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Jun

29

2026

GOMEP-NG President Otiti Celebrates Sister’s Colourful Traditional Wedding in Delta

ENTERTAINMENTS#AkpovokeOtiti, #Arhavwarien, #CultureAndHeritage, #DeltaStateNews, #DeltaWedding, #GOMEPNG, #TraditionalMarriage, #UrhoboCulture

GOMEP-NG President Otiti Celebrates Sister’s Colourful Traditional Wedding in Delta "Beyond the music, dances and colourful traditions was a touching family moment as Otiti proudly honoured his sister’s new chapter in marriage while celebrating Urhobo cultural heritage." "GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti celebrated his sister’s traditional marriage ceremony in Arhavwarien, Delta State. The colourful Urhobo wedding featured cultural displays, traditional rites, family celebrations and prayers for a successful marital journey." "It was a celebration filled with culture, family bonds and heartfelt emotions as the National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Akpovoke Otiti, joined…

Jun

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

Okowa’s Medical Trip Abroad Sparks Delta Healthcare Debate as GOMEP’S Otiti Questions Eight-Year Health Legacy

HEALTH, POLITICS#DeltaPolitics, #DeltaStateHealthcare, #GOMEPNG, #HealthcareReform, #IfeanyiOkowa, #NigeriaHealthcare #MedicalTourism, #OkowaMedicalTrip

Okowa’s Medical Trip Abroad Sparks Delta Healthcare Debate as GOMEP'S Otiti Questions Eight-Year Health Legacy By Charity Uwakwe "A former governor seeking medical treatment abroad has reignited a major conversation about Nigeria’s healthcare system. As questions emerge over Delta State’s health infrastructure, the President of Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP-NG), Comr. Akpovoke Otiti has challenged the legacy of the previous administration, asking why residents and leaders still look beyond the country for specialised medical care." "Comr. Akpovoke Otiti criticised former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, over his reported plan to seek medical treatment abroad, arguing that…

Jun

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Adopted as 2027 Presidential Ticket by Nigeria Diaspora Wazobia Movement

POLITICS#NigeriaDiasporaWazobiaMovement, #NigeriaElection2027, #NigeriaPoliticalMovement, #PeterObi, #PeterObiKwankwaso, #PresidentialElection, #RabiuKwankwaso

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Adopted as 2027 Presidential Ticket by Nigeria Diaspora Wazobia Movement "Nigerians look ahead to another major political season, a diaspora-based movement has sparked fresh conversations after announcing its support for a Peter Obi–Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket. The Nigeria Diaspora Wazobia Movement said its decision was driven by the search for “credible leadership, competence, and national unity” as the country faces economic and security challenges." "The Nigeria Diaspora Wazobia Movement has adopted Peter Obi as its preferred presidential candidate and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as vice presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria’s forthcoming election. The group said the decision…

Jun

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to 600 Plateau Pupils, Strengthens Education Support Through CSR Initiative

Education#CommunityDevelopment, #CSRInitiative, #EducationNigeria, #EducationSupport, #FidelityBank, #FidelityHelpingHands, #PlateauState, #youthEmpowerment

Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to 600 Plateau Pupils, Strengthens Education Support Through CSR Initiative "For more than 600 children in Plateau State, the dream of returning to school with confidence received a major boost as Fidelity Bank Plc stepped forward with a life-changing education support initiative. The bank’s latest intervention has provided pupils across the state with essential learning materials while reinforcing the importance of investing in Nigeria’s next generation." "Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to over 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of its commitment to improving education and supporting community development. The initiative, carried…

Jun

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Horsewhip Beating by Pastor Over Missing ₦30,000 in Cross River

CRIME, Human Interest#BokiNews, #ChildAbuse, #ChildProtection, #CrimeInCrossRiver, #CrossRiverNews, #JusticeForNancy, #NancyPeter, #NigeriaCrimeNews

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After Alleged Horsewhip Beating by Pastor Over Missing ₦30,000 in Cross River "A home in Obanleku Community, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been plunged into mourning after 13-year-old Nancy Peter reportedly lost her life following an alleged disciplinary punishment linked to a missing ₦30,000. The teenager, who was at the beginning of her dreams and future, is now at the centre of a heartbreaking tragedy that has sparked outrage, grief, and questions over how a child accused of wrongdoing ended up losing her life." "A painful silence has replaced the laughter that once…

