Ganduje Ignores Warning By Arewa Youths As Tinubu Arrives Kano
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Kano for his much-publicised birthday celebration, despite strong opposition by groups in the state. Africa Daily News, New York had reported that the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) had warned Governor Ganduje not to host Tinubu in the government house. The forum […]
Tinubu Remains Influential In Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his 69th birthday. Buhari hailed the former two-term Governor of Lagos State, ‘whose acumen and influence according to him, continue to resonate around the country and beyond’. In a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, Buhari joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its members in […]
Death Toll In Egypt Building Collapse Rises To 18
The death toll from a building collapse in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Saturday has risen to 18 this is according to the state media. According to reports from Al-Ahram newspaper; ‘Emergency crews in Cairo managed to retrieve 18 corpses from under the rubble of the collapsed… property,’ Cairo’s governorate initially reported five people were […]
Onuachu Sinks Benin As Super Eagles Seal AFCON Qualification
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu who came on as a Substitute scored a late winner as Super Eagles beat Benin 1-0 at the Stade Charles de Gaulle on Saturday night. Before the game, the super eagles only needed to avoid defeat to their West African neighbors to secure a ticket at this year’s AFCON and they […]
China Slams Sanctions On US, Canadian Officials Over Xinjiang
Asian Giant China on Saturday announced new sanctions against two Americans, a Canadian and a rights advocacy body, the sanctions from all indications were retaliatory. The sanctions were in response to sanctions imposed earlier this week by the two countries over Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs. Two members of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, […]
COVID-19: Why I Took My Vaccine Quietly – Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has confirmed taking the COVID-19 vaccination, dispelling rumours and insinuations that he refused to take the vaccine out of possible fear. He made this disclosure when the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 delegation led by the National Incident Manager, Dr Mukhtar Muhammad, paid him a courtesy call at the Government […]
EFCC: I Would Never Compromise On Corruption – Bawa
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said he will never compromise on corruption declaring that he would rather resign than involve himself in corrupt practices. Bawa made this vow in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA in their programme One-on-One which was monitored by Africa Today News […]
Only Buhari Cannot Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Gambari
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has called on leaders at all levels to show exemplary leadership in whatever capacity they find themselves. Gambari made the call in a message he delivered at the 2021 annual lecture of Arewa House, which was held on Saturday in Kaduna The Chief of staff who […]
RCCG Members Kidnapped In Kaduna
Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) were kidnapped in Kaduna Friday evening. The gunmen are suspected to be bandits who have been terrorizing the Northwest region. Head, Media and Public Relations of RCCG, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, confirmed the abduction to Tribune. The spokesman said the kidnappers were yet to contact the church […]
NNPC To Maintain Current Petrol Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Friday promised to maintain the current ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) until the conclusion of engagement with the organized labour and other stakeholders. The General Manager, Public Affairs Division, Kennie Obateru, said the corporation was bearing the burden of importing refined petroleum products as the supplier […]
Buhari Prays Against Another Civil War In Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday paid tribute to the patriotic martyrs of the Nigerian civil war which lasted 30 months. The Nigerian leader noted that their glorious sacrifices enabled the unity of this great nation. In a statement by spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari said Nigerians on both sides lost numerous lives and prayed that ‘never […]
Thierry Henry Quits Social Media Over Racism And Bullying
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry says he is removing himself from social media because of racism and bullying across platforms. The 43-year-old Henry posted a message to his 2.3m followers on Twitter on Friday saying the problem was “too toxic to ignore”. He said he would not return to social media until companies […]