No fewer than 25 countries have entered 2024, as at evening time in Nigeria. Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, was the first place in the world to enter 2024. Below are names of other countries and states that are already in the new year 2024: New Zealand Australia’s major cities Sydney and Melbourne Japan…
Aiyedatiwa takes oath as Governor, hails Akeredolu’s legacy In a solemn and heartfelt moment, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was yesterday sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State following the untimely passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola. Expressing deep condolence during the…
The Chief Imam of Akure, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Yayi Akorede, has described the passage of the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a big loss to Ondo State, Southwest and the nation as a whole. A release from the office of the Chief Imam, expressed sadness at the news of the death of Arakunrin Akeredolu,…
The Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu is dead, media sources within Ondo State and government circle confirmed to our reporter on phone that the Governor died early Wednesday morning in Lagos. Source from SaharaReporters learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad….
As yuletide period approaches with its attendant pomp and ceremony, Dr Barrister Olumuyiwa Adu who is popularly known as CUBANA has begun the distribution of trailer loads of rice, turkeys, chickens and cash to the vulnerable. The cheery news was contained in a statement by ADU MEDIA COUNCIL and made available to Ebony Herald International…
It was a long role call of dignitaries as the members of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic alumni, Abuja Chapter converged on the popular International Conference Center, ICC, Aso Hall, to celebrate the 2023 end of year party and the inauguration of Roland Adesina Development Foundation on Saturday. During his opening address, Chairman of RUGIPO alumni, Abuja…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received an official notification from the Rivers State House of Assembly requesting the conduct of fresh elections in 25 state constituencies in Rivers State. This was sequel to the declaration of the seats of 25 lawmakers vacant in their constituencies by members of the Rivers State House of…
The Former Rivers Governor Rufus Ada George has intervened in the ongoing political crisis rocking the state. The elder statesman who is the oldest former Rivers Governor alive called for peace in the state after a series of tensions between the factions of the incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, FCT Minister Nyesom…
Senate President Akpabio Collapses After His Birthday Colloquium In Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday collapsed at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital. Sahara Reporters learnt that Akpabio slumped while seeing President Bola Tinubu off. Tinubu and other dignitaries had gathered at the Congress Hall of the hotel…
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Ayadatiwa, has appealed for unity among the indigenes in order to accomplish the task ahead, following the transmission of executive powers to him by the ailing Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu who left the state for medical leave abroad as a follow up to his earlier treatment in Germany….
