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Has Atiku Cornered Tinubu On Petrol Subsidy?
0 A few months before the 2023 general elections, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, warned voters to reject any politician who promised an easy road. “Anybody who tells you that it is going to be easy,” he said in Kaduna in October 2022, “please, don’t vote for him.
WHO Monitors Additional Suspected Hantavirus Cases Linked To Cruise Ship
0 The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is monitoring reports of additional individuals showing symptoms after possible contact with passengers linked to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said this on Friday during an online media briefing on the hantavirus cluster linked to travel aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship, MV Hondius.
EFCC Arrests Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged ₦36.6bn, $30m Fraud
0 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Skye Bank Plc chairman, Tunde Ayeni, in Abuja over alleged money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of funds amounting to ₦36.6 billion and $30 million. A source close to the commission told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was picked on Thursday in Abuja.
Finance Minister Oyedele Rejects Revenue Diversion Allegations, Highlights Fiscal Reforms Gains
0 Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of State for Finance, has dismissed reports alleging hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing it as misinterpretations of the World Bank Nigeria Development Update. This is contained in a statement issued by the minister on Sunday in Abuja. He said reports suggesting large-scale diversion of federation earnings misrepresented the World Bank’s findings and reflected poor understanding of Nigeria’s fiscal system.
Adelabu’s Power Lines As Laundry Lines
0 In many parts of the country, the rains poured down earlier in the week, bringing much physical and psychological relief from the searing heat. The absence of electricity from public supply channels made it worse. Average daytime temperatures throughout March ranged from 33 degrees to 38 degrees centigrade in Lagos and Abuja, respectively. Nigeria’s public electricity grid must rank among the most intractable problems any developing country could face.
Saving The Police From Itself
0 When six states in Nigeria’s South-West zone came together in January 2020 to create Amotekun, a regional security outfit to confront social ills spreading across the region, they weren’t reinventing the wheel, despite the political fanfare. They were re-enacting a past that seemed so far back it had been forgotten altogether – a policing structure that died in 1966, after the Unification Decree abolished Nigeria’s federalism.
NCC, NSCDC Warn Contractors Over Fibre Cuts, Say Offenders Face Prosecution – TheInterview Nigeria
0 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern warning to construction firms and other stakeholders over the rising cases of fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and civil works across the country. The two agencies said the growing incidents of avoidable fibre cuts caused by negligence would no longer be tolerated, stressing that offenders risk prosecution because such actions constitute a criminal offence.
We Owe Putin An Unreserved Apology – TheInterview Nigeria
0 As US President Donald J. Trump marks his first year in office by expanding his wish list from making Canada the 51st State of America to seizing and renaming the Panama Canal, and now taking Greenland by any means, if he cannot get the Nobel Peace Prize, spare a thought for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world has been unfair to him.
Abuja Network Disruptions: NCC Blames Diesel Supply Crisis, Engages Stakeholders To Restore Services – TheInterview Nigeria
0 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the persistent quality of service challenges affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, attributing the disruptions largely to a diesel supply crisis impacting base station operations. In a statement issued on Friday, by Mrs.
The Curious Case Of America's Nigerian Crusade – TheInterview Nigeria
0 US President Donald Trump was traveling when he caught a programme on his favourite Fox News about the targeting of Christians in Nigeria by Islamic terrorist groups. CNN reports, “The president was ‘immediately’ angered by it, one of the sources said, and asked to be further read in on the issue. Shortly after Air Force One touched down in West Palm Beach, he began posting on his Truth Social medium.” On November 1, Trump started a series of posts.
Nigeria Unveils Initiative To Verify Authentic E-commerce Platforms – TheInterview Nigeria
0 Nigeria Unveils Initiative To Verify Authentic E-commerce Platforms The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic e-commerce websites and platforms in Nigeria. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, unveiled the initiative in Abuja on Thursday.
PDP Reinstates Anyanwu As National Secretary – TheInterview Nigeria
0 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary. Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, disclosed this at a news conference at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Damagum described Anyanwu’s reinstatement as the national secretary as a bitter pill that PDP had to swallow.
