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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
By Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Vanessa Obioha In a very happy moment for democrats in the United States of America, Joe Biden Jr., was sworn in as the new president, bringing an end to the tumultuous reign of Donald Trump. Against this background, Biden’s inaugural speech was dotted with calls for unity, a consistent message from […]
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Headlines, South-East
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
Businessman and politician, Longers Anyanwu sounds a note of warning to traitors who may be persuaded to work against the new leadership of the apex aocio-cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo With the ground swell support and acknowledgment of the well-meaning Igbos and other leaders of ethnic nationalities in Nigeria, it shows that with proper leadership laced […]
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Governors, Headlines, Ondo, State News
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
By James Sowole Protesters comprising commercial vehicle drivers, farmers, forest guards and traders, Friday trooped to the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital, condemning the position of the presidency on the order of the Ondo State Government asking unregistered herdsmen to vacate state forest reserves. The protesters, who were led by the Chairman of […]
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COVID-19, Governors, Headlines, Health
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
NGF disassociates self from Yahaya Bello’s comments By Chuks Okocha The Nigeria Governors Forum has set up a committee of experts to advise on the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine. Also, the governors have dissociated themselves from the comments of the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello that the vaccine would kill people. A communique of the […]
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Latest Politics
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
By Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari is concerned about the nation’s huge revenue loss due to leakages arising from activities of the revenue generating agencies of government and has now mandated the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other revenue generating agencies to forthwith block such leakages. He also directed strict payment of taxes by […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Thursday, January 21st, 2021

A former Nigeria international goalkeeper and later an assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Joseph Eric (A.K.A Joe Erico), is dead. He was nicknamed ‘Erico’ by ardent NEPA FC fans while he was the team’s goalkeeper. News of Erico’s death was announced Thursday morning by the Convener of popular FUBS WhatsApp platform, Godwin Enakhena. He […]
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Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
Festus Keyamo By Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on his 51st birthday, describing him as a diligent social crusader. In a statement on Thursday by the president’s Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the president joined family, friends and professional associates to celebrate […]
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Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Headlines
Thursday, January 21st, 2021

To purchase the book, click here. To contact the author, please send email to editor@newnigerianpolitics.com with the name (Inodu Tony Piri) of the author as the subject. INODU TONY PIRI is a talented and celebrated Nigerian-American artist and poet, who has many incredible artistic paintings to his credit. In December 2020, he published his first book, Painted […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
Miss Tiffany Trump, daughter of outgoing US President, Mr. Donald Trump, yesterday announced her engagement to her fiancé, Michael Boulos. The 27-year-old daughter of the outgoing Republican president announced the cheery news in an Instagram post, some hours to the end of her father’s presidency. The first family will vacate the White House on Wednesday […]
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Headlines, Niger, State News
Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
By Laleye Dipo Not less than seven men of the local vigilant group in Mashegu local government area of Niger state have been killed by bandits. Several others have also been injured and hospitalised. The bandits also burnt 50 motorcycles belonging to the vigilantes It was learnt that the incident occured few days after bandits […]