Former Indian President Mukherjee In Critical Condition After Brain Surgery
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who tested positive for COVID-19, is on life support at a hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a clot in his brain, officials said on Tuesday. The 84-year-old Mukherjee underwent the operation at Indian Army’s research and referral hospital in Delhi. “Former president was admitted to Army Hospital, Delhi, at […]
Don’t Politicise Issues Of Security – Matawalle Urges Nigerians
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has urged Nigerians to desist from politicising issues of insecurity affecting many parts of the country. Matawalle made the call when he visited the Special Army Super Camp Faskari, Katsina state alongside Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the two […]
Correctional Service Promotes 62 Senior Officers
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 62 senior officers who participated in the 2019 promotion exercises, conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The Controller- General, NCoS, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Deputy Controller-General, NCoS, Human Resources, Mr John Mrabure, on Tuesday in […]
Southern Kaduna Killings: 8-Year Old Recalls Her Experience
An 8-year old girl, Diana Bulus, who lost her mother and sibling to suspected Fulani militias invasion in Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has lamented the loss of her family. Diana Bulus, who shared her experiences said on 20th July 2020, suspected Fulani militias invaded her village and killed 11 […]
Oshiomhole And His Boy Ize-Iyamu Are Ingrates – Nyesom Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Tuesday reacted to a statement from the opposition camp, APC, which tagged Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki “an ingrate”. The Chairman of the National Campaign Council of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in his reaction said that; “Obaseki is not an ingrate, rather it is Oshiomhole that is […]
Ronaldinho May Be Set Free On 24 August
A Judge in Paraguay will decide on 24 August whether to accede to a request from Paraguayan prosecutors to release Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto de Assis on parole. If Judge Gustavo Amarilla granted the parole, Ronaldinho, along with his brother, would then be allowed to return to Brazil. But they would pay fines totalling […]
Police Bust Biggest Cocaine Lab In Netherlands
Dutch police on Tuesday said they had found the largest cocaine laboratory in the Netherlands. According to a police statement, the laboratory, located in refurbished horse stables in the town of Nijeveen near the German border, was processing around 200 kilogrammes of cocaine per day. “This is the largest cocaine laboratory ever discovered in the […]
APC Celebrates Odigie-Oyegun At 81
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday celebrated elder statesman and former National Chairman, H.E. Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on the occasion of his 81st birthday. Read Also: 2023: Ngige Reveals APC’s Power Rotation Agreement This is contained in a press statement signed by Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC). It read; […]
Boko Haram: Investigate Allegation Against MURIC – FFK To Buhari
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation has called for an investigation into allegations against the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). The Islamic group was accused of receiving money from Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP). However, MURIC’s Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, denied receiving any money from any terrorist group in or outside Nigeria. […]
Sagay Faults Buhari’s Panel Probing Magu, Says They Are All Accusers
Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, PACAC, has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to compose a panel to probe the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. According to Sagay, Chairman of the panel, Isa Ayo Salami, is the only person without a vested […]
Abducted Delta Council Chairman, Okorodudu Regains Freedom
The Warri North Council Chairman in Delta State, Hon. Adughe Okorodudu who was abducted on Saturday night was in the early hours of Tuesday morning released by his abductors. It was not clear if any ransom was paid for the release of the Council Chairman. Read Also: Gunmen Kidnap Delta LG Chairman, Aduge Okorodudu When […]
SA, SSA: Nigerian Youths In Love With Political Jobbery
If Nigeria’s youths are timid, tractable, and apathetic to economic and political issues affecting their country, the anvil on which they are forged should be blamed. The government, the formative schools, the universities, and the predatory politics all are the forgers of today’s youth. A system, which pushes self agenda and corruption has already ruined […]