President Muhammadu Buhari has described the explosion that rocked an illegal crude oil refinery in Abaezi forest in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as a national disaster,. He, therefore, directed the armed forces, security and intelligence agencies to intensify clampdown on illegal refineries following reported deaths of tens of people in the disaster. … [Read more…]
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PPD) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has observed that unless critical decisions and actions are taken by Nigerians, the country is headed for a deep crisis. He made the observation during a meeting with Ekiti State PDP stakeholders and delegates, yesterday, in the course of his consultation … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has picked the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Francis Nwifuru, as his successor in 2023. The governor, according to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nweze, confirmed the development during the burial of the father of the state’s Commissioner for Trade … [Read more…]
Just In: Uncertainty over Alaafin’s death ..Oba Adeyemi joins ancestors at 82 …No, he is still alive – Palace Uncertainty is currently pervading Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria and beyond over the reported news that gained traction on the social media in the early hours of today Saturday April 23, 2022, that the Alaafin of … [Read more…]
Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies at 83 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is dead. Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. It was learnt that the remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Court sacks ex-Speaker, Dogara, from House of Reps A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to vacate his seat as member representing Dass, Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Federal Constituency in Bauchi State. Delivering judgment, Justice Donatus Okorowo, declared that having defected from the Peoples … [Read more…]
Ahead of Presidential Primary, Osinbajo Begins Second Nationwide Consultation, to meet with party delegates °Gaya emerges support groups’ DG The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is expected to begin his second round nationwide consultation ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) slated for June 1, 2022, THISDAY gathered yesterday. The move, … [Read more…]
Top five Nollywood movies on Netflix in 2022 By Tolulope Akindele These are movies making waves on Netflix in 2022: 1. Elevator Baby This movie is about Dare(played by Timini Egbuson), a wealthy but spoilt young man who finds himself stuck with a pregnant, less privileged struggling lady. The film first opened in theatres in … [Read more…]
2023: PDP extends sale of forms for fourth time The Peoples Democratic Party has, for the fourth time, extended the date for its sale of nomination and expression of interest forms to Friday, April 22, 2022. The last day for the submission of already completed forms is now Monday April 25, 2022. The party, however, … [Read more…]
PDP Raises Alarm over Incessant Military Plane Crashes NAF Chief commiserates with families of late officers The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday raised the alarm over the incessant crashes of military aircraft following the crash of plane belonging to the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) in Kaduna on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The PDP pointed to the … [Read more…]
17 PDP Presidential Aspirants rake in N646m for party through forms •Ayu to Amaechi: We don’t want president that can run round stadium like Usain Bolt, but can’t run railway transportation 17 presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have been listed for further screening ahead of the party’s primary elections. The aspirants are … [Read more…]
Rethink Your Policy on Fuel Subsidy, World Bank Tells Nigeria •Insists the rich benefit more from fuel subsidy than the poor •Says barriers distorting country’s trade flows The President of the World Bank Group, Mr. David Malpass has once more reiterated the need for Nigeria’s federal government to reconsider its policy on fuel subsidy, saying … [Read more…]