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Tinubu To Begin Legal Action Against GEJ Over Plan To Contest 2027 Election September 30, 2025 12:43pm - Information from the Nigerian Presidency has indicated that there is a plan by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to begin legal action against the country former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan over sustained and continuous rumours in certain quarters that ex President Jonathan may have indicated interest to re-contest as Nigeria President in… ... Read More »

Peter Obi Faults President Tinubu Trip To Brazil, Frequent Foreign Travel August 15, 2025 1:20pm - Co-contestants in the last concluded general elections in Nigeria and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu trip to Brazil and also condemned the President frequent travel abroad at any slightest invitation and abandoned pressing issues of insecurity and other deplorable situations that make… ... Read More »

PDP, Making Us Celebrate In Edo – Okpebholo…Says Obaseki Hiding In US May 30, 2025 5:55pm - Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on Friday says, his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki is currently hiding in the United States, US since he allegedly ran away from Nigeria and abandoned Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the last September… ... Read More »

Nigeria President Tinubu Denies Being Invited To Whitehouse By Trump May 25, 2025 9:47pm - Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied being invited by the United States, US President, Donald Trump to a working visit to the Whitehouse, following a media statement circulated on the internet claiming to have been issued by the office of the Nigeria President. A spokesperson to the President, Bayo… ... Read More »

Battle I Couldn’t Afford To Lose – Edo Gov Okpebholo Remembers Anenih April 2, 2025 10:41am - Eve to the judgement day slated by the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja over the September 2024 Governorship election outcome, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo who may know his fate today, took to his personal verified X social media account, specifically at about 10pm on Tuesday… ... Read More »

My Aim- Achieve Europe Independence From US – Incoming Germany Chancellor February 24, 2025 2:27pm - Friedrich Merz, the newly elected incoming Germany chancellor has said that he's aim is to achieve Europe independence from the United States, saying, the current US President, Donald Trump care less about the security of European countries and promised to work with the prime ministers and leaders of other European… ... Read More »

EDSG To Probe Obaseki, PDP After Rain Kill 1, Fall Tinubu Edo Is Working Ad February 21, 2025 7:21pm - Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo has said it will probe the immediate past Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki and his political party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP after rain with breeze cut broken a telecommunication mast at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, killing one… ... Read More »

Learn From Ghana Election – Tinubu Tells ECOWAS December 16, 2024 12:35pm - Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all members of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS to emulate the last Ghana presidential elections, with some Nigerians also calling on the President to ensure he allows the country electoral body, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to be free… ... Read More »

Hunter Biden Pardon, Kash Patel Pick For FBI And Matters Arising December 4, 2024 9:06am - It is no longer news that President Joe Biden of the United States of America, USA on Sunday granted his son, Hunter Biden full and unconditional state pardon just the next day after US President-elect, Donald Trump picked Kash Patel as next Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI with… ... Read More »

I Was In Adamawa For Keynote Address At Atiku Varsity – Peter Obi November 30, 2024 6:04pm - Former Anambra State Governor and Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the last concluded general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi has said that he was in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State to deliver a keynote address at the American University of Nigeria, AUN owned by former Vice President of… ... Read More »

Someone Can Only Rig Election Where They’re Popular – PDP Tells Ondo Voters November 15, 2024 1:14pm - All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the two major political parties contesting the 2024 Ondo State Governorship holding this coming Saturday have held their grand finale campaigns for the guber poll with the PDP urging the Southwest state residents to be vigilant on the ground that… ... Read More »

We Will Firmly Deal With Criminals In Edo – New Governor Okpebholo November 13, 2024 10:42am - Edo State new Governor, Monday Okpebholo has assured the people of the state that his government will take the issue of security as a top priority and ensure criminals especially kidnappers and those apparently like secret cult members and Motor Park tax collectors or Agberos who are known for violent… ... Read More »

Elon Musk Sued 5 Years Optional Jail Term Over $1m Election Daily Giveaway October 28, 2024 6:21pm - Philadelphia government has sued world richest man, Elon Musk over his one million dollar daily giveaway for randomly selected registered voters who support his pro-Donald Trump American Political Action Committee, PAC petition for envisaged constitution in the United States of America, USA. The Philadelphia District Attorney in the lawsuit described… ... Read More »

2024 US Election, Most Important In Our Lifetime – Elon Musk October 21, 2024 10:06pm - Elon Musk, South Africa born Forbes certified World Richest man, who is a citizen of United States, US by registration is no doubt one of the major centres of discussion in the forthcoming USA presidential election which during the weekend, he reiterated his pledge of daily giveaway of $1 million… ... Read More »

Rivers State, A Capital Of Betrayals – Rotimi Amaechi October 11, 2024 12:00pm - Former Governor of Rivers State and Nigeria Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has stated that the state is a big capital of betrayals by politicians, in reaction to the political differences between the immediate past Governor of the state and the current Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike… ... Read More »

I Never Advised You Against Obaseki, You Only Came To Shade Odubu To Pieces – Oba Ewuare II Distances Self From Adams Oshiomhole September 23, 2024 5:20pm - Benin Monarch, Omo N'oba N'edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare the second has distanced his self from the claim made by the immediate past Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole that the Oba advised him against picking Governor Godwin Obaseki as a successor, stating that the former governor now Senator representing… ... Read More »

