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2023: Coalition of 57 youth groups endorse Osinbajo
The National Coalition of Youth and Students NACOYS, a coalition of 57 groups, has endorsed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo ahead of the 2023 presidential election, saying he is the best…
Ohanaeze fumes, alleges injustice as Tinubu declares presidential bid
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo described the declaration of Tinubu to contest the Presidency in 2023 as against the rules of natural justice as unfortunate. It…
P&ID firm paid $9,969 into director daughter’s account before agreement signing – Witness
The trial of a former Director, Legal Services of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Grace Taiga, for alleged fraud in the case involving Process and Industrial Development Limited continued…
Over N300m Lost By Keke Riders In A Day’s Strike Action In Kano
The strike action embarked upon by tricycle riders popularly known as ‘Adaidaita Sahu or Keke Napep’ in Kano on Monday has resulted to huge loss of revenue for the state, the riders…
FG mulls compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for its workers
Federal civil servants may soon be subjected to compulsory COVID-19 vaccination as part of plan to weaken the strength of the disease in Nigeria. This is as government assured that…
UK Suspends Walk-in Service For Visa Applicants In Nigeria
The United Kingdom (UK) has “temporarily suspended” its flexi appointment service for visa applicants in Nigeria. The service allows the submission of applications during the opening hours of…
EFCC re-arrests Mompha for ‘money laundering’
The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for laundering funds…
Why men of God must run when threatened by women – Adeboye
THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has told men of God not to fight women, but run when women threatened to deal with them.…
‘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,…