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Obaseki Commissions Hotel Built By Former Governor Lucky Igbinedion December 23, 2022 9:37pm - Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has commissioned hotel in the Benin metropolitan area of the state, built by the former governor of the state, Lucky Igbinedion. Governor Godwin Obaseki made this known few hours ago via his social media accounts with photographs of the hotel building attached to the post.… ... Read More »

Nigeria Security Situation Stabilized – Presidency December 23, 2022 10:47am - By Femi Adesina We are not fully there yet, but anyone that is honest and not filled with bile against the government of the day will agree that very significant advances have been made in the past year against the insecurity that had beleaguered the country for more than one… ... Read More »

Soludo, Cabinet, Assembly Meet Willie Obiano December 23, 2022 5:52am - By Christian Aburime Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has commended his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano for the legacy projects he put in place while in office as APGA Governor in Anambra State. The Governor also reiterated that Anambra government is APGA and should be sustained being… ... Read More »

Buhari Launches National Monitory App December 22, 2022 12:21pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said the Government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects, in real-time, with unimpeded access to information on stakeholders, including contract terms and the contractors. President Buhari,… ... Read More »

Judge Asking Okupe To Pay Fine For Collecting Physical Cash On Security Assignment Maybe Unprofessional, Embargo To National Security December 20, 2022 5:59am - It is no longer news that Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that the former Special Assistant to the then President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has no criminal or money laundering case to answer. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on Monday… ... Read More »

@80: Buhari Orders Staff Back To Work After Reading Birthday Wishes December 20, 2022 3:44am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari Monday expressed appreciation for the many cards and well-wishes he received for his 80th birthday. He said however, in a jocular manner, that his wish for a quiet day had been denied by the staff, adding that: “I fixed the return journey from America… ... Read More »

Court Sets Free Doyin Okupe Of All Criminal Charges, Only Asked To Pay N12.5m Or 2-Year Jail For Collecting N10-10m Cash From Dasuki 2012-2015 – EFCC December 19, 2022 6:55pm - By Press Unit Doyin Okupe, former senior special assistant on public affairs to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and chieftain of the Labour party is to spend two years in prison following his conviction today, December 19, 2022 by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Abuja. In a well-considered judgment,… ... Read More »

Reno Omokri Calls Doyin Okupe ‘A Thief’, Blasts Peter Obi December 19, 2022 5:58pm - Reno Omokri, former presidential spokesperson to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on New Media has celebrated the Court conviction and two and a half years sentencing of his former co worker, Doyin Okupe, in a crime said to have occured when both were defending the then President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as media… ... Read More »

Court Sends Doyin Okupe To Prison For Accepting N702m Cash Payment From FG December 19, 2022 5:00pm - Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has found guilty and sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment the former Special Assistant on Media to then President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for accepting cash payment up to the tune of 702 million naira without going through a financial institution. Details of… ... Read More »

Actress Arrested For Raising Alarm Over Alleged Execution Of Protesters In Iran December 19, 2022 3:00pm - Ongoing mass unrest in Iran has taken a new twist as one of the Iran award winning star actresses, Taraneh Alidoosti has been arrested by government authorities on Saturday for alleging, a protester detained by the country security operatives had been charged and executed. Fox news in a publication on… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari Must Obey Court Order, Aba Women Stage Protest, Raise Biafra Flag December 17, 2022 2:22pm - Group of women in Abia state on Friday raised Biafra flag to protest along some major streets in Aba over the continuous detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government despite Appeal Court judgement granting the freedom… ... Read More »

Nigeria Is Bigger Than Any Political Party – Soludo December 17, 2022 3:53am - By Christian Aburime Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, says, development of Nigeria should be the utmost priority for any politician or candidate. Governor Soludo made the remark at the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia, where he recieved in audience, the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running… ... Read More »

Why Africa May Not Achieve AU 2063 Goals – Buhari December 17, 2022 3:20am - By Garba Shehu President Buhari Thursday in Washington DC warned that Africa risks not attaining the goals continental leaders have set for the region by 2063 in view of challenges facing it. He however believes that they can be achieved if there is a unity of purpose among all member… ... Read More »

@80: Buhari Last Birthday In Office, Wike, Kukah, Fayose, Fani-Kayode, Others Actions, Wishes Remembered December 16, 2022 2:46am - By Femi Adesina Let me start with a story told by an unrepentant critic of one of our former Presidents. There was no love lost between the two, and the antipathy was mutual. That former President is a rather forceful personality, and loves to have his way. It’s either his… ... Read More »

Why My Birthday Worth More Celebrating – Uzodimma December 14, 2022 7:13pm - By Hope Uzodimma I am so humbled by the enormous show of love from my lovely wife, my family members, associates, Ndi Imo nile, friends and well wishers who gathered yesterday to celebrate my birthday, including those who sent in goodwill messages and calls. This year has been spectacular due… ... Read More »

Osarhiaekhimen Winning OAU 7 Best Student Prizes, A Testament Of Indomitable Edo Spirit – Obaseki December 14, 2022 6:11pm - By Godwin Obaseki It is with great pride that I write to congratulate you, Dr. Godknows Osarenren Osarhiaekhimen, for emerging the Best Graduating Student at the 46th Convocation Ceremony of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University. We are, indeed, proud of your lofty achievements, as you have given a good account… ... Read More »