Edo People Feel Powerless In Face Of Brute Force By Security Institutions, Guber Poll Result: A Tragedy, False Democracy – Obaseki September 23, 2024 1:05pm - Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki may have accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of practicing false democracy, abusing the use of security institutions to steal the will of the people. Governor Obaseki stated this in a statewide broadcast following the declaration of the President's political party, All Progressives Congress, APC candidate,… ... Read More »

Edo APC Guber Poll Victory Shows My Economic Ideals, Commitment In Improving Lives – Tinubu September 23, 2024 11:37am - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has said the outcome of the last Saturday Edo State Governorship election is a testimony that people are in support of his economic ideals and commitment in improving lives in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated this in a press statement signed and… ... Read More »

Mercy Johnson’s Husband Claims PDP Sends Thugs To Assassinate Him Ahead Edo Guber Poll September 21, 2024 5:02am - Federal Lawmaker representing Esan Northeast and Esan Southeast Constituency in Edo State, Henry Okojie who is the husband of the popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has alleged that some leaders of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state sent thugs to assassinate him ahead this Saturday Edo Governorship election. Reports… ... Read More »

I’m Wike’s Cousin, Nigerians Should’ve Asked If My Conscience Is Active – Edo REC September 20, 2024 7:43pm - Anugbum Onuoha, Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, ReC who apparently have been the manager and strategic planner of this coming Saturday Governorship Election in Edo State, said, yes, he's the cousin brother to the former Rivers State Governor who is currently the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike who… ... Read More »

I’m Not Desperate To Become President – Peter Obi September 14, 2024 12:29pm - Former Anambra State Governor and the Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the last general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi has refuted media reports that he said he wants to be a vice president in 2027 general elections, saying, he's not desperate to become a president but his determination is… ... Read More »

APC Does Not Love Esan People – Obaseki Accuses Oshiomhole September 6, 2024 10:51pm - Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has made some accusations against his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, saying, the All Progressives Congress, APC does not love the people of Edo Central Senatorial Zone known as Esan people. Governor Obaseki stated this on Friday during his election campaign for his Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo… ... Read More »

Kennedy Jr Quits US Presidential Race, Joins Donald Trump August 24, 2024 12:46pm - Alone independent Presidential candidate in the forthcoming United States of America, USA presidential elections, Robert F Kennedy Jr. RFK has withdrawn from the presidential race to join the Republican party candidate, Donald Trump for the White House contest. RFK made this known at a news conference on Friday. Shortly after… ... Read More »

Not Aware Any Son Of The Palace Contesting In Edo Guber Poll – Oba Ewaure II June 16, 2024 1:04pm - Benin Monarch, Omo N'oba N'edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II has clarified and maintained the neutrality of the Palace of the Benin Kingdom in the forth coming governorship election in Edo State, saying, he's not aware that any son of the Oba current or of blessed memory who do refer… ... Read More »

Political Actors Must Listen To Citizens’ Voice – Goodluck Jonathan Recalls How 18 Elders Advise Sani Abacha June 12, 2024 9:46am - Former Nigeria President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on all political actors especially in Nigeria to listen the voices of their citizens. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan also recalled how 18 elders from Northern Nigeria wrote a letter to the then military junta, General Sani Abacha which the former Head of state… ... Read More »

CONGOs, ANEEJ, Others Hold Pre-election Press Briefing, Warns Edo Politicians Against Ethnic Campaign May 8, 2024 10:30pm - Edo State Civil Society Situation Room, an umbrella body that included Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ among other civil society organisations in the South South state have called on all politicians to eschew the act of ethnic campaign ahead of the forth coming 2024 Edo State governorship… ... Read More »

Africa Elected Youngest President Faye Assumes Office With 2 Wives As First Ladies April 3, 2024 9:24am - 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday was sworn-in as Senegal fifth president with his two wives flanked by his sides as first ladies. Faye took the Oath of office to become the 5th President of Senegal, 17 Days after his release from Jail as a political prisoner, alongside his comrade and… ... Read More »

Benin Republic, Nigeria, A Conjoined Twins – Tinubu December 6, 2023 7:31pm - By Ajuri Ngelale President Bola Tinubu says cooperation is imperative for economic prosperity in West Africa, noting that a lack of synergy between Nigeria and Benin Republic has been an encumbrance to mutual development. Speaking when he received President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic at the State House in Abuja,… ... Read More »

Tinubu Sacks All Foreign Ambassadors September 3, 2023 5:42am - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has ended the services of the country's ambassadors in foreign countries. The President in a press release signed and made available by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Saturday indicated that all career and non career ambassadors… ... Read More »

Edosa Will Help Me Bring Development To Ovia – Obaseki August 22, 2023 4:02am - By Valentine Oronsaye Electorates in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State on Monday troop out in solidarity with the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the forthcoming Local Government Elections, Honourable Edosa Enowoghemwenma to welcome the Executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki who led… ... Read More »

Nigeria Soldiers Better Under Democracy – Army Reacts Over Calls To Overthrow Tinubu’s Govt August 13, 2023 8:08am - Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN has called on those instigating the military to takeover the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to have a rethink, stressing that the military is better under democracy. The Defence headquarters issued statement on Saturday amid protests by sections of Nigerians against the President perceived… ... Read More »

