The Senate has said that about 85 per cent of the N1.48 trillion 2025 budget submitted by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), was originally drafted by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Senate recently revealed that the current administrator only drafted the remaining 15 per cent to accommodate new projects. Speaking during a budget defence session with Ibok-Ete Ibas and key state officials at the National Assembly, the Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Emergency Governance in Rivers State, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, shared that engaging directly with the sole administrator and key members of…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is changing the face of the world amid its ongoing war with Iran. He recently shared that all help would be appreciated to demolish Iran’s nuclear sites. Speaking during an interview with public broadcaster, Kan, Netanyahu revealed that Israeli forces are ahead of schedule in their battle against Iranian nuclear and missile sites. According to him, he cannot disclose a clear timeline that will determine when the confrontation will end because the enemy should not know what Israel is planning. He stated that when any nation starts a war, it only…
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare and controversial singer Portable are still at loggerheads. Both celebrities recently threw jabs at each other online, and Nigerians have been reacting. The back and forth started after Laide granted an interview with Legit.ng weeks ago, describing Portable as a “dirty boy from Sango.” Reacting to the moviestar saying Nigerian women who migrated to Libya are call girls, Portable accused Laide of looking down on struggling women, tagging her remarks disrespectful. Unfazed by the criticism, the actress fired back in a brief Instagram post that read, in Yoruba, “Portable, let your head be correct.” Read Also:…
While reports about WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s health have been raising concerns among his fans, insiders have suggested the situation is not as dire as some have been speculating. Recall that TMZ Sports recently claimed that the former wrestler was hospitalized this week due to ongoing neck and back problems. Multiple sources close to Hogan have said that even though he is currently experiencing pain, he is not on his deathbed like reports have been suggesting. The rumours started when local radio host, Bubba the Love Sponge, revealed on air that he heard Hogan is in critical condition. Even though…
Nollywood actress Empress Njamah has reacted to the latest brutal killings in Benue State. She recently shared a throwback video of the late Ada Ameh speaking out about the bloodshed in the state. In the emotional clip, Ada Ameh, who died in 2022, tearfully lamented the senseless killings in Benue, asking for prayers and justice for its residents. According to Empress, Ada’s courage, empathy, and voice will not be forgotten because she constantly stood up for what is right. Njamah maintained that she is still trying to process the pain of her death, especially because she was aware of the…
Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has reacted to the tragic bloodshed in Benue State. He recently advocated for the end of public grazing in the region, and Nigerians have been reacting. Reacting via his social media page, Cubana urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action by outlawing open grazing throughout the country. “My President, make that order now!!! End public grazing. The level of damage done is brutal. This madness has to stop,” he wrote. He further noted that ranching is a far more sustainable and safer solution for the people of Benue State. Responding to the latest wave…
Wendy Williams and her ex-husband have filed a $250M lawsuit seeking to end her guardianship. Kevin Hunter, who was married to the TV presenter for more than 2 decades until their divorce in 2020, filed the federal suit in New York, saying that the guardianship “has become a weapon, not a shield.” The suit is against the TV host’s legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, who was selected by a New York judge, Wells Fargo bank, her financial advisor, her ex-manager, as well as a list of other defendants. Addressing Wendy Williams with her married name, Hunter, the suit read, “Ms. Hunter,…
The Social Democratic Party has said that the APC will fall in 2027, the same way the PDP failed in 2015. The party recently revealed that the 2027 election will not be between PDP and APC, it’ll be about Nigeria vs APC. Speaking during an interview, the Ebonyi State Chairman of SDP, Dr Kingsley Agbor, said that Nigerians will seek and find SDP when they search for an organized party to put their faith in ahead of the next elections. According to him, while people are fond of saying that it is impossible to unseat the incumbent government, PDP’s failure…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security chief to arrest perpetrators of last Friday’s massacre in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. He recently gave the directive to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, during a town hall meeting with political leaders in Benue State. “Christopher… We need to get our ears to the ground. Let’s get those criminals. Let’s get them out,” he said. According to him, it is obvious that Hyacinth Alia’s political enemies do not want him to succeed in Benue State, and he’ll be disappointed if the Governor is only…
The Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has said that the killings in Benue State are a planned attack aimed at taking over the region. He recently told President Tinubu that the bloodshed has nothing to do with clashes between herders and farmers. Speaking at a meeting with Tinubu and stakeholders in Benue, the traditional ruler declared that several people jumped to the wrong conclusion and wrongly advised Benue residents to stay calm and live peacefully with their neighbours. According to him, the attack was not a result of communal disagreements or disputes, and it was actually a calculated plan by…