Buhari Speaks On N89 Trillion Missing Stamp Duty Fraud Allegation December 14, 2022 2:54pm - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari came into office in 2015 to find that a law, which stipulated for the collection of a token on banking transactions existed but was not being correctly implemented This anomaly arose because certain characters apparently formed a cartel with collaborators in the Nigerian Postal… ... Read More »

Attack On INEC Facilities, An Act To Truncate Democracy In Nigeria – Army December 13, 2022 9:24pm - By Press Unit General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Chinade has described the series of attacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Offices and facilities nationwide as a threat to democracy in Nigeria. Major General Chinade stated this when the new Resident Electoral Commissioner,… ... Read More »

5 Days Sit-at-home: Unknown Gunmen Set Ablaze INEC Headquarters In Imo December 12, 2022 5:44pm - By Festus Okoye Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Professor Sylvia Uchenna Agu, has reported that our State Headquarters office in Owerri was attacked by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred at about 3.00am today Monday 12th December 2022. The attack affected the part of the building occupied by the… ... Read More »

Naira Redesign: New Currencies Now With Banks – CBN Governor Speaks As He Introduces Super Agents December 11, 2022 10:45am - Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele has announced that the newly redesigned 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes have been distributed and supplied to commercial banks and other financial institutions for onward withdrawal by bank customers. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele stated this on Thursday at Daura in Katsina… ... Read More »

5 Days Sit-at-home: Unknown Gunmen Kill 15 Traders, Residents, Travellers In Enugu December 10, 2022 5:22pm - Not less than 15 persons have been killed on Saturday being the second day of the 5 days sit-at-home ordered by Unknown Gunmen in Enugu State. Information from Ngwo community in Enugu State indicated that the unknown gunmen as early as 6:30 a.m on Saturday morning started shooting at traders… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu To Unknown Gunmen: FG Looking For Loopholes To Blackmail Me, IPOB December 9, 2022 7:32am - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Today’s visit to our indefatigable Client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu- at the DSS Headquarters, Abuja, was ably led by the legal iroko of our time, our erudite Lead Counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN,CON, OFR, Ph.D. It was a unique visit because far-reaching instructions and compelling urgent… ... Read More »

Why I Have Confidence In APC – Mercy Johnson December 8, 2022 6:13am - By Mercy Johnson Earlier today, I joined His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu and the incredible women leaders that make up the APC ‘Women Presidential Campaign Team’ at the APC women Southwest Rally. As a woman, wife to an APC candidate @princeodiokojie and mother, I am confident in the APC plan… ... Read More »

Naira Redesign: CBN Issues New Circular, Nigeria Begins Cashless Economy December 6, 2022 8:33pm - Nigeria will begin the practice of full cashless economy by January 2023, according to Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN new circular on over the counter/ATM withdrawal limit. The CBN new circular, signed by Haruna B. Mustafa, CBN Director in charge of Banking Supervision, issued and made available on Tuesday indicated… ... Read More »

I Will Hand Over May 29, Buhari Insists As President Studies Message From Morocco December 6, 2022 2:11am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday reiterated his commitment to handing over leadership to an elected president on May 29 next year, saying that his term in office will end on that day in line with constitution. In a brief remark to Mr. Shakib Ben Musa, the Minister of… ... Read More »

2023 Elections: President Buhari Again Warns Nigeria Soldiers December 5, 2022 4:50pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. Declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2022, the President… ... Read More »

Hosting ECOWAS Occasions Have Brought Honour, Respect To Nigeria – Buhari December 5, 2022 7:25am - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new management team at ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Omar Alieu Toure to complete the review and harmonisation of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the sub-regional body. President Buhari stated this Sunday in Abuja in his welcome address at the… ... Read More »

Adeleke Claims Oyetola Admits Looting Government House Properties December 5, 2022 6:27am - By Olawale Rasheed Osun State Government has been vindicated about recent exposure of large scale looting of government quarters including that of the Governor, Deputy Governor and other quarters. In a statement by Oyetola's Commissioner of Information, Funke Egbemode and issued on Sunday, the admission reads as follows: "It is… ... Read More »

Corruption: Soludo Bans Politicians, Public Servants From Open Donations In Anambra December 4, 2022 1:04pm - By Press Unit Governor of Anambra State; Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR was at St Matthew Catholic Church Amawbia today 4th December 2022, as the church mark it’s 2022 harvest and bazaar in a style. While addressing the Catholic faithful, he urged Ndi Anambra to ensure they play their part… ... Read More »

How Governors Pocket Monies Meant For LGA – Buhari December 4, 2022 7:49am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja flayed the tendency of some chief executives to encourage corruption at the local government system, thereby inhibiting development at the grassroots. The President spoke at a parley with members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) No. 44 (2022) of the… ... Read More »

