Why Obasanjo was successful in removing governors — Atiku’s aide

 

Demola Olarewaju, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo got away with removing several governors because democracy was still nascent, and the news cycle and analysis at the time were much slower compared to now.

Olarewaju said this while criticising President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and his appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.) as the Sole Administrator of the state after suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months.

Self-defence: Concerned Nigerians advocate pardon for convicted farmer

 

Reactions have continued to trail the death sentence slammed on a farmer, Sunday Jackson, from Adamawa State, by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Jackson, it was reported, allegedly acted in self-defense against a Fulani herdsman

DAILY POST recalls that the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of a High Court sentencing him to death for killing an attacker in self-defence.

Jackson has consistently maintained that he acted in self-defence when the Fulani herdsman attacked him with a knife while he was working on his farm, adding that during the struggle, he managed to wrest control of the knife and fatally stabbed the attacker, who later died from his injuries.

58-year-old Virgin’s Shocking Interview Goes Viral (Photos/Video)

 

A 58-year-old man's interview has gone viral after he revealed that he is still a virgin. Speaking with a Ghanaian presenter, the man shared his age and the reasons behind his lifelong celibacy.

According to him, he developed a deep love for music at a young age, describing how it gave him a heavenly feeling. At one point, he told someone he wanted to become a reverend father, but a woman discouraged him, expressing her love for him and her desire to have his child.

Asake’s Lonely At The Top Earns Silver Certification in the UK

Asake’s Lonely At The Top Achieves UK Silver Certification, Solidifying Global Afrobeats Impact

Afrobeats sensation Asake continues his global dominance as his hit single Lonely At The Top has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The track, a standout from his critically acclaimed album Work of Art, has resonated deeply with fans worldwide, becoming one of the most successful Afrobeats songs of the moment.

9jarocks - Movies - The Forest Clown (2025)

 

A camping trip turns into a nightmare as a group of strangers encounters a mad clown. As they are hunted one by one, secrets unravel. A spin-off of Horror Stories (2024), this slasher is a playful take of classic horror clichés.

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Title: The Forest Clown
Year: 2025
Type: Movie
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Director: Lukas DiSparrow
Genre: Comedy, Horror

Aid freeze silences Latin America media scrutiny of US foes

 

A choke on US aid threatens to smother media exposing abuses in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, to the unconcealed delight of the very leaders Washington once wanted held accountable.

It was one of President Donald Trump’s first acts on his return to the White House: curbing the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and other bodies that fund humanitarian and democratization projects.

And, while a judge has since ruled the action was probably unconstitutional, a dark cloud hangs over aid projects, including some $268 million budgeted for “independent media” in 30 countries in 2025, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

ICT knowledge to serve as requirement for promotion in Abia civil service

 Governor, Alex Otti has flagged off the Abia State dedicated internet access/wide area and managed network project to support digital governance and efficient delivery of services.

This is even as he has said that knowledge of certain levels of information technology would now be required for promotions and exposure to other opportunities in the state civil service.

Launching the project in Umuahia on Friday, Otti said that the scheme, which was in the first phase, will involve the acquisition and distribution of thousands of high performance digital tools and devices across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of in the state government and laying of fibre optic cables within the spaces of state-owned public institutions.

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Played Wike’s Script Against Fubara — Bayelsa, Delta Kings

 

Rivers crisis: Tinubu played Wike’s script against Fubara — Bayelsa, Delta monarchs

TWO traditional rulers in Bayelsa and Delta States, HRM King Dodo II of Bilabiri Kingdom, and HRH King-jerry Prebor (snr.), the Amananaowei of the Meinbutus Federated Communities, have accused President Tinubu of performing the script of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, against Governor Similanayi Fubara in his Tuesday declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

9jaRocks - Movies - Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa (2025) – Portuguese

 

Um dos personagens mais queridos do universo de A Turma da Mônica irá enfrentar um grande desafio em Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa. Chico Bento acorda para mais um dia na Vila Abobrinha focado em conseguir subir em sua amada goiabeira para pegar a fruta sem o dono das terras saber. O que Chico não esperava era que sua preciosa árvore estaria ameaçada pela construção de uma estrada na região, já que, para desenhar a rodovia, será preciso pavimentá-la pela propriedade de Nhô Lau, exatamente onde a goiabeira está plantada. Focado em salvar a árvore, Chico Bento reúne seus amigos Zé Lelé, Rosinha, Zé da Roça, Tábata, Hiro e toda a comunidade para acabar com o projeto da família de Genezinho e Dotô Agripino. Com a turminha se metendo em diversas confusões, Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa traz uma aventura que irá tirar o sossego e a tranquilidade da Vila Abobrinha.