FG Plays Nnamdi Kanu’s Broadcast, Videos In Court To Establish Alleged Terrorism Charge – TheInterview Nigeria
0 The Federal Government, on Wednesday, played some of the ”Radio Biafra”’ broadcast and videos made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in open court to establish the allegation of terrorism preferred against him. The broadcast and video documents, which were marked as exhibits, were tendered through the 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2), identified as BBB, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Super TV CEO Alleged Murder: Chidinma Claims She Made Statements Under Duress – TheInterview Nigeria
0 A former University of Lagos Student, Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of killing Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, on Tuesday said that statements she made during police interrogation were false and under duress. Ojukwu testified in her defence before Justice Yetunde Adesanya at a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. She is standing murder trial alongside one Adedapo Quadri and her sister, Chioma Egbuchu. They are also charged with stealing and forgery.
Shettima Arrives Asaba To Receive Oborevwori Into APC – TheInterview Nigeria
2 Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, arrived in Asaba, Delta, to formally receive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima, on arrival at the Asaba International Airport, was received by governors of Nasarawa, Imo, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kogi, Gombe, Lagos, Benue, Yobe and other APC controlled states.
2027: CPC Bloc Expresses Commitment To APC, Tinubu’s Govt. – TheInterview Nigeria
1 Forum of Elected Members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) from the Seventh National Assembly has expressed commitment to All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Basiru Baballe, stated this at the end of its meeting called to address critical matters concerning the legacy and representation of the defunct party on Wednesday in Abuja.
Anambra 2025: Soludo Wins APGA Governorship Ticket
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo on Saturday won the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship primary in Anambra. Soludo was declared winner at the primary held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, amidst tight security and under the watch of the officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor, who is vying for a second term, polled 3,171 votes from the 3,175 accredited delegates across the 326 political wards on the state.
For Luxembourg, It’s Love Before Sight
As I sit watching the shoppers come and go from the different stores at the City Concorde, one of the major shopping centres in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, I can’t help but admire the beautiful kaleidoscopic picture it all presents. It’s my first time in the only remaining sovereign grand duchy in the world and it’s love at first sight. Or shall I say love before sight? Yes, visiting Luxembourg has been an unchecked item on my list for a long time. I pinch myself.
APC Denies Endorsing Lawan As Concensus Candidate For 2023
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has denied reports that it has endorsed Senate President Ahmad Lawan, as its concensus candidate for 2023 election. Alhaji Sulaiman Arugugun, APC National Organising Secretary said this when he spoke with journalists after an NWC meeting in Abuja on Monday. He acknowledged that Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the APC National Chairman briefed the committee on the issue, saying however, that it was not delibrated at the meeting.
Dangote Group Raises Alarm Over Fake Cement Promo, Warns Public
Dangote Group on Monday warned the public to ignore a fake cement promo trending on social media as “no decision has been taken on any Cement Promo for the year 2022 by Dangote Cement Plc”. A statement by Mr. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Ltd (DIL), said scammers photoshopped and published the fake promo on cloned copies of some major newspapers.
Petrol Scarcity: Depot Owners Extend Loading Hours To Restore Normalcy
Member Companies of Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) say they have extended loading hours in their depots and retail outlets until the current fuel scarcity is normalised. Dame Winifred Akpani, Chairman, DAPPMAN, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos. She empathised with DAPPMAN’s customers and the public on the current hardships faced following the importation of some quantities of off-spec Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the country.
FG Orders Closure Of Roads, Federal Secretariat To Celebrate Armed Forces Day
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of roads accessing Arcade, the phase I, II and III of the Federal Secretariat complexes and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF) gave the directive in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mr. AbudulGaniyu Aminu, Director of Communications, office of the HOCSF.
Senate To Reduce Nigeria’s Borrowing - Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has said that the upper chamber will work with revenue generating agencies towards reducing the level of the nation’s borrowing. Lawan made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, at an event to mark his 63rd birthday.
FG Targets Paperless Government System By 2030 - Pantami
The Federal Government said that it was working to achieve a paperless government system by 2030. Prof. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this at the Champions Day and closing of 2021 Service Wide Capacity Building Programme on e-Government at the e-Government Training Centre (e-GTC) in Abuja.
2023: Tinubu Confirms Presidential Ambition, Informs Buhari
Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, said he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that he would be running for the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu would be seeking the sole presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu, who is also a chieftain of the ruling party met with Buhari in his office at the Presidential Villa on Monday. He told State House correspondents after the meeting that he would definitely contest for the 2023 presidency.