Onitsha-Owerri Federal Road Now Deathtrap In Oba August 6, 2023 4:04pm - Information from Oba Community, one of the seven communities that made up Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State indicated that more motorists plying the ever busy Onitsha-Owerri Federal road are falling into the expanding deep gully erosion pit in the community. It would be recalled that in less… ... Read More »

Tinubu Returns From Kenya As Tension Grew Over President Fate In Office July 17, 2023 11:57pm - There is gradual build up of political tension in Nigeria as citizens await the Election Petition Tribunal judgement in the last February 25, 2023 Presidential election in the West Africa country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who have been in Kenya for Africa Leaders meeting returned to the country on Monday… ... Read More »

NYSC Tenders Evidence Before Tribunal Over Enugu Gov Peter Mbah Alleged Certificate Forgery July 10, 2023 9:11am - National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has presented before the election petition tribunal in Enugu State an evidence to show that the sitting Governor of the State, Peter Mbah allegedly forged his certificate. NYSC appeared as the first witness of the Labour Party and its candidate in the last Enugu State… ... Read More »

2023 Presidential Election Results: EU, Bias – Tinubu July 4, 2023 8:02pm - By Dele Alake Sometimes in May, we alerted the nation, through a press statement, to the plan by a continental multi-lateral institution to discredit the 2023 general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The main target was the presidential election, clearly and fairly won by the then candidate… ... Read More »

[Details] 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election Results Collation Not Transparent – EU July 4, 2023 9:31am - This is the details of the European Election Observation Mission, EU EOM final report on the February 25 general elections and March 18 State elections in Nigeria held in 2023. Excerpts: The European Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria has today published its final report on the federal and… ... Read More »

I Knew I Will Win, Cashless Policy Or Not – Tinubu June 29, 2023 9:17pm - By Dele Alake President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, said he remained hopeful and optimistic about achieving victory in the last presidential election, despite the ineffective cashless policy implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The President spoke in separate remarks at the palaces of the Paramount… ... Read More »

Plane Painted Green-White-Green, Arrange To Show How Nigeria Air Will Look Like – MD June 7, 2023 7:27am - A plane Painted Green-White-Green with Nigeria Air logo landed in Abuja airport towards the ending days of the then President Muhammadu Buhari regime. The plane sparked alot of debates and curiosity to know if the plane belongs to Nigeria or not. Quickly, observers were able to noticed the registration tag… ... Read More »

Sonko: 19 Killed As Protesters Clash With Police In Senegal June 4, 2023 8:45pm - Tensions remained high in Senegal as civilians continued to protest over the imprisonment of the country main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko. 19 persons have been killed since the unrest resorting to clashes between civilians and police among other security operatives began on Thursday, shortly after a court in Senegal convicted… ... Read More »

Tinubu Appoints Reps Speaker, Gbajabiamila As Chief Of Staff June 2, 2023 1:50pm - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has appointed the Speaker, House of Representatives in the National Assembly, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila as the government chief of staff. A statement by the Spokesperson to the President, Dele Alake few minutes ago indicated that the former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim… ... Read More »

Kano Governor Goes After Ganduje, Orders Takeover Of Sold Assets May 31, 2023 11:06am - Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered security operatives to takeover all the public lands and other assets allegedly sold immorally by the immediate past Governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Governor Abba Yusuf made this known in a series of statement issued since on Monday, he took… ... Read More »

Justice Can’t Prevail Amidst Insecurity – Tinubu May 31, 2023 5:36am - This is the full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly sworn in President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In his inaugural speech, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said there can't be justice and prosperity amidst insecurity and violence in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu full inaugural speech… ... Read More »

Buhari Signs New Law Night To Handover May 28, 2023 11:12pm - Information from the Presidency few minutes ago indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to a bill or signed a new law few hours to the expiration of his tenure. According to a statement tweeted less than two hours to the expiration of President Muhammadu Buhari tenure, Bashir Ahmad, the… ... Read More »

US Govt Delegates Arrive Nigeria Ahead Tinubu’s Inauguration May 28, 2023 10:35pm - Delegates representing the President Joseph Biden of the United States of America, USA, have arrived Nigeria capital city, Abuja, ahead on Monday inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country's 16th President. US embassy in a statement few hours announced the arrival of the government delegates led by Marcia Fudge,… ... Read More »

Buhari Grants Waivers To Rich, Impoverishes The Poor – Shehu Sani May 28, 2023 4:45pm - Less than few hours to the end of President Muhammadu Buhari led government, Senator Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central senatorial representative in the National Assembly, has described the eight years rule of the former military leader as a failure that closed the nation's borders to only grant waivers to the… ... Read More »

Buhari ‘Lied’ Over Nigeria GDP, Economy, Security – Reno Omokri May 28, 2023 3:24pm - Reno Omokri, former presidential spokesperson to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on New Media, has described President Muhammadu Buhari valedictory nationwide broadcast on Sunday as a provocative and blatant lie. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on May 29, 2015 handed over the control and management of the affairs of Nigeria to President Muhammadu Buhari… ... Read More »

Tinubu Inauguration: Supreme Court Ruling Not A Setback, Election Courts Will Stop Mandate Bandits – Atiku May 28, 2023 1:43pm - Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former Nigeria Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the Supreme Court ruling that described him and the PDP as busybody, and intruder into other people's internal affairs, as a court decision that will not stop him and his legal team from proving… ... Read More »

