The Lawyer General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has told a Federal High Court in Abuja, that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is not eligible to contest for president because “he isn’t a Nigerian by birth.” The affidavit was filed in 2019 by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) against the PDP and …
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the Itsekiri nation on the announcement of a new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom. The President, in a message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, also condoled with the Itsekiri on the passage of the rapid past Olu, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing of Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin. In a statement on Saturday, Jonathan described Odumakin as a courageous patriot and rights crusader who contributed so much to the development of the nation. The ex-Nigerian leader called Odumakin a man with rich democratic credentials. He remembered the active roles of the deceased in …
A month after it launched in Nigeria, music streaming service, Spotify, has released information on its first 30 days in the nation. The data, which covered the period between February 23 and March 22, 2021, showed the top streamed artists, songs, podcasts; most popular playlists and cities with the most streams on Spotify. The first 30 days demonstrated how many …
Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, the Chief of Air Staff, arrived in Borno State on Thursday for a briefing on efforts to retrieve a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet that went missing on Wednesday night after losing contact with radar. When it went missing, the lacking jet was fighting Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province when it lost …
Najeebat Sule, a Nigerian beauty queen and doctoral student in Philadelphia, US, has been shot dead. She was said to have been killed inside her car parked in front of her residence in the 8800 block of Frankford Avenue. Three weeks after the tragic incident, the police have not made any arrest, leaving Sule’s family and friends searching for answers, …
Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay has revealed in a chat with Hip Tv her plans to take up more acting roles. She spoke after she attempted to carve a place for herself in Nollywood with the film “Lara and the Beats” where she performed the lead role and featured alongside top acts. She later stated in 2018 …
Popular actor, producer, and director, Charles Inojie has built and donated a borehole to the Ohordua community in Edo state, where he hails from. Inojie, who as a little boy would walk three kilometres to the Utor river located at the border end of a neighbouring community to fetch water twice in the morning before going to school is grateful …
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has lent his voice to the call for power to shift to the South in 2023. The Governor spoke at the presentation of a book by Dakuku Perterside, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Agency (NIMASA), on Thursday. According to him, with the situation of things in the nation at …
Rising pop star Vclef has released a hit ‘down,’ which has started gaining airwaves across the nation. Vclef has been noted as one of the most consistent rising stars in the past few years known for creativity, zeal and style of music. His uniqueness has earned him lots of industry recognition and international rotations. Vclef, who has been putting out …
LAFIA – Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has expressed shock over the demise of Hamza Elayo, former Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State. The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary Jibrin Gwamna and stated in Lafia the state capital. The speaker described the death of former SSG and one-time Commissioner for Information in the state …
Top striker, Paul Onuachu, has vowed to justify his late recall into the senior national team, Super Eagles with goals in the AFCON qualifiers if given the opportunity by Coach Gernot Rohr. Onuachu may have scored many goals for his club, Gents however Nigerians are looking forward to what he would do for Super Eagles in the AFCON qualifiers. “Of …
A resident of Gwagwalada, Zulhatu Sani, who divorced her husband, has returned the N10,000 dowry he paid on her. Zulhatu, who resides in Gwagwalada metropolis, had lodged a complainant before a Grade 1 Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, asking the court to dissolve her marriage with Muhammed Sani. She said she was no longer in the marriage because of a …
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being too slow in tackling insecurity in the nation. Spokesman of the NEF, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, lamented that Nigeria is currently falling apart due to insecurity challenges. He pointed out that banditry and kidnapping, which didn’t exist two, three years ago, has now become a menace. Appearing on Arise Television, …
For decades, a hundred kilometres Enugu-Onitsha Expressway has been in a deplorable and dilapidated state, causing discomfort and dislocations to thousands of its users, such as constant breakdown of vehicles, accidents that resulted in several deaths, destruction of valuable goods and property, including foodstuffs and other commodities. Many people have been bandying different stories as to the reason why that …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated it will use the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)’s database to trace drug barons and traffickers anywhere in the world. The Chairman/Chief Executive of the agency, Brig-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), stated this on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed …
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday charged the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the service chiefs to discover a lasting solution to insecurity. Akeredolu, while appearing Politics Today, urged them to behave swiftly and decisively to deal with the situation. Read Also: Blame Babangida SAP For Nigeria’s Insecurity – VON DG, Okechukwu He stated: “They must take necessary steps now, …
A Customary Court in Kafanchan on Wednesday sentenced a teenager, Isaac John, to three years in a correctional facility for stealing a motorcycle. The presiding Judge, George Gwani, however, gave the convict an option of an N60,000 fine. The Police had charged John with theft, an offence contrary to the provisions of Section 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Code. …
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard sporting facilities in Edo State for the forthcoming National Sports activities Festival. He disclosed this to journalists during a visit to Edo State ahead of the festival noting that the renovated Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and different facilities have raised the bar for …
Tension rose in Onitsha, Anambra’s enterprise hub, on Tuesday as the army rolled in to take over parts of the city seeking perpetrators of criminal activities within the state. Navy personnel were deployed to the town to arrest people believed to be involved in the recent kidnap and killing of security operatives and citizens within the state. Governor Willie Obiano …
