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Ogiame Atuwatse following an erroneous invitation regarding alleged cases of attempted murder and assault. The invitation, prompted by a petition allegedly authored against the monarch, stirred controversy and raised concerns within the community. The palace secretary, Kenneth Uyebi, speaking on behalf of the revered traditional ruler, denounced the invitation as the machination of miscreants and discontented elements within the Itsekiri nation. He revealed that the Warri Area Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Abubakar, promptly tendered an unreserved apology to the Olu of Warri upon realizing the error. Uyebi affirmed the Olu of Warri’s commitment to upholding the law…

Some journalists were reportedly held hostage in the premises of the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday. The development occured as the court heard applications for and against the bail of a member of Osun Park Management System, Olalekan Oyeyemi. Oyeyemi, popularly known as ‘Emir’ is on trial on a 10-count charge that include conspiracy, malicious damage, unlawful killing and acts of terrorism. He had pleaded not guilty, while his counsel, Edmund Biriomoni, filed a formal bail application for his release. At the resumed hearing of the matter, defence counsel, Biriomoni, informed the court of his decision…

The Nigerian military, Tuesday, moved in swamp buggies to the besieged Okuoma community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, in continuation of the ongoing razing of the community. The two swamp buggies, which were off-loaded from trailer-trucks into barges at the Bomadi Police Division waterfront, were transported onward into the creeks Recall that, last week, soldiers on a rescue mission were ambushed and killed by youths of Okuoma community, leading to a reprisal attack and consequent burning of houses by the military. A source, who spoke from a neighbouring community of Okuoma, disclosed that the heavy vehicles…

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed shock over the death of the immediate past council leader of Dekina Local Government Area, Hon. Adiza Sani Yusuf. In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the late Dekina Local Government lawmaker as a true Kogite and a loyal party woman who worked very hard for the victory of the All Progressives Congress throughout the last election cycle in the state. “I am deeply saddened by the death of Hon. Adiza Sani Yusuf, the former Council Leader of Dekina Local Government Area…

With a five-year presence in Nigeria and two decades of operation in the United States, 10Dollar, an entertainment outfit focused on capturing emerging talents in Nigeria, recently reiterated its commitment to support emerging artistes in Nigeria. The renewed commitment was made during a meeting with journalists held at the Lagos Airport Hotel. Comprising 10 Dollar Show, 10Dollar Music, and 10Dollar Entertainment, CEO, 10Dollar Otedola, emphasised the strategic approach of using these facets of the holding to provide an ecosystem to support emerging artistes’ careers. “10Dollar has injected millions of dollars into the Nigerian entertainment industry to raise and expose…

Through social media, Nigerians express their grief at the death of a countryman, Oladipo Hafeez Gbajabiamila. Gbajabiamila passed away on Thursday, March 14, following ulcer complications. Later, his wife Mojisola joined him in the United Kingdom, where he had gone in search of better opportunities. His heart stopped beating when he passed away, leaving behind his wife and their children Abdulraman and Tunmishe, despite medical attention and efforts by healthcare personnel. Seven thousand euros has been raised by the community to support the deceased family. Torty Mercy: “Why these UK deaths? It’s becoming more frequent….I think over labor contributes…

OPM Founder Crowned King The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has added another feather to his cap as he was recently crowned the Ihie 1 of Ikwuorie autonomous community in Ohanku Ndoki Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. He was recently handed the staff of office by the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti. Known for his philanthropic efforts and commitment to social change, Chinyere has made a significant impact on the lives of many through his ministry and charitable initiatives. Before his installation, the last king the community had was Prof I.N Kanu, who…

    Farmers under the aegis of Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of Nigeria (CPFAN) have called on President Bola Tinubu to find urgent solutions to the incessant bandits attacks. The group lamented that countless numbers of farmers have lost their lives and many have been kidnapped on their farms after bandits attacks across the country. The National President of CPFAN, Ayodele Ojo, while speaking in Akure, Ondo State capital, said as a result of the attacks, most farmers had abandoned their farms over fear of being killed or kidnapped while security operatives seem to be helpless. “We don’t know…

A media, PR and art enthusiast, Mr Olakunle Aderinokun has been appointed the Head, of Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation. Olakunle Announced the appointment on his LinkedIn handle, saying “I’m pleased to share that I’ve resumed a new position as Head, Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation.” Olakunle was the Editor at Arise News Channel where he was responsible for selecting, cutting, and putting together video footage and turning it into a cohesive sequence that tells the story as the director intended. Our medium gathered that Kunle is a detail-oriented journalist who has shown balance in his…

Gunmen have killed the founder of the Mount of Solution Redeemed Church (MSRC), Apostle Elisha Asuquo and the pastor in charge of the church, Aniekan Ibanga, in Ikot Ekang, a community in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The clerics were shot dead by yet-to-be-identified gunmen who stormed the National Headquarters of the Church at about 7:30pm at the weekend, disrupting a Parish meeting which was ongoing. A resident told the Leadership that the assailants stormed the church premises on a motorcycle and after committing the crime, left through Abak-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway. It was gathered that…