How Edo Received N18.2b, Delta N129.5b Oil Derivation Refund 2021-2022 – FG December 3, 2022 3:41pm - By Garba Shehu Nine oil-producing states received a total of 625.43 billion naira 13 percent oil derivation, subsidy and SURE-P refunds from the Federation Account in the last two years, 2021-2022. The states that received the refunds dating from 1999 to 2021 are Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo,… ... Read More »

Governor Adeleke Sets Up 4 Panels, Demands Looted Assets Refunded November 30, 2022 11:15am - By Olawale Rasheed Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed various panels and committees he inaugurated to track looted public assets and review all post July 16th appointments. Inaugurating four different panels on Tuesday, the State Governor represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi lamented the… ... Read More »

Rural Nigeria In Abject Poverty Despite Borrowing Trillions – Peter Obi November 25, 2022 4:07pm - By Peter Obi Rural part of Nigeria is trapped in abject poverty; we are leaving our children, miserable and uneducated. 27 percent of school-age children are out of school and poor, 29 percent of all school-aged children are not attending school, and 94 percent out of school children are very… ... Read More »

Buhari Insists New Naira Notes Well Fortified Against Counterfeit November 23, 2022 8:31pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched the new Naira banknotes, expressing delight that the redesigned currencies are locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) PLC. Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes, which preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the… ... Read More »

Why I Believe In Community – Osinbajo November 22, 2022 9:13pm - By Yemi Osinbajo I believe in community. Community carries culture. Community ensures that the individual thrives anywhere. Community fosters social participation, but more importantly, community self regulates. When we see Nigerians all over the world, we catch sight of external lofty exploits, underlining an interior of creative ingenuity, respect, hard… ... Read More »

Question King Charles III Asked Me – Buhari November 18, 2022 10:09am - By Femi Adesina During his recent trip to London for routine medical checkup, President Muhammadu Buhari had time to meet and greet newly crowned King Charles 111 at Buckingham Palace. The President recounted the encounter thus later: “He asked me whether I have a house here. I said ‘no’. Even… ... Read More »

Governor Wike To Peter Obi: I Will Remain In PDP To Chase Away Armed Robbers November 17, 2022 8:57pm - By Kelvin Ebiri Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says votes of electorate will count in the 2023 general elections. He stressed that the days were gone when people ride on the confidence that because they are from a majority tribe, they will always win election. Governor Wike spoke at… ... Read More »

Why I Can’t Celebrate Governor Wike – Adams Oshiomhole November 17, 2022 8:22pm - By Press Unit Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G-5 governors will only be disposed to reconciliation based on equity, fairness and justice. The Rivers State governor made the assertion at the inauguration of the Rumuepirikom Flyover, the 8th so far constructed… ... Read More »

Edo To Generate, Distribute Own Electricity In 2023 To Boost IGR November 17, 2022 2:53pm - By Godwin Obaseki I am glad to stand before this distinguished House to express gratitude to the Speaker and Honourable members of the House for the unwavering support and solid alliance we formed in building a prosperous and formidable State these past six years. The cordial and mutually beneficial relationship… ... Read More »

I Will Hand Over Insecurity Free Nigeria – Buhari, Pays N134b To Veteran Soldiers November 17, 2022 1:23pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja said 134.7 billion naira has been approved for the payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to all veterans. The President also announced the donation of 10 million naira to the Nigerian Legion, on behalf of the Federal Government, at the… ... Read More »

COP27: ANEEJ, 80 NGOs Present 7-Point Statements For Oil Polluted Communities To Be Paid November 17, 2022 4:02am - By Bob Etemiku Over 80 Nigerian NGOs, pressure groups working on the thematic areas of climate change and the Environment present at the Conference of Parties, Cop27 taking place in Sham El-Sheik Egypt have issued a 7-point statement of demand to Oil companies, investors and governments to pay communities for… ... Read More »

Only APC Can Move Nigeria Forward – Buhari November 16, 2022 8:43am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday joined capacity crowd at the Jos township stadium in endorsing the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, the flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 presidential contest, urging party members to march to deliver the candidates now that the party has decided. But… ... Read More »

I’m Not Extension Of Anybody, Peter Obi Is The Best Candidate For Nigeria – Soludo’s Son Ozonna November 15, 2022 4:07pm - 28-year-old Ozonna Soludo, the biological son of the current Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is the best candidate to become Nigeria President in the forthcoming 2023 general election. Soludo's Son, Ozonna made the statement via his Facebook profile… ... Read More »

Soludo-Obi War: The Handshake Across The Niger November 15, 2022 11:34am - By Chukwudi Iwuchukwu Governor Chukwuma Soludo just earned a special place in my heart for writing what so many knew or believed to be true but chose to keep quiet out of fear of the mob and social media militants. You can disagree with him, and that is fine. Hopefully,… ... Read More »

11.2 Million Nigerians Live With Diabetes – Obi Expresses Worries November 15, 2022 10:49am - By Peter Obi Today, as we mark the World Diabetes Day 2022, we are reminded of the need to pursue concerted efforts towards combating diabetes as a critical global health issue. Health experts believe that about 11.2 million people are living with diabetes in Nigeria. We must, therefore, note the… ... Read More »

