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‘No rule says kingmaker can’t become king’ — Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state, says there is no rule preventing a kingmaker from becoming king. Tinubu played a role in the merger of different parties to form the All…
IPOB advocates poultry, goat, fish farming ahead of April ban on beef
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, advised people of the South-East to seek alternative means of protein ahead of its ban on beef from Fulani cattle, which will take…
DSS Invitation Of Kukah Worries Kaduna Youths
The youth wing of the Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has condemned the purported invitation of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, by the…
Amotekun’s Collaboration With Other Security Agencies Yielding Good Results — Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said the collaborative efforts between Amotekun Corps and the regular security agencies in the state has reduced to the barest minimum…
Suspected Yahoo Boys behind killing of ladies in Plateau — Gov. Lalong
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has revealed that suspected Yahoo Boys, who are believed to be into rituals, killed two ladies in the last days of 2021 in the state. He…
To become president is my lifelong ambition, Tinubu tells Buhari
THE national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday said that he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his ambition to contest for the position…
After Super Tucano attacks, ISWAP reshuffles cabinet
After the loss of its commanders and fighters in recent aerial bombardments by the Nigerian Military’s Super Tucano aircraft, the ISWAP leadership has reshuffled its cabinet. PRNigeria gathered…
BREAKING: I’ve informed Buhari of my 2023 presidential ambition, says Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his presidential ambition. Tinubu said this…
Reporter’s diary: Inside Mummy GO’s church in Lagos
At exactly 08:14 a.m., I walked into the Rapture Proclaimer Evangelical Church of God founded by popular evangelist, Funmilayo Adebayo, nicknamed Mummy GO (General Overseer) on social…
Fleeing Zamfara bandits attack soft targets as military operatives aid captives’ release
As fleeing bandits raid villages on their escape routes from aerial bombardments, military intelligence operatives are aiding the release of captives from enclaves of bandit leaders…
Lassa fever death toll hits 102 — and 510 cases confirmed
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says a total of 102 persons died of Lassa fever in 2021. Lassa fever, an acute viral hemorrhagic disease, is transmitted to humans…
Zulum makes case for enhanced pay for military
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has advocated for improved salary and welfare for the military personnel to boost their morale. Zulum made the call on Sunday in Maiduguri at a feast to…
Buhari to inaugurate projects in Ogun
President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Ogun State on Thursday. He will inaugurate infrastructural projects by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Buhari will be welcomed at the Gateway City Gate Monument…
NLC mobilises for protests against hike in petrol price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun mass mobilisation of civil society organisations (CSOs) ahead of its planned January 27 and February 1 nationwide protests against the proposed removal…
IPOB urges Buhari to reconsider stand on Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked President Mohammadu Buhari to reconsider his stance on the release of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group said Buhari was about…
NNAMDI KANU: FG harassing priests — IPOB
Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, told the Federal Government to stop what it described as harassment of priests who speak in favour of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It, however,…
MD’s Suspension: NPA Panel Mum 8 Months After
Eight months after, the panel set up by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to investigate alleged infractions by the suspended Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),…
Magodo: Residents worry over continued presence of armed policemen
Barely five days after, residents of Magodo Phase II, in Lagos, have expressed fear and concerns over continued occupation of the estate by armed policemen from Abuja, despite Lagos State…
Senate Uncovers N14.7bn Proceeds of Defunct PHCN ‘Hidden’ in Commercial Banks
The Senate has uncovered N14.7 billion proceeds of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) allegedly hidden in commercial banks by Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE). Its committee…
Enforce compulsory vaccination for LG, state workers – FG tells govs
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has urged state governments to step up mass vaccination against COVID-19 as part of moves to combat the virus. The agency, in its latest advisory…
Governors’ Security Votes Balloon As Insecurity Worsens – Report
As insecurity worsens across Nigeria, ballooning security votes allocated to all the 36 state governors, politicians and some stakeholders in the security sector under the guise of…
Soun of Ogbomoso’s daughter dies days after monarch’s death
Death has struck again in the family of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi. Oba Oyewumi died on December 12 at the age of 95 and our Correspondent gathered that the first…
Arms Deals: Nigerian Military Leaders Stole $15bn Within 20 Years – Report
As much as $15bn (N6.1trn at N411 to a dollar) have been frittered away through fraudulent arms procurement deals in the last 20 years, according to a report by the Centre for…
2023: PDP Denies Zoning Presidential Ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it had not zoned its presidential ticket to any particular part of the country. The party while reacting to recent comments and insinuations on…