Dr Chike Akunyili: May His Killers Never Die
By Comfort Obi Dr Chike Akunyili was killed on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. I have a prayer for those who murdered him, and their sponsors. May they…
FULL SPEECH: What Buhari said on Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary
Here is the full speech of President Muhammadu Buhari on Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary. Citizens of Nigeria. It is with full gratitude to God that today, we…
Turkish Man Reported ‘Missing’ Joins Search Party Looking For Himself
A Turkish man who was reported missing unknowingly joined search parties looking for himself. Local media reported that Beyhan Mutlu, who lives in the Inegöl district of northwest…
Unknown Gunmen Attack Chris Azubogu In Anambra, Driver Shot Dead
Unidentified gunmen, Thursday, at about 3:15 pm attacked the convoy of Honourable Chris Azubogu, the member representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal…
Nigeria’s unity not negotiable – Buhari says at 61st Independence
…….vows to arrest, prosecute those inciting violence President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday insisted that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. He therefore vowed…
FBI Indicts Big-T Autos CEO, Edeh For Money Laundering, Investment Fraud
A Nigerian national was indicted in a federal court in Boston in connection with allegedly operating an unlicensed money transmitting business to launder the proceeds of online…
Nigeria Receives Last Batch Of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
Nigeria has received the last batch of A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft manufactured in the United States for the country’s Air Force to support combat operations against…
For Nigeria at 61, it’s Lafiya Dole, Peace by force
Nigeria is 61 years old as an Independent country. And so what? What’s the big deal about it? That is what some people will say, arguing that all we have seen is flag…
BREAKING: Buhari lifts ban on Twitter’s operation in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the suspension on Twitter’s operation in Nigeria has been lifted. The president disclosed this in his Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day…
Buhari reveals identity of persons sponsoring Igboho, Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho, are being sponsored by high-profile Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari, has said. According to him, one of those found to be financing the…
FG denies plan to enforce vaccine passport in December
The Federal Government, yesterday, refuted the plan to begin enforcement of vaccine passports at nationwide airports beginning from December 1, 2021. The denial was in response to…
I didn’t compose Yoruba Nation’s anthem — Aregbesola
A former Governor of Osun State and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has stated that he was not the original composer of the Yoruba nation’s anthem as it is believed in some…
Murdered CSP: How motorcycle riders plucked my brother’s eye after killing him
Mr. Musbau Abonde, the elder brother of Kazeem Abonde, a Chief Superintendent of Police who was murdered by the rampaging motorcycle riders at Ajao Estate area of…
Military speaks on killing of ‘civilians’ during airstrike targetted at ISWAP
The Defence Headquarters says the airstrikes on September 26, 2021 by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Kwatan Daban Masara general area on the fringes of the Lake…
Dapo Abiodun Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Thursday signed into law a Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in the state. Abiodun, who assented to the Bill…
PDP NEC May Approve Throwing Presidential Ticket Open Next Week
Barring any changes, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may approve the report of the Governor Bala Mohammed Committee which…
We must all bear responsibility for insecurity — it’s collective failure, says Gumi
Ahmad Gumi, prominent Islamic cleric, says insecurity is caused by “collective failure”, and as a result of misplaced priorities instead of ensuring good governance. Gumi spoke on…
IPOB Killed Chike, Akunyili’s Husband — Uche Mefor
Uche Mefor, the estranged deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has blamed the group for the killing of Dr. Chike Akunyili in Anambra State. Dr. Chike was the…
CBN postpones planned unveiling of eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has postponed the unveiling of the country’s first digital currency, eNaira, citing key activities lined up for Nigeria’s independence anniversary.…
DNA Test Not Important, Unless Someone Drags Your Child With You – Rotimi Salami
Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami has shared his opinion on the issue of paternity testing. In a post on social media, Salmi said, “I honestly think DNA test is not important unless someone…
Gunmen Burn Ajali Police Station In Anambra, Kill 5 Officers
Unknown gunmen said to be numbering over seven, attacked Ajali Police Station, in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, killing five policemen, and setting the station…
Buhari Re-Approves Payment Of $418 Million Paris Club Judgement Debts
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-approved the payment of a controversial $418million in Paris Club refund-related judgment debts to six creditors after being manipulated by…
EXCLUSIVE: PDP governors vote to zone chairmanship to the north
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have voted for the zoning of the party chairmanship to the north — an early indication that the presidential…
APC releases revised timetable for State Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable and schedule of activities for its Oct. 16 State Congresses. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, the National…