Panic has returned to Zamfara State as a result of the state government’s plan to shut down the state’s telecommunication network. Following the rising security challenges ravaging the State, the Governor announced on Wednesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Hon. Zailani Bappa, that the government may impose strict security measures. The Governor made the statement in response …
Police kill four bandits and apprehend woman who sells arms in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command announced that its officers killed four bandits in a gunfight and detained a female guns and ammunitions dealer in the state. The success, according to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Muhammed Jalige, was the result of a sustained onslaught against banditry and other criminal elements in the State by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad Force …
CKAY set to release a new single, “Watawi.”
Following the success of ‘Emiliana,’ ‘Love Nwantiti,’ and his international appearances, CKay returns with WATAWI, a new hit single featuring Davido and South Africa’s Amapiano new school cool kids, Focalistic and Abidoza. CKay’s career streams have reached 3 billion, and he recently sold out his first two US gigs. WATAWI is another opportunity for CKay to captivate the ears and …
Emeka Ihedioha congratulates Okowa on his selection as running mate
Emeka Ihedioha, the former governor of Imo State, has congratulated Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State, on his selection as the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. Ihedioha characterised Okowa as a “distinguished, dedicated, disciplined, and determined party man” who will contribute significantly to the PDP president. In the general elections of 2023, he urged party …
Why should Igbos be happy that Atiku chose Okowa
The Delta State Government has stated that Igbo-speaking Nigerians in the South East should be pleased with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s selection as the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s running mate (PDP). According to reports, this was said by Patrick Ukah, Secretary to the Delta State Government, during an interview. Because Okowa is from Delta’s Igbo-speaking region, he believes …
Ekiti 2022: INEC Begin Distribution Of Sensitive Materials To Area Councils
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive materials across Ekiti State area councils ahead of the state’s gubernatorial election scheduled for Saturday. Electoral officers for the state’s 16 local government districts were escorted by security agents on Thursday for the safe distribution of sensitive materials as voters prepare to vote for a new leader. In the presence …
Covid-19: Chinese Mainland Confirms 54 New Cases
According to the National Health Commission, 54 additional locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases have been recorded on the Chinese mainland, with 25 cases in Beijing, 14 in Inner Mongolia, 13 in Shanghai, and two in Liaoning. Nine additional locally transmitted cases, eight in Inner Mongolia and one in Shanghai, were re-confirmed as active cases from asymptomatic patients, according to the commission. …
2023: Obi’s Presidential Aspirations Have Given Politics A New Dimension – Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, an Igbo socio-cultural organisation, claimed on Thursday that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has given politics in Nigeria a new dimension. Damian Okeke-Ogene, the Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, revealed this on Thursday in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area. Okeke-Ogene remarked, “Obi stands for those who wish to enthrone a new political and social order …
Boko Haram terrorists and their family members surrender to troops in North-East
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 204 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members have surrendered to troops in the country’s north-eastern region. According to reports, the figure was made public on Wednesday, June 15 when army headquarters gave an update on its recent operations via its official Twitter page. According to the army, the terrorists surrendered to troops deployed …
APC hallucinating over imaginary 43 million votes from Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday for claiming that if the election was free and fair, the ruling party would win with 43 million votes in the 2023 general election. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the APC’s National Chairman, made the statement while receiving the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Joanna Tarnawska, in his office on Wednesday. …
We lost the battle, not the war – Osinbajo on losing the APC ticket to Tinubu in 2023
Following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary to former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo claimed he had lost the battle but not the war. Osinbajo, on the other hand, reiterated that he is still dedicated to the vision of a new Nigeria. On Friday, he said this at The Progressive Project’s …
Mixed reactions trail killing of 32 residents, burning of houses by terrorists
Terrorists burned down houses and killed 32 people in Kajuru villages, eliciting mixed reactions. On Wednesday, June 9, 2022, Awemi Maisamari, the National President of Adara Development Association, claimed that terrorists used a helicopter to attack Adara community in Kaduna State, killing over 30 people. Less than 24 hours later, Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and …
US To Drop COVID-19 Tests For Incoming Air Travel
The US stated on Friday that Covid-19 testing will no longer be required for international visitors arriving by air, marking a significant step toward the progressive easing of pandemic restrictions in the country. Following considerable lobbying from the travel sector, White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the news on Twitter. Before boarding, all passengers had to produce proof …
N6bn fraud: Mompha disobey court order, travelled to Dubai, according to EFCC
On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission testified before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos, claiming that social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, had defied the court order by travelling to Dubai with a new international passport. Mompha and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, were accused with money laundering on …
Tinubu: Real Reason why Buhari did not impose Consensus Presidential Candidate
Femi Adesina, the Presidential Spokesperson, has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not force the All Progressives Congress, APC, to elect a consensus presidential candidate. Several rumours circulated in the run-up to the Party’s Primaries that the President was trying to impose a consensus candidate on the party. These rumours were put to rest when former Lagos Governor Bola Ahmed …
Bandits Kill 32 People and destroy houses in new Kaduna attack
Bandits are said to have killed 32 people in separate attacks on four communities in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki, and Maikori are the communities affected. The police have yet to confirm the incident, but Titus Dauda, the District Head of Kufena, stated that the attacks occurred on Sunday and that 32 people …
WAEC warns candidates against using rogue websites, claiming that they risk not receiving results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria office has issued a warning about the activities of rogue website owners who are attempting to discredit the ongoing 2022 school-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. Candidates who use operators of fraudulent tutorial websites that specialise in luring unsuspecting WASSCE candidates by leaking live question papers may not …
Breaking: 2023: Amosun Steps Down For Bola Tinubu
Former Governor of Ogun State and All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Ibikunle Amosun has resigned to make way for the party’s national leader, Bola Tinubu. This was stated by the senator representing Ogun Central senatorial district while addressing delegates at the ruling party’s ongoing presidential primary. Amosun, who outlined the obstacles to Nigeria’s progress, pledged to collaborate with Tinubu to …
Breaking: Senator Boroffice steps down for Tinubu
Prof. Ajayi Boroffice, the senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, has resigned to make way for All Progressives Congress National Leader and presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu. He announced this while speaking at the party’s ongoing national convention. Previously, Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Dimeji Bankole, Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, former Governor …
Police apprehend 24 thugs with guns linked to 2023 presidential candidate
Nasarawa State Police have apprehended twenty-four suspected political thugs. Keffi Area Command officers apprehended them at Minki Suites on Keffi-Akwanga Road. Muyiwa Adejobi, a Force spokesman, said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects were working for a 2023 aspirant. Adejobi revealed that he ran in the Nasarawa West Senatorial primaries. Read Also: Constitutional amendment, waste of time, Nigeria requires …