Nigerian govt’s free four million prepaid electricity meters’ distribution programme mired in uncertainty

Nigerian Government-funded Phase 1 of the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP), slated to commence in August appears to have been mired in uncertainty and had been put on hold as a result of allegations of fraud by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against some of the Meter Asset Providers (MAPs). One source, who pleaded […]

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Nigerians will vote individuals, not political parties in 2023 elections ―CAN President says

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Sunday that Nigerian voters would not use the political party as a deciding factor in the choice of a candidate to succeed the President, Muhammadu Buhari, in 2023. New President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this while delivering his sermon at the 2022 men’s conference of […]

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These Last Months of Buhari Are Like a Badly Written Horror Movie, By Farooq A. Kperogi

News from Nigeria these past few weeks read like an implausibly dystopian fictional plot written by an inept author. Events of the last few days particularly feel like a series of unstable and disordered parade of terrifying mental images and emotions that might seem perfectly logical during the subconscious moments of sleep but that strike […]

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Randy lady grabs presidential candidate’s private part during campaign (Video)

After it was shared online, the video of Roots Party presidential candidate, Prof. George Wajackoyah, being sexually assaulted while campaigning has gone viral. Local news platforms reported that this occurred while the Kenyan presidential candidate was mobbed by a crowd as he campaigned on the back of a truck. The controversial presidential candidate was selling […]

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Nigerian man beaten to death by an Italian man in Italy (Photos)

A 39-year-old Nigerian man identified as Alika Ogorchukwu, has died after he was beaten to death by an Italian man on the streets of Civitanova Marche city located in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy. A statement released by the Nigerian Embassy in Italy says the deceased was assaulted by the Italian man […]

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Why Does Anybody Want to be Next President?, By Simon Kolawole

Receiving some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the recent Eid-al-Adha festival, President Muhammadu Buhari made a statement that sent out curious signals: “I wish the person who is coming after me the very best. I am eager to go. I can tell you it has been tough.” I initially read this in […]

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African Development Bank president, Adesina and wife celebrate 38th wedding anniversary (Photos)

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina and his wife, Grace, celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Thursday July 28. In a post shared on his Twitter handle, Adesina professed his love to Grace whom he described as God’s Gift to him. His tweet reads: “My Love, Grace: As we celebrate our 38th […]

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Archbishop Okoh is CAN new president as Ayokunle bows out

General Assembly of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday formally validated the election of Archbishop Daniel Okoh as its new President, thereby ending the tenure of Dr. Samson Supo Ayokunle. His recommendation by an Electoral College which was set up to screen and suggest candidates for the offices of the President and Vice […]

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Banditry and Atiku’s ‘90% voters’, By Abimbola Adelakun

In a recent broadcast, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, mentioned that most of those who would vote for him are not on social media. During his interview with Arise TV last Friday, Atiku noted that 90 per cent of the people comprising his political base, the Northern region of Nigeria, do not […]

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Tinubu my in-law, not qualified for presidency ―Tee Mac argues

Veteran flutist, Tee Mac, has advised Nigerians against the choice of All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to succeed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Born Omatshola Iseli, the artiste who claimed Tinubu is his in-law, explained that it was important for Nigerians to reflect deeply and consider their choice of next president. […]

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We have the number to impeach Buhari ―Senator Fadahunsi

The lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District at the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has said the 9th Senate has all it takes to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. Members of the opposition parties had, during Wednesday’s plenary, staged a walkout, after the move to serve impeachment notice on President Buhari […]

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Lawyer Inibehe Effiong sentenced to one month in prison for contempt of court, shares photo at Uyo prison

Lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong has shared a photo of him in a van at Uyo prison, after a judge sentenced him to one month in prison for contempt of court. Recall that the popular lawyer and activist claimed he was given the sentence after allegedly asking that armed police officers in court be removed […]

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Insecurity: Nigeria has a lazy, uncaring Commander-In-Chief ―Chidi Odinkalu, ex-NHRC Chairman

Former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “lazy and uncaring Commander-in-Chief”. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday July 27, Odinkalu decried the level of insecurity in the country, especially the renewed attacks by terrorists in recent times. Also berating President Buhari for […]

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The Peculiarities of the Presidential Poll, By Simon Kolawole

A friend, who is a pastor, chatted me up on WhatsApp recently. We often discuss Nigerian politics. When he buzzed, I knew it was time for another session in view of the prevailing circumstances. “Who are we voting for o… been looking forward to your analysis,” he asked. Of course, I do not endorse candidates. […]

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Police officer allegedly rapes, impregnates 15-year-old niece in Nigeria

A police officer attached to the Nasarawa State Police Command, Nigeria, allegedly raped and impregnated his 15-year-old niece. The suspect said to be an Inspector with the Special Investigations Bureau of the Nigerian Police (SIB) under the office of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa state, Nigeria, was arrested on 18 July, 2022 and is currently […]

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Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: Rough is the road ahead, By Fola Ojo

Tuesday, a band of terrorists laid an ambush for President Muhammadu Buhari on his way to Daura for holiday. The President’s advanced convoy was corralled. Before the smokes from that gunbattle simmered, another terrorist attack was reported Wednesday morning. Hoodlums raided a huge prison hold in Kuje, freeing hundreds of criminals serving time. The mean […]

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Nigeria’s Naira in free fall again, Senate summons CBN governor

The Senate on Wednesday July 27, resolved to summon Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over skyrocketing inflation and naira devaluation. This is coming as naira has crashed further in the parallel market, trading for N700 against the U.S. dollar.  The national currency which traded for N670 against the dollar on Monday, […]

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