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Joeboy’s Taxi Driver Climbs to No. 4 on Nigeria’s Spotify Top Songs Chart

 

Joeboy’s Taxi Driver Accelerates: Hits #4 on Nigeria Spotify Chart!

Afropop star Joeboy is experiencing a surge in popularity with his latest track, Taxi Driver, now claiming the No. 4 spot on Nigeria’s Spotify Top Songs Chart.

Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza

 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory.

The warning came as Israel pressed the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the relative calm since a January 19 ceasefire.

A Palestinian source close to the ceasefire talks told AFP late Friday that Hamas had received a proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar for re-establishing a truce and exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners “according to a timeline to be agreed upon”.

State of Emergency: Reps refute allegation of $5,000 inducement

 

The House of Representatives has refuted trending allegations that each member was induced with as much as $5,000 dollars to ratify President Bola Tinubu’s request on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State.

Deputy spokesman of the House, Hon. Philip Agbese (Benue, APC) while responding to the issue in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Saturday, described the allegation as false, malicious and emanating from “the pit of hell”.

Agbese said the Thursday’s resolution of the House on the State of Emergency declaration in Rivers was done out of patriotism and in the interest of restoring lasting peace to River State.

Admiral Ibas Inspecting Reconstruction Of Rivers House Complex

 Check out pictures of the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibas, inspecting the reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, which was constructed by Governor Sim Fubara.

9jaRocks - Movies - Every Little Thing (2024)

 

A woman in Hollywood cares for injured hummingbirds, experiencing personal growth as she witnesses their fragility and resilience.

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Title: Every Little Thing
Year: 2024
Type: Movie
Country: Australia
Language: English
Director: Sally Aitken
Genre: Documentary

Taxi Driver Visuals: Joeboy Delivers a Soulful Journey

 

Joeboy Takes Fans on a Journey with the Official Taxi Driver Music Video

Afropop star Joeboy has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his soulful track Taxi Driver, delivering a visually captivating experience that perfectly complements the song’s narrative. Known for his ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with smooth melodies, Joeboy takes listeners on an emotional ride through love, longing, and self-discovery.

Installation of Oyo monarch lawful – Ruling House

 The Olurin Royal family of the Akalako Ruling House of Eruwa in the Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State has said the installation of Oba Samuel Adegbola as the Eleruwa of Eruwa was lawful.

The family described the process as transparent and a joint decision of the Eruwa kingmakers.

The Head of the Olurin Royal family of Akalako Ruling House, Chief Pade Babalola, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Eruwa, the headquarters of the local government area.

The Laribikusi Ruling House had, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, urged Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse the appointment of Oba Adegbola, threatening to seek legal redress in court.

Rebels’ll takeover Africa – Primate Ayodele warns African presidents

 

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday warned African presidents to take charge of the continent, as he foresees rebels spreading across several countries in an attempt to cause insecurity.

The prophet stated that prominent groups like RSF and M-23 will turn Sudan and DR Congo into war zones, with plans to continue spreading across the continent to capture more countries.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele advised African leaders to stop relying on the United Nations and support from the U.S. but instead focus on ECOWAS and the AU, and what they can do collectively to solve the insecurity crisis.

Senator Umeh Denies Taking $10,000 Bribe To Endorse Emergency Rule In Rivers

 

The Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Victor Umeh, has fired back at allegations that he received a $10,000 bribe to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State.

