Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said on Tuesday that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 election would be someone that has everybody’s buy-in. The governor, who was speaking while receiving leading presidential hopefuls of the party, who paid him a visit at the Government …
Read More »Customs Board approves promotion of 3,466 officers (See names, details)
By Patience Omoha Abuja, April 5, 2022 The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) says it has approved the promotion of 3,466 general duty and support staff officers. According to a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi, NCS Public Relations Officer, the approval was done on March 29 during the …
Read More »National unity: Wike, Ugwuanyi, Makinde, others meet IBB, Abubakar in Minna
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike was accompanied by some of his colleague governors to Minna, capital city of Niger State to have a closed-door meeting with General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, (rtd) former military president of Nigeria. Those in attendance were former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar; Governor of …
Read More »I’m not a politician but…. Pastor Adeboye; Says: No more rigging in Nigeria
General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said that he is not, and will never be a politician but will tell all to ensure that they register to vote, ensure that they must vote and ensure that their votes count, stressing …
Read More »Train attack: el-Rufa’i briefs Buhari; Addresses Correspondents in Hausa; Warned Railway Corporation of Boko Haram’s planned train bombing; Says no action taken
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 1, 2022 Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Friday in Abuja updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments in his state following Monday night’s terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna bound train. The governor, who was sober about recent happenings in his state, told …
Read More »Buhari welcomes $200m African Development Centre by Microsoft, says Nigeria ready to lead in digital technology
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said Nigeria stands poised to welcome more initiatives and investments in digital technology, while appreciating Microsoft for an engineering hub, African Development Centre, worth $200 million. Receiving the President of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, at the State House, accompanied by the Minister of Communication …
Read More »Police diffuse bomb in Rigasa, Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, April 1, 2022 The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has successfully diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or locally made bomb in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige confirmed the incident in a statement …
Read More »Holy Ghost Service of RCCG holds today, April 1, 2022; Theme – SIGNS & WONDERS
The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds today, Friday, April 1, 2022 with the theme SIGNS AND WONDERS. Open to all on site and online, the Service would be an occasion for special prayers for, and anointing of, children against all contrary forces, and …
Read More »Terrorism: El-Rufai, Amaechi’s confessions confirm complicity by APC govt
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that some comments credited to Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai have confirmed the position of the opposition party that the ruling “All Progressives Congress (APC) administration knows the whereabouts and plans of the terrorists ravaging our nation but deliberately …
Read More »2023: Group picks PDP presidential ticket for Obi …says he’ll steer Nigeria the way he did Anambra
Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has joined the race for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The forms for the race for the party’s ticket was obtained for him by a group, Like Minds for Peter Obi, which expressed the belief that Obi will steer …
Read More »Train attack: DIA uncovers bandits’ camps, NAF shells scores of terrorists in Kaduna Village …. Troops plot ‘massive’ operation
The joint intelligence service has uncovered scores of makeshift facilities and forest settlements, serving as camps for armed bandits and kidnappers terrorising travellers along Abuja-Kaduna highway and train routes. This is coming as the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) aircraft killed scores on bandit terrorists on Wednesday after obtaining intelligence on their …
Read More »2023: PDP alleges plans by Buhari presidency, APC to alter Electoral Act
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted Nigerians “of a clandestine plot by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to alter the newly passed Electoral Act 2022 to introduce clauses that will compromise the 2023 general elections.” A statement by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of …
Read More »FEC observes a minute silence for victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 30, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday in Abuja observed a minute silence in honour of the victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, began with the Secretary to …
Read More »Kaduna train attack: Hunt the terrorists down, Buhari tells military chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Service Chiefs to hunt down the terrorists that bombed the Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday and ensure that they are brought to face justice for their heinous acts. The President also charged the law enforcement chiefs to ensure that all the kidnapped passengers are brought back …
Read More »Gunmen abduct Reporter, demand N5m ransom
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a Bayelsa based journalist Mr Julius Osahon alongside other passengers in transit to Ughelli in Delta. Osahon, the Correspondent of The Guardian Newspapers and other passengers were ambushed at Evwreni Community axis along the East-West road near Patani. One of the passengers who …
Read More »Train Attack: Family members apprehensive over where-about of relatives
By Moses Kolo Kaduna, March 29, 2022 Some family members of passengers aboard the Kaduna-bound train attacked on Monday by terrorists say they are yet to know the fate of their relatives. Speaking to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Rigasa Railway station in Kaduna on Tuesday, they said …
Read More »Troops secure Abuja-Kaduna train trapped by terrorists
By Mohammed Tijjani/Lucy Ogalue Kaduna, March. 28, 2022 Kaduna State Government said the military had rescued the Kaduna-bound train passengers trapped by terrorists Monday night. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the government said information about the rescue mission was …
Read More »Osinbajo speaks at Obasanjo’s democracy event; Jonathan, other big wigs present
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Abeokuta Monday, joining a high level event on democracy in West Africa. Others at the event hosted by former President Obasanjo were the former President Goodluck Jonathan among several others from the West African Sub Region. See event photos
Read More »Gunmen attack Obowo police divisional headquarters in Imo (See full text of Police statement)
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, March. 28, 2022 Gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network attacked the Obowo Divisional Police headquarters in Imo on Monday. Police spokesman in Imo, CSP Michael Abattam, stated in Owerri that the assailants approached the station from an …
Read More »Osinbajo scores APC high in infrastructure, agriculture, others
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, March 27, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says in eight years, the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has embarked on the largest investments in infrastructure and agriculture in Nigeria’s history. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday, said the vice president spoke on …
Read More »FG urges EU to step up investments in gas infrastructure in Nigeria
The Federal Government has urged the European Union (EU), to step up investments in gas and hydrocarbon in Nigeria to be able to meet the bloc’s energy needs. The call is coming on the heels of the festering war between Ukraine and Russia, which threatens gas supply to European countries. …
Read More »2023: PDP’s Peter Obi unveils lavish education, career profile
By Silas Nwoha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja, March 27, 2022 A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has released his bio-data, showcasing a copious profile that casts him as standing tall among PDP presidential aspirants. The News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Buhari attends APC National Convention 2022; Adamu emerges new Chairman; Buni drums support for party’s new leadership
By Ismaila Chafe/Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March 26, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Eagle Square to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention 2022 at about 8.23 p.m (WAT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of …
Read More »Bandits attack at Kaduna Airport; Repelled by troops
March 26, 2022 By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, March. 26, 2022 The Kaduna State Government, says security forces have reported that an attack by bandits was repelled in the vicinity of the Kaduna International Airport on Saturday. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attack …
Read More »What Nigerians should look out for when selecting leaders – Peter Obi
A frontline 2023 presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to review the political leadership selection process in the country, saying that until Nigerians begin to focus on character, integrity, competence and capacity, the political future of the country would remain bleak. The …
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