Month: September 2025

Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

September 26, 2025 (updated September 26, 2025) Published by

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board with immediate effect.

ObasEmpire reports that this was communicated in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday evening by the State Head of Service, Mrs Inyingi Brown.

According to the Special Announcement, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the Board until a new board is constituted.

While no reason was given for the dissolution of the board, the statement directed members of the former board to hand over all properties and assets of the board in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Board.

The statement reads, “The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board.

Consequently, the Office of the Accountant General of Rivers State, henceforth, will handle the functions of the Board.

Members of the defunct board are by this notice advised to hand over all properties and assets of the board in their possession to the Director of Administration of the Board.

His Excellency, the Executive Governor, will in due course constitute a new board to manage the affairs of Pensions.”

ObasEmpire reports that Fubara was on September 18 reinstated as governor by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he lifted the State of Emergency imposed on the South-South state.

Photos:Heavy Security as Lagos Govt demolishes Over 19 buildings at Tade fair plaza

September 25, 2025 (updated September 25, 2025) Published by

Over 19 buildings were on Thursday pulled down at the New Mandela Plaza, within the popular Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, as the state government moved in with a heavy security presence to carry out a massive demolition exercise

At the time of filing this report, selective buildings inside the plaza were already reduced to rubble, sparking outrage from shop owners who claimed they were not served prior notice.

A visibly agitated plaza owner, who arrived while his shop was being pulled down, screamed from his car that no notice was served before the bulldozers moved in. Some sales representatives lamented that their bosses’ goods, still locked up inside the shops, were destroyed alongside the buildings.

When contacted to clarify the role of the Task Force, its Chairman said the operation did not originate from his office. He explained: “Sometimes, security agencies in the state seek the backup of the Task Force to secure the environment. That does not mean they initiated the process. However, if such reports come to my table, I will let you know.”

As at press time, there was no official statement from the Lagos State Government on the demolition, but security operatives remained on ground to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

JUST IN: Dino Melaye issues warning to Gov Ododo over attacks on Kogi ADC offices

September 25, 2025 (updated September 25, 2025) Published by

Senator Dino Melaye has issued a stern warning to Kogi State governor Usman Ododo following reported attacks on offices and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), @_dinomelaye wrote: “I CALL ON GOV. ODODO TO CALL HIS APPOINTEES TO ORDER. HENCEFORTH ANY ATTACK ON ADC OFFICES AND MEMBERS IN THE STATE WILL BE MATCHED WITH SUPERIOR RESPONSES. THE DAYS OF GOD DEY ARE OVER. LAST WARNING.”

His message came amid online reports and local chatter that ADC offices were vandalised, members intimidated, and party property destroyed.

Some socail media users posted videos and images showing broken windows, overturned furniture, scattered documents and charred walls at ADC secretariats, though verification is limited at this stage.

Supporters of the ADC claimed the attacks are politically motivated, suggesting they are aimed at weakening the party’s structure.

Thugs reportedly loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly invaded the ADC secretariat in Abejukolo and destroyed chairs, documents and party flags.APC party

Melaye explicitly held Governor Ododo responsible for the actions of his appointees and pledged that any future assaults would not go unanswered.

We are no longer entertaining this lawlessness,” Melaye said.

Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux Melt Hearts as Baby Rakeem Turns One Month

September 24, 2025 (updated September 24, 2025) Published by

Nigerian actress and lifestyle influencer Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, and her husband, Tanzanian music sensation Juma Jux, have warmed hearts on social media with stunning new family portraits.

The couple joyfully marked the one-month milestone of their son, Rakeem, by sharing adorable photos that beautifully captured the essence of their new journey into parenthood.

One of the highlights of the shoot was Juma Jux proudly cradling his baby boy in his arms, beaming with fatherly pride. In another touching moment, the Tanzanian star was seen backing his baby Rakeem, holding him close in a protective and affectionate fatherly bond.

The images reflected not only his love and devotion but also the strength of the new bond forming between father and son.

