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A fresh crisis is brewing in Rivers State over the tenure of the 23 council chairmen. This is just as Niger Delta leader and former militant warlord, Muhajid Asari Dokubo, has asked local government chairmen to accept the end of their three-year tenure and “go home quietly.” Chronicle NG recalls that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had instructed the chairmen, supported by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to step down when their term ends. However, they refused, claiming that the pro-Wike faction of Rivers House of Assembly has prolonged their tenure. The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly modified the law…

A Nigerian man, Nwadoro December, has terminated his marriage with Anawanti Divine on grounds of irreconcilable differences; he saw the union as ‘toxic and life-threatening’. Nwadoro December declared that Anawanti Divine, to whom I had previously been married, should not be referred to as his wife. He also notified the public that Anawanti Divine is free to remarry. December announced the split with Divine in his Facebook post titled: A Public notice for marriage dissolution (Divorce)!!! “It is of utmost importance to inform and notify the general public of my decision to terminate and dissolve my marital conjugation with Mrs.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed heads of administration in the 23 local government areas to take over from the elected council chairmen whose three-year tenure elapsed on Monday.  Fubara gave the directive in a state broadcast on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. He said the decision ties with the Constitution’s provision and the need to ensure peace and order in the state. Fubara appreciated the efforts and dedication of the council chairmen to public service. Meanwhile, two LGA chairmen announced their willingness to leave office per the state’s Local Government Law of 2018. The chairmen…

A former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has accused the government of Bola Tinubu of compromising Kano security by their refusal to take away heavy operatives guarding the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero. Kwankwaso also accused the Federal Government of attempting to create a new breed of terror group and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. Kwankwaso was reacting to the ongoing situation in Kano where federal security agencies are allegedly backing the deposed Emir Alhaji Aminu Bayero. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of 82 kilometres of rural road…

World record holder Tobi Amusan raced to first place in the women’s 100m hurdles at the national trials in Benin City on Monday It was the fourth time Amusan had won the title. Tobi Express, as she is fondly called by her admirers, crossed the line in 12.78 seconds, ahead of Adaobi Tabugbo, who finished second in 13.33 seconds. Faith Osamuyi came in third with a time of 13.36 seconds. The 27-year-old will be hoping for a podium finish at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Tobi Express came in fourth in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles in…

Romania recorded only its second ever victory at the European Championship — and its first in 24 years — with a 3-0 win over Ukraine on Monday to give coach Edward Iordănescu a late birthday present. Nicolae Stanciu put Romania ahead with a long-range strike in the first half before two quickfire goals from Răzvan Marin and Denis Mihai Drăgus early in the second half. It was Romania’s first win at a major tournament since a surprise 3-2 triumph over England at Euro 2000 and the players danced joyously in front of their yellow-clad fans after the final whistle. Iordănescu,…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has dragged no fewer than 60 top executives of 13 commercial banks to court as a pending suit between GTBank and Afex Commodity Exchange over N17bn Anchor Borrowers Programme loan lingers. The 60 executives including the chairmen, chief executive officers, directors, and company secretaries of the 13 banks are facing contempt proceedings for allegedly failing to implement a No-Debit-Order reportedly placed on the accounts of Afex Commodity Exchange with the banks. In suit no FHC/L/CS/911/2024 involving Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Limited and AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited, the Federal High Court, Lagos division presided by Justice CJ…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Femi Onayemi for defiling a 13-year-old girl (name withheld) in the Obada-Oko area of the state. The police source disclosed on Sunday that the suspect had earlier been hired by the girl’s parents to tutor her at their home in the community in 2023. The teenage girl’s parents were shocked when the suspect scaled the fence of their home to gain access to the 13-year-old’s room and commit the heinous crime. The spokesperson for the state command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident and stated that Femi Onayemi had been arrested. She said, “The…

The All Progressive Party (APC) in the South-South region has called on President Bola Tinubu, to recontest for the office of the president in the 2027 presidential election.  This was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the APC Congress Sout-South Zonal Executive after a meeting in Calabar, Cross Rivers, on Sunday. It commended Tinubu for his policies, projects and programs; adding that the economic reforms were targeted at repositioning the country. The committee reaffirmed its unwavering support for the policies and programs of the Tinubu administration in areas of good governance, economic reforms, national security and infrastructural development. Tinubu…

Substitute Wout Weghorst swept in a late winner two minutes after coming on as former champions the Netherlands began their Euro 2024 campaign with victory against Poland at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion. In the hours before kick-off a man was shot by police close to where fans had been gathering in the city, but the game went ahead and delivered an entertaining encounter. Poland were without their all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski, out with a thigh injury, but put that blow behind them to stun the Dutch early on when Adam Buksa headed home. The Netherlands had been the dominant side but…