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Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been nominated as the winner of the 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Award to be presented by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation in Seoul, South Korea. In a statement signed by Ikechukwu Eze, Special Adviser Goodluck Jonathan, The ex-Nigerian leader becomes the third person and the first African leader to win this category of the Sunhak Award after former United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon and Prime Minister of Cambodia, Mr. Hun Sen. The 2025 Award Ceremony which is the 6th in the series will take place in Seoul on Friday, April 11,…

Tiger Woods, the American golf star, has confirmed his romantic relationship with Vanessa, the former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump. Vanessa was previously married to Donald Trump Jr. for 13 years, and they have five children together. Woods shared loved-up photos of himself and Vanessa on social media platform X on Sunday, expressing his joy and gratitude for having her by his side The 49-year-old professional golfer also requested privacy as they embarked on their romantic journey. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life…

The Rivers Emancipation Movement, a civil society group, has vowed to take to the streets if the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), appoints administrators to oversee the state’s 23 local government areas. Reports emerged over the weekend suggesting that Ibas, appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 18 March 2025 following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state lawmakers, may soon appoint administrators to the councils. Sources informed Chronicle NG on Monday that the announcement could come as early as Tuesday, unless there are last-minute changes. The sources claimed that a list of proposed administrators…

After months of delays, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members may finally have cause for relief, as the Federal Government pledged to clear the backlog of their increased N77,000 monthly allowance. The allowance was raised from N33,000 to N77,000 in September 2024, yet despite repeated assurances and public outcry, the new rate remains unimplemented. However, the government on Monday has now confirmed that both current corps members and those who served when the increment was announced will receive backdated payments. The Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande gave this assurance when he was featured on Channels TV. “You saw the…

Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, has urged the management of universities to make the shift from theoretical teachings to real-world impact. Kalu spoke at the 37th convocation and 50th anniversary ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He said varsities serve as catalysts for progress in the country but have often “failed on their core mandate of innovation and problem-solving”. He argued that there is a disconnect between academia and society due to a lack of intellect to meet needs. The lawmaker said universities have a critical role to play in driving national progress and contributing…

Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has issued a stern warning to men about the dangers of deflowering women without marrying them. In a recent sermon that has gone viral, the cleric spoke about the spiritual implications of sexual intercourse, emphasising the importance of treating relationships and intimacy with respect and responsibility. According to him, when a man deflowers a woman, he automatically forms a covenant with her. The 67-year-old cleric stressed that failure to marry such a woman can lead to generational consequences that may be difficult to resolve. Olukoya also warned…

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said President Bola Tinubu will end the emergency rule in Rivers as soon as normalcy returns to the state. Idris spoke in an interview with journalist. “As soon as he assesses that sanity has returned to Rivers state, he will ensure the restoration of all democratic structures in that state,” he said. He added that “the president will not wait a minute longer than necessary”. The minister said there were no ulterior motives behind the president’s proclamation. “The president has no intention whatsoever to take over the governance of Rivers state. He…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was spotted at Salvation Ministry, Port Harcourt, where he worships, putting to rest speculations about his whereabouts. The governor arrived with a modest convoy, notably without the official flag or seal of the governor’s office. Fubara’s appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, citing escalating political tensions and security concerns. The declaration led to the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In their place, the President appointed Ibok-Ete Ibas as the Sole Administrator…

A civil society organisation, Citizens’ Solution Network, has called for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of voting irregularities in the Lower and Upper Chambers of the Nigerian National Assembly. This Commission, comprising prominent civil rights activists, journalists, constitutional lawyers, student leaders, trade unionists, and forensic scientists, will be tasked with conducting a thorough investigation into the nature and authenticity of the identities of individuals who were reportedly present in the chambers during the alleged voting process. Millions of Nigerians across the country have expressed doubts and concerns to the organisation’s representatives in various cities and…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel Nulog; Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal; and Gracious Eyoh–Sifumbukho, who are members of SERAP Volunteers’ Lawyers Network (SVLN) in Rivers state. The plaintiffs are registered voters and voted in the 2023 general elections. Joined in the suit as Defendants are the Attorney General of the Federation and…