Jun

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

House of Reps Member, Amobi Ogah Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Criminal Defamation Case

POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AmobiOgah, #CriminalDefamation, #HouseOfRepresentatives, #KujePrison, #NigeriaPolitics #FCTHighCourt, #NkeirukaOnyejeocha

House of Reps Member, Amobi Ogah Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Criminal Defamation Case "A serving lawmaker’s legal battle has taken a dramatic turn in Abuja as a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the remand of House of Representatives member Amobi Godwin Ogah at Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration." "A Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded Abia State lawmaker, Amobi Godwin Ogah, at Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, following allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration. The House of Representatives member was ordered to remain in custody until July 6, 2026, when…

Jun

25

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria State Police Bill Passed: Historic Security Reform Begins as Key Challenges Remain

POLITICS#Communitypolicing, #ConstitutionalReform, #NationalAssembly, #NigeriaSecurityReform, #NigeriaStatePolice, #PoliceReformNigeria, #SecurityNigeria, #StatePoliceBill

Nigeria State Police Bill Passed: Historic Security Reform Begins as Key Challenges Remain "After decades of debate, Nigeria’s State Police dream has moved from advocacy to legislation. But as the country celebrates this historic reform, the biggest question remains: can Nigeria build a security system that is powerful enough to protect citizens and accountable enough to protect democracy?" "Nigeria has entered a new phase in its security journey following the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly. The landmark reform has been described as a historic step toward bringing policing closer to communities, but analysts warn that…

Jun

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

‘She Was Innocent’: Husband Speaks After Kaduna Islamic Teacher Dies in Jungle Justice Attack

CRIME#CrimeNews, #HumanRights, #JusticeForUmmulkhairi, #KadunaMobKilling, #KadunaNews, #KadunaState, #MobJustice, #UmmulkhairiUsman

‘She Was Innocent’: Husband Speaks After Kaduna Islamic Teacher Dies in Jungle Justice Attack “A tragic case of alleged jungle justice has sparked outrage in Kaduna State after Islamic teacher Ummulkhairi Usman was killed by a mob, with her husband, Aliyu Mohammed, insisting that she was innocent and wrongly accused.” "The tragic death of Ummulkhairi Usman, an Islamic teacher in Kaduna State, has sparked outrage after her husband, Aliyu Mohammed, revealed that she was allegedly wrongly accused of child theft before she was killed by an angry mob. Mohammed insists his wife was innocent, saying she was only on her…

Jun

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria Pastors, Imams Face Possible Licensing as GOMEP-NG Calls for Religious Leaders’ Regulation

NATIONAL NEWS#AkpovokeOtiti, #ChurchAccountability, #GOMEPNG, #ImamsInNigeria, #NationalNews, #NigeriaReligionAndSoceity, #PastorsLicensing, #ReligiousRegulation

Nigeria Pastors, Imams Face Possible Licensing as GOMEP-NG Calls for Religious Leaders’ Regulation By Charity Uwakwe "A fresh debate over religious accountability has erupted in Nigeria as the President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Akpovoke Otiti, calls for mandatory certification and licensing of pastors and imams before they are allowed to lead congregations." "GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to introduce legislation requiring pastors and imams to obtain professional certification and licences before establishing places of worship or leading religious groups. He argued that religious leaders, like doctors,…

Jun

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Former APC Chairman Muhammadu Besse Dies in Bandits’ Captivity After Abduction in Kebbi

POLITICS, SECURITY#APCNews, #BanditsAttack, #BirninGwariForest, #InsecurityInNigeria, #KebbiNews, #MuhammaduBesse, #NigeriaSecurityCrisis, #NorthWestNigeria

Former APC Chairman Muhammadu Besse Dies in Bandits’ Captivity After Abduction in Kebbi "Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the immediate former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has reportedly died in bandits’ captivity weeks after he was abducted. His death was confirmed after footage showing him and another captive being humiliated by bandits in the Birnin Gwari forest surfaced online." "A tragic end has been recorded in the abduction saga involving former APC chairman Muhammadu Besse, as his captivity death raises fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity crisis. The former Kebbi…