10 Million Nigerians Live With Diabetes – Atiku Expresses Worries November 15, 2022 5:43am - By Atiku Abubakar As Nigerians join the rest of the world to observe World Diabetes day (WDD) and considering the fact that over 10 million of our people are living with the disease, I call for greater attention to be given for the management of the disease, even as the… ... Read More »

What You Must Do For Me – Nnamdi Kanu Speaks From DSS Custody November 14, 2022 8:12pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor We visited Onyendu today at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) Abuja, immediately after the proceedings of today, to specifically brief him on the outcome of today’s proceedings. The apprehension initially raised by Onyendu’s absence in court was later resolved during the meeting with… ... Read More »

High Court To FG: I Can’t Entertain Any Case Against Nnamdi Kanu November 14, 2022 7:02pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Breaking News!Done and dusted ! The Court per His lordship Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, is in agreement with us that it lacks the jurisdiction to entertain any further charge against Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in view of the landmark judgment of the Court of Appeal. The matter… ... Read More »

Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal Seeks Discipline Among Soldiers November 14, 2022 5:44pm - By Onyema Nwachukwu Executive Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Nigerian Army(NA) to deepen discipline amongst personnel to generally enhance their conduct, particularly during engagements in internal security operations. Governor Tambuwal gave the charge today Monday 14 November 2022, while declaring… ... Read More »

Peter Obi Next To Nothing: Hitler In The Making – Soludo Speaks Again November 14, 2022 4:52pm - By Charles Soludo My attention has been drawn to some of the tirades on social media following my frank response during an interview on Channels TV regarding the “investments” Mr. Peter Obi claimed to have made with Anambra state revenues. Sadly, several of the comments left the issue of the… ... Read More »

IGP, Others Hold Night Ceremony At Airport To Welcome Buhari November 14, 2022 6:28am - When looking for an un-serious minded management team or system, it may not be wrong to mention President Muhammadu Buhari led government. We have watched over the years since President Muhammadu Buhari came into Power in 2015, the way and manner the President has succeeded in making the office of… ... Read More »

State Of Anambra Now – Soludo November 13, 2022 9:34am - By Charles Soludo On May 19, 2022, I was here to present the draft revised 2022 budget entitled “Taking Off from the Blocks”, which this honourable House of Assembly scrutinized and graciously passed into law. Barely seven months since Ndi Anambra employed me as the chief servant, I am honoured… ... Read More »

What You Need To Know About FG 7 New Amended Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu November 12, 2022 2:22pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Attention of the Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s formidable legal team ably led by the legal Iroko of our time - Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN – has been drawn to the much publicized (but rumored) new 7 count amended charge allegedly filed against our Indefatigable Client- Onyendu Mazi… ... Read More »

Assassination: Peter Obi Meets Apostle Johnson Suleman November 11, 2022 5:01pm - Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has visited Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry who escaped death recently after suspected assassins attacked him and killed seven of his security and civilian aides. Peter Obi visited the Apostle at his country home in Auchi on Friday. Apostle… ... Read More »

Buhari Commends Nigerian-Americans On Midterm Election Victory November 10, 2022 3:17am - President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections. In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts. Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in… ... Read More »

Elon Musk Give Reasons Over Twitter Workers Sacked November 5, 2022 3:27pm - Elon Musk has said the bird social media platform, twitter do loss four million dollars every day hence his decision to lay off workers. Elon Musk in a tweet on Friday, said there was no other choice than to lay off workers. "Regarding Twitter’s reduction in force, unfortunately there is… ... Read More »

Ihiala: Week Of Terror In Anambra As Unknown Gunmen Take Over Ojukwu University November 5, 2022 2:46am - It was a week of terror in different locations in Anambra state as Unknown Gunmen suspected to be members of the Biafra secessionist armed group took over Anambra State Government owned tertiary institution, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a renowned Nigeria soldier who led the people of Igbo… ... Read More »

If Not Buhari Nigeria Would Have Been Removed From World Map – Presidency November 4, 2022 10:25am - By Femi Adesina It is very amusing to hear people try to denigrate the achievements of the anti-corruption war under President Muhammadu Buhari. But facts are stubborn things. The more you try to deny or contemn them, the bolder they stare at you in the face. Boldly, even rudely. President… ... Read More »

Ogoni: Group Petition Shell, Others November 4, 2022 6:28am - Civil Societies in Nigeria have raised a petition and currently gathering more signatures to make Shell and other oil companies pay for the degradation of the oil rich Ogoni land among other communities in Nigeria. Community Alliance for Good Governance, Initiative for Social Development in Africa (ISODAF), Africa Network for… ... Read More »

What Jonathan Handed Over To Buhari November 3, 2022 2:37pm - By Reno Omokri My attention has been drawn to an interview granted by Festus Keyamo to Kayode Okikiolu of Channels Television on Friday, October 22, 2022, wherein he told several lies against the Jonathan government. It will be remiss of me if I do not set the records straight, being… ... Read More »

