by AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna A torrential downpour on Thursday and Friday unleashed devastating floods in Zaria, Kaduna State, displacing more than 470 children and destroying over 270 households across several communities. A coordinated assessment team, which included the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local government officials, confirmed the scale of destruction during a visit to affected areas. Led by Zaria Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, the team toured Kofar Kuyanbana and other hard-hit communities, including Gangaren Mobil and Bayan Cinema in Tudun Wada Ward,…
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by Yewande Fasan Actress Nkechi Blessing has opened up about her current single status, revealing it’s the longest she’s gone without a partner. Speaking on her talk show “Unfiltered with NBS,” Nkechi expressed that she’s growing tired of being single. She said, unlike in the past, when she’d quickly move from one relationship to another, this time she’s found herself alone for an extended period. Blessing said: “This is actually the longest that I have been single. I am literally tired of being single. Before, once I leave one relationship, two working days, I don find another relationship”. Nkechi’s current…
Former senator representing Anambra Central, Uche Ekwunife, has responded to the wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, insisting that she owes explanations only to her husband, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and not to her. Her statement comes after Mrs. Soludo issued a rejoinder to Ekwunife’s purported advice urging her to pay more attention to the personal hygiene of her husband, the governor. The remark, which circulated widely online, had drawn strong reactions from Mrs. Soludo, who in her response sought to defend her chastity, fidelity, and family integrity. In a counter-statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Ekwunife dismissed…
By Funke Egbemode (egbemode3@gmail.com) It all started with an ambitious shopping list of a woman looking for a husband that my friend sent to me. The single and searching woman wanted a man who can cook, earns ten million naira monthly and is good in bed, of course. The lucky dude should be handsome, romantic and God-fearing. I responded to my friend that “It’s a legitimate list”. No, “it’s illegitimate”, he responded. How? He zeroed in on the “good in bed” part. He insisted that ‘good in bed’ is relative. I vehemently disagreed. If a man is not good in…
By Onomiguren Agbamu Ndokwa Vanguard, a leading community newspaper in Delta State, will hold her 20th anniversary of unwavering commitment to education, informing, and community development advocacy on October 11, 2025, in Kwale The 20th anniversary under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief Akpati Agaga will feature a distinguished leadership award and the launching of a Research Centre. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Good Deal Communications Limited and Publisher of Ndokwa Vanguard. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will be Chief Guest of Honour at the event , HE Chief Sir…
Residents of Amuokpokpor-Elume in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State have cried out to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to urgently fix the collapsed road linking their community to the outside world. The road, completed barely a year ago, has already failed, leaving behind potholes, exposed rods and stones, and no drainage system. Community members say the situation has paralyzed farming and trade, forced up transport costs, and even claimed lives. Community chairman, Mr. Daniel Ogbodo, accused the contractor of using substandard materials. “The road turned into a death trap within a year. Today, motorists avoid us because…
By Francis Ugwu Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has announced that he is searching for a wife for his son. In a post shared on X on Friday, Charly Boy disclosed that his son, who is 46 years old, holds a master’s degree and stands 5ft 11ins tall. He noted that the son had been previously married but divorced, adding that he now seems afraid of women. The entertainer said he is specifically seeking a woman from a “good home with humble beginnings”, stressing that only authentic graduates should apply. He said: “My…
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has revealed how he was abducted and robbed in Bucharest, Romania. The world renowned playwright traveled to Bucharest to attend the Sibiu International Theatre Festival. Sibiu International Theatre Festival is one of the world’s largest performing arts festivals, where he was set to be honoured. However, Soyinka revealed that he arrived at Bucharest after midnight for the event and boarded what seemed like an official taxi from the airport headed for his scheduled hotel, Novotel Hotel. Speaking with TheNews in Lagos, Soyinka said while enroute the hotel, the driver suddenly diverted to a remote, dimly lit…
By Shulamite Owhoekevbo The Delta State Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, has congratulated Mr. Maxwell Awuse, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Service, on his retirement from the State Civil Service. Dr. Oseji extended the goodwill message when Mr. Awuse paid her a courtesy visit to formally announce his disengagement from service. She commended the retiring Permanent Secretary for his dedication, humility, and respect throughout his career, describing him as a committed public servant who contributed significantly to repositioning the Civil Service. She also noted his role in ensuring the successful implementation of the 20…
by PM News Nigerian singer Terry Apala has stirred controversy after revealing that he would never allow his partner to attend a public gym. Speaking on the Echo Room podcast, the artist recounted his experiences at iFitness VGC and another gym in Megamound Estate, claiming that many women visit gyms primarily to socialize and create videos rather than exercise. “I will not allow my partner to go to the gym. I was a member of iFitness VGC, so I’ve been there. I saw what was going down. Ladies nowadays are just going to the gym to vibe and do videos.…