I Gave Poor Nigerians Ability To Earn A Living, Provide Food For Millions In Our Villages – Buhari May 28, 2023 9:20am - Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in his last nationwide broadcast in office on Sunday, claimed, he has given poor Nigerians the opportunity and ability to earn a living. President Muhammadu Buhari who came into power on May 29, 2015 with the campaign promise to make a change in Nigeria is considered… ... Read More »

Tinubu Receives GCFR Title Thursday May 24, 2023 11:24pm - Presidency under the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the general public that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, GCFR title on Thursday. A tweet by Bashir Ahmad, the Special Assistant on Digital Communications to the President on Wednesday… ... Read More »

Second Niger Bridge To Be Named After Muhammadu Buhari May 23, 2023 6:10pm - President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday commissioned and made open for use the second Niger Bridge linking Delta and Anambra States. Information from the Presidency and the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS indicated that the governors of the five state in the eastern Nigeria often referred to as Biafra land have agreed… ... Read More »

Tribunal Merges PDP, LP, APM’s Petitions Against Tinubu, Asks Obi’s 50 Witnesses To Appear Starting May 30th May 23, 2023 5:00pm - Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, PEPT, has consolidated all surviving petitions against the Presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and merged them together as one. PEPT also referred to as Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC announced its decision to merge the petitions of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Labour Party, LP and Allied… ... Read More »

They Now Mimic My Voice To Call People – Peter Obi May 23, 2023 1:36pm - My duplicates are still on the rampage, they now mimic my voice and call people. There is no limit that people cannot go to cause mischief on their target. I have been a target both locally and internationally. The latest incident happened in Abuja yesterday, 17th May at the Court… ... Read More »

Supreme Court Decides Tinubu Swearing In As Nigeria President Friday May 22, 2023 9:07pm - Nigeria apex court, Supreme Court of Justice, has fixed Friday, May 26th as the judgement day to rule on the suit seeking to stop the Nigeria President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima from being sworn in as the country President and vice President respectively. The Supreme… ... Read More »

Tribunal Dismisses Obi, Atiku’s Request For Live Broadcast May 22, 2023 1:25pm - Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has ruled out the request made by the Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party and their candidates, #Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for the proceedings of the court to be televised live. Justice Haruna Tsammani ruled out the application on Monday, May 22, at… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu: Supreme Court Adjourns Till September 14, Lawyer Accuses FG On Indefinite Detention Plan May 12, 2023 2:29pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case came up today for the scheduled hearing of the appeal. However, the hearing was stultified by the Federal Government's request for an extension of time, to enable them file their Reply brief. It will be recalled that during the proceedings of the… ... Read More »

Pakistan On Fire As Civilians Battle Military Over Ex PM Arrest May 9, 2023 10:16pm - Protest in Pakistan has continued overnight as large crowd of civilians battled with military and other security personnel over the arrest of the former Prime Minister of the Country, Imran Khan. Protesters ransack several army buildings, torch police vehicles just as mobile internet has been reportedly suspended. Facebook, Twitter and… ... Read More »

What Supreme Court Ruling Means To Us – Adeleke May 9, 2023 8:25pm - By Olawale Rasheed Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has hailed the Supreme Court judgement validating his governorship election, describing the outcome as historic and a landmark development in the history of Osun politics. Addressing journalists at his country home after the apex court ruling, the Governor surrounded… ... Read More »

Supreme Court Confirms Adeleke As Osun Governor May 9, 2023 7:57pm - Supreme Court of Justice, Nigeria apex court has confirmed Senator Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the 2022 Osun State Governorship election. Justices of the apex court struck out an appeal by former governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Channels Television, the apex court held… ... Read More »

Tribunal Continues Hearing On Peter Obi’s Petition Wednesday May 8, 2023 5:48pm - Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal presided over by Justice Haruna Tsammani in Abuja on Monday adjourned the petition of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi till Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The Tribunal also adjourned the pre-hearing of the petition filed by Action Peoples Party, APP till Wednesday. The… ... Read More »

Nollywood Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo Joins Other Lawyers To Defend Peter Obi May 8, 2023 3:47pm - Nollywood actor and veteran Nigerian movie star, Kenneth Okonkwo has joined other lawyers to defend the acclaimed stolen mandate of Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Presidential candidate for Labour Party in the recently held Nigeria General Elections. Kenneth Okonkwo made the intention known on Monday as parties gathered… ... Read More »

Who Is Osun Governor: Supreme Court Rules Tuesday May 8, 2023 2:42pm - Apex court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court of Justice on Monday fixed Tuesday to decide the actual winner of the 2022 governorship election in Osun State. Parties are expected to be seated by 2 pm on Tuesday for the final judgement on the guber election. The Supreme Court, reserved judgment… ... Read More »

Foreign Citizens Now Robbed In Sudan – US Embassy April 26, 2023 4:00am - United States of America, USA few hours ago issued a statement asking its remaining private citizens in Sudan to determine their own safest and best method to depart the war torn Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan. The Embassy said there are reports of individuals being robbed of their valuables… ... Read More »