Amaechi’s Death Marks End Of An Important Era In Nigeria History – Ozigbo November 1, 2022 2:08pm - By Press Unit Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent Nigerian business leader, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the death of Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, Nigeria's first aviation minister and a prominent Zikist Movement member who passed away in the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Chief Mbazulike Amaechi passed away at… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu Asks Lawyers To Challenge Order Stopping His Release At Supreme Court November 1, 2022 12:00am - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor I visited Onyendu today (Monday) at the Headquarters of the State Security Service (DSS), Abuja, to specifically brief him on the outcome of the Court of Appeal Ruling, of Friday last week, staying the execution of Onyendu’s Appeal Court Judgement. Apart from critical legal strategies which will… ... Read More »

Abuja: Amidst Terrorists Takeover Threat, Buhari Leaves Nigeria For London October 31, 2022 11:27pm - Information from the Presidency has indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari has left Nigeria for London. According to Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London on Monday. President Muhammadu left Nigeria after he returned from Owerri, the Imo State… ... Read More »

I Approve Naira Redesign Because It Will Reduce Inflation – Buhari October 31, 2022 7:22am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said that the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to launch new designs and replace high value Naira notes had his support and is convinced that the nation will gain a lot by doing so. Speaking in a Hausa radio… ... Read More »

Abuja: Terrorists Takeover Plan, Buhari Summons Service Chiefs, Cancels Event October 31, 2022 6:18am - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday meet with security chiefs in the nation's capital, Abuja, to further review and strengthen security network in the country. The President, who was initially scheduled to commission the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) new Technology and Innovation Complex,… ... Read More »

Buhari Gave Us Approval To Redesign Naira – CBN October 29, 2022 5:56pm - By Press Unit Management of the CBN, in line with provisions of section 2(b), section 18(a), and section 19(a)(b) of the CBN Act 2007, had duly sought and obtained the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari in writing to redesign, produce, release and circulate new series of 200, 500, and 1,000… ... Read More »

Appeal Court: Entirely New Judges Stop Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Lawyer October 29, 2022 4:50pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Application for the stay of execution of the Judgement of the Court of Appeal, pending the determination of the Appeal filed before the Supreme Court was today, granted by the same Court of Appeal, though presided over by entirely new panel of Justices. In granting the application,… ... Read More »

Abuja: Terrorists Takeover Rumour, Don’t Panic – Buhari Assures Nigerians October 29, 2022 3:39pm - By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu advises the nation’s security establishment and entire citizens to continue being vigilant and careful with security, saying it is important to avoid panic. He urges citizens to remain calm. The recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments should not be a… ... Read More »

Naira Change And Issues Arising October 27, 2022 4:48pm - By Mahmud Jega To folks old enough to remember the currency change exercise undertaken by the Buhari military government in 1984, Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] Governor Godwin Emefiele’s announcement on Wednesday that the 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes will cease to be legal tender at the end of… ... Read More »

Daewoo, NNPC Signs MoU For Kaduna Refinery October 27, 2022 12:16pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Seoul, South Korea, expressed delight as he witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd and Daewoo Group of South Korea for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna refinery. The President was particularly excited as… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu, Illegally Held In Solitary Confinement – Lawyer October 25, 2022 4:07am - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Immediately after the Court of Appeal Hearing this afternoon, we proceeded to visit Onyendu at the Headquarters of the Department of State Security Service (DSS) Abuja, where he is being illegally and unconstitutionally held in solitary confinement, to specifically brief him on the outcome of today’s proceedings… ... Read More »

FG To Appeal Court: Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Worsen Insecurity In Nigeria, No It Will Only Bring Peace – Ozekhome October 25, 2022 3:15am - President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government of Nigeria has argued before Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday that if the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu is released, security situation in the country will become worse. Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, Mike Ozekhome also… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu: FG Lawyer Went Home Convinced… – Ejiofor October 24, 2022 10:04pm - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor UPDATE ON TODAY'S COURT PROCEEDINGS AT THE COURT OF APPEAL, ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION ON ONYENDU MAZI NNAMDI KANU'S CASE. Hearing on the Motion for the stay of execution of the judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on the 13th day of October, 2022, took place today.… ... Read More »

Nigerians React As UK Makes 42-Year-Old Rishi Sunak Prime Minister October 24, 2022 5:46pm - United Kingdom has announced Rishi Sunak as the new Prime Minister, expected to fix the economic crisis faced by many in the country. Nigerians took to twitter to express their concerns over the choice of 42 years old Indian born Rishi Sunak becoming the first British-Asian Prime Minister in the… ... Read More »

Buhari Arrives Seoul, South Korea Hours More Than Landing Time October 24, 2022 10:02am - President Muhammadu Buhari and his entourages have arrived Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, over hours delay due to technical fault that made the presidential jet to make an emergency landing in an undisclosed country many Nigerians suspected to be Switzerland. Switzerland is one of the countries where monies… ... Read More »

Security Operatives Burn Trucks, Goods Worth Billions Along Onitsha-Owerri Road, Others, Not Unknown Gunmen – IPOB October 23, 2022 11:11pm - By Emma Powerful We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of the great liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu KANU unequivocally state that Nigeria Government through her Security Agencies namely the Military, DSS, and Police are responsible for the so called… ... Read More »

Video Shows Moment Police Murder Suspected Assassin Behind Apostle Suleman Attack October 23, 2022 6:56am - A video has surfaced on the internet, showing moment, a police officer used AK-47 rifle to murder a suspected assassin, overpowered by community youths said to be among the gang of assassins that attacked the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman, on Friday evening which led to… ... Read More »

