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Safiu Kehinde Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of the P Square fame, has told his estranged brother, Paul Okoye (Rude Boy), that they were not loved by fans based on individual traits but by the famous P-Square duo. Following the break-up between the two brothers, Peter (Mr. P) had, in an open letter posted on his X handle, accused his brother of selfishness, stressing that their individual achievements can not match what they achieved together as partners. While stating he is not in competition with Rude Boy, Peter accused him of discrediting his efforts in promoting the P Square brand. “One…

Agency Report A pilot has died after their helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in Australia during an “unauthorised” early morning flight. The aircraft hit the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the northern Queensland city of Cairns at around 01:50 local time on Monday (16:50 BST Sunday), sparking a fire and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of guests. Authorities say the only occupant of the helicopter died at the scene, and two hotel guests – a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s – were taken to hospital in a stable condition. Some local media…

By Halimah Olamide I was informed of the attack about 3am today. This is politically motivated and there is no two ways about it. They know that the APP is a fast growing political party in the state. We call on the police to investigate this and arrest the culprits.” A explosion suspected to be a bomb has rocked the Rivers State secretariat of the Action Peoples Party on Monday. Reports gathered by the NPO Reports said that the incident happened at about 1am Monday morning. Amidst the confusion, the Rivers APP Chairman, Sunny Wokekoro confirmed the development saying the…

Agency Report The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin also said an aircraft carrier which was already heading to the area would sail there more quickly. The move comes in response to fears of a wider regional conflict, after the recent assassination of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. It signals the US’s determination to help defend Israel from any attack by Iran – with Mr Austin saying US would “take every possible step” to defend its ally. Iran is being closely watched for any indication…

Agency Report The Senate has dismissed allegations that it was involved in determining its salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. Senate Spokesman, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja, described the allegations as “sordid and telltale assertions.” “The Nigerian Senate is petrified by the tattling story of determining its own salaries and receiving a special fiscal package from the Presidency. “This was amplified during a visit of a group of the House of Representatives members to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. “To straighten the records, the Senate receives only the salary allocated constitutionally by the…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Capital Territory Police Command’s PRO, Josephine Adeh, has condemned woman who destroyed husband’s international passport on arrival at Lagos Airport. Reacting to the viral video where the enraged woman shredded her husband’s international passport to pieces, Adeh took to her X handle earlier today to condemn the act. Adeh said the woman’s action would not bring a change to whatever her had done as she urge women to learn how to control their emotions. “I strongly condemn the woman who tore her husband’s passport in a video that has since gone viral. Regardless of what he…

Agency Report The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and Chatham House London, agreed to raise issues of Maritime Security issues in the Gulf of Guinea at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in August. This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, NIMASA, Mr Edward Osagie, in Lagos on Monday. Chatham House is a British think tank based in London. Osagie said the decision was reached during a session between Dr Dayo Mobereola, Director General of NIMASA, and Dr Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, accompanied by his team.…

Agency Report Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has warned Local Government Chairmen and Coordinators of Development Centres against contractual sabotage and ”empowerment diversion” in his government. Nwifuru gave the warning on Sunday in Abakaliki during a Church Service at the Government House Chapel Abakaliki. He warned those sabotaging government contracts in their various localities to stop forthwith. He called on Town Unions and other key arms of the community development process to supervise jobs in their areas in line with the government’s specifications. ”If you are a coordinator or a local government chairman and live in Abakaliki and you hardly…

Agency Report No fewer than 273 Army Officers on Sunday began a week-long Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination(SSCQE),held at the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that the examination is being conducted by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army. The President of the Examination Board, Maj.-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe, said it was a major prerequisite for the officers to attend the Senior Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji and other Staff Colleges overseas. He stressed the need for the officers to qualify for the course required no further…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the effort put in place by the state government and Bankers Committee in renovating the old National Theatre. Commenting on renovation of the National monument now known as Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts during an inspection exercise yesterday, Sanwo-Olu lauded the effort of the Bankers Committee over the work done so far. He, however, disclosed that the newly transformed national treasure, which can be compared to the World International Centre, would be completed in about four months. “I am truly excited at the work the Bankers Committee has…