The family of Obi J. I. G. Onyia has formally announced the death of Ogbueshi Ndozikanno Henry Onyia which occurred on the 13th of February 2025. According to a press release signed by Chief Ejiofor P. Onyia on behalf of the family, the funeral begins on the 8th of May with Service of Songs at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Onyeobi Way, Cable Point, Asaba, while the next day, May 9th, the Funeral Service will take place at the same Church venue followed by interment at his residence. Reception takes place at All Saints Anglican Church Premises at Cable Point, Asaba.…
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By Abel Johngold The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), particularly the Asaba Chapter is in deep mourning following the tragic and shocking death of one of its most distinguished members, Chief Shimite Love, fondly known as The White Eagle. According to reports, Chief Shimite Love was allegedly murdered by her husband in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. Her untimely passing has cast a dark shadow over the UIAA community and beyond, as we mourn the loss of a rare gem who contributed immensely to both alumni activities and public service. Chief Shimite Love was a graduate…
by PM News A police inspector has been arrested after a suspicious parcel containing live ammunition was discovered at Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja. Crime expert, Zagazola Makama, quoted sources as informing that at around 1515 hours on Saturday, police operatives, in collaboration with the Keffi Motor Park Union, became suspicious of a parcel brought to the park for transportation to Lafia, Nasarawa State. Upon inspection, the parcel was found to contain an AK-47 magazine with 30 rounds of live ammunition. The suspect, identified as Inspector Kasimu Usman, an officer attached to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit of the FCT…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has launched a bold campaign to actualize the creation of Anioma State, declaring it a unifying dream for the people of Delta North and a historic opportunity to reclaim their identity and political relevance. Speaking passionately in an exclusive interview with Leadership Newspaper, Senator Nwoko described the movement as a rallying call for justice, unity, and development. The momentum behind the Anioma State movement has reached new heights following a massive political shift in Delta State. Thousands of PDP members—mainly from the grassroots group, Delta Unity Group (DUG)—defected to the APC during a major…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE As Christians across the country celebrate the Easter season, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has extended warm greetings to all Christians in Nigeria, calling for reflection, renewal, and unity. In a message released on Easter Sunday, the Senator emphasized the significance of the season as a time of deep spiritual reflection and renewal. He called on Nigerians to embrace the core values of Easter—peace, compassion, and hope—as tools for fostering stronger national unity and healing divisions. “As we mark the Easter season, I extend warm greetings to all Christians across Nigeria,” Senator…
Frontline politician and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s Governorship Election in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has sent warm greetings to the people of Edo State in particular and Nigerians in general as Christians across the world celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ighodalo, in a message he personally signed, rejoiced with the people, urging them to be steadfast in their faith, hope and stay united as a people in the face of current challenges. The full statement reads: “My Dear People of Edo State, As we celebrate this Easter season, I extend…
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy President of the 9th Senate, has urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the spiritual rejuvenation of the Lenten season and rededicate themselves to building a nation that will overcome its challenges. In his Easter message, Omo-Agege said the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ holds special significance in Christendom as it gives the world the platform to build a new life along the lines of God’s divine design for man to live a fulfilled life. “That is why at this time when we are at the cusp of building a renewed Nigeria, this Easter offers…
By Kabeer Bello The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears to be divided over the possible return of former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the party. In a press conference held at the APC headquarters in Kano on Friday, the State Chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, confirmed reports that Kwankwaso, who was recently expelled from the NNPP, is making moves to rejoin the APC. Abbas welcomed the development, describing it as a positive step. “We have received reports that the leader of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who was expelled…
By Umar Sani Adam Tuggar, son of Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has denied reports suggesting that the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, slapped his father. He also lashed out at Shamsuddeen Bala Mohammed, son of the Bauchi State Governor, accusing him of spreading falsehood. Responding in a statement posted on his official Facebook handle on Saturday, Adam Tuggar, noted that he has never engaged in political discussions on any cyberspace, Tuggar stated, “The recent shameful act by the spoiled brat son of the Bauchi State Governor and his media dogs has compelled me to throw some…
The Ondo State Government in conducting some verification exercise for its workers, particularly teachers, requested for the printouts of the workers respective BVN (Bank Verification Number) and NIN (National Identification Number). If the Ondo Government doesn’t know the implications of publicly exposing a man’s BVN and NIN, I implore whoever initiated and issued that directive to read the experience of Pastor Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the hands of a Yahoo boy, as published on May 2, 2024 in The Nation newspaper 👇👇👇👇 17-year-old yahoo boy hacks EFCC chairman’s BVN, displays remarkable…