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The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, allegedly made false statements during his recent interview on Arise TV. In addition, he stated that the former vice president had not yet started the process of reconciliation, despite assertions made on newspaper pages that a committee had been formed to meet with him. Wike explained at a press conference for media at the Port Harcourt International Airport. “He (Atiku) appeared on Arise Television, see the statement he made. So many lies were told and you said I should not react to…

On Friday, in Ijesha, Surulere, Lagos State, thugs disrupted the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, activity at St. Bridget Catholic Church. The Continuous Voter Registration devices owned by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, were carted away. The event took place less than 72 hours before INEC closed the CVR. INEC Rules Out Further Extension Of CVR As people fled for safety after the catastrophe, the parish priest sealed the church. According to a witness who gave her name as Dr. Ambassador Princess Okojie Igbemudia, the thugs stormed the church and interfered with the registration process because those who participated will be voting for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. It was discovered that the police had been sent to the neighborhood to maintain law and order.

Music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tu Face has berated Nigerians for putting blame on President Muhammadu Buhari for all of the country’s problems. He said “it’s crazy.” “Na Naija dem suppose call comedy central. They want to impeach Buhari based on one reason,” the artist said Pidgin English. “It’s crazy that everyone just hides behind this convenient space and points at the president for every small thing, even as we have governors, senators, house of reps, inspector general of police, commandants, and citizens.” Tu Face ventilated his opinion via a video he shared on his official Instagram page.…

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday said the N187bn budgeted for the 2023 census was insufficient for the exercise. It assured that more funding would be appropriated in the 2023 budget. Chairman, Senate Committee on National Identity Card and Population, Sahabi Yau, stated this yesterday during the committee’s visit to a census trial enumeration unit in Karu, Nasarawa State. Senate summons CBN Governor over Naira fall “It can’t be sufficient enough. By this time, not much of that money has been released. I believe that in the next budgetary process, we’ll be able to give them the amount they require, additional…

The US and Chinese leaders have warned each other over Taiwan during a phone call that lasted more than two hours. The US strongly opposed any unilateral attempts to alter the island’s status, President Joe Biden informed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The US policy on Taiwan had not changed, he continued. According to Beijing, Mr. Xi warned Mr. Biden that “anyone plays with fire would get burned” and urged him to uphold the one-China policy. INEC rules out further extension of CVR Prior to a rumoured plan for US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan, tensions…

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” victory over George Foreman has been purchase by NFL Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for $6.18 million. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, prevailed in the competitive battle for the belt, according to Dallas’ Heritage Auctions. Irsay, a well-known memorabilia collector, tweeted about the acquisition on Sunday, saying he was “honoured to be the keeper” of the legendary World Boxing Council belt. Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan Wins Gold At World Athletics Championship He confirmed that he bought the belt for his touring collection of rock music, American…

Japan has executed a 39-year-old man who went on a stabbing rampage that claimed the lives of seven people in Tokyo in 2008, local media agencies have reported. One of the most horrifying mass murders in the nation’s recent memory was performed by Tomohiro Kato. Three people were killed after he drove a truck into a group of people out for lunch in the Akihabara retail district when he was 25 years old. He used a knife to stab bystanders, leaving four dead and eight injured. Germany Hands Over Benin Bronzes To Nigeria Police detained him there, and he eventually…

Zimbabwe’s central bank has introduced gold coins in an effort to combat the nation’s soaring inflation and depreciating currency. After the annual rate of inflation surpassed 190 percent this month, the central bank’s primary interest rate was more than doubled to 200 percent. Each coin will cost the price of an ounce of gold on the world market plus 5% for manufacturing costs. Good Fellas Actor Paul Sorvino Dies 83 An ounce was valued approximately $1,724 (£1,435) as of Friday. According to John Mangudya, governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, it will be feasible to utilise the coins in…

Nollywood actress in the popular ‘The Johnson’ series, Ada Ameh, is dead. She was 48. The actress died in Warri, Delta State, around 11pm on Sunday. A source who pleaded anonymity, said Ameh was a guest of an oil company topshot and his family when she suddenly collapsed. Delta Govt Unfair To Ijaws, Says Omo-Agege The source said several movie stars have been trooping to the facility on Monday morning to see her remains. Ameh, who played the role of Anita in the movie ‘Domitilla’ in 1996, is famous for her comic characters, especially in playing ‘Emu’ in the comedy…

Nigeria’s inflation rate in the month of June 2022, surged further to 18.6% compared to 17.71% recorded in the previous month. This is according to the recently released CPI report for the month of June 2022, by the National Bureau of Statistics. Nigeria’s increase in food and services rate climbed to its highest level in 65 months (over 5 years), and the fifth consecutive monthly rise. The last time the inflation rate in Nigeria touched the 18.6% ceiling was January 2017, when it stood at 18.72%. African Coalition Can Advance Energy Transformation – Osinbajo Food inflation, which is closely watched…