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Buhari arrives in London, holds talks with Boris Johnson
President Muhammadu Buhari is now in London, the United Kingdom (UK), where he will participate in the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021 to 2025.The president’s aircraft arrived at the…
Group tackles Aregbesola over call on govs to order execution of death-row inmates
A group, Carmelite Prisoners’ Interest Organization (CAPIO), has raised concern over the call to trigger the execution of 3, 008 inmates on death row in custodial centres across Nigeria.The Executive Director of CAPIO, Rev. Fr. Jude…
Security agents pick up Sowore at Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
Security agents have arrested activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, where IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu is being tried.Sowore was holding a Facebook Live session inside the court premises when he was…
JUST IN: Despite Heavy Security Presence, IPOB Members Hit Court For Kanu’s Trial
Despite heavily-armed security operatives cordoning off the area, the environs of the Federal High Court, Abuja witnessed an in-flock of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who wanted to witness the trial of the group's…
“It’s ESN propaganda” – Army reacts to video of ‘soldiers’…
The Nigerian Army has reacted to a viral video that purportedly shows soldiers destroying a farmland in the South-East geopolitical zone of the country.It urged members of the public to disregard the `doctored video’, saying it was…
Lai Mohammed: Prominent clerics propagating religious disharmony
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says challenges facing the country are neither ethnicity nor religion.The minister said some elements in the country were exacerbating ethnic and religious differences to tear the…
Yari: ‘God should not spare me if anyone is covering corruption on my behalf’
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdul'aziz Yari says God should take his life if any fronts man or collaborator is holding ill-gotten wealth on his behalf without exposing him.Yari, who is eyeing the National Chairmanship of…
Insurgents, Bandits, Secessionists Are All Bad Guys – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has urged Nigerians to pray for the military so that troops can continue to deal with the "bad guys" - including secessionists.The presidential aide stated this…
Insecurity: Super Tucano aircraft arrives Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday took delivery of the first batch of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the U.S.The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, announced this…
Cleric Accused Of Blasphemy, Abduljabbar Kabara, Not Poisoned – Correctional Service
The Kano command of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), says reports on alleged poisoning of Kano-based cleric, Abduljabbar Kabara, under its custody, fake news.This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations…
2023: APC will soon pick consensus presidential candidate – NWC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that at the appropriate time it will come up with a consensus and agreeable presidential candidate that will fly its flag in 2023.Sen. John Akpanudoehede, National Secretary, APC Caretaker…
Buratai Pushes Igboho’s Extradition, Team Meets Benin’s Officials, Fights Process
Indications have emerged on Tuesday about how Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), was instrumental in the arrest of the Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho.The…
What I told Gowon about NYSC – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he always commends former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) for creating the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).Buhari, who describes the scheme as “spectacular”, expressed his deep attachment to…
Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Arrested In Cotonou
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic.He was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told Punch.Igboho was…
‘This Is Tough On Me…So Weak’ – Tiwa Savage Announces Father’s Death
Tiwa Savage, the award-winning Nigerian singer, and songwriter has announced the demise of her father.In a post on her verified Instagram page on Monday, the singer said her father died earlier in the day.Read Also: Adewale Ayuba,…
President Buhari Promises To End Insecurity, Felicitates With Muslims At Eid El-Adha Celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent Eid greetings on the occasion of Eid-El-Adha that is being celebrated across the world.In his message marking the auspicious Islamic festival, the President in a statement by presidential spokesman,…
Court stops Zamfara House of Assembly from impeaching Deputy Governor
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Zamfara House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau.Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte motion with…
BREAKING: Military Jet Shot Down By Bandits In Zamfara, Pilot Rescued ― Airforce
A pilot with the Nigerian Airforce, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, has been rescued after intense gunfire by armed bandits grounded a Nigerian Airforce Alpha Jet aircraft in Zamfara State.According to a statement released by the…
Bagudu: Buhari has directed 7 North-West governors to end banditry
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Sunday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated seven North-West governors, including himself, to end banditry in the zone.Bagudu, who is also the Chairman, APC Governors’ Forum, made the…
Buhari’s “success is our success” – President’s chief of staff appeals to…
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to the President, on Sunday urged Nigerians to give maximum support to President Muhammadu Buhari, saying “his success is our success.”Gambari made the call during his first visit to his ancestral…
SERAP issues 24-hour ultimatum to Buhari over gag order on reporting of terrorist attacks
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently instruct Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to “withdraw the…
Zamfara bandits go berserk over arrest of leader’s dad
Bandits are currently running amok in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State after security agents arrested the father of their leader.The bandit leader's father was reportedly arrested in Jigawa State.However, the bandit…
Buhari Had An Agreement To Hand Over To Tinubu In 2023 – Ex-CPC Chair, Hanga
The founder and pioneer national chairman of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Senator Rufai Hanga, has said there was “implied agreement” President Muhammadu Buhari would hand over power to the national leader of the All…
COVID-19 Third Wave: FG Puts Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Others On Red Alert
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has placed six states and the Federal Capital Territory on red alert.The six states include Lagos, Oyo, Rivers,…
Lai Mohammed: FG, not Oba of Benin or Obaseki, will claim Benin bronzes when returned
The Federal Government says, in line with operative conventions and laws, it will take possession of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected from Germany.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this…
Unforgettable Moments At Obi Cubana Mother’s Burial
The weekend has been nothing short of exciting for popular nightclub owner, Obi Cubana, who gave his late mother a befitting burial in Oba, Anambra state.Cubana buried his mother, Friday morning, and guests who travelled from far and…
Naira Rain As Davido, Kcee Perform Live Concert At Obi Cubana’s Mother’s Burial
Oba, Anambra state came alive on Friday when nightclub owner, Obi Cubana, buried his mother in grand style.There was a lavish display of wealth, as the occasion witnessed many influential Nigerian celebrities, business people, and…
Ranching: Ortom tackles Buhari over N5bn released to Katsina
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's alleged hypocrisy in encouraging ranching in his home state of Katsina while rooting for open grazing of cattle in other states.The Benue governor…
COVID-19 Third Wave: No Plan To Order Fresh Lockdown – NEC
The National Economic Council on Thursday said that there was “no indication of an imminent lockdown”, as the nation braces up for COVID-19’s third wave.Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this during a briefing with…
Imbibe culture of completing projects – Buhari advises governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors to imbibe the culture of completing projects of importance in order to save time and cost overruns without minding which administrations initiated them.The President’s spokesman, Malam…