Recent political agreements between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have reportedly stalled the passage of the state’s ₦1.854 trillion appropriation bill. Sources indicate that while a deal paved the way for the budget’s presentation following a prolonged political crisis, implementation disputes regarding lawmakers’ entitlements and unfulfilled commitments have delayed its approval.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike also addressed the friction during a media chat, alleging that the governor has not met the majority of the reconciliation terms. Meanwhile, civil society leaders have expressed concern that the prolonged legislative delay could slow down infrastructure development, youth programs, and the execution of vital capital projects across the state.

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, has strongly refuted claims made in a new memoir suggesting former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, died during a sexual encounter. In a statement titled “Twenty-Eight Years On, Still No Evidence,” Etete dismissed the account from retired SSS officer Dennis Amachree as “unverified, unsupported, and unconvincing.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Award-winning Nigerian artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently reprimanded his logistics manager, Israel DMW, during a tour bus dispute over seating arrangements, where he insisted on immediate compliance after Israel questioned his instructions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