statement released by his press secretary, the Anambra…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned from office. Channels TV reports that Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday night, June 26, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision. Information also has it that arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode…
Chairman the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has said that the case against embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, won’t be in court for long. Appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, Marwa said the conviction of two other defendants in the case is evidence that the matter…
Gunmen have abducted the traditional ruler of Isu community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, HRH Ambrose Ogbu. A family source told Daily Trust that the monarch, who is Ezentum II of the community, was kidnapped, alongside his gateman, between 8pm and 9pm on Wednesday, June 22. “He was kidnapped in his…
Bauchi State Government has declared Monday, June 27 as a public holiday to enable eligible voters who are yet to register for their Permanent Voters Card to participate in the ongoing registration exercise. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, it was stated that the…
