By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rivers Crisis: Lawmaker’s actions slammed by Reps caucus The Rivers State House of Representatives caucus has urged the leadership of the Green Chamber to address the conduct of Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, regarding his involvement in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi U.S. Lawmakers demand release of Binance chief. U.S. lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan are urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, who is detained on charges including tax evasion and financial crimes. Gambaryan’s health has reportedly deteriorated significantly in Kuje prison, where he is suffering from malaria and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC reports 6,704 cases and 162 deaths. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a total of 6,704 suspected cases of Lassa fever and 162 deaths across 125 Local Government Areas in 28 states. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Blind DJ’s inspirational journey. Augustine Akpeji, a 26-year-old popular Nigerian DJ who has been blind since the age of four months, shared his inspiring story during an interview with reporters. He recounted how cancer affected his eyes early in life, leading to blindness, yet he pursued his passion for music and became […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dead Whale consumption risks mercury poisoning. Residents of Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been warned by the state government that consuming a dead whale could lead to mercury poisoning. The caution comes after locals butchered a dead whale for food. Toyin Azebi, the Permanent Secretary of […]