The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding ward congresses across various wards in Rivers State, despite two court orders prohibiting the exercise.
At the PDP Secretariat on Aba Road in Port Harcourt, party members were seen collecting materials for the congress in their respective wards. They subsequently departed to...
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has passed away.
According to SaharaReporters, Ubah died in a hotel in London, United Kingdom, where he had traveled two days prior.
His death was confirmed in a group chat of senators, who have started...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) within the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, this development aims to ensure the...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold a cumulative $148 million to authorized dealers in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) to enhance liquidity in the market.
The transactions took place on July 22 and 23, 2024.
Announcing this in Abuja on Friday, the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications...
Tottenham lead the race to sign Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 26, ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal. (Football Transfers)
Newcastle United remain confident that England winger Anthony Gordon will stay at St James’ Park despite interest from Liverpool. (Team Talk)
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told 33-year-old England full-back Kieran...
Amidst apprehension of a planned nationwide protest, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the organizers to abandon their demand for President Bola Tinubu to scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as unrealistic.
Speaking in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with the Forum of APC State Chairmen to discuss the...
Tomorrow, Sunday, July 28, will mark the beginning of the ninth edition of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBN).
According to the organizers, the 2024 BBNaija promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring several exciting twists and turns.
As the show kicks off with a...
Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024, former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged the organizers to reconsider their plans.
Kwankwaso, who is the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), advised them to utilize the ballot instead. He argued...
More trouble has emerged within the Nigeria Labour Party (LP) as the 2014 executive committee has regrouped, now demanding that all stakeholders implement a consent judgement from 2018. If enforced, this judgement would render Julius Abure's leadership illegal.
During a press conference in Abuja yesterday, Callistus Uju Okafor, the 2014...
Pineapple is more than just a delicious tropical fruit — it offers significant health benefits as well. In fact, it’s been used in folk medicine since ancient times, according to research.
Pineapple is available fresh, frozen, canned, and dried, making it a year-round option for those living in the United...
Ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, police authorities are requesting details from the demonstrators.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, specifically asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details to...
The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, has appealed to those planning the nationwide protest from August 1st to 10th, 2024, to reconsider in the interest of the country.
Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, acknowledged the hunger and hardship in...
Former Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State have accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of supporting illegality by allowing the illegal Caretaker Committee Chairmen to remain in office despite a Supreme Court judgment nullifying their appointments.
During a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday, the former chairmen called on the Inspector...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to focus on constructive solutions to the country's challenges rather than preparing for protests.
The Vice-President gave this advice on Friday while announcing Nigeria's participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in...
According to a nutritionist Temiloluwa Omotosho who spoke to BBC, nutrients in fruits like cucumbers may not benefit the body if they are cooked.
"Fruits like cucumber are best eaten raw so you can get all the essential nutrients that benefit your body. Some vitamins, when heated, lose their potency,...
Generally, cucumbers are best served raw to enjoy their taste, texture, and the nutrients they provide to the body.
You don't need to peel or cook cucumbers before eating them, and many people include them in various meals, such as salads.
Cucumbers are about 96% water and belong to the fruit...
According to Nicola Shubrook, a nutritional therapist, tomatoes offer numerous benefits for the body.
Some benefits of tomato are highlighted below;
Tomatoes Keep Your Heart Healthy
Tomatoes provide daily potassium, and eating foods rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Tomatoes also contain a compound called lycopene,...
Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to permit Nigerians to express their dissatisfaction with his administration.
Speaking during a live program on Arise News on Thursday night, George emphasized that citizens should be safeguarded and allowed to voice their concerns whenever...
Justice Charles Wali of the High Court of Rivers State has issued an order preventing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting any congress in the state.
The court's decision came after an ex parte motion was filed by 21 members of the party, led by Ilaye Sunday Kitchen and...
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his declaration that Abuja is not available for protests on August 1.
The planned nationwide protests, tagged #EndBadGovernance, have gained momentum...
The Naira depreciated yesterday to N1,603.8 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
Data from FMDQ indicated that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM increased to N1,603.8 per dollar from N1,586.71 per dollar on Wednesday, marking a N37.95 depreciation for the naira.
Additionally, the volume of dollars traded...
Amid growing tensions and economic challenges, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a strong warning against the planned nationwide protest under the banner of #EndBadGovernanceProtest, describing it as a premeditated attempt to destabilize the country.
“There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful, legitimate protest....
The Nigeria Police have vowed to resist any violence during the planned nationwide protest set for August 1. In a statement released on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Command has deployed 4,200 police officers to curb potential violence during the protest.
The command is...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed on Thursday that his mother carried him for 12 months before his birth due to difficulties caused by witches and wizards.
He attributed the extended pregnancy to these supernatural challenges until divine intervention occurred.
According to a statement from his media assistant, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo made...
Former Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, along with the Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Kaduna State, has advised Nigerians to avoid participating in the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th, 2024.
They argue that the protest's organizers are faceless and lack...
Nigerian singer Portable has voiced his opinion on the upcoming nationwide protest.
Amid reports of various groups organizing demonstrations between August 1 and 10 to express dissatisfaction with the country’s economic hardships, particularly the rising cost of living, Portable took to his Instagram story to argue against the protest.
He stated,...
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force by providing additional weapons, training, and personnel to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities.
This commitment which came as a coincidence was made just days before the planned nationwide protests.
Tinubu, represented by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has stated that he will remain a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as long as Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, remains in the party.
Ndume made this declaration on Thursday at his residence in Maiduguri while addressing...
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has declared that she will not alter her lifestyle despite the country's economic challenges.
With Nigeria facing severe economic difficulties and some citizens preparing for protests against poor governance and worsening financial conditions, Makinwa has shared a video on her Instagram account asserting...
The Department of State Services (DSS) is urging individuals and groups who have not publicly identified themselves as leaders of the planned nationwide protest to abandon their plans and avoid any form of proposed unrest, anarchy, and destruction.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Strategic...