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Peter Obi didn’t visit my palace; I never endorsed him for president – Sultan of Sokoto

Peter Obi Didn’t Visit My Palace; I Never Endorsed Him For President – Sultan Of Sokoto January 21, 2023 NEWS The Sultan, who confirmed this when he attended the National Peace Meeting with Nigeria’s presidential candidates in Abuja on Friday, described the reported endorsement of Obi as false. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar […]

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Usain Bolt defrauded of $12m life savings

Usain Bolt defrauded of $12m life savings By Efosa Taiwo Jamaica’s Olympic sprinting icon, Usain Bolt has lost millions of dollars in his account with Stocks and Securities Ltd, an investment company based in Kingston. The lawyers of the track star said they are prepared to file a lawsuit if that will make it possible […]

Supreme Court affirms Akpabio as APC’s senatorial candidate

  By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Godswill Akpabio as candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election billed for February 25. The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of Justices, upheld an […]

Buhari reappoints official, Saratu Umar, sacked by Jonathan for ‘Incompetence’ as Nigeria’s Investment Chief

Buhari reappoints official, Saratu Umar, sacked by Jonathan for ‘Incompetence’ as Nigeria’s Investment Chief By Enioluwa Adeniyi Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in 2015 relieved Saratu Umar of her duty as the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). Jonathan had sacked Umar following a recommendation by a ministerial panel. The panel had indicted […]

Dual Citizenship: A-Court strikes out PDP’S suit against Tonye Cole

  By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT A Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit by the People’s Democratic Party against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Tonye Cole, challenging his credibility to contest the 2023 governorship election in the state. The PDP had also in the suit against […]

Buhari will now admit knowing nothing about economy, foreign affairs – Obasanjo

By Ishola Oludare Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari does not really understand the economy. Obasanjo said this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday, when taking part in an interactive session with the Experiential Leadership in Africa (TEL-Africa). The former president was speaking on his support […]

2023: Only unpatriotic Nigerians will vote for Tinubu, others – Obasanjo

By Ishola Oludare Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, deserves the votes of all patriotic Nigerians, saying only the unpatriotic ones would vote for his opponents. While calling on Nigerians to support Obi, Obasanjo said the reason was because he possesses good characters, which his fellow […]

Sultan tells Nigerians who to vote for

Sultan tells Nigerians who to vote for Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has told Nigerians to vote for leaders with reputable character in the 2023 general elections. Abubakar made the call on Thursday while addressing participants at the 29th regular meeting of […]

RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye Under Attack Over 2023 Presidency – Nigerians React

RCCG’s Pastor Adeboye Under Attack Over 2023 Presidency – Nigerians React By Richard Ogunsile The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has come under social media attack over his alleged ‘coldness’ about the forthcoming 2023 presidential election. Naija News recalls that the revered preacher had declared earlier […]