The Minister of Defence, Bashir Salihi Magashi, has confirmed that no fewer than 64 inmates undergoing trial for terrorism were among those that escaped from the Kuje Medium Prison after the attack on Tuesday night. He made the disclosure on Wednesday while giving update over the attack, emphasising that the attackers specifically came to free … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in seven new ministers on Wednesday. The announcement was made on Arise TV morning show today. The ministers sworn-in today will replace former ministers who resigned to partake in the last presidential primary election. Recall that the Senate confirmed, last week, seven ministerial nominees forwarded by the president. Those confirmed … [Read more…]
There is controversy over the whereabouts of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, who is being remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Fears over the whereabout of the Deputy Commissioner of Police came after bandits attacked Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, where he was kept. It was learnt that during the attack which … [Read more…]
Political parties yet to submit names of their vice presidential candidates have stepped up efforts to beat the July 15 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties affected, it was learnt, have been working round the clock and putting finishing touches to their consultations to ensure names they submit would be … [Read more…]
The Director-General of the Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, has announced that the planned alliance between the Labour Party and the New Nigerian People’s Party for the 2023 general election is “dead.” According to Okupe, who is the placeholder as running mate to the LP presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, … [Read more…]
The Presidency has confirmed the attack of the advance team to katsina ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Daura for Sallah. In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he has described as sad and unwelcome, the shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy … [Read more…]
Barely 24 hours after he was received by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed Barkindo, the 4th Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC Secretary-General is dead. Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mela Kyari, via his verified Twitter handled @MKkyari tweeted at 4:32: “We lost our esteemed Dr Muhammad … [Read more…]
The first six months of the year 2022 witnessed several issues from lifting COVID-19 restrictions to the Russia-Ukraine war. There have also been gory stories of mass shootings in some of the most unexpected places, including schools and churches. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit organisation tracking incidents of gun violence in the United … [Read more…]
Osun guber: INEC holds mock accreditation exercise Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, inspected a mock accreditation exercise in Osun ahead of July 16 governorship election in the state, promising that the commission will surpass its record in the recently concluded Ekiti gubernatorial poll. The mock accreditation being held … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buharu’s government has asked Britain to return artefacts it looted from Nigeria. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated this in London after a meeting with the officials of the British Museum. “Before now, they said we did not make a demand. But in October last year, almost nine months ago, we … [Read more…]
Kidnapped Kaduna catholic priest regains freedom Kaduna Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas has reportedly regained his freedom barely 24 hours after he was abducted by suspected terrorists. The Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, confirmed the Priest’s release on Tuesday, in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna. Recall … [Read more…]
Bayern table €120m bid for Osimhen Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a €120m bid for Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Bavarians see the 23-year-old Nigerian as an ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is on the verge of departing the Allianz Arena this summer. Lewandowski, who has a year left on … [Read more…]