APC’ll Not Rule Nigeria Beyond 2023, Makinde Tells Tinubu
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State lambasted the former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for saying his party, would rule the country beyond 2023. Speaking yesterday at a well-attended inauguration of the zonal executive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West, […]
Concerned Nigerian Leads Protest To UN Office In Canada
A concerned Nigerian citizen has embarked on a one-man protest to the United Nations headquarters in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. The protester who identified himself as Comrade Oludibia Elekene marched to the front of the United Nations headquarters in a solo protest while holding up a placard that said ‘INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY COME TO OUR AID […]
Service Chiefs Behind Killings, Insecurity — Pastor Enenche
Renowned gospel preacher, Pastor Paul Enenche, has voiced out his concerns against the wave of killings and general insecurity in the land, alleging that Security chiefs now supervising mass killings, insecurity in the country. Worried by the spate of violent attacks in different parts of the country during a prayer session in his church, Enenche […]
Leicester City Will Sign A New Striker – Rodgers
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers revealed that the club will bring in a new striker in the summer despite Kelechi Iheanacho’s recent sparkling scoring form in recent games. The Nigeria international has scored 14 goals in his last 14 appearances across all competitions for the Foxes this season. Many have tipped Iheanacho as the man […]
India Covid-19 Crisis: Death Toll Surpasses 200,000
India’s coronavirus death toll crossed 200,000 on Wednesday as an ‘angry’ wave of new cases swamped hospitals and sent desperate families out into the streets of the capital in search of oxygen supplies and medicine to stay alive. Infection and death rates are soaring in the densely populated country, which is presently in contrast with […]
Anger In Kenya Over Distribution Of Expired HIV Drugs
The head of an organisation for people living with HIV in Kenya has accused the government of insensitivity and putting people’s lives at risk after it distributed HIV drugs that had been discontinued. The head of the organization identified as Nelson Otuoma claimed that some patients had exhibited unexpected side effects after taking the drugs […]
Somali President Makes ‘U’ Turn Over Tenure Extension Plans
In a move believed is aimed at easing tensions in the capital, Mogadishu, Somalia’s president has called for fresh presidential polls. The East African Country’s Presdient – Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, better known by his nickname Farmajo, has revealed that he will no longer seek a two-year extension to his term in office as earlier intended. […]
INEC Announces Date For 2023 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed the dates for the 2023 general elections in the country. According to the Electoral Umpire, the elections would commence from Saturday, February 18 INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made this disclosre on Wednesday during a one-day public hearing on the National Electoral Offences Commission (Establishment) Bill 2021, organised […]
Pyrates Condemn Presidency’s Defence of Pantami
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has lambasted the Presidency over its defence of the embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. In a statement signed by the NAS Capoon, Mr Abiola Owoaje, titled ‘Isa Pantami Must Go’ the group pointed out that the Presidency’s defence was ‘an ill-judged action that provides […]
Muslim Leaders Fuelling Religious Crisis In Nigeria – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused some Muslim leaders and preachers of deriving pleasure in making inciting statements, preaching and other actions that could trigger religious war in Nigeria. CAN was particularly concerned that some of the Islamic preachers and Muslim leaders, particularly in Kwara State, seem to be enjoying the support of […]
Nigeria Is A becoming Banana Republic Under Buhari – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom yesterday asserted that Nigeria is fast becoming a Banana Republic under incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom made this assertion while reacting to killing of residents of the State by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The governor wondered why Buhari would order shoot at sight on anyone carrying AK-47 and the Minister of […]
Nigeria Seeks China’s Help On Insecurity
The Nigerian government has declared readiness to partner with China to tackle insecurity. Police Minister, Maigari Dingyadi hosted Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun at the Ministry Headquarters in Abuja. Dingyadi said the world was aware that Africa’s most populous nation faces serious security problems. He cited terrorism and banditry in the North, the secessionist […]