Military Rule No Longer Possible In Nigeria, Irabor Declares
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor on Sunday declared that democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, reiterating the readiness of military’s readiness to give the necessary support to the Nigeria Police and other internal security agencies to ensure a crisis-free general election in the country this year. As Cynthia Ubah, the […]
‘I’m Sorry’, Brymo Finally Apologises For Anti-Igbo Tweets
Nigerian Singer, Olawale BrymO, has tendered an apology over his tweets on the possibility of south-easterners producing a Nigerian President. Africa Today News, New York reports that this is coming barely days after thousands of Nigerians signed a petition to stop the singer from winning the All Africa Music Award where he was nominated in […]
Nwosu’s Resignation: G5 Governors Have Been Vindicated –Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has asserted the resignation of a former Minister of Health and a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Professor A. B. C. Nwosu from the party has further vindicated the G5 governors who are demanding for equity, fairness, and justice in the system. […]
2023: I Won’t Steal Nigeria’s Money, Obi Replies Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, said he would be committed to the development of the country if elected as the president of Nigeria in the forthcoming presidential election. He also pledged to be prudent in the management of public funds while in the office, saying he would not steal public […]
Why Nigeria Has Remained Ungovernable – Anglican Primate
The Primate and Metropolitan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, yesterday, asserted that Nigeria has remained really ungovernable because her present leaders have compromised in many ways due to selfish and sectional interests. This, according to him was the reason for the insecurity, hunger, poverty, and all sorts of evil things that have […]
British-Iranian Dual National Executed By Iran For Spying
Iran on Saturday disclosed that it executed a British-Iranian dual national after he was sentenced to death for spying for the United Kingdom, drawing strong condemnation from Britain and international rights groups. According to the judiciary’s Mizan Online website, Alireza Akbari, 61, was executed after being found guilty of “corruption on earth and undermining the […]
2023: Jonathan Warns Politicians Against Judicial Blackmail
A former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has sent out a warning to politicians against judicial blackmail stating that the judiciary should be allowed to perform its constitutional functions. He also advised judicial officers to be firm and fearless in upholding the rule of law, noting that it was critical in the delivery of […]
Reactions As More Classified Documents Found At Biden’s Home
Lawyers for United States President Joe Biden have reportedly discovered about five additional pages with classified markings at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, and handed them over to the Department of Justice. In a statement on Saturday, White House lawyer Richard Sauber revealed that he found the additional pages on Thursday during a visit to […]
2023: I Will Fix Ajaokuta Steel Company, Atiku Vows
Mr. Atiku Abubakar who is the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has assured the people of Kogi State that the nightmare of Ajaokuta Steel Company will be addressed if he emerges President in next month’s election. He also vowed that the Inland Port in the State will be developed to help the inland […]
Hibiscus Tea May Tackle Alzheimer’s Disease — Scientists
If you think hibiscus tea or zobo drink (in some parts of West Africa) is just a cheaper substitute for soft drinks, think again. Hibiscus sabdariffa, a tropical flowering plant, has been named by dieticians and medics to proffer several health benefits. For many years now, hibiscus ceased to be a mere ornamental crop as […]
Obong Of Calabar Dethroned By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Nigeria in a landmark judgment on Friday dethroned the Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, while also ordering that a fresh election for the vacant stool be conducted. The apex court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal on the disputed stool in a unanimous judgment that was prepared […]
Benjamin Mendy Cleared Of 6 Counts Of Rape By UK Jury
Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy was on Friday cleared by a jury in the UK of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial. The seven men and four women on the panel failed to reach verdicts on a seventh charge of rape and one […]