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 Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has debunked claims by the All Progressives Congress(APC) that it (PDP) was behind the court suit stopping the APC congresses in the state. Obuah, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday, said obedience to court orders remained intrinsic in democracy, stating that any political party … Read more
Liverpool do not “feel, think about or mention” the Premier League title, despite opening up a 13-point lead at the top, says manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds demolished second-placed Leicester 4-0 and now hold the joint-biggest advantage in Premier League history after the Boxing Day fixtures. “It is just a game against a really good … Read more
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN) has urged the Federal Government to release all Nigerians in illegal detention in accordance with the rule of law. The PFN National President, Rev. Felix Omobude, in a Christmas message on Wednesday, saluted the decision of the government to release the #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, and former National Security Adviser, … Read more
Iraqi anti-government protesters have blocked roads and bridges in Baghdad and the country’s south on Thursday after torching several buildings overnight. The protesters oppose the entire political class and have vented their anger against leaders who are negotiating to nominate an establishment insider as the next prime minister. “The government is hostage to corrupt parties … 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
Controversial singer, Naira Marley has declared 30th May for “Marlians Day” celebration as it was widely requested by his fans. Ekohotblog reports that “Marlian” is used to categorise the fans of the “Soapy” crooner. Among those who requested for the date was DJ cuppy, who tweeted “We need a National Marlians day”. Following this request, … Read more
The Nigeria entertainment industry is set to experience yet again another high profile wedding ceremony as global music star, Starboy Wizkid took to his Twitter handle to announce that he would be getting married in 2020. This announcement has left many curious as people wondered who the father of three would be getting married to. … Read more
An activist, Deji Adeyanju,has petitioned the Inspector General of Police to investigate the attack on him by a pro-government group. In a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, dated December 23, 2019, fingered one Kabiru Dallah as the leader of the suspected miscreants who attacked him. Adeyanju and his coalition members were attacked … Read more
Public television reported that sirens sound of rocket fire from Gaza cut short a rally by Israeli Prime Minister,Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday evening as he campaigned for his party’s primaries the following day. It was the second time in recent months that rocket fire cut short one of his meetings. “A projectile was fired from the … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have killed six persons and abducted two women in Kwaranglum village in Borno State. Residents told our correspondent that the incident happened on Christmas eve, throwing the whole community into confusion. The state commissioner for poverty alleviation, Mr. Nuhu Clark, an indigene of the area, told newsmen that the Boko Haram insurgents … Read more
A United States Senator from New Jersey, Cory Anthony Booker, has called on the Federal Government to ensure safety of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore. He made this in a tweet after the release of Sowore from the custody of the Department of State Services(DSS) on Tuesday. Reacting to Sowore’s release, Booker lamented … Read more
Kebbi state Governor, Atiku Bagudu has signed the 2020 budget estimate of N138,135,8031,705. The Governor appreciated the legislators for expeditiously passing the budget in less than one month for its implementation from January to December 2020. He affirmed the commitment of his administration to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Kebbi. He announced … Read more
Jihadists in Burkina Faso have killed 35 civilians, mostly women, when they simultaneously attacked a town in the north and its military base in one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African country. Seven soldiers and 80 jihadists also died in the double attack Tuesday in Arbinda … Read more
More than 140,000 Libyans like Mohammed have fled their homes since April, when forces loyal to eastern based strongman Khalifa Haftar launched an assault on Tripoli, seat of the UN-recognised government. In central Tripoli, the grey skeletons of a highrise construction site – abandoned since 2008 due to a property dispute – now host more … Read more
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended the Federal Government for the release of the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and convener of #RevolutionNow protests Omoyele Sowore as mandated by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, in a statement on Tuesday, said … Read more
Following the announcement by the former Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM), Adekunle Akinlade,the leadership of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ogun State has reeled out the conditions for the Governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement(APM),loyalists of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun to rejoin the party. The party made this statement known through its … Read more
Lagos State Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagosians would today and January 1 enjoy a free ride on BRT to their destinations. The Governor said that motorists plying the Ikoyi and Lekki toll plazas would enjoy free passage. A statement from his office read: “Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a free BRT ride … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger said that five persons have died on Tuesday in an accident in Bonu village along Lambata-Minna road of Gurara Local Government Area of the state. FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Joel Dagwa, said on Tuesday in Minna that the accident involved a Sharon wagon with registration number: MNA 320 … Read more