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We know those behind Imo attacks – Gov Uzodinma
Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, has claimed that those behind the recent attacks in the state’s correctional facility and police headquarters are outsiders and some aggrieved politicians. Uzodinman made this claim during an interview on Channels Television. He said the hoodlums were hired from outside Imo State and only disguised to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “What happened in Imo State last Monday is unbelievable. A group of hoodlums,…
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Nigeria could be owing ₦16trn by end of 2021 – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has raised an alarm over the country’s rising debt profile and claims that Nigeria could be owing as much as N16trn by end of 2021. Obaseki made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Transition Committee members at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. He noted that the major oil giants like Chevron and Shell no longer invest so much oil as was obtainable…
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“Help me. My husband has sent me packing” – Woman who drew tattoo of Tinubu on her back cries out
The woman who drew a large tattoo of Tinubu’s face on her back has cried out for help. She said her husband has sent her packing and her family members refused to accept her back. She released a video and tweets calling for help. In the video, she is seen confiding in friends that her man has sent her out of the house they shared because of the tattoo she drew. The woman then proceeds…
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COVID19: ”It is foolishness to keep having faith that God will protect you from an infection when he has made provision for vaccines”- Pastor Ighodalo
The Senior Pastor of Trinity Church, Ituah Ighodalo, has said it is an act of foolishness to have faith in God’s protection when he has made provision for COVID19 vaccine. The Cleric said this while reacting to the recent outburst of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy and Apostle Johnson Suleman who spoke against the vaccine. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Ighodalo said he has already taken a jab of the vaccine as…
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“It is difficult to find a loyal person after leaving power”- Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed that it is difficult to find a loyal person to work with after leaving power. Speaking at the inauguration of the 6.25Km Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road constructed by the Bauchi state government, the former Nigerian President noted that when one is in power, people act like they can’t do without them and after leaving power, they act like you no longer exist. He said; “There are people who act…
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BREAKING: Osinbajo decorates acting IGP Usman Alkali Baba
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has on Wednesday decorated the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, with his new rank in the State House, Abuja. This followed the approval of Baba’s appointment as acting IGP by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Until his appointment, Usman Alkali Baba was a Deputy Inspector-General, DIG of Police and will be in acting capacity pending his confirmation by the senate. Present at decoration ceremony taking place at…
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Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest problem – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, says Africa’s Richest Business Man, Aliko Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest problem. He slammed Dangote for allegedly exploiting Nigerians via the Dangote Cement Company. In a tweet shared by the IPOB leader, he claimed that the Dangote cement is sold cheaper in other countries while the price is doubled in Nigeria. He wrote; “In Zambia, Dangote sells cement for 55 Kwatcha (1150 Naira). But here in Nigeria,…
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Buhari will still travel for routine medical checkup – Presidency replies critics
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has declared that the president will still go for his routine London medical checkup in 2022 and 2023 not minding the amount of criticisms. Onochie made the remark in a tweet she shared via her Twitter handle, she said Buhari has seen his personal doctor since 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and would do same next year if he decides. The presidential aide stated this in…
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Governor Umahi’s aide resigns, cites “his conscience”
Hon. Monday Kenneth Eze, Senior Technical Assistant on Media to David Umahi, the Ebonyi State Governor has resigned his appointment. Hon. Eze in his resignation letter dated Tuesday, April 6 stated his reason as not being able to betray his conscience. He wrote; “Pursuant to the dictates of my conscience and my rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write to hereby resign my appointment as Senior Technical…
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Tinubu deserves to emerge President in 2023 – Fasoranti
Elder Statesman and former Leader of socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has thrown his weight behind the presidential ambition of the APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu. Fasoranti received members of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (SWAGA 23), who paid him a courtesy visit in his country home in Akure. He made it known that with Tinubu as president, all the prayers of Afenifere for Nigeria will be answered, particularly on…
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It is illegal for Buhari to solely appoint IGP, says Ozekhome
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome, has expressed that it is unconstitutional for President Muhammadu Buhari to solely appoint Usman Alkali Baba as the acting inspector-general of police. The President had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Usman Baba to take over the office of the IGP with immediate effect. Reacting to the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, Ozekhome stated that the president lacks the power to single-handedly appoint an IGP. He…
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Nigerians react as Twitter User shares photos of old Biafran notes she found in her father’s house (photos)
A Nigerian lady simply identified as Chioma has shared photos of the Biafra currencies she found in her father’s room. The notes and coins used during the nation’s civil war that lasted from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970 were still in good condition. Posting the photos online, she wrote; ”Found ancient Biafran currencies in my fathers house ! These notes are over 60 years old and quite beautiful to say the least Biafran…
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