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Mujahid Asari Dokubo, a former agitator in the Niger Delta, has been recognized as a traditional ruler. Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State presented him with the staff of office and certificate of recognition, officially installing him as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in the Degema Local Government Area. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) praised the coronation, describing it as a “divine and welcome development” for the Ijaws in Rivers State and beyond. They expressed confidence in Dokubo’s ability to use his experience to negotiate better deals for his people and the Niger Delta region. Governor Fubara urged Dokubo and…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case. This decision, delivered by Justice Juan Merchan, means that Trump will face no penalty, including jail time or fines, despite being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records last May. The case centered on allegations of hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to improve Trump’s chances of success in the 2016 presidential election. The sentencing had been delayed multiple times before the final hearing. During the proceedings, Justice Merchan stated, “This court has determined that the only…

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the ₦40 billion allocated to it in the 2025 budget, proposing instead a budget of ₦126 billion. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this request during a budget defense session before the joint committee of the National Assembly chaired by Senator Sarafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South). Professor Yakubu emphasized that elections in Nigeria have become a significant burden requiring adequate funding. He stated, “Our proposal for the 2025 budget requires the provision of over ₦126 billion. We have detailed documentation outlining how we intend to allocate this amount.” He added that the…

The kingmakers in Oyo have described the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as “executive recklessness.” Five kingmakers from the town declared the appointment null and void, stating that they did not recommend Owoade to the state government. They insisted that the only person they recommended as the next Alaafin is Prince Luqman Gbadegesin. In a letter addressed to the governor and signed by their legal representative, Adekunle Sobaloju, the kingmakers expressed their opposition to the approval. The letter was signed by High Chief Yusuf Akínade, Bashorun of Oyo; High Chief Wakeel Akindele, Lagunna of Oyo; High Chief Hamzat Yusuf,…

David Moyes has been appointed as Everton manager for the second time. This comes after the club sacked Sean Dyche earlier this week. Moyes, who previously managed Everton from 2002 to 2013, replaces Dyche just hours before the FA Cup tie against Peterborough. Moyes expressed his excitement about returning to the club, saying, “It’s great to be back! I enjoyed 11 wonderful and successful years at Everton and didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to rejoin this great club.” He also mentioned his eagerness to work with the new owners, The Friedkin Group, to rebuild the club. His…

Emmanuel Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has announced his intention to run for the governorship of Ekiti State. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel disclosed his decision in a statement released on Friday. Emmanuel Fayose stated that his resolve to join the race stems from his desire to revamp Ekiti and return the state to the path of growth and development. He expressed his determination to dislodge the current Oyebanji-led government and, if elected, to run an inclusive administration that would steer Ekiti in the right direction. He also mentioned that…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how his outspoken nature on national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military junta of the late Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also hinted that his quest to save Nigeria from imminent disintegration motivated him to seek the Presidency in 1999. He shared these insights during an interactive session with 15 young male and female future African leaders from different parts of the continent at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The session was part of the Future Africa Leaders Foundation’s program, which…

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced another power outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Disco disclosed in a statement on Friday that there will be a power disruption in parts of Abuja on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. According to AEDC, the outage is due to a planned maintenance exercise by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on its 60 megavolt-amperes TR1 (3KUB-TR1) 132/33 kilovolt Kubwa Transmission Substation. The areas to be affected by the disruption are Dawaki, Duste, Bwari, Kubwa, and Deidei and environs. This is the second…

Nigerian rapper Olamide has reached a major milestone, surpassing 1 billion career streams on Spotify. This achievement makes him the first African rapper to hit this impressive mark, largely due to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and his various collaborations. Additionally, Olamide made history last year as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative track with Asake, “Amapiano,” was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category, though it ultimately lost to Tyla’s “Water.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel