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Africa & World Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA –THE Presidency on Tuesday explained that Nigeria entered into bilateral agreements to exports electricity to Niger, Benin and Togo so that the three countries will not build dams on River Niger. The Presidency also said that the total indebtedness of Niger to Nigeria is USD 16 million, while Benin owes USD […]
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COVID-19, Headlines, Health
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
A Nigerian-born and trained physician, Dr Stella Immanuel, is trending on social media after delivering an impassioned COVID-19 speech in the U.S. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, Immanuel claimed that antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, were effective cures for the virus. Immanuel, who is also owner of Fire Power Deliverance […]
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Africa & World Politics, Economy, Latest Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
All roads are now clear for the reelection of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as President of African Development Bank(AfDB) for a second five-year term. Adesina is Africa’s consensus candidate. The election by the bank’s governors will take place during the annual meeting scheduled for August 25-27. This followed the decisive conclusions of the Independent Review Panel […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), Governors, Party Politics
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
By Omololu Ogunmade President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday held a virtual meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and Caretaker Committee of the party on efforts being made to reposition the party. A statement by presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, said at the meeting attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the president disclosed that he […]
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Kaduna, Latest Politics, State News
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
By John Shiklam The Southern Kaduna Elders Forum (SOKAF) led by Gen. Zamani Lekwot (rtd), a former military governor of old Rivers State, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take urgent steps to stop the killings and wanton destruction in the area. In a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, the forum said it cannot […]
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Headlines, Soccer, Sports
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
If Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has his way, Nigerian Super Eagles target, Bukayo Saka will be encouraged to reject Nigeria and choose an international career with England. Arsenal’s talented teenager has represented England up to under-19 level, but now the Londoner is being courted by Nigeria, where his parents came from. ‘If I get asked […]
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Edo, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, State News
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
In a trending video, former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole apologised for his egregious error in supporting Godwin Obaseki as his successor in 2016. He described the error as a honest mistake. He backed Obaseki, he said, to ensure the continuity of his projects and programmes. “I have made my honest mistakes. […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
By John Owen NwachukwuIbrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared that he will no longer hide but was now ready to fight back at orchestrated attacks against his person. Magu said he will henceforth reply to all the allegations against him in public. This was contained […]
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Headlines, Kano, Sex and Relationship, State News
Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
By Agency Reporter A 22 year-old man has committed suicide in Kano, after his girlfriend dumped him to follow another man. The jilted man was identified as Ashiru Musa Danrimi, a member of the Neighbourhood Watch, in Kadawa ward, Ungogo local government. His girlfriend was identified as Umi Muhammad. According to reports, Danrimi felt […]
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Legislature, Senate
Monday, July 27th, 2020
By Vincent Ujumadu, AwkaBILLIONAIRE oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze has fired back at the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Pius Anyim who accused him, (Eze) of being a contract chaser. Eze had in an earlier interview accused Anyim of concentrating his attention only in his area when he was in public […]
