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Oct

26

2022

Bayelsa leads in INEC’s invalid CVR with 307,513 out of 444,652, Ebonyi Second (See Others)

News2023, Ebonyi State, INEC, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a pruned list of total registrations recorded during the recently concluded Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), with Bayelsa and Ebonyi having the highest figure of invalid registrants. The CVR held from June 28 to July 31 to enable previously unregistered eligible persons to register for Permanent Voter Cards to be able to vote in the 2023 General Election. A breakdown of the CVR showed that while Bayelsa recorded a total of 444,652 completed registrations, only 137,139 were valid while 307,513 were invalid, representing 69.2% of invalid registrations. Ebonyi trailed Bayelsa as the state…

Oct

25

2022

By Chimamanda

Peter Obi’s Son’s occupation revealed in viral video

Lifestyle, Metro, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

A video making rounds on social media capture the line of work and occupation of the son of Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Peter Obi’s son, Gregory Oseloka Obi’s occupation, was revealed after the ruling party’s spokesman, APC, Festus Keyamo, placed a challenge on the former Governor of Anambra State. Festus Keyamo (SAN) had challenged Peter Obi to urge his son, Oseloka, to organize a campaign march in Awka, Anambra state. Taking to his Twitter account on Saturday, October 22, Keyamo reacted to a video of a campaign march organized by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. He wrote, “Lagos Walk…

Oct

25

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

CAN condemns attempt on Suleman’s life, decries Nigeria’s security situation

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Johnson Suleman, Kidnappers, Metro, Nigeria, Religion

The President, of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has said the recent attempt on the life of the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, by armed assassins speaks volumes about the failure of the country’s security architecture. Archbishop Okoh, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, condemned the attack and called for a full-scale investigation into the dastardly act. He added that all hands must be on deck to uncover the identities of those involved in the heinous crime and bring them to book. According to him, “The national leadership…

Oct

25

2022

By Chimamanda

Tonto to Mercy Johnson: Should we tell Henry you wanted 10 kids? Give him a brother

Entertainment, Lifestyle, OpinionLifestyle, Mercy Johnson, Metro, Nollywood, Opinion, Tonto Dikeh

Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike, has pleaded with her colleague Mercy Johnson Okojie to grant the request of her son Henry. Henry had requested another brother from his mother. Mercy Johnson recently shared a hilarious video showing her reaction whenever Henry looks at her and asks when he is getting another brother. Reacting to the video, Tonto pleaded with Mercy to consider Henry’s request. She said, ”Nne should we tell baby Henry that when you were younger you wanted 10 kids? Please give him what he wants.” Mercy Johnson married Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011. The union is blessed with…

Oct

25

2022

By Freeman

FCT raises security level in Abuja after US terror attack warning

NewsAbuja, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The FCT Administration (FCTA) has increased the security level in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The ministry advised residents to stay calm, ensuring that security agencies are working assiduously to sustain law and order. A statement by Muhammad Sule, Director of Information said necessary arrangements have been made to safeguard lives and property. The spokesperson announced that FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello presided over an emergency meeting on Monday. Bello charged the law enforcement community to do all within their powers to protect FCT residents from attacks. The FCTA, however, dispelled the rumor that some schools have been closed. Bello advised residents to cooperate with…