Archive November 1, 2025

Rivers Flood Committee Seeks FG’s Intervention

The Federal Government’s dredge of the heavily silted Orashi River, which has been identified as a major cause of repeated floods in at least four local government areas, is a need for the state’s Rivers State Flood Prevention and Management Committee.

Prof. Ngozi Odu, the committee’s chairman and Deputy Governor of Rivers State, made the appeal during a press briefing at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where she also disclosed that the committee’s full operations were resumed following the opening of its intervention fund account.

She explained that during the transition from emergency to democratic governance, the account had been temporarily frozen.

The committee, which was established during the time of crisis and was previously led by the then-Secretary to the State Government (SSG), is now led by Prof. Odu, who is currently the SSG’s vice chairman.

One of its three operational stages, which includes advocacy/prevention, mitigation, and post-flood intervention, is now in its mitigation phase, according to Prof. Odu, who reactivated the committee about five weeks ago.

She disclosed that meetings have already been held with leaders of the region’s most prone to flooding, including Ahoada West, Ahoada East, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA), and parts of Abua/Odual.

Prof. Odu announced the committee’s next steps, stating that members would travel to flood-affected communities to meet with victims and begin distributing aid to residents both in their homes and internally displaced.

She added that the previous committee already used about 80% of the intervention funds for important projects like the removal of IDP camps, the installation of boreholes, and the purchase of non-perishable relief supplies that are currently housed in the Pathfinder barracks of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS).

The committee would work with local government chairmen to ensure an equitable distribution of relief items, particularly to those who choose to stay in their communities rather than relocate to IDP camps, according to the Deputy Governor.

In terms of urban flooding, Prof. Odu noted that the majority of flash floods in Port Harcourt and other cities were brought on by refuse dumps and building construction along water channels.

She emphasized that residents as well as the Federal, State, and Local Governments must be held accountable for their actions.

Read more about the Oyo government’s donation of four operating vehicles to the Ibadan Airport.

She claimed that all LGAs have been mandated to establish 13-man flood control committees to oversee tasks like clogged drains, repairs to culverts, and community sanitation in order to promote local response.

Additionally, Prof. Odu made it known that the Head of Service and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who serves as the committee’s vice chairman, will send a delegation to visit the family that recently lost two children in a flood-related incident, to offer condolences and offer support.

The Deputy Governor led the committee’s and journalists through an inspection of the relief materials in preparation for immediate distribution to the affected communities following the briefing.

Big Brother’s Cameron Cole left with black eye and cuts on face after homophobic attack

Following a cruel homophobic attack on a night out, a Big Brother star was left shaken up and with injuries to his face.

Cameron Cole, who won the reality series in 2018, posted gruesome photos of his injuries on Instagram that revealed a black eye, cuts to his nose, and lip, among other things.

Cameron, 26, revealed in the caption that he was attacked by homophobia and slurs while out with his friends for his birthday, before being later “attacked” by an individual. He heartbreakingly acknowledged that he feels vulnerable and shaken because of the terrifying event.

The reality star wrote in the caption: “I had a beautiful birthday surrounded by love, but still came face-to-face with people who chose hate and violence!” They attacked me when I was alone and targeted me with homophobia and slurs.

I was shaken by it. I thanked my friend (CARZ) for taking care of me and making me feel vulnerable in a way that no one should ever feel, especially not because I am just me and that is okay.

“But this is what I came to the realization that this isn’t just about me or the LGBTQ+ community.” Every minority, every marginalized voice, everyone who has been told they don’t belong, politicians, the government, the people, they want to divide us but won’t win.

“It was my birthday, and I celebrated it, but the attack has shook me up, but it has given me a fire and a fight to stop these people.” You won’t succeed. Keep trying, but you’ll never succeed!

Support messages for Cameron from shocked followers flooded in. One person wrote, “Wait, why would ppl do this, you deserve so much better than this,” and another added, “Sic] I’m so sorry to read this. I’m thinking about you.

Akeem Griffiths, a former Big Brother housemate, continued, “Hope you are okay, mate.” This is terrible and completely incorrect. Always available for you when you require assistance from a third party.

In what was thought to be the show’s final season, Cameron was just 19 years old when he was declared the 2018 winner.

He cried as he was revealed that he had won the election and that he had won the audience’s vote, saying, “I’m completely and utterly shell shocked. I thought I’d be out the first week.

He continued, “I don’t know what to say, this is the miracle.” I was so grateful for what I expected and for an unbelievably positive way, which is the most life-changing experience in history. I’m so grateful for the situations in which I find myself.

After speaking with his pal Lewis F, who he later credited with supporting him, in a touching moment while living in the house, Cameron revealed his sexuality. He later said, “I’d never have done it without him, I’d never have felt so comfortable helping me the way he did, and I’d never be so grateful.”

You can’t go into your bedroom and cry about it because I planned not to say anything about it. What I forgot is that there are 24/7 cameras everywhere.

