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I begged Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct railway – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that he begged the government of Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct the $1.95 billion railway from Kano State into Maradi. There are plans to construct a railway line which will begin from Kano to Dutse-Katsina through Jibia and end in Maradi, Niger Republic. According to Amaechi, he personally travelled to Niger Republic to ensure the government allowed the railway project’s construction which will be paid for…
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Insecurity: We have achieved some level of peace – Defence Minister, Magashi
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi said the country has experienced some degree of peace amid the current security challenges. He said this on Tuesday while receiving the senate committee on defence. Magashi expressed that though officers have been killed in various operations, some level of successes have been recorded by the Military. “Nigeria has been contending with diverse internal security challenges even as it grapples with the unconventional warfare waged against her by the terrorist…
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Buhari will govern Nigeria from London, no need transmitting power to Osinbajo – Presidency
The Presidency has ruled out speculations of the President transmitting power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following his Medical trip to the United Kingdom. The presidency noted that President Muhammadu Buhari can rule from whatever part of the world he finds himself and so no need transmitting power. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tuesday’s edition explained that Buhari has not contravened…
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FFK takes COVID19 vaccine months after describing it as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” (photos)
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode FFK, has taken his own share of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine. This follows his several condemning tweets describing the vaccine as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” . Fani-Kayode had posted photos and videos of him taking the jab at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, March 30. According to him, if his hero, Donald Trump, who questioned the vaccine could take it, then he too can. He wrote; ”Despite my…
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Medical Trip: Buhari arrives in London
The president has arrived in London, the United Kingdom where he is to undergo a routine medical check-up. This was according to a tweet by Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. The President since assuming office has embarked on several trips to the UK to seek medical care. He, however, has not been to the UK since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is expected back in the country in the second week of April. The…
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Nigerian brands that shot their adverts abroad will pay N100k each time it is aired locally – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has announced that Nigerian brands who shot their adverts abroad will now pay N100k each time it is aired on local TV stations in the country. The Minister made this known on NTA’s ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ programme on Monday March 29. He said Nigerian brands who also shot their adverts abroad and placed it in international TV stations will also pay same amount which will go to the…
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Take out bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors – Buhari orders service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the service chiefs to “take out” agents of insecurity and their sponsors. The President issued this directive during his meeting with the service chiefs at the presidential villa, Abuja, this morning, March 30. According to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, he quoted the president as saying that the armed forces should be more proactive rather than reactionary. Monguno noted that the president insisted that all the decisions approved…
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The best thing you can do for your unborn kids is to make them have dual citizenship – Reality TV star, Cindy Okafor
Reality TV star, Cindy Okafor has advised Nigerian parents to try as much as possible to secure a dual citizenship for their children. She shared this in a post via Instagram adding that it is the “best thing” Nigerian parents can do for their unborn kids as it should also be included in their prayer points. In her words: “The best thing you can do for your unborn kids, is give them dual citizenship…9ja and…
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Nothing is permanent with any man, just enjoy your time and go – Actress Onyii Alex
Nollywood actress, Onyii Alex has taken to her Instastory to dish out a relationship advice to ladies. The actress noted that nothing is permanent with any man adding that women should enjoy whatever time they have because men will always disappoint them.
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Fani-Kayode reveals steps to fight insecurity
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to a recent comment by the former Governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu at his colloquium. He called for the employment of 50 million youths into the Nigerian army to tackle insecurity. According to Bola Tinubu, the insurgents and bandits are taking advantage of the high unemployment in the country and are recruiting the youths to indulge in their criminal activities. Reacting to this, Fani-Kayode expressed that…
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“Tinubu is a kingmaker, He will support a youthful President in 2023” – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed that he believes former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu will support a youthful president come 2023. He said this during an interview with BBC Pidgin on Monday. When asked who will make a better president between him and Tinubu in 2023, the Kogi Governor stated that Tinubu is a kingmaker who knows his limitations and would rather advocate for the younger generation to take over the leadership of…
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I don’t need political experience to be President – Yul Edochie
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has said that he does not need political experience to become president. The actor noted that political experience is no longer needed as those with political experience have not made any significant impact in their posts. In his words; “They say I have no political experience. The ones with political experience see where they have kept us. From 1960 till now. We don’t need political experience anymore. We need one…
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