Wike Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says all political parties in Rivers have collapsed into a coalition backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Wike spoke on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ event in Asari-Toru LGA of Rivers state. According to the minister, all the political parties in the state are now part of the rainbow coalition, an initiative under the renewed hope family to support Tinubu. The former Rivers state governor said the arrangement marks a shift from party politics to a collective political movement focused on advancing the state’s interests. “In Rivers, we don’t have any…
Author: Lilian Azuh
ADC logo There is no automatic presidential ticket for any aspirant in 2027, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) clarified yesterday. According to the party, while the consensus option would be adopted in selecting the standard bearer, members would resort to open, competitive and transparent primary, if the option fails. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who spoke on a national television, noted the growing speculation, intrigues, coalition negotiations and the defection of prominent politicians from other parties to the ADC. However, he said that no decision has been taken on who will fly the presidential ticket, adding that all aspirants…
Farouk The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to investigating the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, despite the withdrawal of a petition by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote. Dangote had filed the petition on December 16, 2025, through his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), urging the ICPC to investigate and potentially prosecute Ahmed over allegations of corruption and financial impropriety. The petition alleged that Ahmed spent over $7m on the education of his four children in Switzerland, reportedly paid upfront for a six-year period, without…
The Anambra State Government has taken notice of a misleading report published by Sahara Reporters online, alleging impropriety in the award of a contract for the construction of gates at General Hospital, Okpoko and Specialist Hospital, Fegge, to Crystal Dove Construction Company Ltd. In a statement issued by the state’s commissioner for information, Law Mefor, the Government clarified that the contract sum was not N229 million as claimed by Sahara Reporters, but instead N123,217,218.82. This figure is verifiable on the official e-portal managed by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). “The procurement process for the contract was conducted in accordance…
Wema Bank is once again redefining the future of banking with the upgraded version of ALAT scheduled to go live in January, 2026. Tagged ALAT: The Evolution, the upgraded version of ALAT will once again set the standard on the next chapter in the banking industry. With ALAT: The Evolution, Wema Bank is pushing the envelope even further. It represents a thoughtful evolution of everything users already love about ALAT; redesigned to feel more intuitive, more responsive, and more personal. From faster interactions, to a smarter understanding of user behavior, to the introduction of SAW (Smart ALAT by Wema, an…
The Pioneer Class of 1988 of Lagos State University (LASU) returned to familiar ground on Saturday, December 20, 2025, gathering at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, to mark their 37th anniversary alongside their Annual General Meeting and end-of-year celebration. What unfolded was less a reunion of nostalgia and more a measured reflection on continuity, loss, responsibility and shared purpose. Opening the proceedings, the class president, Duke Olabode Garbadeen, framed the evening in gratitude and restraint. He thanked God for the grace to reconvene as a family and for the confidence reposed in him and his executive committee to steward the affairs…
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Unripe plantains are excellent for pregnant mothers, providing essential energy from complex carbs, aiding digestion with fiber, preventing constipation, and offering vital nutrients. There several benefits of eating unripe plantain in pregnancy, when prepared properly and eaten in moderation. 1- It contains iron which helps in managing anemia. 2- Great source of potassium, which may help in regulating blood pressure. 3- It helps to control blood sugar because it has low glycemic index, helps in preventing blood sugar spikes, especially for women at risk of gestational diabetes. 4- It contains vitamin B6, which is essential for baby’s brain development. May…