2023 presidency: Bello can’t rule even a pig farm – Deji Adeyanju mocks Kogi gov
FA Cup: John Ogu prays for Iheanacho, Ndidi, ahead of final
Super Eagles player, John Ogu, has sent prayers the way of national teammates, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, ahead of their Leicester City’s clash with Chelsea in Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley. The 33-year-old midfielder tweeted on Satur…
£4.2m Loot: FG begs Ibori to withdraw suit against UK
The Federal Government has written to the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) to beg former Delta State Governor, James Ibori to withdraw his suit against the United Kingdom on the planned repatriation of about £4.2 million linked to him. According to a rep…
Gaza: Egypt sends ambulances to evacuate wounded Palestinians
Egypt opened its Rafah border crossing with Gaza Saturday to allow 10 ambulances to transport Palestinians seriously wounded in Israeli air strikes to Egyptian hospitals, medical officials said. Egypt “exceptionally opened the Rafah crossing to all…
Insecurity: CAN declares 3-day nationwide prayer
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day prayer for the peace and unity of the country in the face of mounting insecurity. The General Secretary of CAN, Mr Daramola Bade-Joseph, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in…
Yoruba Nation: Security operatives seal off venue of Osogbo rally
There was a heavy presence of police, men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, the venue of the Yoruba Nation Mega Rally on Saturday. Also sighted at the venue were men of Amotekun Corps, who were posi…
One killed as gunmen storm Port Harcourt
One person has been killed following gun attacks by unknown gunmen in Ogbunabali community in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the sporadic shooting which happened on Friday lasted for an hour, leading t…
Insecurity: FG not sincere with masses — African China
Popular Nigerian musician Chinagorom Onuoha, also known as African China, has said the Federal government is not sincere with the masses regarding the rising insecurity in the country. According to the Nigerian reggae/ragga artiste, the government i…
Farmer-herder clashes can be addressed if policy makers abandon primitive ideas -Falana
10 feared killed as tornado hits China
Two tornadoes that struck central and eastern China killed at least 10 people and injured more than 300, authorities said Saturday. Violent winds of more than 100 kilometres per hour (60 miles per hour) blasted the central city of Wuhan on Friday ni…
Lebanese national Simo impregnates 7 minors in Jos
Plateau Police Command has arrested a middle-aged Lebanese national identified as Simo, for allegedly sleeping with 14 under-aged girls in the Abattoir Community, a suburb of Jos, the state capital. According to Africa Independent Television, the Le…
Remove IPOB from terrorism list – Ohanaeze youths tell Buhari
Youths of the South-East Zone of Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from the list of terrorist organisations in the country. The youths further said part of the steps towards peace in t…
ICPC wanted man no longer Buhari’s son-in-law — Presidency
The Presidency last night debunked a story making the rounds that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC declared a son-in-law to the President wanted over contract scam. It was alleged that the ICPC accused t…
Naira falls further as official rate hits N419/$1
Nigeria’s Central Bank allowed the Naira weaken to a record low against the dollar on the official market on Friday, according to traders, who said this could be a move to unify multiple exchange rates. Having traded within a band of 380 and 381 to…
COVID-19 will be far more deadly this year - WHO warns
The World Health Organization issued a grim warning on Friday that the second year of Covid-19 was set to be “far more deadly”. “We’re on track for the second year of this pandemic to be far more deadly than the first,” said WHO director-general Te…
140 dead as Israel, Hamas step up bombing attacks
At least 132 people have been killed by Israel in Gaza since Monday, including 32 children and 21 women, and 950 others wounded, Palestinian medical officials said. Among eight dead in Israel were a soldier patrolling the Gaza border and six civili…
Presidency clears air on ICPC fugitive being Buhari’s son-in-law
The Presidency has said that the suspect declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, isn’t an in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari as claimed in some quarters. The President’s Senior Special Assi…
Southerners talk too much, North already planning to leave Nigeria – Ex-Oyo gov, Ladoja
#JusticeForHinnyHumoren: Akpabio distances self from job seeker’s killers, threatens lawsuit
Insecurity: Nigeria farmers send message to Buhari
Some stakeholders in the agriculture sector have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify efforts in curbing banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, as these can threaten food security. The stakeholders made the appeal in separate interviews …
Two Nigerian female migrants rescued as 17 Africans drown
Two Nigerian female migrants, bound for Europe were rescued in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia. However, 17 other African migrants were not so lucky. They drowned as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy, the Tunisian Red Cr…
Ozekhome to Southern Govs: Nigeria doesn’t need Confab
Constitutional lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Mike Ozekhome, has faulted the call by 17 southern governors for a constitutional conference to resolve issues in Nigeria, saying it is unnecessary. Ozekhome said this in Awka, the Anambra State…
Deborah Agbonayinma, daughter of Reps member, wanted for certificate forgery
Miss Deborah Ighiwiyisi Agbonayinma, daughter of a member of the House of Representatives, has been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Deborah is wanted in connection with issues border…