A report alleged that 42 senators were allegedly paid to back the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Wizkid’s Made in Lagos Makes Triumphant Return to Billboard World Albums Chart

 

BREAKING: Wizkid’s Made in Lagos Re-Enters Billboard World Albums Chart, Extends Record to 146 Weeks

Wizkid’s critically acclaimed album Made in Lagos has once again re-entered the Billboard World Albums chart, securing the No. 17 spot. This remarkable achievement extends its record-breaking run to an astounding 146 weeks, further cementing its place as one of the most successful and enduring Afrobeats projects in history.

Tinubu appoints board Chairman, MD, management team of newly created NISO

 

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of Dr. Adesegun Olugbade as the board chairman of the newly created Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, and Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello as the Managing Director.

The President has also approved the appointment of four Executive Directors – Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali for Systems Operation; Engineer Shehu Abba-Aliyu for Systems Planning; Dr. Edmund Eje for Market Operations, Mr. Babajide Ibironke for Finance and Corporate Services.

Pastry chef súffers grúes0me !njury after gas expl0sion erúpts with her hand still inside the oven (WATCH)

 

A pastry chef was injured in a terrifying gas explosion that occurred while her hand was inside the oven.

9jarocks - Movies - My Dead Friend Zoe (2024)

 

Engaged in a mysterious relationship with her dead best friend from the Army, a female Afghanistan veteran comes head to head with her Vietnam vet grandfather at the family’s ancestral lake house.

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Title: My Dead Friend Zoe
Year: 2024
Type: Movie
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War

I Regret Inviting Portable To My Show - Speed Darlington

 

Speed Darlington Says He Regrets Inviting Portable To His Show. 

Portable Calls Speed Darlington A Tout. 

Portable Dragged Speed Darlington For Offering Him N500k To Perform On His Show, Whereas He (Portable) Charges N20m For Show Performance.

Asake’s WHY LOVE Ascends to No. 1, Dethroning Davido on Nigeria Apple Music Chart

 

Asake’s WHY LOVE Claims the No. 1 Spot on Nigeria Apple Music Chart, Overtaking Davido’s Be There Still

Asake continues his chart dominance as his latest hit, WHY LOVE, rises to the No. 1 spot on the Nigeria Apple Music Top Songs Chart, surpassing Davido’s Be There Still.

Man’s dreadlocks spark impromptu deliverance prayer from church members (VIDEO)

 

A man with dreadlocks becomes the unlikely focus of a church’s deliverance prayers as congregants gather to pray for him.

Absence of lawmakers forces Senate to shift debate, ratification of emergency rule in Rivers

 

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday stepped down a motion to debate and ratify the declaration of state of emergency that led to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu.

President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday 18th March, 2025, cited several alleged breaches by the Fubara administration as reasons within the ambit of law to declare a state of emergency in Rivers.

The proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State was listed on the Order Paper for Wednesday’s plenary by Senate Leader, Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi.

Photos of Ongoing reconstruction of Rivers House of Assembly Complex by Fubara

 

Photos of the ongoing reconstruction of the Rivers State House of Assembly hallowed chambers, which they claimed Governor Sim Fubara refused to rebuild.

They're telling Wike’s friend congratulations

 

They're telling Wike’s friend congratulations, for what exactly? Who gave the president the power to suspend a governor? So Tinubu has such powers? And NNPC / @nnpclimited has been committing blunders and he is silent. #EndBadGovernanceinNIGERIA https://t.co/Gf2N55MnVJ

— Jordan 👍🏼 (@Jordan9ja) March 19, 2025

9jaRocks - Movies - Last Breath (2025)

 A true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface.

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Title: Last Breath
Year: 2025
Type: Movie
Country: USA, UK
Language: English
Director: Alex Parkinson
Genre: Drama, Thriller

Ladipoe Set to Drop New Single, I No Be God, This Friday

 

Ladipoe Announces New Single, I No Be God – Dropping This Friday

Nigerian rap sensation Ladipoe is set to make a powerful return with his upcoming single, I No Be God, scheduled for release this Friday.

Known for his introspective lyricism and smooth delivery, Ladipoe has built a reputation for crafting deep, thought-provoking music that resonates with fans. While details about the track remain scarce, the title suggests a reflective theme – possibly touching on humility, self-awareness, and the human experience.