Unknown Gunmen Kill Cleric In Adamawa

Politician, District Head, 2 Others Abducted In Niger State

Some unknown gunmen, yesterday, attacked a cleric of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Rev Denis Bagauri, in his country home in Nassarawo Jereng in Mayo Belwa Local Government of Adamawa State. Bagauri had served as a “Special Assistant on Religion Matters” to former Governor Muhammadu Jibrilla-led administration. It was gathered that the gunmen … Read more

Enact Laws For Amotekun Now – Femi Falana

The governors in the south west zone launched the South West Security Network otherwise called “Operation Amotekun” at Ibadan, Oyo State on January 10, 2020. The Police Authorities endorsed Amotekun while the Attorney-General of the federal government and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN has questioned its legality. Even though I had cause to … Read more

Cross River Suspends Activities Of LG Pensions Board

The Cross River State Government, Monday, took drastic steps by suspending activities of the Local Government Pensions Board till further notice. This was made known by the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey, in a statement signed by her. According to the statement, the action was in the best interest of the … Read more

Boko Haram Beheads CAN Chairman

Insecurity: Boko Haram abducts Dozens of women In Fresh Attack

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday confirmed the beheading of the church leader from Michika town in Adamawa State by Boko Haram. A source revealed that the CAN chairman, Reverend Lawan Andimi was executed on Monday along with a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said … Read more

Mallam Ali Urges FG To Support Amotekun Says, It’s Not Illegal

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Mallam Ali, SAN, who spoke with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on the sideline of a special luncheon he organised in honour of Professor Abdullateef Oladimeji, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, who has been elevated to the status of a professorship of the institution, asked the Federal Government to support Amotekun. He urged … Read more

Amotekun: It’s Way To Go In Addressing Security Challenges — Ayuba

NLC President

The President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, has argued that anybody who believes the Nigerian security agencies could surmount the security challenges confronting the country today alone is alien to the reality on the ground. Expressing support for the Amotekun initiative, he said: “The security situation in the country is overwhelming and we must, as citizens … Read more

Amotekun: Outfit Necessitated By Collapsing Security Apparatus — Dickson

Gov. Dickson, Diri

Governor Dickson said the politicization and over-centralisation of security without an effective funding mechanism and arrangement for professionalism had reduced Nigeria to an un-policed country, therefore, supported the southwest joint security outfit known as Operation Amotekun. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, yesterday, said he was a strong … Read more

See Super Eagles Possible Opponents As 2022 World Cup Qualifier Draw Holds In Egypt

CAF Player Of The Year: Nigerian Star Makes CAF 10-man Shortlist (See Full List)

The draws for the qualifying matches for 2022 World Cup in Qatar will take place at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday (today).PutLG The Super Eagles are seeded in the first pot as one of the top 10 ranked African teams in the latest FIFA ranking. Also in pot 1 with Nigeria are African … Read more

PSG Set To Offer PEP Guardiola Huge Deal

PSG are plotting a huge contract offer for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Daily Express says PSG are ready to offer Guardiola a huge deal to leave City this summer. French champions PSG have been linked with a move for Guardiola in recent weeks and he is believed to be top of the club’s shortlist if … Read more

Sen. Danjuma Says His Endorsement Of Obaseki Personal

One of the member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Daisy Danjuma, has revealed her endorsement of Gov Godwin Obaseki for reelection was personal. “I owe nobody apology for endorsing the second term aspiration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo,” Daisy, wife of former defence minister Theophilus Danjuma told newsmen … Read more

AGF Asks Makinde To Reverse Dissolution Of LG Councils

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) has directed the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to reverse himself over the dissolution of local government administration in the State. The directive was contained in a letter to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Prof. Oyewo Oyelowo … Read more

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Gov Lalong’s Election

The Supreme Court has upheld the election of governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state. The court, in a unanimous judgement by a seven-man panel of justices led by Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, dismissed appeal candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Jeremiah Useni, filed to challenge the outcome of the governorship election that held in … Read more

Why Nigerian Comedian Waited 9-Year To Marry Mother Of His Children

Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke better known as ‘I Go Save’ narrated why it took him 9-year to legalize his union with mother of his three children, Iyabo. Ekohotblog reported that the popular comdian  tied the knot with his  long time lover, Iyabo. In an interview, he said: “I am not really into ladies and … Read more

Breaking: PDP Holds Massive Protest In Abuja

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has staged a massive protest against the Supreme Court verdict declaring the election of its gubernatorial candidate in the March 2019 poll in Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha void. The party currently holds a mega protest in Abuja to protest the alleged injustice and to protect democracy. PDP alleged that … Read more

Things You Need To Know About The New Finance Act 2019

Presidency Exempts Tuition, Food, Sanitary Pads From New VAT Hike

The presidency had made public the breakdown of Finance Bill, 2019, which was submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari alongside the 2020 Appropriation Bill, and signed into law by the president on Jan. 13, 2020. The breakdown was released by Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and … Read more

Amotekun: Southwest Govs Vows Not To Bow To Pressure

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The Southwest governors have vowed not to bow to pressure over the joint security outfit known as Amotekun. Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Akeredolu in a statement in Akure by his Information and Orientation Commissioner, Donald Ojogo said, “ethnicizing the current situation is even more unhelpful. There should be no reason for such. … Read more

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Gov Tambuwal’s re-election

The Supreme Court, on Monday, affirmed Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the valid winner of the last governorship election in Sokoto State. The apex court dismissed an appeal the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Ahmed Sokoto, filed to challenge Tambuwal’s re-election. A seven-man panel of justices … Read more

BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Ganduje’s Election

The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the election of governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a seven-man panel of Justices that was led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, dismissed an appeal the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abba Yusuf, filed … Read more

Serie A: Ronaldo Scores Twice In Juventus 2-1 Victory Over Parma

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for a seventh successive Serie A game as his brace gave leaders Juventus victory at home to Parma. Ronaldo opened the scoring two minutes before half-time with a deflected effort off Matteo Darmian. Andreas Cornelius’ powerful header restored parity, but Ronaldo slotted home Paulo Dybala’s pass to restore Juve’s lead three minutes … Read more

EPL: Man United’s Rashford Out For Six Weeks

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will be out of action for at least six weeks, following a double stress fracture in his back. This was made known by the club’s manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after their 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The striker was absent as United lost 2-0 to Liverpool on … Read more