Niegerian Governors Condemn Stigmatisation Of Nigeria Over Omicron
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected visitation ban placed on Nigeria by Canada and UK over Omicron variant, describing it as precipitate, unfair and discriminatory. The forum stated this in a statement in Abuja by its Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti The governors drew the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO) to the arbitrary stigmatisation that is caused by the recent banning of countries from visitation based on omicron spread.
APC Reconciliation Committee Receives 35 Petitions From Aggrieved Members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Reconciliation Committee, has so far received 35 petitions from aggrieved members across the country. Senator Abudulahi Adamu, Chairman of the nine-member committee said this when he spoke with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. “At this point in time, we have something in the region of plus or minus 35 petitions, and as you do know, you may wish to ponder on the fact that the petitions cannot have same weight.
Why We Need $200m Malaria Loan - Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire says the 200 million dollars loan request is Nigeria’s counterpart fund to complement a global malaria action plan to combat malaria in the country. Ehanire said this at the Bi-Weekly National Briefing on COVID-19, Cholera, Health Promotion and other related issues on Monday in Abuja.
Electoral Bill: Gbajabiamila Meets Buhari, Insists NASS Stands By Direct Primaries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, the speaker expressed optimism that the Electoral Bill recently passed by the National Assembly would soon be signed into law by the president.
FG To Set Up Security Force To Man Porous Borders - NSA
The Federal Government says it is exploring the possibility of setting up a border security force in the forceable future to secure Nigeria’s porous border areas. The National Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen.
There Will Be No War In Nigeria - Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that the country will not go into war again in spite of agitations from different quarters calling for the disintegration of the country. The Sultan, who spoke at the Second Quarterly Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, said that he would always advocate dialogue as a way to achieve peace. “People have been talking about war; there will not be war in Nigeria, who is going to fight who?
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Returns As Host Of BBNaija Season 6
Nigerian Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has announced his return as host of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Reality Television Show for the sixth season. The popular reality show ‘BBNaija ’ is set for its sixth season and the ace broadcaster began hosting the show from its second season. The popular media personality confirmed this on his Instagram page @ebuka. He wrote, “Well, guess who’s returning as the host of the next season of #BBNaija,” Obi-Uchendu, let’s go again guys!!!,” he wrote.
Again, Unknown Gunmen Raze Police Station, Kill 2 Officers In Anambra
Police in Anambra have confirmed the killing of two of its personnel by unknown gunmen who attacked and razed the Divisional Police Station in Obosi, Idemili North of the state. The attackers had after burning down the station, moved to the quarters where they killed the two personnel in the early hours of Thursday. DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the attack to NAN on Thursday.
Gunmen Abduct Kogi Miyetti Allah Chairman
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Kogi State, Alhaji Wakili Damina, has been abducted. The state Secretary of MACBAN, Mr. Adamu Abubakar, told journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday that Damina was abducted on April 30 by some armed men dressed in army camouflage.
Relocation Mongering As Single Story
If Nigeria was an organisation, by now the offices would have been emptied of almost every employee. Who would stay in a work environment where their safety is not guaranteed; when they’re not sure of returning home in one piece after each working day? If Nigeria was a religious institution, the worship halls would have been cleared of every devotee now. I’m not even sure the members of the clergy would be left behind.
Police Debunk Rumours To Release Baba Ijesha
The Police Command in Lagos State has debunked the rumours that there were plans to release Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha, who was arrested for alleged defilement. Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, comedianne, Princess and others had stormed the SCID, Panti, to protest alleged plans to release Baba Ijesha by the police The Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO) in Lagos, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, told NAN that there were no plans to release the suspect as wrongly perceived.
FG To Inaugurate Digital Switch Over In 13 States This Year - Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Digital Switch Over (DSO) will be inaugurated in 13 states before the end of the year. The minister, who stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of DSO – transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television in Lagos, assured that the process would be speedy across the country.
FRSC Nabs Suspected Human Trafficker, Rescues Five Girls In Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra on Tuesday evening arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued five suspected victims The corps’s Head of Operations in the state, Mr. Anthony Ogbodo, told newsmen in Awka on Wednesday that the suspect, a 36-year-old driver, was arrested on Onitsha-Awka Expressway. According to him, the suspect was arrested by an FRSC patrol team led by Mr Ugochukwu Ogbonna.
