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Buhari’s regime has lost ideas, best known for blame game – Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has gone out of ideas. Mohammed made this assertion in an interaction with journalists on Thursday at the Ramat House, Bauchi, after the Sallah parade at the palace of the Emir of Bauchi. He said the administration is best known for blame game, nepotism and corruption. He noted that the deteriorating economy which has led to widespread insecurity and poverty in the country,…
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Abia University student arrested for faking his kidnap
A 200-level political science student of Abia State University identified as George Nnamdi has been arrested for faking his kidnap. Nnamdi who reportedly sent a text message to one of his friends around 3am on Thursday May 13, that he was kidnapped by six men carrying AK-47 rifles alongside three other students, claimed that he was only pranking his friend. His friend Faith Godson, a 300-level student of Mass Communication alerted the University security after…
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Iniubong Umoren’s killer is not dead- Akwa Ibom police commissioner says
The Commissioner for Police in Akwa Ibom state, Andrew Amiengheme, has countered reports that Mr. Uduak Ezekiel Akpan, the suspected killer of job seeker, Miss Iniubong Umoren, committed suicide in police custody. There were Reports that 20-year-old Akpan, who allegedly lured Miss Umoren with a job offer and subsequently raped and killed her, had committed suicide with his trousers tied to a metal after having his meal. Dismissing the report, the state police boss in…
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Buhari’s son-in-law, two others declared wanted over $65 million alleged fraud
Gimba Kumo, a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari and two others have been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC for alleged $65million fraud. Mr Kumo, who is a former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, married Buhari’’s daughter, in 2016 According to a statement signed by ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, he urged Nigerians with information about the whereabouts of the wanted persons to report to…
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Restructure your state before calling for restructuring at federal level – Lawan knocks Governors
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President, has cautioned Governors calling for restructuring of the country. Lawan, who spoke to State House correspondents on Thursday, said although he was not against those calling for restructuring, elected officials must not be among those advocating such. He said state governors must ensure that they restructure their respective states first before calling for restructuring at the federal level. “The call for secession or the call for restructuring, many are genuine calls…
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NASS yet to see a reason to impeach Buhari — Senator
The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Fatai Buhari, has said the National Assembly is yet to see a reason to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. He said there is a process for impeaching a president The senator stated this when he paid a Sallah visit to a former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, said there is a process for impeaching a president. Senator Buhari’s submission is coming a day after Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf…
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Most APC governors rode on Buhari’s back to power, we’re not going to sit & have people denigrate him – Gov AbdulRazaq
Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has warned against denigration of President Muhammadu Buhari over challenges the country is facing. The Kwara state Governor who spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital at the distribution of Ramadan gift tagged ‘Baba for all’ to the vulnerable, physically challenged, widows and less privileged across the 16 local government areas of the state, insisted that Buhari has been working and has done exceedingly well. Describing the President as an “effective manager of resources”, the Kwara…
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Marcelo is axed from the Real Madrid squad ‘after a bust-up with boss, Zidane
Marcelo has reportedly been axed from Real Madrid’s squad following an argument with boss Zinedine Zidane over his tactics and team selections. The Brazilian left-back had grown increasingly frustrated with his manager after being relegated to a backup role with Ferland Mendy often the preferred left-back option. With Ferland Mendy currently out for the remainder of the season, Marcelo was to be in line to start the crucial match at the Nuevo Estadio de Los…
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What is left for a common man? – Actor Walter Anga asks as he reacts to rising cost of living
Actor Walter Anga is worried about the rising cost of living in the country and has taken to his social media to express his displeasure. Pointing out that the price of sachet water has risen to N20, Walter wondered what is left the common man in the country to consume. His post reads ”A sachet of pure water is now #20…What is left for a common man? When he can’t afford to buy 2k units for…
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Transgender woman, ‘Iconic Facce’ is jailed for 15 years for robbing a bank of $4,800 to pay for cosmetic surgery
A transgender woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing a Mississippi bank to pay for her plastic surgery in Mexico. The woman, who calls herself Iconic Facce, robbed BancorpSouth in Gulfport on February 22, 2019, after approaching a teller before telling her you have ‘one minute’ to hand over cash ‘or die’. According to reports, she made away with $4,800 and used the money to fly to Mexico where she used it…
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We must make Nigeria the envy of other Countries – Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has said that Nigeria must be made an envy of other countries. This was contained in a statement to mark the Eid al-Fitr celebration on Thursday. He said that though the COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity may have affected the Muslim festival, Nigerians have been given an opportunity to reflect on “the awesomeness of God.” He further stated that the challenges affecting the country are a test of patience and self-sacrifice.…
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Buhari can’t ignore call for dialogue, restructuring, Northern Governors support us – Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has expressed confidence that President Muhammadu Buhari will consider demands by the nation on the issue of restructuring especially the demand for a national dialogue and the establishment of state police. He made this comment during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday night. Akeredolu stated that it is highly unlikely that the presidency will ignore the southern governors. He said: “Getting a presidential buy-in might be some cause…
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