The former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has raised concerns over how the new Central Bank Governor and his deputies were brought into office. He alleged a gross violation of the CBN Act in the appointment by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “The growing lawlessness and Gestapo tactics the government was deploying to achieve…
Stakeholders in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday debunked claims in a viral online video that a 10kg bag of rice was given to be shared as palliative in Sokeye Community. At a meeting called by the leadership of the council to explain how the palliatives meant to alleviate the pains…
THE men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, an arm of the Anambra State Police Command, have foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla road in Awka North local government area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga said the operatives, while on anti-kidnapping patrol, were tipped off by a…
The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), United States of America (USA) has called on the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio to resign over his alleged lackluster handling of the affairs of the upper chamber. The Coalition claimed that Akpabio, who was planted as the Senate President by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has completely subjugated…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to the inability of the Appel Court to hear his appeal against the group’s proscription as a terrorist organization. Kanu lamented that the inability of the Appeal Court to hear the suit affirms the injustice of the proscription. The administration of former…
Unknown gunmen have killed at least nine members of a local vigilante group popularly known as ‘Yan Ba Beli’ in Bauchi State. The vigilante group gained popularity for leading onslaught in collaboration with state security operatives against kidnappers and armed robbers across the state. The vigilantes were killed in the forest of Gamji village while…
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering. BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of…
Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have shut down the head office of the service in Abuja, protesting the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Postmaster-General. Ajuri Ngelale, a Presidential spokesman, announced last week that President Bola Tinubu changed the leadership of under the Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy., including NIPOST….
President Bola Tinubu today swore in 3 new ministers before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council, which is the second, since the inception of the administration. The new cabinet members are Malam Balarabe Lawal from Kaduna State as Minister of Environment, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim from Kwara, Minister of Youth and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo, Minister…
Newly unveiled Naija Ratels FC player, and captain, Onome Ebi has been given a land at Life Camp, one of the high brow areas in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Paul Edeh, announced the huge property gift to Onome at the weekend during her unveiling at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton…
The House of Representatives has confirmed that the National Assembly bureaucracy is in the process of procuring and distributing operational vehicles to the 360 members of the House over the coming weeks. The House Spokesman and Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Akin Rotimi, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja. This, according…
Rev. Nnimmo Bassey, a renowned environmental rights advocate, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate of law degree by the York University in Toronto, Canada. Bassey, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and an architect, hails from Akwa Ibom. Bassey holds a National Honour of Member of Order of Federal Republic (MFR) for…
Pope Francis on Sunday reiterated his call on Palestinian militant group Hamas to release all hostages taken to the Gaza Strip during last weekend’s attack on Southern Israel. Pope Francis renewed the call during weekly prayers at St Peter’s Square in Rome. “I renew my call for the release of the hostages and I strongly…
Troops of Operation Udoka II’ conducted clearance operations on terrorists’ camps in Imo and Anambra states on Saturday. The troops arrested a suspected terrorist and also recovered Improvised Explosive Device-making materials, motorcycles, stored foods and other logistics items in the camps. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Enugu, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, stated…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
An American actress Piper Laurie – best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films – has died aged 91. Laurie’s career manager, Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar nominee passed away in her Los Angeles home. She described the actress as “a superb talent and a wonderful human…
Current Big Brother Naija All Stars Champion, Ilebaye Odiniya, Popularly ascribed as Baye, has said people who ignored helping her in the past are trying to reach out and message her since she won the reality show. While conversing in a media interview with media personality, Hero Daniels, Ilebaye talked on how a friend evicted…
The Osun State Government had refuted an allegations levelled against her that she received only N2 billion from the Federal Government for subsidy palliative. According to the statement signed and delivered by Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, the state government gave insights that the N2 billion was for…
The United States has scheduled a ship to transport its citizens from Israel to Cyprus on Monday. The US embassy disclosed this on Sunday, in a security alert. The decision followed reports of Israel’s planned invasion of the Gaza Strip. US citizens and their immediate family members with valid travel documents will board a ship…
The Nigerian Airforce has neutralised several terrorists in Borno State and seized over 40 motorcycles as well as destroying six gun trucks. The Airforce said with this attack on the terrorists, the insurgents’ ability to attack troops and innocent Nigerians have been degraded. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a statement said its Air component of…
By Earnest Abimbola Blessing Sometimes it’s better to move on, than to hold on to a person who doesn’t understand who you truly are. Unfortunately there will be times where your absence will teach you what your presence cannot. You need to stop breaking your own heart in trying to make a relationship work that…
The Nigerian Army has rescued six kidnapped victims at Hayin Tsando, Maraban Jos area of Kaduna State. Nigerian Army troops acting on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnapped victims, embarked on a search and rescue operation, where they engaged the criminals in a gun duel. Confirming the incident, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations,…
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Oshimen is to undergo an MRI scan. This is to ascertain the degree of the injury he sustained during Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia on Friday in Portugal. Oshimen was substituted in the early minutes of the second half after sustaining an injury. Super Eagles Gaffer, Jose Peseiro told…
Reuter’s video journalist has been killed in southern Lebanon on Friday following a missile fired from the direction of Israel. Six other journalists were also injured in the missiles strike. The group of journalists, including those from Al Jazeera and Agence France-Presse, were working near Alma al-Shaab, close to the Israel border, where the Israeli…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has been appointed as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank. In a congratulatory message, the Ministry on its X handle said Mr Edun’s appointment will further create platforms of opportunities for the Nigeria to implement the ‘Renewed Hope…
In the world of Nollywood, captivating stories have always been a powerful tool for teaching valuable life lessons. Apart from teaching captivating stories, these stories imitate and reflect the past to teach moral lessons. One such story is told by Kunle Afolayan, weaving around the adventures of four young individuals who stumble upon a trove…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro claimed his team is braced up for a tough 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The three-time African champions will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. Peseiro reckoned the Super Eagles must be ready to face the best teams on the continent if they…
Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya has revealed that she would change her mobile phone number due to her new status. She said she doesn’t keep friends because of her experience with friendship betrayals. The Kogi-born model, however, said she has people she talks to but haven’t had time to communicate with them…
A former Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Walid Jibrin has said that Governor Sule Abdullahi of Nasarawa State knows that he did not win the March 18, 2023, governorship election. The Nasarawa governorship election petition tribunal had in its judgement delivered recently sacked Abdullahi as governor. The tribunal declared…
Bayelsa United head coach, Diepreye Tiebowei is upbeat his team will get the maximum points against Remo Stars. The Prosperity Boys will lock horns with Remo Stars at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. Tiebowei admitted that the Sky Blue Stars are a good side but said the determination and hunger in his team…
The annual publication of the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Amman, Jordan, has listed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and 12 other Nigerian Muslims among the ‘500 most influential Muslims’ in the…
