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“There will be no Nigeria if APC and PDP fail to field an Igbo person as their presidential candidate in 2023” – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said there will be no Nigeria again if the APC or PDP fails to field an Igbo person as their presidential candidate come 2023. The National President of Ohaneze Youth Council, Igboayaka. O Igboayaka, said this in a statement in reaction to the comment made by presidential aide, Garba Shehu saying that President Buhari is very passionate about Nigeria’s unity. Igboayaka in his…
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Biafra, Oduduwa: “Call for referendum immediately” – Pastor Giwa tells Buhari
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, without further delay, call for a referendum to determine Nigeria’s break up. According to him, the President must respect the decisions of majority of Nigerians who have resolved to part ways due to bad governance. The cleric said this on Sunday as he addressed his members in Akure. Giwa specifically urged the president and other political…
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”This is disrespectful to the Christian faith”- Fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, comes under heat for rocking a racy nun outfit to a movie premiere. (photos)
Christians on social media are expressing their displeasure at a racy Nun outfit fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, rocked to the movie premiere of the Prophetess which held on Sunday, March 28. The movie, the Prophetess by Toyin Abraham, had a theme for the guests to dress like church workers. Toyin chose to dress like a Nun. Her outfit however was racy with high slits that went up to her privates. Some Christians felt offended by…
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Speeding driver kills himself and a female pedestrian in an accident
A speeding driver has died alongside a female pedestrian who he hit. The accident happened along Obiuno Road in Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State on Saturday, March 27 and was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). According to the FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, “an unidentified driver of a Lexus car with registration number KSF403GD was on top speed and lost control of the vehicle. “He knocked down two women crossing…
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Buhari never promised to make one Naira equal one Dollar – Presidency
The Presidency has said that there was not a time when the President Muhammadu Buhari- led administration promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar. According to Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the claims suggesting that the president made such a promise, are false. “It does not exist, it is fake, it is false, it is apocryphal, it doesn’t exist” Mr. Adesina stated while appearing as a…
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#EndSARS: Those who instigate violence have means to flee Nigeria – Keyamo
Minister for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has stated that those who instigated violence during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020 have the means to flee Nigeria if war breaks out. The minister in a tweet he shared expressed that those who become victims in war are usually not the intended targets but the hapless ones who are influenced by the advocates of war. Keyamo noted that the call for calm that comes from…
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You have no right to decide who stays in Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu blasts FG
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, has said that it is not the duty of the Federal Government to decide who stays or leaves the country. Kanu made the assertion on Saturday via a tweet on his official Twitter handle reacting to a recent statement by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru where he noted that the military was ready to deal with all separatists disturbing the…
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“Burna Boy is a pride of Rivers state” – Governor Wike says as he gifts him a land and money to build
Governor Nyesom Wike has hailed Grammy award-winning Afrobeat artist, Burna Boy as the pride of the state. The governor said this when Burna Boy, his parents and management team paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday March 27. “There is no Rivers person that will say he or she is not happy with the kind of pride you’ve brought us. I am very happy and I can tell you,…
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2023 Presidency: Any serious-minded politician will give it a shot – Governor Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has said that any serious-minded politician if given the opportunity to govern the country will do so without hesitation. Fayemi said this in an interview on Channels Television. The Governor noted that he believes it is the dream of every politician to hold such an office. In his words; “I get asked this question all the time; I don’t know anyone, any serious-minded politician who will have the opportunity…
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I will resign if asked to do anything against my conscience – EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa has said that he will resign if asked to do anything against his conscience. Speaking during an interview on NTA, Bawa made it known that he will be guided by the law in all his actions. He said Nigerians should change their attitudes as they are always in the habit of worshipping people with money not minding their source of wealth. He said; “We…
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“We must be careful about reducing cost of Governance” – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has suggested that reducing the cost of governance is not a one-way street. He said the two sides of the coin should be considered as it is the key factor in the socio-economic development of any nation. The former Lagos State Governor made the remark while speaking at the 11th Arewa House Annual Lecture in Kaduna state. “Cost of governance is always a key factor in…
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Nigerians celebrate as Super Eagles beat Benin to secure AFCON qualification
Super Eagles fans took to social media en masse on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s qualification to the Africa Cup of Nations. Even before a ball was kicked in their qualifier against Benin, the West African giants had already secured their berth in Cameroon due to results elsewhere. Sierra Leone’s 0-0 draw with Lesotho in the group’s other qualifier meant that Nigeria, who headed into the match against Benin on eight points, could not be stopped.…
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