Priscilla Ojo, glowing with elegance and joy, was pictured beside her husband and son, radiating happiness as she embraced motherhood. Known for her thriving career as a fashion entrepreneur and influencer, Priscilla continues to inspire many with her graceful balance of family life and career.

Fans across Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond have flooded the couple’s pages with congratulatory messages and heart emojis, celebrating baby Rakeem’s one-month milestone. Many admired the couple’s unity, calling them one of Africa’s most beautiful celebrity families.

Juma Jux, celebrated for his soulful music, is now winning hearts in his new role as a doting father, while Priscilla Ojo shines as a proud mother. Together, they have quickly become a symbol of love and modern African celebrity parenting.

As Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux share these precious family moments, their followers are excited to watch baby Rakeem grow and witness more milestones. Their story is not only about fame but also about love, commitment, and the joy of family.

Davido gifts wife Chioma 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

September 24, 2025 (updated September 24, 2025) Published by

Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.

The luxury SUV, recently released to the market, is valued at over $150,000 (N240 million), depending on specifications.

The 2025 model features a new design and electric options, representing a significant upgrade from previous versions.

In a video posted on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Davido said he traded in an older model and added funds to purchase the new vehicle.

Presenting the G-Wagon to Chioma, he described the gesture as his way of giving her “only the best”.

Chioma, who appeared visibly delighted, received the car months after the couple’s high-profile white wedding in Miami on August 10, 2025.

The wedding, the last in a series of three ceremonies, reportedly cost about $3.7 million and drew notable figures from politics, business and entertainment.

Singer Paul Okoye Celebrates Wife Ivy Zenny On Her 25th Birthday (Photo)

September 23, 2025 (updated September 23, 2025) Published by

Nigerian music star, Paul Okoye, popularly known asRudeboyof the P-Square duo, has taken to social media to shower love on his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, as she clocks 25.

In the video shared by the singer, Ivy is seen looking pleasantly surprised as she receives a bouquet of flowers.

In a heartfelt post, the singer described Ivy as his “sweetest and most beautiful,” calling her his “love, angel, and one and only.” He prayed for God’s continuous favor upon her life and ended the message with words of affection:“I love you my Ayoyo.”

Taking to her Instagram page, the birthday girl shared breathtaking photos of herself, revealing that she is 25. Ifeoma prayed that the Lord cause His face to shine upon her.

The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2022, tied the knot in a private traditional wedding earlier this year. Fans and well-wishers have since flooded social media with congratulatory messages and birthday wishes for Ivy.

Emefiele fights back in court over fraud trial, says EFCC has no role in the case

September 23, 2025 (updated September 23, 2025) Published by

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, has asked a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court to foreclose the prosecution in his trial for alleged procurement fraud.

Emefiele is facing a 20-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, conferring corrupt advantage, forgery, conspiracy to obtain by false pretence, and obtaining money by false pretence.

The charge, marked CR/577/2023, was filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and is before Justice Hamza Muazu.

At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Matthew Burkaa, counsel to Emefiele, noted that the prosecution was not represented in court.

Burkaa recalled that the matter had been adjourned till September 23 for continuation of the hearing but the lead prosecuting lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, was absent and did not send a representative.

The defence lawyer said he was informed by the court’s registrar through a WhatsApp message that there was a letter before the court requesting an adjournment.

He added that upon arriving in court, he was shown a document sent by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which, he argued, was not the agency that filed the charge.

Burkaa said: “The charge before this court was brought by the officeof the Attorney-General of the Federation.

It is therefore surprising that the EFCC is the one asking for adjournment. My lord, the defendant and his lawyers came all the way from Lagos. There is no excuse for the prosecution’s absence.”

Burkaa prayed the court to foreclose the prosecution because there was no formal application from the AGF’s office for adjournment.

In his ruling, Justice Muazu said the court would grant the prosecution one last opportunity to present its case

The court will do the needful should the prosecution fail to appear on the next adjourned date,” he held.

The case was adjourned till October 22 and 23 for continuation of the hearing.

