Peter Obi has shared his thoughts on the performance level of the Bola Tinubu administration. Obi was a guest on Arise TV this evening where he was asked to rate the Tinubu government. Responding, Obi who ran against Tinubu in the 2023 general election said; ‘’President Tinubu has kept to his campaign promises….
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of shielding the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra Simon Ekpa. While speaking on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s commitment to democracy in Nigeria, given their inaction concerning…
Senator Shehu Sani has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to pardon the young protesters arrested and still being detained over the #EndSARS protest in 2020. In 2020, some Nigerian youths had taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and the situation in the country. The protest led to attacks on police stations,…
A former member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been convicted of attempted murder and rape after intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV. Leon Santos Conga appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, where he was found guilty of rape and attempted murder. The victim, Antoinette…
President Tinubu has joked about him falling at the Eagles Square Abuja on Wednesday morning, June 12. The President was mounting the parade vehicle when he missed a step and fell. A video of the incident trended on social media with some Nigerians mocking him. Responding to his mockers, President Tinubu said the…
Approximately 5,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating around Masallacin Idi in Kano metropolis are at risk of losing their businesses following a quit notice issued by the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The traders, who have been in the area for over 18 years, were given a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate…
Abdulkarim Lawan, the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, has expressed serious concerns over the lack of security in several resettled communities in Northern Borno. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day celebration in Maiduguri, Lawan highlighted the military’s abandonment of Guzamala LGA, leaving residents unable to return to their ancestral homes after 15…
Manager Jose Mourinho has revealed his choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. In an interview with TNT Sport, Mourinho discussed various topics about the upcoming European Championship, which kicks off this weekend. During the quickfire session, the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager predicted that Portugal would win the Euros, with England finishing as…
The National Council of the Nigerian Legion has announced the immediate de-ranking of officers within the Corps of Commissionaire, from Commandant-General (CG) to Assistant Sector Commander (ASC), as part of an initiative to reorganize the nation’s security framework and uphold the integrity of the Nigerian Legion. In a four-point communique released at the conclusion of…
Tragic Fire in Mangaf Claims 35 Lives, Injures 15 A devastating fire at a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait, has resulted in the deaths of at least 35 individuals, with 15 others sustaining injuries and being transported to the hospital. The blaze was reported at 6:00 AM local time on Wednesday. An interior ministry spokesperson…
World’s Largest Portrait of President Tinubu Unveiled on Democracy Day On Wednesday, the National Troupe revealed a monumental portrait of President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant moment during the 2024 Democracy Day celebrations at Eagles Square. This impressive project, considered the world’s largest painting portrait on canvas, was a collaborative effort initiated by the Artefact…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently carried out airstrikes near Bakori Hills and Yartsintsiya in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in the neutralization of approximately 29 bandits. Reports indicate that 8 bandits were eliminated by gunfire wounds, while 21 were killed by bomb fragments, with further details still emerging. This operation has…
Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) Encourages Nigerians to Stay Patient, Promises to Save Nigeria by 2027 On the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day and the 25th anniversary of uninterrupted democracy, the prominent political movement, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), has urged Nigerians to persevere amidst the current economic challenges. The ACC emphasized that June 12…
The Kogi State Chief of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, has urged for substantial investment in agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and sustainable energy to generate substantial revenue and enhance the nation’s economy. Evinemi made this statement at the Federal University Lokoja’s International Conference of Management Sciences held on Tuesday. He highlighted that the nation has long…
For the first time, engineers from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully conducted a 4800-hour Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) on a Dornier-228 (DO-228) aircraft. This extensive maintenance, previously outsourced to foreign Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs), was completed domestically at a lower cost and with reduced downtime. At a ceremony honoring the engineers involved in…
Traders from Ngwa Road market in Aba staged a protest at the Abia State Government House in Umuahia, seeking intervention against the military siege on their market following the May 30 killings of five soldiers by unknown gunmen. The traders, who protested on Tuesday, appealed to Governor Alex Otti to address their concerns. They carried…
The Nigerian Police Force has issued a stern warning against violent protests ahead of the country’s Democracy Day celebration on Wednesday, June 12. Acknowledging the right of Nigerians to engage in peaceful protests, the police emphasized that any criminal acts, such as tampering with the national grid or disrupting critical infrastructure like airports and hospitals,…
The Senate has approved the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 2024, amounting to N98.5 billion. The bill was passed following the review of a report by the Senate Committee on FCT during a plenary session. Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu West), Vice Chairman of the Committee, presented the report on behalf of the…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to host a landmark continental conference in 2025, bringing together data protection representatives from across Africa to deliberate on crucial issues in the field. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC National Commissioner, made this announcement during a media briefing celebrating the first anniversary of the Nigeria Data…
As Nigeria celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted return to democracy, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the nation’s economic woes. June 12 is a day set aside annually to celebrate democracy. Currently, many Nigerians live in poverty as…
Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth-placed finish…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians on Democracy Day for the second time since he assumed office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President honoured heroes of democracy, rallied Nigerians to support his administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and informed citizens that a bill for a new minimum wage will be…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians, that the ongoing national reforms were not intended to inflict pain, but to “fix” the economy. Tinubu while addressing the nation in the wake of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday, said the various initiated reforms are intended to create a stronger, and better foundation for future growth. “There…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday saluted the heroes of democracy on the 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria. The President, in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024, hailed some pro-democracy arrowheads –those alive and those that have departed. Tinubu recognised the labours of the heroes and heroine many of whom…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024. “In this spirit, we have negotiated in…
15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah, despite getting dethroned by the Kano state government weeks ago. In a circular signed by a senior councillor of the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, on Tuesday, June 11, all the district heads…
A North Carolina waitress has been fired for posting a now-viral TikTok video of a customer eating dinner with an inflatable sex doll. Waiter Tara Bjork shared the video on May 27 from her job at the Restoration Hardware Rooftop Restaurant. She said in the video: “Ok, I’m not supposed to be making…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility offshore in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. This initiative aligns with NNPC’s commitment to monetize Nigeria’s extensive natural gas resources. In a statement, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer…
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Continuing his role in the Modi 3.0 government, Vaishnaw emphasized the importance of a tech-driven agenda to enhance India’s position as a major technology and digital hub. Upon assuming charge of the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. “As we celebrate another Democracy Day in our nation’s history, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers…
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has said that local councils cannot afford to pay the proposed N62,000 as new minimum wage because of the lean allocation from the Federation Account. National President of ALGON, Mr. Aminu Muazu-Maifata who addressed newsmen in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, on Monday, June 10, said…
