Iran has launched a missile attack on an Iraqi airbase in the country’s west early Wednesday where US and coalition forces are based, Iranian state media said. Security sources told AFP that nine rockets hit the sprawling Ain al-Asad airbase, the largest of the Iraqi military compounds where foreign troops are based. The attack came … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, has said that it was too early to talk about zoning of the 2023 presidency. The party leader disclosed this to newsmen after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. Tinubu stressed that anybody that was talking about the … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sworn in four new judges to strengthened the state’s judiciary. Wike admonished the newly judges to show more commitment in the administration of justice. He made the call at the swearing-in of four judges, which comprised three judges of the State High Courts and one Customary … Read more
Senegalese international Saido Mane has won the most prestigious football award in Africa after he crowned 2019 CAF Player of The Year ahead of Mohamed Salah (Egypt) and Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) on Tuesday at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt. Mane, who had been a finalist in the previous three editions, was also … Read more
The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has signed the N1.1tn Appropriation Bill for 2020 into law. The budget tagged “Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis” was signed into law on Tuesday. Ayade commended the State House of Assembly for meeting the Dec. 31, deadline of passing the appropriation bill adding that, the state was … Read more
The picture of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo harvesting yam in a farm is currently trending on various social media platforms. The 82 year-old Ex-president had a knicker, T-shirt and a cap on his head, digging the ground to harvest yam at his homestead ‘Ibogun Olaogun village’ near Ifo, Ogun State. Supported by those with … Read more
The Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), has called for a better a Nigeria where equal opportunities are availed to everyone. He expressed dismay that in recent times Nigerian students have not been speaking up for issues that affect their future, urging them to always stand up for the … Read more
The Chairman of All Progressive Congress APC, in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, has expressed optimism that the party would record a landslide victory in the gubernatorial election in the state later this year. The chairman expressed the confidence during his family thanksgiving for the New Year on Monday in Akure. He said that the … Read more
A Pentecostal Cleric of the Holy Ghost Intercessory Victory Ministry, Pastor Modestus Kelechi Agbakwuru, has replied the Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, over his recent prediction that the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha should pack his bag and be ready to leave office. The Pentecostal Cleric in his … Read more
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adebayo, has claimed that the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari was on the right track to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty. He revealed that Federal Government aimed at elevating 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. Adebayo disclosed this during a meeting with Leadership … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges. He added that Nigeria would be great again while urging Nigerians to keep hope alive. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after hosting some widows in his country home … Read more
One of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chieftain in Cross River State, Engr Ben Akak, has called for a two-party system in Nigeria. Akak stressed that two-party system was good for the economic development of the nation adding that, it would breed healthy competition and bring out the best leaders with quality skills to take … Read more
The 27 suspended local government chairmen by the administration of Governor Ihedioha, has defied the suspension and resumed back at their various local government offices. It was gathered that the chairmen resolved to defied the governor’s suspension citing the decision of the Supreme Court. While Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, the Special Adviser on Media to Senator … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC leaders in the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole’s ward has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office. The leaders gave their endorsement during a visit to the governor at Government House, in Benin City, on Monday. The Chairman of the APC in Ward 10, Etsako … Read more
Following the national humiliation of Iran by the United States of America, the Iranian government has placed $80m bounty on the head of President Trump for ordering the killing of the top Iranian general. It could be recalled that the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, was killed by a US drone strike following the order of … Read more
The US military has informed its counterparts in Baghdad on Monday that it was preparing for “movement out of Iraq,” a day after the Iraqi parliament urged the government oust foreign troops. The head of the US military’s Task Force Iraq, Brigadier General William Seely, sent a letter to the head of Iraq’s joint operations … Read more
It appears controversial rapper, Temidayo Omoniyi better known as Zlatan is starting the new year with the release of a smashing single, titled “Quilox”. Zlatan’s Quilox single is named after a popular night club in Lagos, owned by a lawmaker, Shina Peller. Read Also: BBN’s Mercy Eke Retires As Video Vixen Sharing an artwork depicting the … Read more
The Northern Governors Forum is mourning the demise of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Prof. Simon Mallam, who died in a gas explosion in Kaduna. The gas explosion killed both the professor and his son alongside three others on Saturday at Sabon Tasha area, Kaduna. In his condolence message issued on Monday in Jos, … Read more
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Moscow Saturday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions following a US drone strike that killed an Iranian general, a German government spokesman said. On 3 January 2020, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the U.S. launched a drone strike on a … Read more
Katsina State Police on Monday, confirmed that its Operation Puff Adder team has rescued occupants of two J5 buses kidnapped by suspected bandits at Ruma village, along Jibia/Batsari road. The police, clarified that seven occupants of the two vehicles were still being looked for on Monday morning. The spokesman for the command,SP Gambo Isah, made … Read more