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Terrorism: If a Muslim commits a crime, blame him alone & leave the whole religion out of it- footballer Abba Bichi tells Nigerians
Nigerian footballer, Abba Bichi, has asked Nigerians to stop associating religion to the crime any criminal perpetuates. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Bichi opined that if a Muslim or a Christian does a criminal act, people should learn to blame the criminal and not his or her religion.
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I hope God will listen to our prayers on insecurity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has again reiterated that his administration has done its best in tackling insecurity ravaging the country. Noting that the North-West which had given the nation some “headache” would experience a turnaround for the better, the President who spoke on Friday January 14 during a visit by the Grand Khalifa of the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement World-Wide, Tidjani Ali Bin Arabi, to the State House, Abuja, said his administration will continue to do more by pursuing…
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Update: Tennis star, Novak Djokovic sent back to immigration detention hotel amid ongoing visa battle Australian government
Tennis star, Novak Djokovic has been sent back to a notorious immigration detention hotel amid his ongoing visa battle with the Australian government. Australia’s conservative government is trying to have him deported back to his country, calling the tennis star a threat to public order who could spark ‘civil unrest’ after he was granted an exemption to get vaccinated. But the tennis world no. 1 is fighting back, with a new federal court appeal scheduled for Sunday, the day…
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Frustrated Thomas Tuchel tears into record signing Romelu Lukaku after Chelsea lose 0-1 to Man City leaving them 13 points behind in title race
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel cut a frustrated and angry figure as he watched his side fall 13 points behind Manchester City in the English premier league titles race after losing 1-0 at the Etihad on Saturday, January 15. It was Man city talisman, Kevin De Bruyne who made the difference with a beautifully crafted shot from the outside of the box after 70 minutes. City has now won 12 league games in a row and…
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Kanu’s Trial: IPOB declares Sit-At-Home in South-East on Tuesday
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has proclaimed a sit-at-home day on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 following Nnamdi Kanu’s trial.Nnamdi Kanu’s court proceedings at the Umuahia High Court are scheduled for January 18, 19, and 20, 2022.On Saturday, the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, issued a statement to that effect.The statement read, “Following our leader’s upcoming court proceedings on January 18, 19 and 20, 2022, we wish to remind Biafrans that there will…
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Northerners can’t afford another Buhari as President in 2023 —NEF
The Northern Elders’ Forum has expressed that the region will only vote for a competent president regardless of where he comes from in the 2023 presidential election in the country. This was made known in a statement by NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the meeting of northern leaders of thought and groups held at the Arewa House, Kaduna on Saturday.Baba-Ahmed noted that…
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Duncan Mighty called out for failing to make refunds for a show he was paid for in December
Media Personality, Jackson Ude has called out Singer, Duncan Mighty for failing to make refunds for a show he was paid for but failed to show up for in December. Jackson Ude in a series of tweets disclosed that Duncan Mighty was paid over N3m for the show. He also rubbished the singer’s claim of being involved in an accident by pointing out that he was “holding his phone” while “wrapped up in bandages”. Ude…
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Woman and her relatives are shot at her husband’s funeral in Anambra leaving her mother and co-wife dead and the woman fighting for her life
A woman identified as Benita Okwuibe and her relatives were shot at her husband’s funeral after being blamed for the deceased’s death. Benita lost her husband Onyedika Jeremiah, 33, last year after battling an ailment said to be “elephantiasis”. At the husband’s funeral on Thursday, Jan. 13, in Anambra state, Benita, who is from Enugu State, was shot alongside her mother and co-wife at the burial venue. A friend who made the claim on Facebook…
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I will relocate from Nigeria if Tinubu becomes next president – Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George says he will not hesitate to relocate from Nigeria if the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu emerges as the next president of the country.The PDP chieftain said this in an interview with Vanguard. He explained that Asiwaju lacks the capacity to lead the nation, stressing that he (Tinubu) would be a big disgrace representing the country in…
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Nnamdi Kanu tells supporters to be civil during his trials.
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged his followers to be civil during his trials. Kanu appealed to his supporters who will appear at the Federal High Court in Abuja to conduct themselves with decorum.The IPOB leader spoke during the routine visit of legal team led by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, at the headquarters of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja. He admonished his supporters to shun violence during…
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Global warming is real in Nigeria – Minister, Ogbonnaya Onu
Minister of Science and Technology, and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has expressed that global warming is a reality in Nigeria.The Minister made the comment at the virtual meeting organised by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in his office on Friday in Abuja, in a statement signed by ministry spokesperson Afonja Ajibola.Dr Onu noted that one evidence for global warming in Nigeria is the drying up of Lake Chad, desertification, and coastal flooding affecting many…
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“Our Young people are our most valuable assets and should be encouraged and supported in every way” – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed that young Nigerians are making their mark in several areas of the economy and the Federal Government will continue to encourage them in reaching their full potential.Professor Osinbajo revealed this on Thursday at the State House in Abuja at the 2021 National Gold Award presentation ceremony of the Nigerian equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award for Young People.The Vice President cited the example of “young Nigerians in…
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