Heidi Klum and Maya Jama lead celebrities partying in style at swanky Halloween bashes

Maya Jama, a Love Island star, was one of the many celebrities who completely changed their look for Halloween this year, followed by Kerry Katona, Josie Gibson, and many others.

Celebrities stepped out for Halloween parties both in the UK and across the pond while sporting their traditional designer glad rags for the spookiest night of the year.

Maya Jama, a Love Island presenter, set the tone with a seductive pirate outfit that showcased her formidable figure. Maya chose a corset to go with her long, dark legs because her long, dark tresses were framing her upper body.

Heidi Klum turned heads with her lizard outfit for her annual New York star-studded Halloween bash.

Olivia Attwood, who was invited by a VIP to Hedi’s party in the Big Apple, and Paloma Faith, who were spotted partying in London, were just two of the names who were out last night. Here, we examine the most stunning Halloween party outfits from last night…

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Palace staff ‘in tears’ after closely guarded Meghan and Harry plan was exposed

Just before they officially quit their positions in the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had a secret plan. According to a royal author, they didn’t even inform their nanny about the plans because they were so worried about the details being leaked.

A royal author claims that some staff members were teary-eyed after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s six-week getaway before their sensationally self-exile from royal life was so secret that even their nanny was unaware of their plans.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to Canada in the fall of 2019 before returning to the UK to reveal their shocking exit in early 2020. The Sussexes wrote in a message during that time that they wished you a very happy Thanksgiving from our family.

The maple leaf emoji that was included with their Thanksgiving note, despite being a big secret at the time, turned out to be a significant omen in retrospect. Archie and Meghan’s son, Archie, will also be traveling with their son, Doria Ragland, according to the rumors.

Archie missed the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations until 2022 when she returned to the UK. Meghan and Meghan left to look after him a few days after they were by themselves in January 2020.

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace remained tight-lipped about the couple’s whereabouts in the autumn of 2019 but confirmed the couple wouldn’t be joining the Royal Family at Sandringham for Christmas.

Before Harry and Meghan’s dazzling announcement weeks later, there were rumors of a potential royal feud.

In his book, Courters, royal author Valentine Low went into great detail about the mystery surrounding Harry and Meghan’s location in the weeks leading up to Megxit. He wrote, “Our escape was planned with the greatest secrecy when Harry and Meghan traveled to Canada for their six-week break in November 2019.

Meghan was so worried that the couple wouldn’t even tell their nanny, Lorren, where they were going when it was revealed that it was supposed to be “family time,” according to the Palace, and it definitely shouldn’t be seen as a vacation.

“‘What sort of weather should I pack for?’ she asked. According to one source, she did not know where they were going until the plane – a private jet, not Air Canada, as claimed by [the book] Finding Freedom – was in the air. Meanwhile, staff had been growing increasingly suspicious about the couple’s long-term intentions.”

He revealed that palace workers were already growing wary that Harry and Meghan might relocate to America permanently, until Meghan disclosed to one of her staff members that they wouldn’t be returning, , the Express reports.

The writer stated: “The fact that they had taken all their personal belongings with them to Canada, and their two dogs, seemed quite a big hint.

Nothing was until Meghan told a member of her personal staff at the end of the year that they were not returning.

“The rest of the team did not learn until the couple met at Buckingham Palace at the beginning of January,” the team said. They struggled to accept that their situation was being dumped. Some of the people wept.

On 8 January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shocked the world by announcing their decision to step down as senior working royals.

A royal gathering convened in Sandringham to discuss the issue in what has since been referred to as the “Sandringham Summit,” which was led by the late Queen Elizabeth II, just a few days later, on January 13.

The meeting saw the late monarch, King Charles, Prince William and Harry in attendance, however Meghan was notably absent.

According to reports at the time, the Sussexes didn’t believe it was “necessary for the duchess to join.”

The Queen stated in a statement following the “summit” that “today my family and I had very positive discussions about the future of my grandson and his family.”

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Harry and Meghan’s desire to start a new life as a young family is fully supported by my family and I.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says they ‘should bring back the robbed’

A former Strictly Come Dancing contestant has stated that they want to return to the BBC program.

Anita Rani, the Countryfile star and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, has confessed she’ll “never get over” her time on the dance show. The 48 year old telly favourite took part in the BBC competition a decade ago, narrowly missing out on the final by just two weeks.

During her time on the show, Jay McGuiness and his partner Aliona Vilani won the coveted Glitterball Trophy, where she worked with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.

Soap stars Georgia May Foote of Coronation Street and EastEnders’ Kellie Bright were the runners-up that year. However, Anita is still convinced she was “robbed” of a place in the final alongside Aliona.

She shared a message to The Sun’s TV magazine that she wanted to do it again and that they should bring back “the robbed”! I should have reached the final, but I’ll never get over it.

