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By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo departs Abuja on Monday for Monrovia, to represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration of the year-long commemoration of the Liberia’s bicentennial anniversary. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice-President, made …

By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2022 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared DCP, Abba Kyari wanted over 25kilograms of illicit drugs. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi said this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja. The NDLEA said investigation has revealed …

For decades, Nigerians have been living in denial about the state of our country’s petroleum refining and distribution system. Even non- specialists without any training in elementary petroleum economics know there is something wrong with our petroleum products refining, importation, and distribution regime and regulatory systems. Unfortunately, even with enacting …

  By Esenvosa Izah Lagos, Feb. 14, 2022 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday declared a four-week “total and comprehensive” strike. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President, made the declaration at a news conference in Lagos after the union’s two days National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. Osodeke said …

PREAMBLE On the 10th of February, 2022, some of my friends and political associates drew my attention to a news story that was trending in the Opera News platform. The title of the news which was presented as features was titled, “Tension in Ebonyi over Governorship zoning”. The reporter/writer of …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 13, 2022 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described its return to power in the Abuja Municipal Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a sign of victory in the 2023 general elections. The PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, in a statement …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 13, 2022 A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Kareem Smith has urged African Americans to reclaim their identity as black Christians and hold to Christ banner of justice in their service to God and humanity. Smith made the call in his homily at St. Patrick’s …

By Grace Alegba Lagos, Feb. 13, 2022 The Lagos state government says it had directed the prosecution of the developer of the three-storey building under construction that collapsed in Onike area of the state, on Saturday, killing two persons. A statement by Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, spokesman of the Lagos state …

…Sanwo-Olu praises Senator Adeola’s Empowerment Programme  President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan on Sunday praised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he called “the good work” he is doing towards delivering dividends of good governance to the people of Lagos State and to validate the State’s position as …

ABUJA, SUNDAY FEB. 13, 2022. Winner of the Unified Fighting Championship (UFC), Middleweight Category, Nigerian Diasporan, Israel Adesanya has retained his title beating Robert Whittaker in a unanimous decision 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 at the Toyota Sports Centre, Houston-Texas, USA. The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa  in …

… Seven soldiers survive IED on Damboa Road Troops of the Nigerian Military deployed for Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ on Saturday foiled ambush attacks on some motorists and commuters in the Bama axis of the North East, PRNigeria reports. The attacks, which occurred on two highways in Borno State, was staged …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 13, 2022 A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Mrs. Patience Key, has vowed to ratify Diaspora voting, in her first 100 days in office, if elected in the 2023 presidential election. Key made the pledge while answering a …

Stories by Oladapo Udom Lagos, Feb.13, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has praised the array of distinguished alumni of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG) and their contributions to the development of the various sectors of the country. (M) VP Yemi Osinbajo flanked by Mr. Odein Ajumogobia and Mr. Kanu …

A Nigerian by name Nicholas at the hospital. By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 13, 2022 The Nigerian community, under the aegis of Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), on Saturday reiterated its call on the South African and Nigerian governments to stop extra-judicial killings in that country. According to a statement …

By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), Feb.13, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Shekwogaza Gabaya of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the winner of Bwari Area Council Chairmanship Election. Prof. Amuche Madu, the INEC Returning/Collation Officer for the election announced this on Sunday in Bwari. Madu said …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with Twitter, Inc, and the failure to publish the details of the terms and conditions of any such agreement.” Joined in the …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 On June 1, 2018, there was pandemonium (“b’oolo, yaa’mi) at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ado-Ekiti as a chieftain of the party, Opeyemi Bamidele, was accidentally shot by a policeman at the rally organised by the APC. The rally was to welcome Dr. Kayode …

The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) Osun State Chapter, has inaugurated and sworn in its new set of leaders to steer the ship of the association for a two-year tenure. The Inauguration Programme came up at the ICT Centre of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Wednesday. Dr Olukemi …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 12, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody, to its list of prequalified treatments for COVID-19. WHO, in a statement on its website, stated that the prequalification of tocilizumab was born out of the need to ensure a supply …

…as the state pays final respect to Oba Adetunji Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, promised to name the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, …

  Nigerian Army officers honoured with National Award by Liberian President, George Weah. By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022 President George Weah of Liberia has conferred award of “Distinguished Service Order of the Republic of Liberia” on some Nigerian Army senior officers at the nation’s 65th Armed Forces Celebration. …

By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, Feb. 12, 2022 The National Assembly has urged the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to work more in the area of improving airport security using the latest modern technology at the country’s airports. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Sen. Smart Adeyemi, made this known …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022 The Nigeria Police on Saturday said Mr. Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police (CP) and Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), has bowed out as the spokesman of the Nigeria Police. A statement by Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, an Administrative Officer in the Force Public …

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that Nigeria is implementing policies aimed at increasing revenues as well as developing infrastructure through Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements, both to improve debt sustainability. Reacting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Agusto and Co.’s position that Nigeria’s debt sustainability was causing great …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022 Igoche Mark, the President, Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has congratulated D’Tigress over the team’s qualification for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be …