President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja commended collective efforts of nations towards tackling security challenges across the globe, and within Nigeria, urging more collaboration to check terrorism, banditry and insurgency. Receiving Letters of Credence of Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador James Kingston Christoff and Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, …
Read More »What I’ll do if there’s war in Nigeria and I’m abroad – Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has reiterated his undying love for Nigeria and his unalterable belief in its indivisibility. Speaking to more than 8000 members of his foremost support group, the Peter Obi Support Network (POSN), in a virtual interactive session, he expressed confidence that Nigeria …
Read More »Intelligence operatives nab 4 informants behind Kuje Prison, recent attacks in Abuja
Four informants suspected to be leaking information to terrorists about troops’ locations and movements around the outskirts of Abuja have been arrested. The criminals are already in the custody of a security agency. An intelligence operative told PRNigeria that the suspects were arrested with sophisticated equipment including Walkie-Talkies, revolver, knives, …
Read More »We are facing most challenging times in our country – Obi
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for the church to remain in prayers, saying that the nation was facing the most challenging times in its history. Obi, who received a rousing welcome, with loud ovations of ‘OBIdients’ at the inauguration of Most …
Read More »Faceless fact checkers’ distortion of Peter Obi’s speeches exposes opposition’s incompetence
Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has described as defeatist the antics of operatives of opposition presidential campaign organisations and their political parties “who have shamefully resorted to outright distortion and mischievous misquoting of Peter Obi’s speeches in a futile bid to discredit him and try to drag him to the …
Read More »Obi Support Network threatens Court action against INEC over voters’ registration; Demands extension
The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise until at least, November 2022. The group stated this through its Director for Legal/Election Monitoring, Modupe Olufemi-Akodu at a media parley in Abuja. Speaking to …
Read More »Coalition urges INEC to extend July 31 dealine for CVR
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 29, 2022 A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for Good Governance has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the July 31 deadline for the suspension of ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The coalition made the appeal in a …
Read More »Shake-up in Army: GOCs redeployed, new PSOs, others appointed (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 29, 2022 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has approved the posting and appointment of some top officers to command, instructional and staff positions across formations and units. The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. …
Read More »New CAN President takes over; SGF enjoins Christians to pray for peace in Nigeria
New CAN President Rev Daniel Okoh being presented the keys to the National Christian Centre. By Bridget Ikyado Abuja, July 28,2022 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has urged the Church to pray fervently for the country following the rate of insecurity. Mustapha spoke in …
Read More »Security challenges: Buhari vows to stop at nothing in changing the tide – National Security Adviser
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 28. 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed serious concern over the current security challenges facing some parts of the country and will stop at nothing to change the tide. The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, said the president …
Read More »Threat of impeachment against Buhari: Presidency fires back at opposition Senators
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 27, 2022 The Presidency has frowned at the threats by some opposition members of the Senate to begin impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari over the nation’s security challenges. Some Senators from opposition political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives …
Read More »Gunmen attack Owo, Ondo State again
By Alaba-Olusola Oke Owo (Ondo State), July 28, 2022 Two security men of a construction firm were injured on Wednesday when gunmen attacked the company’s construction site in Owo, Ondo State. Chief Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo State Commander of Amotekun Corps (the sub-regional security outfit in the southwest) confirmed the attack …
Read More »Why we staged walkout – Opposition parties’ Senators; Chant solidarity songs
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, July 27,2022 Senators of the opposition parties on Wednesday at plenary staged a walkout, following the ruling out of order of a point of order raised by Minority Leader Philip Aduda (PDP-FCT) to discuss insecurity in Nigeria Aduda had raised a point of order to draw the …
Read More »Jailed lawyer-activist: ‘I’ll secure his freedom’ – Femi Falana; You’re not on Channels TV – Judge says before throwing him in jail; Orders arrest of PREMIUM TIMES Reporter
Renowned Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has vowed to secure the release of lawyer-activist, Barrister Iniebehe Effiong, who was ordered thrown into jail, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, by the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Ekaette Obot for contempt of court. Reacting to the dramatic …
Read More »Free, transparent, credible elections indispensable to peace, stability in West Africa, Buhari declares in Liberia
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Monrovia, Liberia called on leaders in West Africa to do all within their powers to ensure that elections are conducted in their countries in an atmosphere of trust, freedom and transparency as this is the only way the sub-region can be insulated from the scourge …
Read More »ASUU seeks bill to regulate foreign education for public officers’ children
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, July 27, 2022 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have called for a bill to regulate how children of public officers enroll in schools outside the shores of Nigeria. Prof. Kingdom Tombra, Chairman of the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island chapter of the union, made …
Read More »Terrorists’ attack on Presidential Guard in Abuja: Yahaya Bello grieves; Two dead officers from Kogi
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, July 26, 2022 Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed grief over the death of Army officials killed in an ambush on the Presidential Guard Brigade on Sunday by suspected terrorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Bello also commiserated with the families of the deceased …
Read More »Save Igboland from terrorists, Abia Commissioner warns Igbo people
By Ijendu Iheaka Abia’s Information Commissioner, Dr Eze Chikamnayo has called on Igbos and Abia people in particular to contribute to their communities’ security to avoid being overrun by terrorists. The Commissioner made the call in Aba on Monday while speaking to newsmen in the commercial hub of the state. …
Read More »Torture, threat of enslavement of Nigerian captives by terrorists: Our hearts bleed – PDP; Says Buhari, APC have admitted incapacity, failure
Full text of statement APC Has Irretrievably Failed our Nation. Gentlemen of the press The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is deeply saddened, alarmed and distressed by the video of terrorists mercilessly flogging, inflicting grievous bodily harm and threatening to sell into slavery and kill traumatized victims of the bloody Abuja/Kaduna …
Read More »FG holds Nigerians in Diaspora in high esteem – Buhari
By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 25, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government holds Nigerians in the Diaspora in high esteem due to their immense contributions to national development. Buhari, who was represented by the Chief of Staff (CoS), Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, made this known on Monday at the …
Read More »Surgery: Osinbajo discharged
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, July 25, 2022 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has been discharged from the hospital following a successful surgical operation and rehabilitation, Dr Nicholas Audifferen, the Chief Personal Physician to the Vice President, says. Audifferen’s statement was made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja by Osinbajo’s …
Read More »For 13 years in a row, Zenith Bank retains position as Number One in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking
Zenith Bank Plc has been ranked as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the Bank retained its position as the number one Tier-1 bank in Nigeria with a Tier-1 …
Read More »Successful surgery: Osinbajo expresses deep gratitude to Nigerians
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, July 24, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed gratitude to Nigerians and everyone following his recent successful surgery. Osinbajo’s appreciation was conveyed in a statement he personally authored and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The Vice President underwent a surgical operation on …
Read More »2023: Drop your presidential ambition, endorse Peter Obi, group urges Atiku; Says: Don’t take masses for granted
The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has counselled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to drop his presidential ambition and endorse Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate for election as Nigeria’s president in 2023. POSN said this in reaction to views expressed by Alhaji Abubakar in an interview where …
Read More »Encomiums as ex-Nigerian diplomat, Otobo is laid to rest in New York
Rev. Fr. Robert Grippo, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima and Annunciation, Westchester praying over the remains of a retired diplomat, Amb. Eloho Otobo, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in New York, U.S. on Friday, July 22, 2022 By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 23, 2022 The remains of …
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