The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal filed by candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2019 governorship election in Abia State, Alex Otti, which sought to unseat Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering a lead judgement, Justice Hamiru Sanusi held that Otti’s appeal lacked merit and … Read more
Nigeria’s Human Right lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has berated Nigerian lawyers stressing that they are comfortable with impunity and human right abuses in the nation. Falana disclosed this on Wednesday in an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. He said “Nigerian lawyers are comfortable with impunity, abuse of the rule of law, and … Read more
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has berated the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that his adminstration was using different methods to achieve the same goal of Islamic dominance in the country. Kukah also lamented the incessant killing of Christians by the deadly terrorist group Boko Haram adding that, … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged the federal government to wake up its responsibility of securing lives and properties of Nigerians. CAN stressed that its would not keep quiet while insecurity persists in the Nation adding that, calling on the government to free its members from their captors who claim to be attacking … Read more
A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted a fake Colonel Paulson Ogbonnah, N20m bail for an alleged fraud of N92m. The judge, Justice Sherifat Solebo, in a short ruling granted the accused the bail adding that, the defendant must provide two sureties who reside within the jurisdiction of the court. “The proof of residence of … Read more
The Iranian government has vowed to attack Israel and other allies of the United States of America following the public humiliation of the country through the assassination of her top general. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards disclosed this on Wednesday. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday responded to the assassination of commander Qassem Soleimani with a … Read more
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
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