Residents of Lekki Phase 1 have spoken out against the Lagos government’s plans to build a ferry terminal in the area. Yomi Idowu, Chairman of the Lekki Residents Association (LERA), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the authorities have yet to inform them. Idowu emphasised that Lekki Phase 1 was already congested and had numerous private jetties. While …
Elisha Tari, a 25-year-old man, has revealed why he stoned his two children to death in his home. Elisha was arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for stoning two of his children, ages 3 and 5, to death. On Monday, while being paraded, the suspect admitted to having a psychological problem and having been tied in chains in the …
Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to continuously ensure that Lagos remains politically stable for continuous peace, which the state currently enjoys as the most peaceful in the country. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Sunday during a meeting with leaders of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its president, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, and the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been advised not to make available the updated voters register to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) for the purpose of the proposed local government poll planned for October 15, 2022. In a letter signed by the Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legal adviser, Hashim Abioye, INEC was also advised to stay …
Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has launched an offensive against terrorists in Zamfara in order to restore the state’s peace and stability. Sen. Hassan Nasiha, Deputy Governor of Zamfara, made the announcement at a security conference hosted by the Students Union of Medina University in Gusau. Turji, who took advantage of the governor’s amnesty, is now waging an offensive …
We are in a deep national crisis, particularly in the economic and security spheres, and there is no easy way out. The decision we make in 2023 will have a significant impact on the future of our country and the next generation. So much is at stake! I warn everyone that there will be no messiah. Anyone elected will have …
The chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Walid Jibrin has revealed that the party is working on addressing the perceived imbalance brought about by the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Jibrin argued on Sunday that for the PDP to have its national chairman and its presidential candidate …
The Radio, Television, and Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for revoking the licences of 52 broadcast stations and urged the regulator to reverse its decision. While admitting that the Commission has the constitutional authority to revoke licences, RATTAWU called the NBC’s action “untimely,” noting that information is democracy’s oxygen. RATTAWU said …
Victor Osimhen, a Super Eagles striker, scored as Napoli defeated Monza 4-0 in Serie A on Sunday. The Nigerian international, who was making his second league appearance this season, had an early chance to put the hosts ahead, but his shot was blocked. Osimhen, on the other hand, scored the second goal in the 46th minute, after Kvaratskhelia had given …
For patients seeking effective healthcare, SpecSMART has promised to provide high-quality optometry services such as primary eye care, premium quality frames, lens variants, contact lens fitting, and optical/ophthalmic services to Nigerians. This is even as it opens a store in Ikoyi, Lagos. SpecSMART is a world-class optometry clinic of the United Kingdom standard, promising to serve the over 50 million …
Bandits are said to have stormed Dutsinma town, the headquarters of Katsina State’s Dutsinma Local Government Area, and kidnapped six people, mostly relatives of gubernatorial aspirant Umar Tata. According to some sources, the victims were wedding guests at a house near the popular politician’s home, who ran for governor in the recent APC primaries. A reliable source told our correspondent …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has launched an attack on the Fulani group, the Miyetti Allah, following a recent comment by one of its leaders, Saleh Alhassan, who claimed that the Labour Party’s (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his supporters were members of the group. The Igbo group, through its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, has described the comment as …
Dr. Abdulmalik Mohammed Durunguwa, the Honourable Commissioner representing Kaduna State at the National Population Commission (NPC), has stated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has a better chance of winning the 2023 general elections, both at the State and Presidential levels. Dr. Durunguwa stated this during a meeting with his supporters in Kaduna, saying that the odds will be …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid in the 2023 election, according to Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), will fail because it violates the principle of power rotation between the South and North. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He cited the APC Northern …
Moved by the spate of insecurity in Bauchi, the Human Rights Advocacy Centre has called on the State Security Service (SSS) to investigate a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar (rtd) following the renewed onslaught by Boko Haram terrorists on the people of the state. Mr Abubakar, who served as Chief of Air Staff between July …
Yobe state governor Mai Mala Buni confirmed the brutal killing of an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Goni Aisami, on Sunday. Aisami, who lives in Gashua, Bade local government area of Yobe state, was shot dead last Saturday in Karasuwa local government area by unidentified gunmen on his way from Kano state. This is despite the fact that the Executive Chairman of …
Under the auspices of North-Central Progressives Youth (NCPY), youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the party’s Muslim-Muslim Presidency as a sectional national ideology. The youths made this clear during a protest that began at the Unity Fountain and ended at the Presidential Villa. Musa Attah, President of the NCPY, told reporters that the choice of former Governor …
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licences of 52 broadcast stations across the country due to over-indebtedness to the regulatory commission. Since 2015, the stations have owed the Commission N2.6 billion. Africa Independent Television (AIT) and its sister radio station, Raypower FM; Silverbird Television; and 49 other stations throughout the country are among the debtor-stations. The NBC’s …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgement on an appeal filed by a PDP chieftain, Sheriff Oborevwori, challenging the emergence of Olorogun David Edevbie as the Peoples Democratic Party’s standard bearer in Delta state’s gubernatorial election in 2023. On July 7, 2022, Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission …
Mr. Kayode Ajulo, an Abuja-based legal practitioner, has accused the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, of plotting to extradite one Adesina Lasisi to the United States of America while his extradition request was pending at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. On May 26, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja granted …