Senate President Lawan attacks Governors calling for restructuring
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has cautioned States’ Governors and other elected leaders against joining the agitations for secession or calling for the restructuring of the country. Lawan, who stated this while fielding questions from State House cor…
EPL: Solskjaer names player Man Utd missed during 4-2 defeat to Liverpool
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted that they missed Harry Maguire during their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday night. The Reds won for the first time at Old Trafford since 2014, thanks to a Roberto Firmino double and s…
Two unknown gunmen killed, rifles recovered in Imo – Police
The Police in Imo State has confirmed the killing of two unknown gunmen in a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Air Force and the Police in the State. CP Abutu Yaro, the Commissioner of Police in the State confirmed the incident on Th…
Buhari has never visited Southern Nigeria since assuming power – Omokri
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of neglecting the Southern part of the country. Omokri berated Buhari for not visiting the Southern part of Nigeria since he assumed power in 2015. In a tweet, the former p…
De-escalate hostilities, FG urges Israel, Palestine
The Federal Government has said it is monitoring the unfolding developments with Israel and the State of Palestine. According to a statement by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye, the Federal Government urged bo…
Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan, Tambuwal felicitate with Muslims
The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the federal and state governments to implore measures in addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country. …
Terrorists in South-West planning attacks on Redemption Camp, Winners, mosques – Akintoye
Eid-el-Fitri: Saraki urges for continued prayers
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, urged Nigerians to continue to pray and play their roles to ensure peace and unity in the nation. Moi Saraki made the call on Thursday in his Eid-il-Filtri message, where he congratulated all Muslims in Nig…
Kufre Effiong reacts: Uduak, who murdered Umoren, is my cousin
Kufre Effiong has finally broken silence after a report by one David Hundeyin linked him to the murder of Iniobong Umoren – the job-seeking Akwa Ibom lady killed by Uduak Frank Akpan. David Hundeyin, in his report, accused the Akwa Ibom police of tr…
Buhari can’t ignore call for dialogue, restructuring, Northern governors support us -Gov. Akeredolu
Expecting Buhari’s support may waste time, states should legalise open grazing ban -Falana
We will keep Baba Ijesha until court resumes, Lagos CP Odumosu replies Yomi Fabiyi, others
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has replied to the questions raised by Yomi Fabiyi and his group over the continued detention of a Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka known as Baba Ijesha. Odumosu said Baba Ijesha was detain…
Forbes releases 2021 list of highest-paid athletes (See top 10)
Forbes has released its annual list of the top 10 highest-paid athletes of the year. Forbes reported on Wednesday that Former UFC champion, Conor McGregor, topped sports highest-earners after banking $275 million. McGregor is ahead of football Icons…
Eid-el-Fitr: Ganduje urges vigilance, safety during celebrations
The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has tasked the people of the state, especially the Muslim faithful to remain vigilant and be security conscious during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a goodwill Sallah message to commemorate this yea…
Sallah Message: Tinubu a hypocrite for asking Nigerians to pray for Buhari – Omokri
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for asking Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari. Omokri described Tinubu as a hypocrite for a…
Again, gunmen raze Akwa Ibom police station, kill cop
Gunmen again on Wednesday set ablaze a divisional police station in the Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and killed one officer. The officer, one Police Constable, Edogi Bassey, was gunned down by the hoodlums during exchange of fi…
Police promise prompt response to distress calls
The Kaduna State Police Command has assured the people of the state of its readiness to promptly respond to distress calls during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The command also vowed to deal decisively with any person or group of people who would att…
Eld-El-Fitri: Avoid reckless, dangerous driving – FRSC urges motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Osun State has appealed to motorists to do away with any form of reckless and dangerous driving that could lead to loss of lives and properties during and after the Salah celebrations. The Osun State Sector Comma…
Buhari still in office because Nigerians are over-tolerant of despots -Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo
Guardiola delighted as Manchester City confirmed champions
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has expressed delight at winning his third Premier League title for the club. He told the club website he cannot wait for the final game of the season against Everton so he can celebrate with fans of the club. Ci…
EPL: Thomas Tuchel confirms players that will miss Chelsea vs Arsenal game
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has confirmed the players expected to miss his side’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Tuchel said Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen remain sidelined through injury and will miss Chelsea’s hom…
$153 million, 80 houses recovered from Diezani —EFCC boss
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has disclosed that the commission has recovered $153 million from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who has been living in Britain since leaving office…
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