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Senate President Godswill Akpabio says those who want to protest can go ahead “but let us be there eating”. Akpabio spoke at an event organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday in Rivers state. A nationwide protest against ballooning inflation, and Nigeria’s worst cost of living crisis in decades, has been slated for August. Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and a coterie of politicians in the south-west, have described the planned protest as a ploy to topple the Bola Tinubu administration. During the event, Akpabio said he is not interested in “regime change”.…

Speaking at an event organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Rivers state on Tuesday, Akpabio said those interested in the protest can go ahead “but let us be there eating”, adding that he was not interested in any “regime change”. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, has come under heavy criticism for taunting those calling for protest over the economic hardship in the country. Nigerians, many of them young people, have called for demonstrations from August 1 over soaring costs. Living costs spiked in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu ended the fuel subsidy and eased foreign…

The children of veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu have announced her passing, sharing details about her final moments. “It is with heavy hearts that I and my brother wish to announce the passing of our mother, the much loved Onyeka Onwenu,” her children wrote in a statement signed by her sons, Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende on Wednesday. “She passed away last night, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. “She was rushed to the hospital after an amazing last performance, where doctors made every effort to save her life… sadly she passed, they said. Her children described their…

A video, and pictures of Onyeka Onwenu’s final performance before her death have gone viral, capturing her energetic presence at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. Onwenu passed away at 72 after collapsing at a birthday party. Reactions online reflect both shock and appreciation for her final moments, highlighting her enduring legacy. A touching video of Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu’s final performance has captivated audiences worldwide. Onwenu, who passed away at the age of 72 on July 30, 2024, gave what would become her last performance at Mrs. Stella Okoli's birthday party, just before collapsing…

Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. Onwenu slumped and died on Tuesday night after a performance at a birthday party in Lagos. She was aged 72. In what turned out to be a tragic event, Onwenu, dubbed the elegant stallion by the Nigerian media in her hey days as a music star, died at Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she was rushed to shortly after performing at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. According to an eye witness, after performing on stage,…

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, the representative of one of the brains behind the proposed nationwide protest starting from August 1, the “Take it Back Movement”, has sent the venues of the protest in some major cities across Nigeria to the Nigerian Police. Adegboruwa in his response to a letter by Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun requesting a meeting with the organisers of the protest, gave the venues as the Eagles Square in Abuja, Alausa Park by Secretariat in Lagos, Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Road in Ibadan, Freedom Park, Oshogbo, Others are Opposite School of Agric, Bauchi, along…

His Majesty Eze Godwin Kanu Idei, the IX Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kingdom, has addressed Umu Aro worldwide, urging them to remain calm and peaceful in the face of recent challenges. In his address, Eze Aro IX expressed appreciation for the support of Arochukwu sons and daughters globally, acknowledging their prayers, calls, visits, and messages. He assured them of his good health, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Eze Aro IX downplayed the significance of the recent event orchestrated by enemies of the Kingdom, urging Umu Aro to ignore and forgive the distractors. He emphasized that the smooth administration of the Kingdom…

Former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the people of SouthEast geopolitical zone to unite and support the creation of Anioma State. Kalu, who is the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, made the appeal in a video he posted on his official Facebook page while answering questions from newsmen on Wednesday. He said: “People are calling for the creation of Etiti State, people are calling for the creation of Aba State, Orlu State, and many others. They all sound good. But, for me, the most viable for me—if the other parts of Nigeria…

Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. She was said to have died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli, The Niche reported. An eyewitness who was at the party who confirmed the sad news to the blog said: “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today, and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it.” Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion" by the Nigerian…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council in Imo State. The inauguration took place in Owerri, the state capital. The inauguration saw the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, emerge as the Chairman of the council, while the co-chairmen were Obi of Obinugwu, Cletus Illomuanya and King Jaja of Opopo, Dandeson Jaja with Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi 1, Dein of Agbor emerging as the secretary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who represented the President, said, “President Bola Tinubu is very supportive of what is going on here today. The President has a…