Category: Fact Check
Fubara to Swear-In Newly Elected Council Chairmen Amid Tensions from Rivers LG Polls
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, will today, Sunday October 6, officially swear in the newly elected council chairmen following the recently concluded local government elections. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, at 4 p.m., as announced by Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Secretary to…
First News 4th Public Lecture Sparks Urgent Calls for Leadership Reform, Post-Oil Future in Niger Delta
The First News 4th Public Lecture, themed “Building the Niger Delta of Our Dream: With or Without Oil,” was held on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This landmark event gathered prominent scholars, politicians, and stakeholders from across the Niger Delta to discuss the future of the oil-rich region and explore alternative…
Police to Join Employees’ Compensation Scheme —IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) will soon be enrolled in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), ensuring they receive additional social benefits. This development came during an advocacy visit to Force Headquarters on Friday, led by the Managing Director of the…
Chidera Ejuke Returns as Eguavoen Unveils Fresh Faces in Super Eagles Squad
Gifted Markson Super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has announced his squad for the upcoming international fixtures, with notable inclusions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s attack. Among the new faces is Chidera Ejuke, the Sevilla forward who is making his much-anticipated return to the national team for the first time since 2022. His inclusion offers a…
Ogun Govt Donates N200m to Borno State
Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Government has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents. Recall that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and Borno State government, commending the state government for its…
APP Dethrones PDP in Rivers State, Claims 22 out of 23 Chairmanship Seats
Gifted Markson In a major political shake-up, the Action People’s Party (APP) has triumphed over the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State’s local government elections, securing 22 out of the 23 chairmanship seats. The sweeping victory signals a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape, traditionally dominated by the PDP. The Chief Election Officer…
Nigeria Confirms No Citizens Lost in Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Begins Evacuations
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal government has confirmed that no Nigerian lives have been lost in Lebanon despite the growing threat. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe in a statement on Saturday, stated, “The Federal Government has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon… It is pertinent to mention that no…
Akwa Ibom Gov Appoints Daughter as Acting First Lady
…Gains Remi Tinubu’s Backing The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed strong support for Governor Umo Eno’s decision to appoint his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, as the new First Lady of Akwa Ibom State. This follows the recent passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. During a condolence visit to…
Rivers State LG Elections: Explosion Rocks APC Secretariat as Tensions Rise
Tension surged in Rivers State early Saturday morning as suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The attack occurred just hours before the state’s local government elections, adding to the political unrest that has gripped the state in recent weeks. The explosion, suspected…
Pogba to Return to Professional Football in 2025 After CAS Reduces Ban
Gifted Markson French footballer Paul Pogba has confirmed his long-awaited return to professional football following a reduction in his sanctions and suspension by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In an official statement released on Friday, the Juventus midfielder expressed his relief and excitement as his ban from football will be lifted in January…
Rivers Police Vow to Uphold Court Orders, Refuse Security for LG Elections
Kehinde Fajobi The Rivers State Police Command has announced that it will comply with court orders concerning the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, titled ‘Proposed October 5th, 2024 Local Government Chairman Election.’ The police confirmed receiving a restraining order that prevents…
It’s Over: Basketmouth Despairs Over Nigeria’s Hopeless Future Amid Economic Collapse
Popular comedian Basketmouth has shared his thoughts on why he believes Nigeria’s situation may never improve. During an interview that has since gone viral with AFRIMMA, the entertainer expressed his discontent over the nation’s current economic woes and the quality of its leadership. He pointed to the continuous depreciation of the naira and the steep…
I Apologize, It’s Wrong to Say Non-Tithers Won’t Make Heaven —Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has publicly apologized for a previous statement in which he claimed that believers who do not pay tithes would not make it to heaven. Addressing thousands of attendees at the ongoing RCCG Annual National Youth Convention at the Redemption City,…
Falana Urges Peace in Rivers LG Elections, Writes to Police for Intervention
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging him to ensure the provision of security for the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024. Tensions have escalated between the Rivers State Government and the state police command,…
Flood: Borno Declares Cholera Outbreak, 17 Cases Confirmed
The Borno State Ministry of Health has officially declared a cholera outbreak following the confirmation of 17 positive cases from 200 tested samples. The outbreak, attributed to recent flooding in parts of the state, was announced by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Gana, at the Eye Centre in Maiduguri. Prof. Gana…
Nollywood Icon Sam Dede Calls for Youth Awareness, Education on Niger Delta Struggles
Renowned Nollywood actor Sam Dede has emphasized the urgent need to “conscientize” the youth of the Niger Delta on the region’s history and struggles. Speaking during the panel session at the First News 4th Anniversary Public Lecture in Port Harcourt, Dede criticized the lack of awareness among young people about the origins of the Niger…
Governor Diri Commends First News for Promoting Regional Development at Anniversary Lecture
Gifted Markson Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has commended First News for its dedication to promoting regional development and amplifying the voices of the Niger Delta people. Speaking through the Bayelsa State Honourable Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, at the First News 4th Anniversary Public Lecture in Port Harcourt, Governor Diri lauded the platform…
Prof Darah Criticizes Niger Delta Leadership at First News Anniversary Lecture Panel Session
Professor Godini G. Darah, a renowned scholar and activist, delivered a scathing critique of the Niger Delta’s political leadership during the panel session at the First News 4th Anniversary Public Lecture in Port Harcourt. He decried the current leadership in the region and argued that under such leadership devoid of unity, progress would remain elusive.…
Senator Dickson Calls for Unity to Build a Sustainable Niger Delta at First News Anniversary Lecture
Gifted Markson At the First News 4th Anniversary Public Lecture held at the Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, represented by Dr. O. O. Osusu, called for unity among the people of the Niger Delta to drive sustainable development in the region. Delivering the senator’s remarks, Dr. Osusu conveyed Senator…
Professor Pat Utomi Urges New Beginning for Niger Delta at First News 4th Public Lecture
Professor Pat Utomi delivered a thought-provoking keynote address at the First News 4th Public Lecture held in Port Harcourt on October 4, 2024. Themed “Building The Niger Delta of Our Dream with or Without Oil,” the lecture focused on the challenges facing the Niger Delta region, with Utomi emphasizing the urgent need for leadership reform.…