BREAKING: Natasha Reveals ‘Condition’ Tied to Her Senate Resumption

September 23, 2025 (updated September 23, 2025) Published by

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that her return to plenary may be subject to an apology demanded by the Senate leadership.

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central made the revelation on Tuesday after resuming at her office in the National Assembly, which had been sealed since March following her suspension.

Her office, Room 205 in the Senate Wing, was reopened earlier in the day by Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, on the directive of the Senate leadership.

In a video circulated to journalists, Adedeji stated: “I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, National Assembly, having been directed to unseal the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, hereby unseal the office.”

When approached for clarification, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu said: “If something was sealed before and now unsealed, it means it has been unsealed.”

It is understood that the reopening of the senator’s office follows pressure from within and outside the chamber after her six-month suspension over alleged misconduct. While some senators favour her immediate reinstatement, others insist she must tender an apology, with a third group pushing for the suspension to remain until a pending Court of Appeal ruling is delivered.

Addressing journalists, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed concern over the condition reportedly being considered.

I have not been communicated. The last communication I had from the clerk was that I won’t be allowed access to resume because the matter was still pending at the Appeal,” she said.

So I’m still awaiting the letter because it’s good to understand the conditions that they might set illegally concerning the reopening of this my office because as I said earlier I read on the papers, I think it’s Vanguard to be specific, that the leadership meeting was held yesterday and that the Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro upon resumption on the 7th of October would move a motion for me to apologise.

So I’m actually worried as to what apology they need from me. You can’t apologise for injustice.”

Gunmen assassinate APC chieftain in front of his family in Otukpo, Benue

September 22, 2025 (updated September 22, 2025) Published by

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.

ObasEmpire gathered that the gunmen stormed his Ugboju residence around 12:00 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on him in front of his family.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, laid in wait for him.

As soon as he entered his house, they surrounded him and opened fire.

His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.

More to come..

Such An Enterprise Amounts To A Fool’s Errand’ – Ibas Blasts Rivers Lawmakers Over Move To Probe Him

September 22, 2025 (updated September 22, 2025) Published by

A looming confrontation may be brewing between the immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), and the Rivers State House of Assembly following the lawmakers’ move to probe state expenditure during the six months of emergency rule.

ObasEmpire that Ibas ceased to be the state administrator on September 17, after President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule and directed Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and lawmakers to resume their offices.

At its first plenary after resumption, the Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, resolved to investigate financial transactions carried out during the period.

The lawmakers noted their intention “to explore the process of knowing what transpired during the emergency rule with regard to spending from the consolidated revenue fund for the award of contracts and other expenditure.”

Reacting, Ibas insisted the Assembly had no authority to investigate him, as they did not appoint him.

Speaking through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, with Punch on Sunday, Ibas argued that the probe was effectively a challenge to the President, who appointed him, and the National Assembly, which supervised his tenure.

He, however, dismissed their resolve as “commentary,” describing any probe against the former administrator as futile.

He said, “When you say they were going to probe the tenure of the administrator, was it the Assembly that appointed the administrator?

You see, the point to note is that commentary is free. You can’t stop people from running commentary. The House of Assembly has been on break for a very long time, and you will appreciate that they have not been able to discharge their functions for such a long time.

Now that they have resumed, they have to make an effort to carry out their functions. So, it will seem their right to probe what has gone wrong in the state. Nobody can stop the lawmakers from carrying out a probe of what they perceive to be their functions within the state.

But like I asked earlier, were they the ones that appointed the administrator? So, if you didn’t appoint the administrator, it goes to reason that you have certain limitations. When you also realise that the administrator was appointed by the President, it goes without reason that the administrator acted for and on behalf of the President.”

When you also reason that the administrator was supervised by the National Assembly, it goes without reason that when you decide to probe the administrator, you’re invariably saying that you will be probing the administrator and the National Assembly.

So, I wish them good luck with their plan and their probe. But you and I know that such an enterprise amounts to a fool’s errand.”

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