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Boko Haram still in control of 2 Borno LGAs – Gov Zulum
Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said that members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are in control of Abadam and Guzamala Local Government Areas of the state. The governor disclosed this when Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led other senators including military officers from the army headquarters, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House. ”I am pleased to inform you that we have started witnessing gradual return of peace, but…
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BREAKING: FG lifts suspension on Twitter
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu BuhariThe decision was announced by the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE.Kashifu, in a statement in Abuja, said the approval was given following a memo written to the President by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim.He said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)…
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I forgot to inform Buhari am running for President – Moghalu
Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kingsley Moghalu, has ostensibly made a reaction to the frequent visits by possible Presidential aspirants to Aso Villa. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor said he forgot to inform President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run. Apc Chieftain Ahmed Tinubu and Ebonyi state Governor, Dave Umahi had both taken turns to visit the President over their aspirations “I forgot to inform President @Mbuhari…
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Court remands two teenagers over murder of RCCG pastor in Lagos
A Yaba Chief Magistrate Court has remanded two teenagers, Farouk Mohammed 16, and Kasali Jamiu 19, who allegedly murdered a Redeemed Christian Church of God’s (RCCG) pastor in Festac, Lagos. The suspects were remanded at Special Correctional Centres for Boys Oregun and Ikoyi Prison respectively on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. They were charged alongside two other suspects, Mumuni Toheeb, 21 and Mubarak Soliu, 20, who allegedly received a Spark S Techno phone valued at N60,000…
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Nigerian transgender, Miss Sahhara, undergoes surgery to correct mistake made during her journey into womanhood
Nigerian transgender, Miss Sahhara, has disclosed that she recently underwent surgery to correct some mistakes made during her journey into womanhood. Miss Sahhara who was known as Clifford Oche back in Nigeria, had a gender reassignment ten years ago and in a post ok Instagram appealed to upcoming transgenders not to be in a haste to change their bodies but rather give their bodies time to develop into the woman they want to become.
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Why go on parade if you want to have sex with a fellow man? – Majid Michel tackles LGBTQ+ community
Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel has tackled the LGBTQ+ community over the parade they embark on each year. The actor in an interview on JoyNews, stated that whoever goes on a parade only seeks validation to do something which is not permitted by the society. The actor reiterated that anyone who parades his desire to have sex with same gender does not believe in what they are doing. “I haven’t seen any man in a parade…
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My marriage failed for so many reasons and I am grateful I failed – Dancer Kaffy
Nigerian dancer, Kafayat Safau popularly known as as Kaffy has stated that her marriage failed for so many reasons and that she is grateful that it failed. Kaffy who recently spoke about her divorce in a video shared on Monday January 10, pointed out that she separated from her husband, Joseph Ameh because their destinies do not align. Now in a new post she shared on her Instagram page today, Kaffy noted that she is…
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Former Oyo Governor, Otunba Alao-Akala, Is Dead
Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, is dead.Alao-Akala, who would clock 72 in June 2022, was said to have died at his Ogbomosho home on Wednesday due to what a source described as “cardiac arrest.” He was said to have returned from Abuja on Tuesday where he had been since last week and died in the early hours of Wednesday.Born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso North Local…
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NDLEA arrests Instagram comedian, Degeneral for drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested popular Instagram comedian, Degeneral for drugs.Degeneral was arrested on Tuesday night at his residence in Lagos.The comedian had gone live on Instagram before his arrest where he was seen confronting NDLEA officers.Few minutes into the conversation, he was slapped and his phones destroyed and the live video ended.His friend and colleague @Ayothecreator giving update said Degeneral has been taken to the NDLEA office in Festac.He insisted…
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10 feared dead as church building collapses in Delta
At least ten worshippers have been reported dead after a church building collapsed in Delta state. The building housing Salvation Ministry collapsed around 5:55pm on Tuesday January 11, during a service, the Nation reports. Reports have it that it is the first the church building is being used and so far Eight persons have been rescued unhurt while four persons were taken to the Asaba Specialist Hospital. Delta Government officials, including Secretary to the State…
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Buhari orders flags to fly at half-mast for late Shonekan
President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast, following the death of a former Head of the Interim Government, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan. The message was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Tuesday Night. The President gave the order which is effective from Wednesday 12th till Friday 14th January, as a mark of respect for the former Head of State who…
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Turn by turn governance over, money will fail In 2023 – Ezekwesili tells Tinubu
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has warned that the era of turn by turn governance is over. She said Money will fail Nigerian political leaders declaring to run for presidency in 2023.This comes hours after the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu informed the President of his ambition to contest in the 2023 presidential election.Ezekwesili on her Twitter page, while kicking against Tinubu’s bid for presidency, said Nigeria cannot…
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