Notary publics on the aegis of Imo State Lawyers Forum have endorsed the recent appointment of Hon. Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo state, arguing that merit, rather than sentiments over seniority concerns, informed the choice of the learned jurist as the new CJ. Governor Hope Uzodinma, acting on the recommendations of the Imo State Judicial Service Commission and the National Judicial Commission (NJC) had on the 2nd of April,...
The Senate Committee on Capital Markets has requested the federal government to include N10 billion in the 2025 budget to finance literacy development in the capital markets. It said this is part of the measures to ensure financial literacy and restore investors’ confidence. Chairperson of the Committee, Osita Izunaso, made the request on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, appeared before it to discuss the performance of...
I regret my actions – Apostle Alilu apologises to Pastor Korede Komaiya The Senior Pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International, Apostle Festus Alilu, has publicly apologized to Pastor Korede Komaiya of The Master’s International Church, Warri, Delta State. This follows a recent defamatory comment made by Apostle Alilu against Pastor Komaiya via a video on his social media page, a move that sparked reactions from various quarters. Consequently, some supporters of Pastor Komaiya...
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has pledged to mediate in the case of Apostle Festus Alilu’s arrest. Apostle Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was taken into police custody on Thursday following allegations of defamation against Pastor Korede Komaiya of The Master’s Place International Church. His arrest followed a viral video in which he accused Pastor Komaiya of misleading church members with fabricated prosperity teachings. Reacting,...
The former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, backdated Abdullahi’s promotion from Associate Professor to Professor to October 1, 2020, according to documentation that SaharaReporters was able to collect. Another controversy has engulfed Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja. While on a one-year vacation at the National Defence College, Professor Jibrin Edicha Abdullahi has been accused of continuing to lead the geography department. The former Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, backdated Abdullahi’s promotion from...
“Do not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens,” Heathrow Airport has advised travelers in anticipation of “significant disruption” over the next few days. One of the biggest travel hubs in the world has completely shut down due to a major fire at an energy substation at Heathrow Airport, affecting tens of thousands of people and causing more than 1,300 flights to be disrupted. According to CNN, the London Fire Brigade...
After accusing Pastor Komaiya of deceiving churchgoers with false prosperity doctrines in a video broadcast on his official Facebook page, Apostle Alilu was arrested. After making contentious remarks against renowned prosperity preacher Pastor Korede Komaiya of The Master’s Place International Church, Apostle Festus Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was taken into custody by police late Thursday. After accusing Pastor Komaiya of deceiving churchgoers with false...
Ganiyu Olamiji Oyebanjo, the Special Adviser on Boundary Matters for Kosofe Local Government, continues to be held in Ikoyi Prison despite fulfilling the bail conditions set by a Lagos State Magistrate Court six days ago. Oyebanjo was arrested by the Nigerian police on allegations of “theft and possession of classified documents.” His arrest, which took place on the orders of the council chairman, Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, occurred at approximately 9 PM last Tuesday. The whistleblower...
On February 20, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and Senator Yemi Adaramodu of Ekiti South engaged in a heated debate in the Senate. Adaramodu has offered new information on the matter. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s refusal to occupy a newly assigned seat caused a fracas that eventually prevented her from speaking during plenary, plunging the session into chaos. On Wednesday, Senator Natasha filed a formal petition alleging Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, misuse of...
In Uromi, in the state’s Esan North East Local Government Area, and Illeh, in the state’s Esan West Local Government Area, the Edo State Government has destroyed homes connected to kidnappers. It was understood that the residences were situated in the senatorial district of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Michael Anetor, the Commander of the Special Task Force, and Akhere Paul, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, oversaw the operation. Paul claimed that the demolition...
