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Omicron: UK removes Nigeria from red list
The United Kingdom has agreed to remove Nigeria and other 10 countries from its travel red list from tomorrow (Wednesday).The UK government had placed Nigeria and other African Countries on the travel red list following the confirmation of the new COVID:19 variant, Omicron in the affected nations.The move had triggered reactions from concerned Nigerians who argued that the UK government was unfair in its decision and the Nigerian Government had also vowed to take actions…
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Nigeria will remain indivisible no matter our challenges – Buhari
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, vowed that his administration is committed to ensuring that Nigeria remains one indivisible country no matter the challenges facing his government. President Buhari made this known while addressing stakeholders of the south east zone during the 6th convocation ceremony of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, FUNAI, that took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe convocation arena, Abakaliki capital of Ebonyi State.…
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Nigerians will appreciate Buhari after 2023 – Nasarawa Governor, Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will be appreciated by Nigerians when he leaves office in 2023. He said this while addressing State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday December 14. Listing some of the administration’s achievements, he said “I told the President that some of your efforts for the country will be more appreciated when you leave office. Today,…
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SS1 student arrested for allegedly lacing her guardian’s food with rat poison in Ogun
An eighteen-year-old senior secondary School student identified as Tope Fasanya has been arrested by men of ogun state police command for allegedly attempting to kill her guardian one Mrs. Esther Bada by lacing her food with rat poison. The suspect was arrested following a complain by the victim, who reported that she was served food by her maid, and immediately after eating the food, she felt a sharp stomach pain and became very uncomfortable. ”When…
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2023: PDP will take over if INEC maintains current system – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, will take over the leadership sit of the country come 2023 if the Independent National Electoral Commission continues with its current system of conducting free-and-fair elections.Wike stated this on Monday at the inauguration of some projects in Rivers State on the occasion of his 58th birthday.Speaking on Monday, Wike commended INEC under the Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for standing against electoral…
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Enugu native doctor married to 59 wives dies at 74
Enugu native doctor, Simon Odo a.k.a ‘King of Satan who is married to 59 women is dead. Odo who has over 300 children and grandchildren died in the early hours of Tuesday December 14 after a brief illness. One of his sons, Emeka confirmed his death and also revealed that he died at the age of 74. Burial arrangements are ongoing, as Simon earlier instructed that he should be buried as soon as possible and…
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Biafra: My freedom close, will happen like miracle – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has expressed that his freedom is very close. He said it will happen like a miracle.Kanu, who is currently being detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, disclosed this during his routine meeting with his Lead Counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor in DSS detention.A statement Ejiofor signed reads partly: “Our routine visit to our indefatigable Client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was indeed a special one.“The…
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Don’t expect anything more from Buhari – Obasanjo tells Nigerians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Nigerians not to expect anything more from President Muhammadu Buhari. He said it is akin to beating a dead horse as the President has done his best.He spoke in Abuja on Monday at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa.According to Obasanjo; “The truth is this: President Buhari has done his best. That is what he can do. If we are expecting…
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Strike will be Indefinite, won’t end until all agreements are fulfilled – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement.The union stated this during a press conference at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Monday.The union stated that it would embark on an indefinite strike as “the magnanimity of ASUU that resulted in various MOUs and MOAs arising from the 2009 agreement has been spurned by the Federal Government.”Leaders of…
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Senate President Ahmad Lawan reveals how much lawmakers earn, says national assembly will pass proposed 2022 budget this week
Senate President has said that the national Assembly will pass the proposed 2022 budget before the end of the legislative week. Lawan disclosed this while giving a lecture at the maiden Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture Series organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Monday December 13. He said that the current National Assembly has made it a practice for the budget to be presented and passed before the end of December…
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Attacks are happening almost on daily basis and it is not possible for the president to visit all the places for condolences – Police Affairs Minister explains why Buhari cannot visit families and states
Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi has commiserated with family of bandit attack victims. He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari cannot visit all families and states affected by banditry as the attacks and killings are too frequent for the President to visit all those places. Dingyadi who gave an explanation in an interview on BBC Hausa, noted that security operatives in the country are working tirelessly to checkmate the activities of bandits. He said; “These…
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Governor Wike sacks Health commissioner for hosting event without his knowledge
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has sacked the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Princewill Chike, for not seeking the state government’s approval to host the preliminary session of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Governor Wike announced the sacking of Professor Chike when the Chairman of the MDCN, Professor Abba Wasiri Hassan paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday, December…
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