US Deploys Soldiers Near Sudan, 1.2k Nigerian Students Seek Evacuation April 21, 2023 4:49pm - United States of America, USA government has deployed more of its soldiers near war torn Sudan with a view to evacuate its citizens. According to CNN, the US government deployed additional capabilities near Sudan to secure its embassy and evacuate staffing necessary. It was gathered that hundreds of US Marines… ... Read More »

Ramadan: Why We Kept Mum Over Treason Allegation Against Us – Peter Obi April 21, 2023 8:43am - As-salamu alaykum to our Muslim brothers and sisters. On the occasion of the celebration of Eid il Fitr, I wish you all a Happy Sallah and congratulate you for completing Ramadan 2023 successfully. Ramadan Kareem! The Holy Month of Ramadan was for all to practice restraint, decorum and humility; it… ... Read More »

Sudan War Rages, Ceasefire Fails, 270 Killed, 2600 Injured, Residents Groan April 19, 2023 3:58pm - Efforts to evacuate civilian residents out of the war torn Khartoum, the Sudan capital failed few minutes after a 24 hours ceasefire agreement was reached by Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. Heavy bombardments and sound of continuous gunfire were heard as Sudanese Armed Forces battled troops of Rapid… ... Read More »

Deaths Toll Rises To 185 In Sudan Military Allies Supremacy War April 18, 2023 3:55am - Supremacy war between two military allies in Sudan has left 185 people mostly civilians dead with over 1, 800 other persons wounded according to United Nations, UN official. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leading the Sudanese Armed Forces said that the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces, RSF headed by his co coup… ... Read More »

PDP Gov Fintiri Begs Adamawa Residents For Calm, Says INEC REC Ever Since Wanted Anarchy April 16, 2023 4:43pm - Fellow Citizens of Adamawa State. This morning we all woke up to an illegal announcement by merchants of anarchy headed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner - Mallam Hudu Yunusa Ari, who since the beginning of this election is bent on pushing our collective patience to its limit. It is on… ... Read More »

INEC Urges Adamawa Residents To Stop Attacks On Its Staff, Insists REC Declaring APC Binani Winner Illegal April 16, 2023 3:50pm - Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has urged residents in Adamawa State and security operatives to protect the lives of its National Commissioners and other staff being attacked by aggrieved parties after the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barrister Hudu Yunusa illegally declared All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed… ... Read More »

Obidients Fully Structured, We Will Create A New Nigeria – Peter Obi April 10, 2023 6:00pm - By Peter Obi My Obidients, a very happy Holy Month of Easter and Ramadan to you all. As we celebrate the Easter and look forward to a joyous Eid El Fitr, we pray for God Almighty's guidance, protection and blessings as we face and pass through litany of challenges in… ... Read More »

If Not Prof Nnenna Oti As Abia INEC REC, Imposter Would’ve Been Declared Governor-Elect – Presidency April 10, 2023 3:00am - By Femi Adesina There’s a striking similitude between what happened in the gubernatorial election in Ekiti State in 2009, and Abia State in 2023. And two women were at the center of it all, talking Christianity and conscience. But the denouement of the events were in sharp contrast. Engineer Segun… ... Read More »

Oganenigu Crisis: Kogi Govt Vows To Fish Out Perpetrators April 8, 2023 3:08pm - By Promise Emmanuel Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has reiterated that perpetrators of recent attacks on communities in Oganenigu Ward of Dekina Local Government Area of the State will be apprehended and brought to justice. He said efforts have since been activated to ensure the military, police, and other… ... Read More »

Communities Protest Incessant Killings In Benue State April 8, 2023 1:48pm - Members of communities in Benue State, Nigeria have protested over incessant killings in the state. The protesters mostly youths from Agatu, Umogidi, Apa gathered during the week at Apa Local Government Area Headquarter to express their grievances. The protesters said they were prevented from further protest by men of the… ... Read More »

Police Goes After Ex-Deputy Governor Kidnappers In Nasarawa April 8, 2023 4:48am - Nigeria Police Force, Nasarawa State Command has swing into action to rescue the former deputy governor of the state, Professor Onje Gye-Wado was kidnapped early hours of Friday. Professor Onje Gye-Wado, the former deputy governor of Nasarawa state under the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Adamu who is currently All Progressives… ... Read More »

Nigeria Owes You – Buhari Greets Adams Oshiomhole At 71 April 4, 2023 7:32pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari warmly extends felicitations to former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who turns 71, April 4, 2023, highlighting the boldness of the political leader in advocating reforms, and standing for the welfare of the people. The President congratulates the former Chairman of the… ... Read More »

Senator Orji Kalu’s Wife Ifeoma Dies At 61 April 3, 2023 6:34pm - Ifeoma Ada Kalu, wife of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu dies at the age of 61 years in the United States of America, USA. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor, Abia State and Chief Whip of Senate in National Assembly in Nigeria in a statement on Monday… ... Read More »

I Will Not Tolerate Sycophancy – Abia Governor-elect Alex Otti April 2, 2023 9:17am - By Ferdinand Ekeoma Sycophancy has a process and all that is required for Sycophancy to have a hold and destroy any leader or government is to allow it pass through the Incubation Stage. No matter how Competent and Prepared a leader is, as long as he is not ready to… ... Read More »

