News
-
Police recover N50m stolen from Mr Ibu, charge son, lover to court
The Nigerian Police, through its Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID) in Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos State, has officially verified the apprehension of Oyeabuchi Daniel Okafor, the son of renowned comic actor John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu, along with Jasmine Chioma Okekeagwu, his adopted daughter. The arrest is in connection with an alleged conspiracy to defraud the actor of a sum totaling N55 million. A press statement issued on Thursday, January 25, revealed that the FCID took action based on a petition submitted by Diamond Waves Law on behalf of the actor’s wife, Stella Maris Chinyere Okafor. The…
Read More » -
President Tinubu cannot change the capital of Nigeria to Lagos, it requires a constitutional amendment – Shehu Sani
Former Senator from Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani emphasized that President Bola Tinubu lacks the authority to shift the federal capital from Abuja to Lagos State. Sani stressed that such a relocation could only occur through a constitutional amendment, not at the discretion of the president or any group. He encouraged Senators to thoughtfully discuss the matter during plenary sessions, as per his post on X. According to Sani: “Abuja’s status as the Federal Capital of Nigeria is a strong constitutional provision that no individual or group including the President can change it. The status of Abuja can only change if…
Read More » -
Nnamdi Kanu’s Assasination plot: MNK was never meant to get a fair trial. President Tinubu should wash his hands off – IPOB lawyer, Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged President Bola Tinubu to disassociate himself from the agitator’s case and ensure his release. This call comes in response to revelations that former President Muhammadu Buhari prevented his government from resorting to assassination in handling Kanu’s situation. Ejimakor contends that Femi Adesina’s disclosure indicates that Kanu was not intended to receive a fair trial in Nigeria. Posting on X, the lawyer wrote: “Buhari’s self-confessed plot to assassinate MAZI NNAMDI KANU underscores the lingering notion that #MNK was never meant to get a…
Read More » -
January my free trial month, I’ll start my year in February – Tiwa Savage declares
Tiwa Savage has declared that her 2024 journey will commence on February 1st, designating January as a free trial month She shared this insight into her plans via a post on her Instagram story on Wednesday. She wrote, “I have decided that my 2024 will start February 1st. January is definitely a free trial month.”
Read More » -
Tinubu leaves Nigeria for France
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a ‘private visit’ to Paris, France, as announced by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement didn’t specify the purpose of the trip but confirmed it to be a private visit, with the President expected to return to Nigeria in the first week of February 2024. It’s worth noting that Tinubu recently hosted the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Tuesday.
Read More » -
Nnamdi Kanu assassination plot: Buhari got me arrested 11 times during his 8 years term. He was a tyrant – Adeyanju
Activist Deji Adeyanju expressed the challenges of surviving the Muhammadu Buhari administration, characterizing the former President as a tyrant. Adeyanju responded to Femi Adesina’s revelation about the past administration’s consideration of eliminating Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB. Adesina’s book, ‘Working with Buhari,’ detailed Buhari’s preference for Kanu’s arrest over elimination. Adeyanju, citing his own experience, highlighted being arrested 11 times during Buhari’s tenure. Posting on X, Adeyanju wrote: “So Buhari contemplated killing Nnamdi Kanu? We will know how many times they tried to kill some of us one day before sending us to prison several times. “But Buhari got me…
Read More » -
CBN Governor predicts decrease in pump price of Petrol in 2024
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has predicted a decrease in the pump price of petrol in 2024. Cardoso attributed this anticipated reduction to the operational commencement of both government and privately-owned refineries. He made this announcement on January 24 during the launch of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2024 Macroeconomic Outlook Report in Lagos. The CBN governor said the expected “stabilisation or reduction in fuel costs is poised to have far-reaching implications across various sectors, contributing significantly to overall economic efficiency and resilience”.
Read More » -
You’ll remain poor if paid for service to God – Pastor Ibiyeomie
Pastor David Ibiyeomie from Salvation Ministries has cautioned his congregation, stating that if they receive payment for their service to the church, they will remain trapped in poverty. He contends that according to a biblical passage, blessings come from serving God without expecting monetary compensation. This message was conveyed in a video circulating online on Wednesday. He said; “You are beating drums and they pay you if you are hearing me from anywhere in the world and they pay you for rendering service, I can tell you, you will never come out of poverty. “Thou shall serve the Lord your…
Read More » -
Have as many children as you can train – Minister of Women affairs, Uju Kennedy tells Parents
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has admonished Nigerians to only give birth to children they can cater for. She said this in reaction to the incessant cases of house-helps getting maltreated by their guardians She further advised that children should not be used “as bait that one day one of them will grow up to start taking care of you” She said; “In this country, we know that having a house help is not a problem, but its maltreating them that is a problem. So that is the more reason why we should enlighten Nigerians that if you…
Read More » -
Nigerians would soon enjoy benefits of tough decisions I’ve taken – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures that Nigerians will soon experience the positive outcomes of the challenging decisions he has made since taking office. Speaking during a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum, led by His Royal Majesty, Major-General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Vice-Chairman of the South-South Monarchs Forum, Tinubu expresses gratitude to the monarchs for their support of his administration’s ongoing economic reforms, notably the removal of the fuel subsidy. He also pledges a commitment to addressing their concerns regarding development and environmental issues in the South-South region. Tinubu said; “We…
Read More » -
CBN, FAAN relocation: All these Lagos boys that are thinking that Lagos is Nigeria are just misinforming the President – Ali Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Army, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu about potential political repercussions if he proceeds with relocating some Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) departments to Lagos. Ndume, speaking on Channels TV, suggests that the president is influenced by a group he calls the “Lagos Boys,” warning that they lack an understanding of Nigeria’s workings and won’t provide support when consequences arise. He argues that if relocation is necessary due to congestion, proximity to Abuja in states like Nasarawa, Kaduna, or Kogi would be more suitable…
Read More » -
If you talk about transferring FAAN to Lagos because there are more airline activities in Lagos than in Abuja, then you should take the Ministry of Commerce to Onitsha or Kano because they have far more commercial activities – Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum argues
Bashir Dalhatu, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), responded to the government’s move of some Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) departments to Lagos. During an interview on Arise TV news, Dalhatu suggested that if the rationale is airlines operating from Lagos, then the Ministry of Commerce should be relocated to commercial hubs like Onitsha, Anambra, or Kano. He said; If you talk about transferring FAAN to Lagos because there are more airline activities in Lagos than in Abuja, then you should take the Ministry of Commerce to Onitsha or Kano because there are…
Read More »