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Jihad analytics ranks Nigeria second most terrorized country
The Global and International Terrorism Research/Analysis group, Jihad Analytics, says Nigeria now ranks the second most terrorized country by the Islamic State terrorist group globally. Jihad Analytics specializes in the collation of data on terrorist activities worldwide. They provide analytical insights and policy briefs According to the data by Jihad Analytics, Iraq came tops, with Nigeria and Syria taking second and third positions respectively. The report revealed that between January and June 2022, Iraq recorded…
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”..and we just reconciled” – Timaya says as his manager was shot dead in Atlanta
Popular Nigerian singer, Timaya, has lost his manager and childhood friend, Prince Oluzor who was shot outside a petrol station in Atlanta. According to reports, Oluzor, 38 stopped at the BP on 14th Street NW at Atlantic Drive close to Georgia Tech at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. He had been standing in line at the store for a few minutes when he saw some people trying to get into his car. He…
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Helen Paul receives presidential lifetime award in the US
Famous Nigerian actress and comedienne, Helen Paul has been honored with the 2022 Presidential lifetime Achievement award in the US. The comedienne who is also a professor at the Heart Bible International University shared the good news in a post via her social media handle. She said, “I’m honored and privileged to be awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by the Heart Bible International University. “Special thanks to the Chancellor for HBIU, Dr Donnet McIntosh…
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Buhari approves increase on duty tour allowances for public servants
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an increase on duty tour allowances (DTAs) for ministers, permanent secretaries and civil servants on grade levels (GL) one to 17 which is the amount spent on official trips embarked on by a public servant. The approval of the new allowances was conveyed in a circular dated August 31, and issued by Ekpo Nta, chairperson of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. Nta stated that the new allowances took…
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Peter Obi is not new to the rotten system, he is not my kind of Progressive – Sowore
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC , Omoyele Sowore has expressed his disapproval of the Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi. He said Obi is part of the old system which he (Sowore) has always fought against He said this during an interview on Channels Television. According to him, Obi is not his kind of Progressive as he is not new to the rotten system He said; “Peter Obi is part of…
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Goodluck Jonathan should be respected for the role of elder statesmanship exhibited by hosting a man who plotted his exit from power – Ohanaeze
Igbo apex sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has applauded former President Goodluck Jonathan for hosting the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC Bola Tinubu who he claimed plotted Jonathan’s exit from power. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze said all presidential candidates should focus on issues-based campaigns adding that Jonathan’s gesture should teach them to eschew politics of bitterness and rancor. He said; “This is one of the nationalistic gestures…
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You didn’t vote PMB, you and your candidate were beaten blue and black – Adesina replies NEF Chairman, Abdullahi
Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina has replied the chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Ango Abdullahi over a recent comment he made that the North has been scarred from the governance of those they voted twice “We bear scars from governance by one we substantially voted into power twice. Northern votes will be cast by people who are now… more discerning”, he said Abdullahi stated that the North will not support a candidate who seeks to…
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Shettima a Golden Fish, right choice as Tinubu’s running mate – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, believes Kashim Shettima is the best vice-presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress because of his contributions to Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political progress. The Governor in a statement released on Friday by his chief press secretary, Gboyega Akosile, made this declaration while congratulating Shettima on his 56th birthday. “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, and the good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, political associates, leaders…
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Atiku can’t even manage his Party and he is talking about unifying Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu has blamed the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. She said his inability to manage the crisis in his party has led it to this point. Yesufu in a Twitter video she shared stated that if Atiku cannot manage the crisis in his party, how can he unify the country She said; “Atiku should not have constituted the committee since he knew he wouldn’t follow…
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If you are below 30, there is no visa for you – Dabiri-Erewa speaks on why Dubai is denying Nigerians entry
The Chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed why Nigerian travellers to Dubai are being turned back home despite having valid visas. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, she disclosed that the Dubai authorities have made visa processes more stringent and those below 30 cannot get a visa Recall that some Nigerians who travelled recently to Dubai were detained at the airport and their passports seized. Few were seen demanding…
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Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince Zamani arrested for allegedly abducting, assaulting police officer
Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince Zamani has been arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer. This was confirmed in a statement by the Police Command spokesperson, Ben Hundeyin, on Friday. “At 3am today, @Iceprincezamani was stopped for driving without license plates. “He agreed to be taken to the station. He, thereafter, abducted the police officer in his car, assaulted him and threatened to throw him in the river. “He has been arrested and would…
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Tinubu, Shetimma, other APC leaders orchestrated a photo opportunity with Jonathan to whitewash their battered Public Image – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, for visiting former President Goodluck Jonathan. This was according to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Debo Ologunagba. He described the APC duo as hypocrites Ologunagba in a series of tweets stated that Nigerians have not forgotten how Tinubu callously vilified Jonathan and spewed hate against his administration He…
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