Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he has retired from partisan politics, but that he still wishes for Nigeria to overcome its many challenges. Obasanjo stated that individual efforts would not be enough to solve the country’s problems, and that Nigerians must band together to address the issues. He said this to reporters shortly after receiving PDP presidential candidate …
In Rann, the headquarters of the Kala-Balge Local Government Area in Borno State, members of the Boko Haram sect launched a large-scale attack, killing over 60 farmers. The bodies of the deceased farmers who were buried on Monday had several bullet wounds on them. Many more people are still missing, according to residents. “Boko Haram terrorists on motorcycles wielding guns …
Dr Ibrahim Goni’s appointment as Conservator-General of the National Park Service has been renewed for another five years by President Muhammadu Buhari. The re-appointment, according to Saghir el Mohammed, Director of Press for the Ministry of Environment, took effect on May 10, 2022. “Minister of Industry Mohammed Abdullahi congratulated Goni on his reappointment and wished him a more fruitful tenure …
An investigation has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed 19 of the 131 Senate bills passed in the last three years. On June 10, the upper chamber, which was inaugurated on June 11, 2019, will reach its three-year mark. The Senate introduced 976 bills from its inception until March 23, 2022, according to a document seen by our correspondent …
Two people were confirmed dead and two others were rescued after a three-story building collapsed in Lagos on Saturday evening. Shortly after the downpour, the incident occurred at 4 Alayaki Lane, Freeman in Lagos Island’s densely populated Freeman neighbourhood. Read Also: Why Former Enugu LG Chairman Chiene Was Attacked – Ex-Governor Nnamani Responds To Accusations Of Assault According to reports, this …
The newly amended 2022 electoral act was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday afternoon. Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, which formerly permitted only elected delegates of a party to participate in conventions or other party meetings, was amended by the two chambers of the National Assembly in a rushed vote. The amendment was approved by the …
On Tuesday morning, a bomb exploded in Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano State. The explosion occurred at a school on Aba Road, sending parents scurrying to pick up their children. According to an eyewitness report in a viral video, the detonation was caused by a suicide bomber. As of the time of writing this report, information was still …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained Mr. Ahmed Idris, the serving Accountant General of the Federation, in connection with money laundering and diversion of funds worth N80 billion. Using proxies, family members, and close colleagues, the AGF allegedly raked in the monies through phoney consultancies and other unlawful operations, according to the inquiry. Read Also: Why Poultry Farmers …
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023 (SWAGA ’23) will officially launch its Affiliate, the NORTH CENTRAL AGENDA for ASIWAJU 2023 (NCA) in Kwara State, on Sunday 15th May 2022, as part of efforts to deepen the crusade of hope and better Nigeria being canvassed by a group loyal to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The auspicious ritual in the state …
Under the aegis of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army troops blasted a convoy of Abubakar Sarki, a Boko Haram commander, in Sambisa forest, killing scores of militants who were with him. According to sources, the offensive was coordinated by Maj Gen Waidi Shaibu, General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander Sector 1 North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) …
Ministers who quit over political ambitions, according to activist lawyer Femi Falana, can only be reappointed following Senate confirmation. President Muhammadu Buhari had asked members in his government with political ambitions to leave on or before May 16. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Minister of State for Education; Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport; Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs; and Ogbonnaya Onu, …
Minister of Labour and Productivity Chris Ngige has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after paying a whopping N100 million to buy presidential forms for 2023. “On Tuesday, 19th April 2022, I publicly declared my interest to contest for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the constitutional provision that precludes our amiable …
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that the difficulties facing the country will persist unless individuals in positions of leadership do something to solve the situation of the country’s nearly 15 million out-of-school children. Regardless of the type of leadership training supplied by leadership development centres, disregarding this segment of people, he added, will always cause a drag in society. …
Comrade Idris Haruna Magami, a journalist working for the Zamfara State Radio and Television Service in Gusau, has been kidnapped. Magami was taken on Wednesday while returning to his hometown of Magami, about 40 kilometres from Gusau, the state capital, after closing hours, according to eyewitnesses. Comrade Magami is a well-known journalist of Zamfara Radio and Television Service and the …
President Muhammadu Buhari bid ten outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) farewell on Friday in Abuja, stating that a large number of them are well-equipped to seek higher political offices, including the presidency. “I have no doubt that if the next President emerges from among former members of this cabinet, like any other aspirant, ample competence and outstanding …
The Federal Government may have discovered a method to appease the striking university-based unions, allowing the strike to be called off in the coming days. This was brought to light on Thursday when stakeholders met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja at the President’s request for a tripartite meeting. Read Also: Bayelsa Gov, Duoye Diri storms Supreme Court for Justice Mary …
Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri has arrived at the Supreme Court for Justice Mary Ekaego Peter Odili’s retirement court session. Diri arrived in the Apex Court just after 8 a.m. for a special court session set for 10 a.m. He arrived at the court with his predecessor, Seriake Dickson, and a retinue of top officials and security officers. Justice Odili …
Some Nigerians are concerned about the National Assembly’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act of 2022, which allows statutory delegates – all those elected – to participate and vote in political party conventions, congresses, and meetings, claiming it was done to help Senate President Ahmad Lawan, who recently entered the 2023 presidential race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). This …
In the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2022, troops from NA 93 Battalion began searching for a personnel who went missing in action while responding to a distress call of an attack on Tati community in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state. According to Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, the military responded quickly after getting …
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged governors of South East states, as well as security agencies, with putting an end to gunmen slaughtering cows in Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, and Ebonyi states. It has also condemned recent deaths by a variety of organisations, including security forces and unknown gunmen, and called for peaceful and constructive discourse. …
