I Will Never Call Tinubu ‘My President’, Bakare Declares
Pastor Tunde Bakare who is the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has declared that he will never call the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his President. Speaking during a webinar on Saturday, the cleric and politician, alleged a series of malpractices during the 2023 elections, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission made a mess […]
Obasanjo Seeks End to Agitations, Calls For Reconciliation
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has pointed out the need for genuine reconciliation on all fronts of the country, calling for attention to the causes of the incessant agitations and protests in the country. Obasanjo, who made this known at the book presentation -’Witness to Reconciliation: My Personal Journey Towards Reconciliation in Ogoni’, […]
Pope Francis Has Fever, Schedule Now Cleared – Vatican
The Vatican on Saturday confirmed that Pope Francis has a fever that caused him to clear his schedule on Friday, nearly two months after the 86-year-old pontiff was hospitalised with bronchitis. ‘Due to a feverish state, Pope Francis did not receive an audience this morning,’ said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, without giving details. It was […]
Children’s Day: ‘Out-Of-School Children Numbers Alarming’
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration. According to the Speaker, the children are worth celebrating due to their visible determination to succeed against all odds, as exemplified by the many feats they have accomplished since the last celebration. He, […]
I’m Not Scared Of Facing EFCC, Ortom Declares
The outgoing Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has revealed that he is not afraid of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and is willing to submit himself to the anti-graft agency if called upon. He also reiterated that he is open to scrutiny because he has not soiled his hands nor has anything […]
I Will Be More Effective In My 2nd Term, Sanwo-Olu Vows
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians that he would work harder in the interest of the people of the state during his second term in office even more than his first term. The governor who gave the assurance during the commissioning of various projects in the state as part of activities lined […]
How Man Planned To Assassinate Queen Elizabeth In 1983 — FBI
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a new file that told the story of how an assassination attempt on the late Queen Elizabeth II, during her visit to California in 1983 was quelled. The FBI learned of the plot on February 4, 1983, a month before the monarch and her late […]
AU Army Base In Somalia Invaded By Al-Shabaab Terrorists
The African Union force has confirmed that members of the insurgent group, Al-Shabaab have attacked its military base in Somalia. For over 15 years, the terrorist group has been waging a deadly jihadist insurgency against the central government in the fragile Horn of Africa nation. The army base in Bulo Marer, 120 kilometres (75 miles) […]
You Took Nigeria From Top To Bottom, Ortom Lambasts Buhari
The outgoing Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has asserted that said the last eight years would be remembered by all as the worst in the history of Nigeria. He said it was a period when a country that was flourishing under then-President Goodluck Jonathan was plunged into unimaginable poverty, insecurity, and general maladministration. He […]
Handover: FG Declares Monday, 29th May, Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, the 29th of May, 2023 as work-free for all workers in the country as a day that will usher a new government into power in the country. According to the federal government, the decision was necessitated by the need to allow Nigerians to commemorate the inauguration of […]
Diezani Drags EFCC, AGF To Court, Seeks ₦100bn In Damages
Diezani Allison-Madueke who is Nigeria’s former Petroleum Resources Minister has sued the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged libel. Africa Today News, New York reports that she is claiming ₦100bn to be paid to her in damages, according to a writ of summons filed on her […]
Nigerians Will Enjoy My Government – Tinubu
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that due to the myriad of problems confronting the country, the early days of his administration might not be rosy however, he is confident that Nigerians will be happy in the end. Speaking on Friday in Abuja at the Jumat prayer and lecture as part of activities lined […]