President Buhari Leaves For South Korea October 23, 2022 5:51am - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea to participate in the First World Bio Summit, 2022. Jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Korea and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the two-day Summit (October 25-26), has the theme: ‘The Future of… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Buhari Moves To Stop His Release In Supreme Court October 21, 2022 5:23am - By Ifeanyi Ejiofor UPDATE ON OUR TODAY'S VISIT TO OUR INDEFATIGABLE CLIENT- ONYENDU MAZI NNAMDI KANU AT THE DSS HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA WHERE HE IS NOW BEING ILLEGALLY AND UNCONSTITUTIONALLY HELD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT, IN GROSS VIOLATION OF THE POSITIVE ORDERS OF THE COURT OF APPEAL: We visited Onyendu today, the… ... Read More »

Supreme Court Fixes Monday October 24 To Hear Buhari’s Appeal To Stop Nnamdi Kanu Release October 21, 2022 4:58am - Supreme Court of Justice, has fixed Monday October 24, 2022, to hear the appeal filed by President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to stop the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This was revealed by Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to… ... Read More »

I Resign Because I Can’t Fix UK Economic Crisis – Liz Truss October 21, 2022 4:03am - Liz Truss, the resigned Prime Minister of United Kingdom may not only be the shortest serving Prime Minister in UK but a leading good example for leaders in the world. Liz Truss after meeting with the King on Thursday, came out and addressed world press conference, of her decision to… ... Read More »

Buhari Approaches Supreme Court To Stop Nnamdi Kanu’s Release October 20, 2022 4:23pm - President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government has filed an appeal before the apex court in Nigeria, the Supreme Court to stop the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as earlier granted by the lower Appeal Court of Justice. The Federal Government has… ... Read More »

IGP Warns SaharaReporters October 20, 2022 3:34pm - By Olumuyiwa Adejobi The Sahara Reporters, again, in its publication of October 17, 2022, went on a name-calling spree and as usual attributing the alleged petition to a certain "Concerned Nigerian" who is without name, makes absurd allegations and whose claims are perceived to be baseless and lacking any vital… ... Read More »

I’ve Met The Yearnings Of Nigerians – Buhari October 18, 2022 1:26pm - By Femi Adesina WITH HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS ACROSS NIGERIA, WE HAVE MET THE YEARNING OF NIGERIANS, PRESIDENT BUHARI DECLARES AT LAST MINISTERIAL RETREAT President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja declared open the last Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of this administration, saying high-impact projects have been implemented across the country meeting… ... Read More »

One Dead As Thugs Invade Atiku Rally In Kaduna, Zamfara October 17, 2022 6:46pm - By Muhammad Bello Scores of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters and enthusiasts who over-filled the 10,000 people capacity Ranchers Bees Stadium at Kaduna to witness the rally of the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, today, summoned courage to confront and throw out unidentified hoodlums who stormed the venue intent… ... Read More »

Linus Okorie: David Umahi, Ebubeagu Want To Kill My Husband For Nothing – Wife October 17, 2022 4:58pm - Mrs Lilian Abaa Okorie, wife of the former House of Representatives member and currently the Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone Labour Party Candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general election, Honourable Linus Abaa Okorie has accused the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi and operatives of Ebubeagu security outfit of plotting to kill… ... Read More »

Protest In Ebonyi Over Ebubeagu Alleged Kidnapping Of LP Candidate Linus Okorie October 17, 2022 2:47pm - Group of people took over the streets at Onicha Igboeze community in the Onicha local government area of Ebonyi State on Monday morning to protest the alleged Kidnapping of the former Honourable member, representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives and currently the Labour Party Candidate for Ebonyi… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu: Uzodimma No Longer Satisfied With His Stolen Mandate – Ihedioha October 16, 2022 7:04pm - By Emeka Ihedioha Since 14th January 2020 when the Supreme Court of Nigeria supplanted the electoral will of the good people of Imo State by removing me from office, I have maintained a studious silence, refusing to join issues with malcontents who orchestrated the judicial heist despite all the provocations.… ... Read More »

Why We Conferred National Honours On Abba Kayri, Others – Buhari October 12, 2022 5:54am - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated. Leading the 2022 National Honours Award… ... Read More »

Flood: Pray For 20 Communities In Etsako, Edo State – Activist October 9, 2022 2:36pm - By Amafe Jessica Pray for 20 Communities in Etsako Central and East, Especially Udaba-Ekperi Community, Osomegbe Community, Anegbette Community, Ofukpo CommunityAgbabu Community, Ifeku Community,Yelwa Community, Ukpeko Communities and others, all in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State. That has been Submerged by flood completely going to a Month… ... Read More »

Flood: We Shall Come Out Stronger – Peter Obi October 9, 2022 12:46pm - By Peter Obi Earlier, I received with sadness the reports of a boat mishap in Anambra State, which claimed no fewer than 76 lives and the destruction of 10,000 Hectares Of Olam Rice Farm and Mill in Nasarawa State valued at $20 million by floods. These incidents, and very related… ... Read More »

