‘You Are Calling For Coup’: Buhari’s Minister Replies Kukah
The Federal Government has issued an apparent response to the Christmas message of Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop Sokoto Diocese, accusing him of calling for a coup. In a statement issued in Lagos, Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed urged religious leaders to refrain from stoking the embers of hatred and disunity. […]
NCDC Announces 712 New Cases Of COVID-19
Nigeria on Friday recorded seven hundred and twelve, 712, new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, made the announcement on its Twitter page. Lagos State and FCT recorded the highest numbers at 388 and 77 cases, respectively, while Kwara State followed with 39 cases. The public health […]
Ex-EFCC Boss Lamorde, Heads Police Intelligence Bureau
The former boss of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibraham Lamorde who was promoted recently to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police has taken over the Force Intelligence Bureau. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate posting of the five newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to oversee the […]
Boko Haram Attacks 3 Towns After Buhari Declares Them Stable
Boko Haram terrorists have on December 24 attacked three towns in Borno and Adamawa States a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari declared that peace has been restored in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. According to report, the simultaneous attacks happened in Chibok and Debiro in Biu local government areas of Borno and Garkida community […]
Zulum Explains Why He Doesn’t Use Force On Security Issues
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has explained why he has continued to embrace the carrot and stick approach in addressing security issues in the troubled state. The governor made this known in his Christmas message released on Thursday to felicitate with Christians in Borno State and the rest of Nigeria, wishing everyone a peaceful, […]
Gov Ganduje Mourns Late Saleh Kwankwaso
The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has mourned the death of Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, the father of former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Ganduje expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso, who is the Majidadin Karaye and district head of Madobi. Read Also; Ganduje Reveals Real Reasons He Dethroned Sanusi As […]
Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Filmmaker, Chico Ejiro Is Dead
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker, Chico Ejiro, is dead. It was gathered that he died on Friday – Christmas Day, about 2 am. Ejiro was popular for his blockbuster movies in the 90s. He produced movies like Silent Night, Blood Money, Deadly Affair, among several other notable movies. Read Also: Legendary Filmmaker, Oyebanji Showers Praises On Boy […]
Buhari Govt Sets Up Committee To Fight Hunger In Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari administration has set up a team to address hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria. The presidency, in a statement on Thursday by Laolu Akande, announced the inauguration of an ad-hoc Technical Advisory Group to support the implementation of the 5-year National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action on Nutrition (NMPAN). It said Vice President Yemi […]
Ezekwesili Hates Buhari, God Won’t Answer Her Prayers – Adesina
Femi Adesina has described former minister of education and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Oby Ezekwesili as one who has been ‘overtaken by bile and hatred’ for President Muhammadu Buhari, raining curses on a woman that has spent her recent years fighting for the plight of Nigerians. Mr. Adesina in an article on Thursday said enemies […]
APC Nullifies Amaechi’s Suspension, Threatens Sanctions
All Progressive Congress, APC, Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee led by Governor Mai Mala Buni has on Wednesday nullified the purported suspension of the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and some members of the party in Rivers State. In a new twist to the crisis rocking the Rivers APC, the Igo Aguma-led faction of the […]
Buhari: I Can’t Avoid My Responsibility To Secure Lives
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja appeased millions of Nigeria citizens who are disenchanted with his poor handling of the security crisis plaguing the country, saying he could not in good conscience shirk his responsibility to secure lives. The president who made this known in his personal Christmas message to Nigerians said the provision […]
Muslim Cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Lemu Dies At 91
Islamic Scholar and the first Grand Khadi of Niger State Sheikh Ahmed Lemu is dead, report says. Sheikh Lemu who died in Minna Thursday is aged 91 years. One of his children, Nurudeen Lemu in a statement confirmed the demise of the scholar and educationist. According to the junior Lemu in a sketchy detail said […]