By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fubara’s decision: Falana asserts legislative autonomy. Human rights advocate, Femi Falana, SAN, has asserted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara lacks the authority to relocate the sitting venue of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Falana emphasized that the executive branch cannot dictate the assembly’s meeting location, as the legislature operates independently. “I would […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Record breaker: Nigerian American woman achieves PhD milestone in Robotics Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in history as the first black woman to attain a Doctorate in Robotics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the United States. Wami, hailing from Nigerian immigrant parents, has earned her doctorate in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Intruders attack Okuama-Ewu: 1 dead, 3 injured as soldiers withdraw Just 24 hours after the Nigerian Army withdrew from Okuama-Ewu Community in Delta State, suspected intruders attacked the area, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others. The assailants allegedly encroached on the community to loot zinc, iron, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Olufowose takes over from Hassan-Odukale as First Bank Chairman FBN Holdings Plc has announced the departure of Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of its subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., following the completion of his tenure. The Board of First Bank has appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rescued Chibok girl and children handed over to Borno Government Lydia Simon, the Chibok schoolgirl who was rescued alongside her three children by Nigerian Army troops, has been handed over to the Borno State government for reunification with her family. Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, the Theater Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi The art of selling, insights by Azu Ishiekwene In the realm of sales, there exists a plethora of books offering guidance on how to sell practically anything, akin to grains of sand on a beach. Despite delving into a few myself, I’ve come to realize that true mastery in selling comes […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi EFCC apprehends 21 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo Operatives from the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained 21 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed that the suspected cybercriminals were apprehended at various locations […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi AU condemns Israeli incursion into Rafah. The African Union has strongly criticized Israel’s military actions in southern Gaza’s Rafah, urging the global community to intervene and halt what it describes as a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict. In a statement, AU Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat condemned the expansion of hostilities […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Youths rally behind Rivers Governor amid impeachment calls Rivers State youths have dismissed allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, refuting claims that he owes council chairmen outstanding payments. They reaffirmed their steadfast support for Governor Fubara amidst calls for his impeachment by the State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amb. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Internet fraudsters apprehended in Akwa Ibom by EFCC Operatives from the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested eight individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Akwa Ibom state. The arrests took place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Osongama Extension, following actionable intelligence received […]