The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN),has said that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, were still be detained because they were being prosecuted by a state government. He made this statement through his spokesman, Dr. Umar Gwandu, who quoted … Read more
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) aviation security personnel has apprehended one 25-years-old man who was allegedly climbing a moving plane at the Lagos airport. It was gathered that the security personnel arrested the intruder at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he attempted to access an Air Peace aircraft heading to … Read more
The Ogun State Assembly has adjusted the capital expenditure with N2.1bn in the proposed 2020 Appropriation Bill sent to the house by the governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun. The capital expenditure adjustment moved the capital estimate from N269,132,349,884.46 to N271,232,349,884.46. The adjustment in the recurrent expenses of six agencies, capital estimates of nineteen others … Read more
Nigerian Popular indigenous singer, Abolore Akande better known as 9ice tied the knot with his baby mama, Olasunkanmi Ajala on Thursday, December 26. The ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner sealed the union with his third baby mama in court. Recall that the couple had announced their wedding on a social media platform, where they shared lovely pre-wedding photos. … Read more
There seems not to be a closer end to the fued between the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as the National Chairman rejected the Christmas gift from the governor. It was gathered that Oshiomhole’s mother, Hajia Oshiomhole on Christmas day rejected gift of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the religious organization, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria for its great accomplishments over the years. Buhari gave the commendation at the Jama’at annual 67th Jalsa Salana (conference) held Jamia Ahmadiyya, Ilaro, Ogun State last weekend. The President who was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Mines and Steel … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he never thought he would live above the age of thirty while growing up. He added he thought he was going to join the Army to defend the territorial integrity of the country and probably get killed in the course of duty. Makinde disclosed this in … Read more
Tottenham renewed their pursuit of a place in the Premier League top four as they came from behind to beat Brighton in north London. The result lifts Spurs up to fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who lost 2-0 at home to Southampton later on Thursday. Adam Webster had given the visitors … Read more
The All Progressive Governors have celebrated the governor of Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as he turned 70. The APC Governors also described him as a pride of the party. Speaking under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum PGF, the governors in a statement by their Chairman and Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu acknowledged … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has described the recent acknowledgment of the presidency that there was nothing wrong in having cabal in the presidency as the best Christmas gift from the Buhari’s led administration. It could be reclled that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu had … Read more
The Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed that the human right activist Deji Adeyanju, who mercilessly beaten up by alleged thugs said to be loyal to the president Muhammadu Buhari waa receiving treatment in a Dubai hospital. Fani-Kayode disclosed this via his Facebook page on Thursday. It could be recalled that Deji was … Read more
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Walid Jibrin, has revealed that the Peoples Democratic Party would soon embarking on the search for the Presidential flag bearer of the party ahead of the 2023 Presidential election. Jibrin disclosed this development to newsmen in an interview recently adding that, the flag … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has alleged that the northern Nigeria formed Boko Haram to discredit the administration of the former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The leader of the group, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, made the accusation via a radio broadcast on Wednesday. Adding that, the greatest mistake made by former President Goodluck … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has reacted to the claims of the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, in his recently released autobiography. It was gathered that the former minister’s claim on Halliburton’s $24 m fine settlement shared by five lawyers, $2 m settlement in the controversial Malabu deal, recommendation … Read more
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed the commitment of the National Assembly to strengthened the judiciary. He also described the release of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and the convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, from detention as a testimony to the Federal Government’s respect … Read more
The former Minister of Finance and Chairman, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has tasked the Federal Government on the need to improve on immunisation coverage. Okonjo-Iweala made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday. She commended the Federal Government for efforts … Read more
Some communities agitating for creation of Local Council Development Councils (LCDC) in Akoko area of Ondo state on have called on the state government to release the report of the committee set up for the purpose. The demand, they said, is to re-awake the enthusiasm of the agitators who are doubting the sincerity of the … Read more
A labour leader, Issa Aremu, has said that the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and Convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore must prove their innocence of the charges against them. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Executive Committee member, and General Secretary, Textile Union, Kaduna, in a statement, said that the release … Read more
Nigerian singer Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ better known as Brymo who took to Twitter to reveal that he is anti-social. According to Brymo, he didn’t just grow up being anti-social, but he spent his childhood days with his parents alone. The singer, who said he is the only child said he wants to see only things that … Read more
Some communities in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State say they use donkeys and ox-drawn trucks to transport pregnant women and sick people to hospitals due to lack of motorable roads. The communities disclosed this on Wednesday when a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent visited Babuwuri and Ngummachame settlements, which are tagged“Hard-To-Reach (HTR)” … Read more