Governors To Buhari: Homes, Farmlands Washed Away In Kogi, Jigawa, Yobe, Others By Flood October 8, 2022 8:18pm - By Femi Adesina Governors under the auspices of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have been encouraged to meet with the Minister of Water Resources, who has “worked hard on dams and water resources in the country,” fashion out solutions, and then escalate their conclusions to the Federal Government, to alleviate the… ... Read More »

Stay Away From Politics – GOC Cautions Soldiers October 6, 2022 10:22am - By Press Unit General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Shehu Chinade, has cautioned Officers and men of 4 Brigade not to engage in partisan politics. He made the call when he visited the Brigade Headquarters while on a familiarisation tour of the formation on 4… ... Read More »

Video Showing David Umahi Ordered Soldiers To Flog Civil Servants Doctored – APC October 5, 2022 1:32pm - By Emeka Nwonu Attention of the All Progressives Congress, APC Ezza North Local Government Area has been drawn to a doctored video trending on social media and published in some national dailies where the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer Chief David Nweze Umahi has been allegedly accused of ordering… ... Read More »

Video Suggests David Umahi Orders Soldiers To Flog Civil Servants Over Lateness To Work In Ebonyi October 5, 2022 12:59pm - A video currently trending on social media platforms has indicated that the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi allegedly ordered Nigeria soldiers to flog some civil servants for coming late to work in Ebonyi State. The video shows Governor David Umahi watched and supervised soldiers flogging civilians. Former Chairman… ... Read More »

IPOB Warns Atiku October 3, 2022 8:43pm - By Emma Powerful Attention of global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the great and indefatigable liberator Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu KANU was drawn to the laughable and disgraceful statement credited to the Fulani herdsman, Islamic Agendist and quashi PDP presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku… ... Read More »

Nnamdi Kanu Will Not Be Personally Present In Court On Tuesday – IPOB October 3, 2022 3:53am - By Emma Powerful We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the leadership and command of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to remind Biafrans, friends of Biafra and lovers of freedom across the world that IPOB is not issuing a sit at home order on… ... Read More »

I’m Not Dead – Tinubu October 2, 2022 8:25pm - Former Lagos State Governor and the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has refuted claims over his death. Bola Ahmed Tinubu in video posted few minutes ago on his social media accounts, said he's strong and healthy. According to Bola Ahmed… ... Read More »

Little Baby Expresses Joy Uncontrollably Campaigning For Peter Obi October 2, 2022 5:15pm - Little baby joined Obidients rally on Saturday, expressing great joy and her face full of uncontrollable excitements. The baby girl who put on Nigeria green-white-green jersey with Labour Party presidential flier on her hand, marched with crowd of Nigerians in Delta State who turned the Nigeria 62 Independence Day Anniversary… ... Read More »

Driver Jumps Out From Moving Bus To Dance With Obidients In Lagos October 2, 2022 6:58am - It was unprecedented display of love and acceptance by Nigerians across the country and beyond on Saturday as many came out massively to campaign for the Presidency of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general election. From Edo, Abia, Delta, Kaduna, Lagos, Ghana, United Kingdom,… ... Read More »

Obaseki To Land Grabbers: I Will Not Tolerate Anarchy In Edo October 1, 2022 9:10pm - By Press Unit Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said there is no more hiding place for land grabbers in the state, noting that any person found culpable will be prosecuted, as his administration will not tolerate impunity and a reign of anarchy. The governor disclosed this during an… ... Read More »

Unknown Gunmen Not Biafra Agitators – Soludo October 1, 2022 3:58pm - By Press Unit Earlier today 29th September 2022, the Governor of Anambra Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo received in audience, the General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Major General U. T Musa at the Governors Lodge, Amawbia. Governor Soludo while welcoming Major General U.T Musa and his entourage who is barely two… ... Read More »

This Is My Last Independence Day Address As Your President, I Have Repositioned The Economy – Buhari October 1, 2022 11:57am - INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON 1ST OCTOBER, 2022 Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of… ... Read More »

Obaseki Declares Curfew To Demolish Houses In Benin, Hide Under Security Check September 29, 2022 1:15pm - By Press Unit Edo State Government has taken over a portion of land measuring 1229 hectares along the Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road for the development of a new town. The land was acquired in 2017 for the new town project but had been encroached upon by land speculators. The area repossessed used… ... Read More »

John Lyon, Cleaner With Sterling Bank, Specializes In Kidnapping Bank Managers – Police September 27, 2022 5:32am - Nigeria Police Force has narrated how John Ikechukwu Ewa mainly known as John Lyon, a former cleaner with Sterling Bank has been kidnapping bank managers. Police made the narration on Monday when the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Ben Nobolisa Okolo paraded the suspected kidnapper, John Lyon among other suspects.… ... Read More »

How John Lyon, Gang Members Have Been Terrorizing Bayelsa State For 7 Years – Police September 27, 2022 4:42am - By Press Unit PRESS BRIEFING OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, BAYELSA STATE COMMAND, CP BEN NOBOLISA OKOLO fdc, HELD ON MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE STATE HEADQUARTERS, YENAGOA. I warmly welcome you to this press briefing and parade of suspects to showcase our modest achievements in fighting crime in… ... Read More »

