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5 Ex-Governors, 14 others make Tinubu’s 2nd batch of ministerial nominees

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines Friday, August 4th, 2023

By Tijani Adeyemi President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday forwarded additional 19 ministerial nominees list to Senate for screening and confirmation. The Chief of Staff and the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajamiabila presented the new batch of ministerial list to the Senate President which was later read by Senator Akpabio. The Rules […]

Why we’re not plying 2nd Niger bridge – Drivers

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, August 4th, 2023

Uchenna Nebuwa says members of the association and other drivers no longer use the second Niger Bridge because of security concerns. Nebuwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Onitsha that criminals have taken over the route, including Obosi-Owerri axis of the road. According to him, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers now […]

Why labour suspended strike after meeting Mr. Tinubu – TUC president Osifo

Posted by admin Economy, Headlines, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Friday, August 4th, 2023

By Oluyemi Ogunseyin NLC and TUC led, during a protest against Subsidy removal and other issues on Wednesday. The Trade Union Congress (TUC ) president, Comrade Festus Osifo, said that the federal government has promised that plans are in place to address their grievances within the next week. Osifo made this known during an interview […]

Drama as passenger is nabbed for ‘stealing n1 million’ on board Air Peace flight

Posted by admin Aviation, Headlines Friday, August 4th, 2023

There was a mild drama on board an Air Peace flight following the theft of N1 million of a passenger by another passenger. In a statement on Wednesday, the Spokesperson for the airline, Stanley Olisa, said the incident took place on board the Abuja-PHC flight P47192 on July 27. Olisa said the suspect was arrested […]

Drama as ministerial nominee dodges question on husband

Posted by admin Headlines, Latest Politics Friday, August 4th, 2023

By Enioluwa Adeniyi Wednesday’s ministerial nominee screening saw a bit of humour at the senate when Dr. Doris Uzoka, a nominee from President Bola Tinubu, dodged a question regarding her husband. Dr. Uzoka, a medical practitioner turned banker from Imo State, smoothly answered queries about her career achievements and roles. But when asked about her […]

Shehu Sani reacts as former Nigerian Head of State leads ECOWAS delegation to Niger Republic

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, August 4th, 2023

A former Kaduna central lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the delegation sent to the Niger Republic to negotiate with the coup plotters. Naija News recalls that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, sent a delegation led by former Nigerian military leader, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to negotiate with military officers who seized power […]

Magistrate nabbed for disguising as woman to write Law exams for his girlfriend

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Monday, July 31st, 2023

A newly appointed magistrate in Uganda has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a woman to sit for law exams on behalf of his girlfriend. The matter was immediately reported to the police, leading to Semwogerere’s arrest and subsequent charging with two counts of forgery. Othembi said; “We reported the matter to the Police and he […]

Don’t underestimate us, Super Falcons coach warns

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Coach Randy Waldrum said his Nigeria team had been “underestimated and underappreciated” as they strive to seal their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Monday. Nigeria drew 0-0 with Olympic champions Canada in their opening match and then fought back from a goal down to beat co-hosts Australia 3-2. That left the […]

Tribunal takes fresh action on ‘Okada Rider’ who won House of Reps seat on Labour Party’s platform

Posted by admin Elections, Elections 2023, Headlines, Labour Party (LP), Party Politics Sunday, July 30th, 2023

By Oladipo Abiola The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has upheld the victory of Donatus Mathew who contested and won the Kaura Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in the last general elections. Naija News reports Mathew was an Okada rider when he contested […]

Peter Mbah: IPOB Lawyer, Ejimako leaks private chats with Simon Ekpa

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Peter Mbah: IPOB Lawyer, Ejimako leaks private chats with Simon Ekpa Aloy Ejimakor, Peter Mbah and Simon Ekpa By Richard Ogunsile Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has leaked his alleged private chats with controversial Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. Taking to his […]