Crude Oil Discovery In Nasarawa State Will Lead Nigeria To Greater Prosperity – Buhari March 29, 2023 6:35am - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State will lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians as well as enhance overall energy security for the country. In his virtual message to the official spud-in of the Ebenyi-A Well located in… ... Read More »

Femi Fani-Kayode Attacks Obasanjo Over Iwanyanwu Alleged Statement Against Yorubas March 27, 2023 6:45am - By Femi Fani-Kayode Fact that our reverred leader and one of the fathers of our nation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, can sit there and say nothing when Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Iwanyanwu, an elderstatesman who I have always respected, describes the entire Yoruba race as "rascals" that the Igbo "will DEAL… ... Read More »

Don’t Distract Alex Otti With Court Cases, Ikpeazu Tells PDP, Others March 25, 2023 10:00am - Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has urged candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and other political parties that participated in the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state not to distract the Governor-elect, Alex Otti of Labour Party with court cases. Governor Ikpeazu in a statement made available by Onyebuchi… ... Read More »

Oyetola, APC Could Not Prove Case Of Over Voting In Osun Guber Poll – Appeal Court Faults Tribunal, Reinstates Adeleke March 25, 2023 8:12am - Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has reinstated and affirmed the victory of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osun State Governor, faulting the lower Election Petition Tribunal ruling that earlier sacked Adeleke from office. Osun State Election Petition Tribunal had sacked Adeleke from office, saying that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)… ... Read More »

Police Parades Suspects Behind Kano Guber Poll Violent Victory Celebration March 25, 2023 6:23am - By Abdullahi Kiyawa On 20 March 2023 at about 14:00 hours, some group of thugs under the cover of celebrating Gubernatorial Election Victory went berserk, stormed and attacked the residence of one Dauda Adamu Abdullahi (Rarara) located at Hausawa Layout Zoo Road Kano, his Studio located behind Gidan Dan Asabe… ... Read More »

Tracing Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Obeta Road To Prison March 24, 2023 4:10pm - It is no longer news that a United Kingdom, UK court presided over by Justice Jeremy Johnson has found Nigeria former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, his Wife, Beatrice, and close associate, Doctor Obinna Obeta guilty of commiting a crime of modern slavery by facilitating the travel of a young… ... Read More »

President Buhari Cautions Traders As Muslims Begin Ramadan Fasting March 23, 2023 5:20pm - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari sends greetings and best wishes to Muslims as they commence 30 days of Ramadan fasting, urging that they use the season “to project the best and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept." In a goodwill message to mark the beginning… ... Read More »

LP Supporter Chude Nnamdi Arrested Over Social Media Statement – IGP March 22, 2023 3:21pm - Office of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba has issued a statement to clarify why Labour Party supporter, Chude Franklin Nnamdi was arrested in Onitsha, a commercial city in Anambra State during the last Saturday Governorship and State Housed of Assembly elections in Nigeria. The police boss in a… ... Read More »

Soludo Asks Tinubu To Release Nnamdi Kanu March 22, 2023 10:48am - 2023 General Elections in Nigeria have come and gone. Elections in Anambra were generally peaceful, and I commend all the participants, the security agencies, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the citizens. While we commend INEC for the successful completion of the general elections, it is important to note that… ... Read More »

Zulum Wins All LGAs In Borno March 21, 2023 8:53pm - By Press Unit Borno Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has secured 85% of votes after collation was concluded across the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Zulum got 545,543 and left his closest opponent, Mohammed Ali Jajari of the PDP with 82,147 votes representing… ... Read More »

Why We Suspended Election Results Collation In Enugu, Abia – INEC March 20, 2023 4:58pm - Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has suspended further Collation of election results in some parts of Enugu and Abia States. INEC in a press statement issued on Monday by the Commission's National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye, the suspension of further Collation of Governorship… ... Read More »

We Arrested Lawmaker, 160 Others Trying To Destroy Ballots, Burn INEC Collation Centres In Kano – Police March 20, 2023 2:24pm - By Abdullahi Kiyawa All thanks and glory are to Almighty Allah (SWT) for giving me the opportunity to brief you today on the security situation of Kano State after the March 18 Gubernatorial / State House of Assembly elections that were conducted peacefully. Prior to this time, the Inspector General… ... Read More »

Chimaroke Quits PDP March 20, 2023 12:47pm - Senator representing Enugu East and former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Chimaroke quits PDP in a press release he signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja, on Monday, according to Vanguard Newspaper. Chimaroke had openly conversed votes for the then Presidential… ... Read More »

APC Loses Kano As Collation Officer Collapses Entrance To INEC Headquarters March 20, 2023 10:45am - Independent National Elections Commission INEC has declared the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP candidate in the Kano state governorship election, Yusuf Abba Kabir, winner of the March 18 gubernatorial election in the state. INEC declared NNPP candidate, Abba Kabir winner after the Collation officer, Professor Muhammad Yushau, for Kura Local… ... Read More »

Chimaroke Congratulates LP Senator-elect, Attacks Peter Obi, Ohanaeze March 20, 2023 9:44am - Former Enugu State Governor and Senator representing Enugu East, Chimaroke Nnamani has lost his re-election bid to the Labour Party candidate, Kelvin Chukwu. The former governor congratulated the Senator-elect but he has continued to use words of attack on the former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party, LP, Presidential Candidate… ... Read More »