During the semi-final, Anita found herself in the dreaded dance-off against BBC presenter Katie Derham. Despite giving it her all, it was Katie and her partner Anton Du Beke who progressed to the grand finale, reports Wales Online.

Anita admitted to turning down reality TV shows like Strictly but has since changed her mind to say “yes” if the “offer arises.” Since then, she has appeared on popular programs like Blankety Blank, The Chase, and Celebrity Gogglebox.

If the BBC decides to produce a second series, she even made hints that she might consider joining the Celebrity Traitors cast. In the meantime, Anita and her father, Bal, are getting ready to make their celebrity appearance on Race Across the World.

She added: “I used to say no to other reality shows, but now I’m like: ‘If an offer arises, why not?’ The Traitors, I’m A Celeb… But I’ll tell you what me and Dad want to do next – Antiques Road Trip. Let’s put that out there!”.

Anita acknowledged prior to participating in the travel program that she wanted her father to have “an adventure.”

She told the BBC, “We get on, he makes me laugh, and dad is the one I call if I ever need advice making a decision.”

I also want my father to have the knowledge. My dad has never had an adventure before, so it’s about him. Although I believe we are competitive, I believe we are just really eager to have an amazing experience and give it our best shot.

Following the confirmation of her new romance with partner Alex Lavery, the Woman’s Hour presenter reveals that she is currently in a “new era.”

Two years after her separation from Bhupi Rehal’s partner, she received this news. Before their marriage was ended, the former couple had been married for 14 years.

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She told Love Sunday Magazine that “life is good, I’m in a good place” after their breakup. My own desires and needs are the center of my attention.

Oyo Govt Donates Four Operational Vehicles To Ibadan Airport

The Oyo State Government has given four operational vehicles to the airport’s management ahead of the opening of the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan.

Bimbo Adekanmbi, the chairman of the committee that oversees airport upgrades, presented the vehicles to Seyi Makinde, the governor.

Adekanmbi, who spoke during the presentation, claimed that the airport needed numerous facilities to make it fully operational as an international airport. The state also stated that it had decided to donate the vehicles because it could not rely on the Federal Government or FAAN alone.

He continued, “This is a donation made by the governor for the Oyo State government.”

“As you may be aware, we are upgrading the airport. Additionally, there are numerous things that need to be funded for an airport to be fully operational, and we can’t wait for the Federal Government to do so. Therefore, the governor has given these vehicles because he is overseeing this upgrade.

The FAAN Aviation Security Department will be the first vehicle. The Airport Command of the Nigerian Police Force is the second one. The Department of Airport Operations is the subject of the third one. The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is the recipient of the final one.

You can tell from the photos that these airport agencies have been carefully chosen. Each one is dedicated to a particular airport operation. Additionally, these vehicles are only to enhance the upgraded airport.

The government is giving this gift to show its commitment, which has been demonstrated numerous times, and its concern that this airport, which has a wide-bodied A330 aircraft and is named after the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, lives up to its name. Everything is now unified, then.

Adekanmbi noted that the airport’s runway is fully operational and ready for local flights, while the international terminal is about 35% operational and should be ready by 2026.

“The runway is finished,” the statement read. The airport is operational now, and we are prepared for any scheduled local flights. By September 2026, the contractors will have completed the roughly 35 percent of the international terminal. Then begin all international flights. The airport is currently operationally ready for local flights, so the governor decided to donate these vehicles at this time to ensure there is no operational gap.

The government will assume a lot of responsibility for the maintenance of these vehicles because the Oyo State Government is overseeing the upgrade if we want it to function according to the design. The vehicles are anticipated to be used solely for this purpose. AFSEC, for instance, is concerned with aviation security. To enhance security, safeguard assets, and improve airport life, police command is intended for airport security. As the name suggests, operations are intended to enhance the activities at the airport, of course. Therefore, these vehicles are specific, focused, and designed for specific tasks.

“You see, anybody could fly right away. It might be next week, it might be Monday, or it might be Tuesday. You are aware that we are in a very advanced stage. The equipment is ready. You’re aware, but there are many regulators when it comes to aviation security, passenger security, and aircraft security, as you may well know. Eight of them are there. NAMA, the NCAA, NIMET, FAAN, and a number of other organizations. And each of those organizations will have specific areas where they would like to see the entire system operational. But we followed their instructions, Adekanmbi continued.

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Governor Makinde was applauded by Mr. Oluwagbenga Afuwape, the manager of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, on behalf of Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, in his remarks.

Afuwape said the donation demonstrated that the governor is truly committed to improving the state’s economy through the upgraded airport, noting that the governor has done well for the airport.

The vehicles arrived at the right time, according to Mr. Famosinpe Gbenga, the manager of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAM) at the airport, while lauding Makinde for his gesture.

He assured the governor that the organizations would not rely on their own oars, stating that the donation of the vehicles would improve their capacity to function.

The donation, according to Mr. Victor Adeya, the airport’s director of security, was a defining moment for the FAAN and the Oyo State government partnership.