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The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo on Tuesday restated its resolve that the legislative seats of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on December 11, 2023. The Assembly also said the seats must be filled through a bye-election to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Speaker of the group, Victor Oko-Jumbo, in a statement explained that the 25 Legislative seats were declared vacant on December 13, 2023, by the then legitimately recognised Speaker, Edison Ehie. He…

The pilot who conveyed the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national men’s football team, to Libya for the second leg match of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers has revealed that the order to divert the plane from its destination in Benghazi was ascribed to the ‘highest authority’ in the country. “The flight destination was Benghazi Benina, and we got the approval from the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority to land in Benghazi, but unfortunately, we were asked to divert to Al Abraq, which is almost 300 kilometres farther. It was not even our alternate. Something which is not good,” the pilot said in a…

The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary today, Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not properly write to inform the house of his new office, and as such his seat has been declared vacant. Regarding Victor Oko-Jumbo and the two others, the House held three separate votes to declare their seats vacant for absenteeism from sitting for 152 days consecutively without…

Nigeria’s power grid has once again collapsed, less than 24 hours after its previous failure. The collapse occurred around 9:17am on Tuesday, plunging many parts of the country into another round of power outages. Confirming the system collaspse, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), in a post via X said: “Dear Valued Customer, Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 09:17hrs which has resulted to a loss of power supply across our network. “We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as power…

Nigeria has been hit by yet another nationwide blackout following the collapse of its national grid system. This is the sixth time the grid has failed in 2024. The Whisperer reports that distribution companies are currently without power supply from the grid, leaving their customers without electricity. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company also addressed the issue via a statement to its customers on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the outage: “Dear Valued Customer, “Kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 18:48hrs which has resulted to a loss of power supply across our network. “We are currently working with our…

The lawmaker representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has achieved another milestone in his efforts to transform education in Aba, Abia State. The legislator has completed the renovation and furnishing of Riverside Primary School 1 and Riverside Secondary School 2. This renovation follows the recent completion of the Eziama High School project, as part of his broader initiative to improve educational infrastructure in the region. In a statement issued on Sunday, titled “Revitalising Education in Aba: My Dream Becomes Reality,” Hon. Ikwechegh expressed pride in the newly refurbished schools, describing the…

Press Statement: NACJ TO HONOUR MEN AND WOMEN OF INTEGRITY. The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is proud to announce the upcoming Annual Integrity Lecture and Award, scheduled to take place Saturday, October 26, at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos. This prestigious event aims to champion the values of integrity and patriotism, essential for fostering a prosperous and harmonious society. Integrity and patriotism are fundamental pillars in the development of any nation. Integrity encompasses honesty, transparency, accountability, and moral uprightness, while patriotism embodies loyalty, dedication, and selflessness towards one's country. These virtues are crucial in promoting good governance, economic growth,…

Time of throwing away vehicle engines is gone as Yingqi Auto Machinery Co. Ltd., an auto company specialising in car engine refurbishment, has been established in Lagos. The establishment of the new company, according to the firm, was to help motorists maximise the service life of their vehicles. In addition, the company provides automotive new energy technology support to companies in the automotive industry, including natural gas engines, electric vehicles and other technologies. Based in the Ojodu Berger of Lagos State, the company opened its doors to corporate as well as individual customers at an impressive event attended by stakeholders…

The Enugu State Government has introduced a daily tax of N40 on corpses kept in mortuaries within the state. The Executive Chairperson of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, Emmanuel Nnamani, revealed this in a circular issued on September 17. Mr. Nnamani stated that the tax was in accordance with Section 34 of the Births, Deaths, and Burials Law Cap 15 Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004. “The sum of N40 is to be paid by the relatives or owners of a corpse if it is not buried within 24 hours. The amount continues to accumulate daily,” he explained in…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has advised Nigerians to take advantage of free food whenever they encounter it. He made the remark in a recent video of him presiding over a plenary session in the Senate. In the video, Akpabio is seen laughing with his colleagues after making the comment. This advice comes amidst the ongoing economic difficulties faced by Nigerians, largely resulting from President Bola Tinubu’s policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy. Recently, Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Ltd, raised petrol prices by over 15%, marking the second increase in less than a month. The product is now…