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The ousted National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, resumed duties at the party’s national secretariat. Anyanwu, who arrived at the party secretariat at 11am, made straight to his office on the second floor of the secretariat building. Anyanwu resumed duties in defiance of a judgment of the Enugu Division of…

As the world commemorates cervical cancer awareness month, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has called on the public to reinforce the need to always get vaccinated, screened and be treated if found positive.January is recognised as the Cervical Cancer Month to raise awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes it, and the importance of…

BREAKING: Ex-Ooni’s Queen, Naomi Silekunola And Oriyomi Hamzat Granted Bail—–The Genius Media Nigeria reports that former Ooni of Ife’s wife, Queen Naomi and popular broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat have been granted bail on Monday   They were both arrested for the alleged murder of 35 children who died during the Christmas party they organized for children.…

In a significant blow to oil thieves, troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have recovered over 60,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The operations, which took place from January 6 to 12, 2025, resulted in the destruction of 32 artisanal refineries, deactivation of 14…

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented staff and certificate of office to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Abimbola This was held during a brief ceremony at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The ceremony signals the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo. Governor…

The ancient town of Bonny in Rivers State has been brought to a standstill as indigenes took to the streets in droves to protest alleged 50 years of neglect by International Oil Companies (IOCs). The protest, which began in the early hours of Monday, has resulted in a total lockdown of the town, with major…

BREAKING: Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To Prince Akeem Owoade As Alaafin Of Oyo [PHOTO]—-Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the Staff of Office to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo.   The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the presentation ceremony held at Oyo State Exco Chamber, Governor’s office, Agodi Ibadan,…

BREAKING: Oriyomi Hamzat And Ooni Ex-Queen Charged With Murder Of 35 Children By Oyo State—-The Oyo State Government has filed eight counts, bordering on murder and manslaughter against the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan,…

Repentant bandits in Kaduna State have assured Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu of their commitment to the peace pact recently brokered by the state government. This was as the bandits, who had been terrorizing communities in Birnin Gwari Emirate, Buruku, and Sabon Birni, expressed remorse for their past atrocities…

Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze Endorses Tinubu For 2027, Wants New States Created—–Ahead of the 2027 general election, a faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.   In a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, the group appealed to the President to…

BREAKING: Petrol And Diesel Prices Set To Rise As Crude Oil Hits $80 Per Barrel—–The prices of refined petroleum products in Nigeria may increase soon as Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, climbed to $79.76 per barrel on Sunday.   The Genius Media Nigeria understands that the rise in crude prices, up from $72.88 in…

Spokesperson React As Tension in Osun State Over Governor Adeleke’s Alleged Plot To Dump PDP For APC—-Tension is mounting within the camps of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over rumors of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s alleged defection plans.   Reports suggest that the governor, along with his close family…

The federal government has set a target to generate N82.7bn from the recovery of looted funds to finance the 2025 budget. The amount is contained in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The MTEF povides the basis for annual budget planning and consists…

REVEALED!!! How Wike’s Road Project Promotes Socio-Economic Activities In FCT Community—-Residents of Saburi I and II communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council, have described the recently constructed road in the community initiated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as a “game changer.”   Some of the residents told the Newsmen on Sunday…

The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains a critical indicator of Nigeria’s economic landscape, reflecting persistent challenges in the country’s foreign exchange market.   The Genius Media Nigeria reports that as of January 13, 2025, here is the latest update on the official exchange rate and the black market rate, alongside an analysis of current market trends. Current…

JUST IN: FG Approves 4 Airlines For 2025 Hajj Operation – NAHCON Chair—-The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   The Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in…

The US President, Joe Biden, is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as soon as possible in order to reach a ceasefire deal before he leaves office on January 20. This was according to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Jake Sullivan, on Sunday. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Sullivan revealed…

The U.S Military has been placed on standby for deployment to combat the Los Angeles wildfires which have continued to hit several areas of the city. The U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, Deanne Criswell, in an interview with ABC, said the agency has the required funding to respond to the wildfires. “The biggest…

A father, Monday Elela, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 14-year-old son, Tope, at Ajowa-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of the state. Elela was one of the 25 suspects paraded in Akure, the state capital, by the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, for various crimes,…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that it is more rewarding to celebrate the military and members of the security agencies for their contributions and sacrifices while they are alive, and not just when they are dead. Governor Fubara spoke at the Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service held in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces…