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Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr. Tony Elumelu has called for an urgent Marshal Plan to save Africa from poverty, unemployment, major infrastructural deficits, insecurity and such other serious challenges, insisting that if these continue unattended to, they will …

A frontline 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians that if he is given the chance to pilot the affairs of the nation as the President, the wealth of the nation would be secure and prudently managed for the …

Whether at home or abroad, all Nigerians have the same burden and share the same desire to see our country working more effectively and becoming truly greater by harnessing all of the existing potentials and really transform the nation. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, according to a statement by Laolu …

Operatives of the Nigerian military intelligence service have arrested some civilians spying for the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists in the North East, PRNigeria learnt. The civilians, before their arrest, worked together with a soldier who killed himself after military troops discovered he was an ISWAP collaborator. …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja advised those planning to rig the 2023 general elections to perish the thought, vowing to use every legitimate means to protect the votes of Nigerians. ‘‘Those planning to rig the forthcoming elections should think twice because I intend to resolutely protect and defend …

Washington, April 28, 2022 U.S. President Joe Biden is set to visit South Korea and Japan in late May, the White House has announced. The visit, set for May 20 to 24, would further deepen ties between our governments, economies, and people, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in …

A soldier who was nabbed for collaborating with ISWAP terrorists has killed himself while being escorted to the barrack. PRNigeria gathered that the soldier with one of the Battalions of the Nigerian Army in the North-East was discovered by military intelligence operatives to be involved in recent attacks on brothels …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, April 27, 2022 Pensioners in Abia Wednesday staged a protest against the 38 months unpaid arrears of their pensions by the state government. The pensioners, operating under the aegis of Concerned Abia Pensioners, took their protest round the major streets of Umuahia and ended up at …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, April 27, 2022 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Wednesday, accepted the resignation of his Deputy, Alhaji Manir Dan’iya, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Saidu Umar, and 11 other key political office holders in the state. This is contained in a statement issued …

…adjourns plenary till May 10 The Senate has passed a bill seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2013, and to prohibit the payment of ransom to kidnappers in Nigeria. The passage of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022, followed the consideration of a report by the Committee …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged all political parties in the country to keep elections and election-related differences aside and join the administration’s drive to defeat insecurity in the country. Speaking at an Iftar dinner with members of the business community and the leadership of political parties, the …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, April 26, 2022 Former Gov. Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says he has the capacity to fix the political and socioeconomic challenges of Nigeria. Obi made the declaration at a meeting with the PDP stakeholders in Oyo …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as untrue a report credited to the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma to the effect that the Commission has resumed the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in places where the exercise was earlier suspended in the State. Speaking on Sunday at …

Southern Political leaders have been urged to resist the divisive tendency of any part of the country and unite for a South-East Presidency in 2023. The leader of the Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo sent out the strong message in Abuja while speaking at the Greater Nigeria Conference …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 25, 2022 No fewer than 696 Ghanaian peacekeepers have received UN medals for their outstanding services while serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), based in the notoriously challenging environment of the Unity State. UNIMISS, in a statement, noted that 594 …

Former Governor Peter Obi has dismissed a viral story where it was alleged that he blasted the Northern Elders and also rejected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidacy for the 2023 presidential election. Obi has denied such news, saying it was false and cheap propaganda. A statement on Sunday from …

Paris, April 24, 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake. Cheers of joy erupted as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ …

   By Peter Okolie Owerri, April 23, 2022 The Police Command in Imo state has dismissed reports that the fire incident at an illegal oil bunkering site located in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state in which more than 100 people perished was as a result of an explosion. …

  The alleged owner of the illegal refinery that was gutted by fire resulting in the death of many men, women and children in Egbema, Imo State, one Okenze Onyewoke, has been declared wanted by the government of Imo State. This is according to a report credited to the Imo …

“If Nigeria is not urgently rescued from the dangerous path she appears to be inexorably marching towards, we may not be able to contain the inevitable implosion, which all patriotic Nigerians, including all of you gathered here and my humble self, pray against every day.” The above were the words …

By Sunday Bassey Mkpat Enin (Akwa Ibom) April 23, 2022 Founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church, Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom, John Okoriko, who was abducted on Tuesday has regained his freedom. Assailants abducted Okoriko from his church premises on the day in question. Police spokesman in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 22, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has urged entrepreneurs and investors to channel ideas and resources into areas of the economy that stimulate growth, with long-term effect on job creation and poverty reduction. The president, who stated this when he received Chairman of Dangote Industries Ltd, …

Some staunch supporters of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s Presidential ambition have indicated interest in paying for his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for participation in the 2023 race to Aso Villa to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. A source close to the presidency, who pleaded anonymity told GPNews that “we already …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 21, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned a security meeting sequel to the recommendations by the Council of State over the security challenges facing some parts of the country. Gov. Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa had on April 14 briefed State House correspondents on the outcome …

Terrorists suspected to either be members of ISWAP or Boko Haram have massacred scores of party goers in Gaidam Local Government of Yobe State. PRNigeria gathered that the terrorists sneaked into the town and stormed a local joint where they sell alcohol and dog meat. In a deliberate effort to …