Why I Cut Grasses – Chimaroke September 26, 2022 7:30am - Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has given reasons why he was seen on the road side cutting grasses on Saturday. Senator Chimaroke Nnamani who is also a former governor of Enugu State gave the reasons on Sunday after his name trends as one of the appointed members of All Progressives Congress, APC… ... Read More »

Peter Obi Celebrates Newly Wedded Couple Who Join Obidients Rally In Abuja September 25, 2022 12:07am - Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has celebrated the newly wedded couple who joined Obidients rally in Abuja on Saturday. Obidients, a name used to describe Peter Obi's Supporters in the forthcoming 2023 general election in Nigeria. The Obidients came out in large numbers today in Abuja for a fitness… ... Read More »

Chimaroke Cuts Grasses On Road Side As Name Trends Over APC Presidential Campaign Council September 24, 2022 3:49pm - Former Enugu State Governor and current Senator, representing Enugu-East Senatorial District, Chimaroke Nnamani has been seen cutting grasses on road side as his name trends on social media platforms over the suspected inclusion of his name as members of the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC. The list… ... Read More »

How We Arrested 2 Boko Haram Suspects Inside Access Bank Over Alhaji Abubakar’s Account – DHQ September 22, 2022 9:18pm - By Musa Danmadami The bi-weekly briefing on troops activities and operational successes being recorded in the various operational theaters of the 6 geo-political zones of the Country. In the past 2 weeks troops in the various theatre of operations conducted several kinetic and non-kinetic operations with significant results recorded. The… ... Read More »

Zahra Buhari Graduates With First Class From UK Varsity September 20, 2022 8:04pm - Wife of Nigeria President, Aisha Buhari has announced the graduation of Mrs Zahra Buhari from United Kingdom, UK University with First Class Honors. Aisha Buhari made the announcement few hours ago via her social media accounts. According to the First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, her daughter-in-law, Zahra Buhari attained… ... Read More »

Buhari You Deceived Nigerians, Scaremonger To Power Now At The Mercy Of Bandits, Terrorists – LP Tells Oshiomhole September 19, 2022 11:37am - Labour Party has called on former Edo State Governor and National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole to note that President Muhammadu Buhari he helped into power through deceit and scaremongering is now at the mercy of bandits and other types of terrorists troubling the country.… ... Read More »

Ebonyi: APC Sets To Use Hidden, Unhidden Bandits To Attack Peter Obi’s Supporters – LP September 19, 2022 10:27am - By Arabambi Abayomi We hereby condemn the unprovoked attack on defenceless supporters of our Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, by security personnel in Ebonyi State. The All Progressives Congress-led administration should be conscious of the fact that no one has the monopoly of violence. The APC by this action is… ... Read More »

I Want The War To End Soon – Putin Speaks As Ukraine Advances, Hits Military Targets Inside Russia September 19, 2022 7:27am - Russia President, Vladimir Putin has said that he wants the war in Ukraine to end as soon as possible just as Ukrainian soldiers advanced to recapture occupied territories, hit military targets inside Russia border communities. Vladimir Putin made the remark while responding to Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and questions… ... Read More »

Nigerians Hit Hard On Arise TV Presenter, Oseni Rufai Over Double Barreled Questions September 19, 2022 3:57am - Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings over the double barreled questions thrown at All Progressive Congress, APC representative during interview programme by Arise News TV Presenter, Oseni Rufai. Oseni Rufai was seen to have asked more than one question at a time, while interviewing a guest on a topic tagged: "APC… ... Read More »

Buhari Leaves Nigeria For US, To Discuss Russia-Ukraine War, Others September 18, 2022 9:04pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja, Sunday, September 18, for New York, United States to attend the annual meeting of world leaders, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77). The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, September 13 is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to… ... Read More »

ASUU Strike: I’m Consulting – Buhari September 17, 2022 12:45pm - By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House, Abuja, met with the Chairman and select members of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities, promising to engage in further consultations with relevant stakeholders, toward ending the protracted strike by university lecturers, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).… ... Read More »

We Want To Destroy Criminal Structures In Nigeria – Peter Obi September 17, 2022 11:28am - Labour Party presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general election, Peter Obi has said that Nigerians will destroy criminal structures working against the betterment of the country. Peter Obi stated this on Friday while speaking in a live interview with CNN. According to Peter Obi, structure in Nigeria politics is… ... Read More »

Roads I Built, Buhari Commissions Are Federal Roads – Uzodimma September 14, 2022 10:11pm - By Hope Uzodimma On behalf of the Government and good people of Imo State, I most sincerely express our profound gratitude and appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR for honoring our invitation to commission some completed 3R projects in the State, despite his tight schedules and other pressing national issues.… ... Read More »

Video Shows Roads Washed With Trailer Loads Of Water, Soap Ahead Buhari Imo Visit September 14, 2022 2:31am - A video has surfaced; showing some roads being washed with soap and trailer loads of water at Owerri, the Imo State capital, ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari visit to the state on Tuesday. The video shows some men cleaning the roads with running water mixed with soap from tanker. It… ... Read More »

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