INEC Declares Sanwo-Olu Winner, Kebbi Guber Poll Inconclusive March 20, 2023 5:26am - Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has officially declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the 2023 governorship election in Lagos state and as well declared the guber poll in Kebbi State inconclusive. INEC’s REC in Kebbi, Professor Yusuf Saidu, declared the governorship… ... Read More »

I Know Nothing About Nnamdi Chude’s Arrest – Gov Soludo March 19, 2023 6:41pm - Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has said he knows nothing about the arrest of Labour Party supporter in the State, Nnamdi Chude by men of the Nigeria Police Force on Saturday during the state assembly elections. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo made this known in a statement on his… ... Read More »

Voters Kill Thug In Lagos, Chase Others With Dogs March 18, 2023 5:45pm - Some voters in Lagos State resorted to self help today by killing one of the thugs and chasing away others who attacked them during the ongoing Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across Nigeria. It was gathered that the thugs in their numbers invaded the Ago Palace polling units… ... Read More »

Tears As 20-Year-Old Police Officer Killed By Unknown Gunmen Buried In Anambra March 17, 2023 9:39pm - 20-year-old Police Officer, Emmanuel Ozojie killed by unknown gunmen in Awada Police Station has been buried amidst tears. It was gathered that late Emmanuel Ozojie who hailed from Eziama Village, Nnokwa in Idemili South local government area of Anambra State was killed while waiting to receive his salary as a… ... Read More »

Unknown Gunmen: Peter Obi Arrives Ihiala Amidst Tension March 16, 2023 7:22pm - Labour Party, LP Presidential Candidate for the last 2023 general election, Peter Obi arrived Ihiala town, Anambra State at about 1:27pm on Thursday despite tension that the campaign venue may be invaded by unknown gunmen. OsazuwaAkonedo had earlier reported that traders at the main market in Ihiala known as Nkwogbe… ... Read More »

Unknown Gunmen: Tension In Ihiala Over Peter Obi Planned Visit March 16, 2023 1:57pm - Tension build up around 11 O'clock this morning in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State over planned campaign visit to the area by the Labour Party, LP 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi. It was gathered that residents and traders at Nkwogbe market in the Ihiala main town hurriedly closed… ... Read More »

I Never Asked CBN To Disobey Supreme Court Ruling On Old Naira Notes – Buhari March 15, 2023 9:08pm - By Garba Shehu Presidency wishes to react to some public concerns that President Muhammadu Buhari did not react to the Supreme Court judgement on the issue of the 500 and 1,000 naira old currency notes, and states here plainly and clearly that at no time did he instruct the Attorney… ... Read More »

Use Old N200, N500, N1000 Till Dec 31st – CBN March 14, 2023 6:26am - Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has directed all Deposit Money Banks to accept and transact with the old 200, 500, 1000 naira notes alongside the new currencies till December 31, 2023 when the old notes will become invalid according to the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023. CBN made… ... Read More »

CBN Directs DMBs To Collect Old N200, N500, N1000 Notes, Any Defaulting Bank In Anambra Will Be Closed – Gov Soludo March 13, 2023 11:37am - Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has threatened to shutdown any Money Deposit Bank, that fails to collect old 500, 1000 naira notes customers in the state. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo made the threat known in a message posted on his verified social media pages in the early hours… ... Read More »

Why We Switched Off Power Supply In Imo State – EEDC March 12, 2023 8:53am - Battle between Imo State Government, led by Governor Hope Uzodimma and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC is causing untold hardship on the residents, businesses and almost putting the state into total lockdown since on Thursday. It could be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress has urged Imo State residents to… ... Read More »

85 Persons Involved In Lagos Train, Bus Accident – Sanwo-Olu March 10, 2023 6:08am - Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that six persons have been confirmed dead out of the 85 passengers onboard the Lagos State Government staff bus that ran into a train while moving on its way from Ikotun to Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state,… ... Read More »

Gov Obaseki Urges Residents To Use Old N500, N1000 Notes March 10, 2023 5:05am - By Chris Nehikhare Following the Supreme Court ruling on the circulation of old 500 and 1000 naira notes, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, calls on residents in the State to accept the old notes. The old notes are to be treated and exchanged just as the new ones… ... Read More »

Osinbajo Takes 66th Birthday Party To Borno, Celebrates With Boko Haram Victims March 9, 2023 4:02am - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN and his wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo on Wednesday took his 66th birthday celebration party to Borno State, to mark the day with children said to become orphans as a result of Boko Haram and Iswap insurgency in the Northeastern Nigeria. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was… ... Read More »

Why We Postpone Governorship, State Assembly Elections Till March 18 – INEC March 9, 2023 3:22am - Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has explained that it needed time to back up the data used in the last Presidential and National Elections held in Nigeria on February 25, 2023, hence it decided to postpone the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections from March 11th to March 18th,… ... Read More »

Sit-At-Home: Unknown Gunmen Pour Fuel On My Sister, Husband, 3 Kids In Enugu But… March 6, 2023 7:41pm - A young lady, Amaka Veronica Okolo has narrated how God Almighty saved the lives of her sister, husband, and three children from the hands of unknown gunmen enforcing sit-at-home that blocked the ever busy Liberty junction at Abakpa area in Enugu State in the early hours of Monday morning. According… ... Read More »

