Garba Shehu, spokesperson for President Muhammadu Buhari, says Mr Buhari and former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu saved Nigeria’s democracy with the merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress that defeated the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2015 presidential election. “President Muhammadu Buhari reconstructed political parties and formed this country’s biggest political merger in partnership … Continue reading Buhari, Tinubu saved Nigeria’s democracy ~ Garba Shehu.
Police foils kidnap attempt in Jos.
The Police Command in Plateau has thwarted a kidnap attempt and neutralised one member of the three-man gang at Rantya community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Plateau command, Ubah Ogaba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Jos. According to Mr Ogaba, the incident occurred … Continue reading Police foils kidnap attempt in Jos.
Biden addresses the nation.
President Joe Biden has vowed to keep up airstrikes against the Islamic extremist group whose suicide bombing at the Kabul airport killed scores of Afghans and 13 American service members. He warned another attack was “highly likely” and the State Department called the threat “specific” and “credible.” The Pentagon said the remaining contingent of U.S. … Continue reading Biden addresses the nation.
SERAP sues presidency.
SERAP sues Buhari, others over $25bn overdraftsSocio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details of proposed payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians, including the mechanisms and logistics for the payments, list of beneficiaries, and how they … Continue reading SERAP sues presidency.
IPOB denies claims of attacking a newsman in South-East.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the group has no plan to attack journalists. IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, in a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on Saturday, described journalists as partners in progress. The statement read, “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu … Continue reading IPOB denies claims of attacking a newsman in South-East.
Legendary singer, Victor Uwaifo dies at 80.
Nigeria’s legendary singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead. A close source to the family confirmed this to The Nation on Saturday. The source said he died after a brief illness. The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March. Uwaifo is also the first professional musicians to be … Continue reading Legendary singer, Victor Uwaifo dies at 80.
Any South-East candidate that becomes president in this present condition will fail ~ Mike Okonkwo
Mike Okonkwo, the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), has said the South-East should not produce a presidency on the grounds of pity. He pointed out that the South-East should not allow themselves to produce a president so they can be appeased. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the TREM founder stressed that a … Continue reading Any South-East candidate that becomes president in this present condition will fail ~ Mike Okonkwo
More women than men have HIV positive in Nigeria.
new report has indicated that the percentage of women living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria increased between 2016 and 2019 while that of men decreased within the same period. The result from the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), which was conducted in 2018, shows that about 1.9 million people under the age of 64 … Continue reading More women than men have HIV positive in Nigeria.
Soyinka blasts NBC over query of Channels TV.
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed surprise over the query issued by the National Broadcasting Commission to Channels Television following an interview where Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom criticised President Muhammadu Buhari. The NBC had also questioned journalists on the broadcast station’s breakfast show Sunrise Daily over Ortom’s comments on the show on Tuesday. … Continue reading Soyinka blasts NBC over query of Channels TV.
Abiodun congratulated Obasanjo on his appointment.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his appointment as the High Representative of the African Union in the Horn of Africa. Moussa Mahamat, Chairperson of the Commission, announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday. The Horn of Africa region covers countries in the eastern region … Continue reading Abiodun congratulated Obasanjo on his appointment.
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