Ayobami Okerinde

3 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Ayobami Okerinde

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has fired back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying he would not engage in a war of words with “children”. Amaechi made the remark on Tuesday during an appearance on ARISE TV, in response to Wike’s criticism of his recent comments on the state of hunger in Nigeria. “God, Peter Odili, the judiciary and the Rivers State people made me governor. Ask him how he made me governor.

3 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Ayobami Okerinde

The President of Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Okaba Benjamin, on Thursday said there is no wrong if the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, decides to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Benjamin said Nigerians no longer consider defection as a big deal because President Bola Tinubu may decide to join PDP if he sees the party as a veritable platform. Benjamin’s remark comes amid permutations that Fubara is planning to dump the PDP for APC.

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ayobami Okerinde

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has fired back at Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying he would not engage in a war of words with "children". Amaechi made the remark on Tuesday during an appearance on ARISE TV, in response to Wike's criticism of his recent comments on the state of hunger in Nigeria. "God, Peter Odili, the judiciary and the Rivers State people made me governor. Ask him how he made me governor.

3 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Ayobami Okerinde

Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerged victorious on Saturday evening after defeating Jamaica 5–4 on penalties to clinch the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. The tightly contested final ended 2–2 in regulation time. Moses Simon opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 9th minute, just outside the six-yard box. However, Jamaica responded almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon, who converted a low cross from Cephas after a brilliant run down the left.

1 month ago | nigeriaworld.com | Ayobami Okerinde

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has denied reports claiming he rejected a call-up to play for Nigeria, stating clearly, “I’ve never turned down Nigeria.” The 27-year-old made the clarification during a post-match interview following Chelsea’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Europa Conference League final.