NDLEA Intercepts N264m Cocaine In Abuja, Arrests 2 Suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a trans-border trafficker, Emeka Okoro and another drug dealer, Ibrahim Bello, with cocaine weighing 1.1 kilogramme, which has a street value of N264million in Abuja. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Ooni Names Ife -Moro Road After Late Yinka Odumakin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Saturday named Ife-Moro road after the late Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin. The Oba, represented by Mr. Kemade Elugbade at the funeral service of Odumakin in Moro, described the late Afenifere chieftain as an unforgettable patriotic descendant of Oduduwa and a positive factor in Nigeria’s democracy.
Robbers Kill 2 Commercial Motorcyclists In Osun
The police in Osun on Friday confirmed that two commercial motorcyclists were killed during a foiled robbery at a commercial bank at Okuku in Odo-Otin Local Government Area. The spokesman for the police in the state, SP Yemi Opalola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo that the robbers shot and killed the motorcyclists, thinking they were pursuing them. Opalola said the incident happened at 1.00 a.m. on Thursday.
Alleged $9.8m Fraud: EFCC To Amend Charges Against Former NNPC GMD, Yakubu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has approached the Federal High Court Abuja, seeking to amend the charge filed against a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. Yakubu was arraigned before Justice Ahmed Mohammed on March 16, 2017 on a six-count charge bordering on fraud. Yakubu had admitted to owning over 9.8 million dollars cash found in a house in Kaduna State.
The Marriage War At Graveside
Since the shameful drama witnessed at Dr. Tosin Ajayi of First Foundation Medical Centre’s burial last week, it’s been so difficult to look the other way. In fact, the story began last year April when the renown and quite wealthy physician died in during the COVID-19 lockdown. Then the story making the rounds was about how his children were not informed that he was ill by his companion and civil partner of 25 years, Helen Prest-Ajayi.
Governor Ortom, Kiss And Go Home Is Not Enough
Last week Thursday was December 10 which ended the 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. It was also the International Human Rights Day. Unfortunately, it was also during this period – when the entire world came together both physically and virtually to discuss issues bordering on women’s human rights – that a certain Pius Angbo decided to remind us again while this campaign was ever necessary.
How We Create The Demons Haunting Us
Gladys (not her real name), is a 17-year-old secondary school leaver and is also as good as an orphan. I say ‘as good as an orphan’, because it’s only her father that everyone is sure is dead. Her mother who developed mental health issues shortly after her father’s death, walked away from home one day and has not been seen since. Gladys and her two younger sisters were left in the care of her aged grandmother who ekes out a living as a cleaner in their hometown.
#EndSARS: Finally, The Chickens Are Coming Home…
It’s been such a wonderful time to be alive in Nigeria. The last two weeks have revealed what everyone had always known, but always managed to cowardly shrug off. Yes, for a long while now, we’ve known that our collective cup as a people was full. We have seen evil of all shades perpetrated by Nigerians against Nigerians. We have had this country, obviously designed to be beautiful, turn grand ugly on our watch and did nothing about it.
May Nigeria Be Delivered From Us!
Yesterday, Nigeria turned 60 years as an independent nation. But for weeks on end before the D-Day, it’s been a free-for-all Nigeria-bashing fest. I have read in some forums where people have suggested that Nigeria at 60 is due for retirement and therefore should be retired so we can all start afresh. Others have suggested that we sell Nigeria to the highest bidder out there and share the proceeds. Of course, all these are supposedly said in jest.
Femi Fani-Kayode And The Elephant In The Room
Not too long ago, I went with two gentlemen, one an estate agent and the other an associate, to formally meet the owner of an apartment we were considering using for an office space. Before this meeting, we had already made all the payments required, including agency and legal fees. The meeting was just routine, the estate agent had told us. This particular landlord, he said, always liked to have a one-on-one with all his prospective tenants.
‘The Educator Must Be Educated’, By Edwin Madunagu
This piece is a memo to the Nigerian Left. In an ideal situation, on account of the importance I attach to the subject, the document would have appeared, first, as an internal memo to an appropriate organ of the movement. For the same reason of importance, it would not have stopped at the organ or leadership level. The memo would have passed to the movement as a whole and, thereafter, to the public.
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