BVAS Sanitizes Voters Accreditation, Fails To Upload Results – INEC Chairman March 6, 2023 11:29am - National Commissioners,Our Resident Electoral Commissioners,The Secretary to the Commission,The Director General of the Electoral Institute,Directors and other Senior Officials of the Commission,Members of the INEC Press Corps,Ladies and Gentlemen, This is our 3rd meeting in less than two months. Like the last two meetings, the purpose is to discuss the… ... Read More »

Police Traces Owners Of Vehicles Used In Killing Philippine Governor, 9 Others March 5, 2023 8:46pm - Police in Philippines have traced the owners of vehicles used by Unknown Gunmen on Saturday morning to invade and kill the sitting Governor of Negros Oriental, Roel Degamo, nine other civilians while 14 out of the 16 others persons injured are currently in critical condition in the hospitals. According to… ... Read More »

Six Arrested Over Sitting Governor Killed In Philippines March 5, 2023 3:23pm - Six persons have been arrested in connection with the Killing of Negros Oriental Governor, Roel Degamo and nine others in Philippines on Saturday morning. This was disclosed some hours ago as Police and Philippine Army continued its pursuit operations against the perpetrators of the gruesome crime. Chief of Police of… ... Read More »

Video Shows Moment Unknown Gunmen Kill Sitting Governor, 9 Others In Philippines March 5, 2023 2:29pm - Video has shown moment unknown gunmen invaded the residential building of the sitting Governor, Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental in Central Philippines on Saturday morning. The CCTV footage showed numbers of the gunmen entered the building while the governor was seen to be having meeting with mostly civilians. One of… ... Read More »

Buhari Mourns As Sani Abacha’s Son Dies In Abuja March 4, 2023 11:21pm - Abdullahi Sani Abacha, son of the former military head of State, Sani Abacha has died in Abuja after he slept on Friday night. His Sister, Fatimah Gumsu Abacha-Buni who is currently the First Lady of Yobe State said on Saturday morning that the late Abacha son, Abdullahi died in his… ... Read More »

Challenge Your Bank, We’ve Paid Election Allowances – IGP Tells Police Officers March 4, 2023 9:39pm - By Olumuyiwa Adejobi Nigeria Police Force wishes to clear the air on the alleged non-payment of elections allowances to police personnel who participated in the elections held on Saturday, 25th February, 2023. The Force wishes to confirm in strong terms that it has paid all its personnel the election allowances… ... Read More »

INEC Shattered Nigerians’ Dreams, I Don’t Care Who Wins But The Process – Atiku March 4, 2023 10:02am - Fellow Nigerians, it is with a heart full of sadness that I address you today. I have in the last three decades devoted my life to the battle to birth and deepen democracy in our country. It was a battle that started during the military era. It was a struggle… ... Read More »

Tinubu Presidency, INEC Replicated Supreme Court Action In Imo State March 4, 2023 9:03am - By Angelo Unegbu Same thing that happened on 1st March 2023 was exactly what happened in Imo state on 14th January 2020 when someone who came 4th was forced on the people as the governor of the state. The same mourning mood Nigeria has been thrown into since 1st March… ... Read More »

Scores Killed In Rivers Illegal Refinery Fires Explosion… Council Boss Calls Out IOCs, Security Operatives March 3, 2023 10:41pm - Yet to be specified numbers of persons have been feared dead after a crude oil tapping point in Rumuekpe community in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State exploded in the early hours of Friday. The chairman of Emohua local government area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd blamed and accused International Oil… ... Read More »

Buhari Visits Borno Market Fire Victims, Donates 20k Bags Of Rice, Maize March 3, 2023 9:46pm - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday toured the ruins of Maiduguri Monday Market, destroyed by fire recently, commiserating with the government and people of the State on the unfortunate incident. The President was also at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, to register his… ... Read More »

2023 Election Among The Most Peaceful, Fair In Nigeria History, We Wait Obi In Court – APC March 3, 2023 9:17pm - By Bayo Onanuga We watched with dismay today's press conference addressed by the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi where he made very weird and wild claims about the outcome of the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections, an election in which he emerged a second runner… ... Read More »

INEC Fails To Transmit Election Results Electronically Due To Technical Glitches – Presidency March 3, 2023 8:49pm - By Femi Adesina In some other lands and climes, elections are held on weekdays, in which people cast their votes, and proceed to the office, or other places of endeavor. But here, we must first die many times before our death, when elections approach. Many are the doomsday scenarios painted,… ... Read More »

Democracy In Nigeria, A Mere Pretension, Buhari Govt Autocratic – Supreme Court Rules March 3, 2023 8:12pm - Apex court in Nigeria, Supreme Court of Justice has ruled that President Muhammadu Buhari led government has replaced Democracy with Autocratic governance in the country. Supreme Court made the declaration on Friday while ruling on the use of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes. Seven-member panel of the Supreme… ... Read More »

Use Old Naira Notes Till Dec 31, CBN, Buhari Action Unconstitutional – Supreme Court March 3, 2023 7:26pm - Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that the old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes can still be used till December 31, 2023. The Supreme Court seven-member panel led by Justice John Okoro unanimously ruled that the CBN must continue to receive the old notes from Nigerians. Adding that the… ... Read More »

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