Letter asking APC national chairman to resign polarises the party’s NWC

The call by the Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Lawal Shuaibu, that the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, should resign due to alleged incompetence has polarised members of the party’s National Working Committee, according to Punch. The demand made by Shuaibu was said to have come to some members of the […]

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Buhari sworn in, begins second term

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinabjo were sworn in for a second term in office by the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad on Wednesday in Abuja. President Buhari was on February 27, declared the winner of February 23 presidential elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Returning Officer […]

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Who Is Afraid of Atiku Abubakar?, By Femi Aribisala

These are very interesting times in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) government has reportedly won a major election, but it is finding it difficult, if not impossible, to celebrate and enjoy its victory. Before the champagne could be uncorked, Atiku Abubakar had filed a case in court challenging the result, claiming it was fraudulent […]

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Sixty million Naira cash allegedly recovered from Zamfara State SSG’s brother (Photos)

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto zonal office, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 allegedly arrested one suspected politician with N60,000,000 (Sixty Million Naira) cash, following intelligent report of his suspicious money laundering activities. The suspect, Murtala Muhammad who is alleged to be a brother to Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Professor Abdullahi […]

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Borno governor’s personal steward commits suicide inside govt house

John Achagwa, personal steward to Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, committed suicide inside the state government house yesterday, Monday, May 27. According to reports, residents of the state government woke up to find John’s body hanging lifeless on a tree at the Presidential Lodge at the centre of the Government House. The cause of the suicide […]

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Oguntoyinbo acquitted of N166m Bribe Charge

An FCT High Court, Apo on Tuesday discharged and acquitted AVM Tade Oguntoyinbo of N166 million bribe charge. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had dragged Oguntoyinbo to court with one count charge of bribery to the tune of N166 million. The anti-graft agency alleged that Oguntoyinbo, while in office as the Chief of […]

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Mainstream Afenifere responds to Tinubu’s 2023 presidential ambition

The mainstream Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has reacted to report that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu was aspiring to run for presidency in 2023. According to Daily Post, the Afenifere spokesperson, Mr. Yinka Odumakin said, Tinubu reserved the right to run for presidency in 2023. While some persons have […]

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Genevieve Nnaji celebrates 40th birthday, a re-union of the cast of ‘Girls Cot’ movie (Photos)

Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, celebrates her 40th birthady on 3rd of May and her ‘#girls cot’ movie cast were present. The Nollywood veteran and fine actresses, the golden girls, who made the occasion looks like a re-union of the cast of ‘Girls Cot’ movie were: “Omotola Jalade (Omosexy), Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Uche […]

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Governor Ambode hands over to Sanwo-olu (Full text of his farewell speech)

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has handed over the reins of government in Lagos State to Babajide Sanwoolu. According to Ambode, ‘its been a rewarding 4-year experience. This would not have been possible without the support, cooperation and prayers of all Lagosians. I remain eternally grateful to you all. God bless you all. And to God be all the Glory’. […]

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The 10 key issues Buhari must confront in his second term

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari officially begins his second and final term on Wednesday following his re-election in February. Despite his large winning margin, the next four years won’t be easy for the 76-year-old former general. Here are some of the key issues he’ll face while at the helm of Africa’s biggest oil producer and most […]

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In my second term, I ‘ll shock those calling me ‘baba go slow’ -Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has said that the people who have referred to him as Baba Go Slow during his first term in office, will be shocked at the pace he will work in his second term which commences tomorrow Wednesday, May 29th. The President made this known during a special interview session with the Nigerian […]

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Aisha Buhari’s Politics and May 29 Blues, By Reuben Abati

In the lead up to the May 29, 2019 Inauguration Day, after the general elections in Nigeria – the end of a four-year term (2015 – 2019) and the beginning of another cycle of four years – as constitutionally prescribed -certain notable developments have occurred in the last few days, involving places, events and personalities […]

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Serena survives first-set scare at French Open, wins 800th match

Tennis star, Serena Williams survived a first-set scare before defeating Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday. The 37-year-old American, who is attempting to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, racked up her 800th career main draw win with her victory […]

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Nigerian female blogger in soup for claiming someone else’s house, she’s arrested, handcuffed (Photos)

‘Breakup or Makeup’ founder, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO has been arrested after she tried to pass off someone else’s house as hers and took a photo in front of it. On the day she turned 30, Blessing celebrated her birthday bash across three Nigerian states – Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. […]

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Buhari’s special interview to air on NTA network tonight -Garba Shehu

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, will on Monday night appear on the network of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in a special interview at 10.00 pm. In a brief statement on Monday, the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, conveyed the details of the broadcast to the public. He said: “All Television station’s and other electronic media outlets are […]

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