President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo separately spoke with Pa Reuben Fasoranti on Saturday to commiserate over the death of his daughter.
Buhari Calls Fosaranti Over Daughter’s Murder
says Buhari doesn’t care A former Minister of Education, Dr Eze EKwesili has told Nigerians to make President Muhammadu Buhari accountable. She made this on her Twitter page on Saturday. According to the former Minister who threw her hart in the ring during the 2019 general election said Nigerians should stop giving the President “a […]
Make Buhari Accountable – Ezekwesili Tells Nigerians
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says he learnt how to Fight godfathers from his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole. Obaseki recalls how Oshiomhole started the crusade of fighting Edo godfathers in 2006, noting that he would uphold the legacy as it has favoured the people of the state He spoke while receiving the house of […]
Obaseki : Oshiomhole Taught Me How To Fight Godfathers
The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, Samuel Uche has described the allegation Busola Dakolo levelled against Biodun Fatoyinbo, founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) as ‘foolish’. Weeks ago, Busola, celebrity photographer and wife of Timi Dakolo, had alleged that she was raped by Fatoyinbo at the age of 16. Although Fatoyinbo denied the […]
‘Some Allegations Are Foolish’- Methodist Prelate Accuses Busola Dakolo Of Blackmail
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disclosed to the presidential election petition tribunal that its witnesses were attacked on their way to Abuja from Zamfara state. A counsel to the PDP, Chris Uche stated That the individuals were on their way to the tribunal to testify when the incident happened. He said as a result of […]
PDP : Our Witnesses Were Attached By Gunmen On Their Way To Tribunal
Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the current administration has invested N900 billion in the power sector since it assumed office in 2015. Osinbajo made this known when he paid a courtesy visit on Chike Edozien, the asagba of Asaba, on Friday. ”Since assumption of office, we have invested so far in terms of […]
Osinbajo : FG Has Spent N900bn On Power Since 2015
Funke Olakurin, daughter of Reuben Fasoranti, a leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, was shot dead in Ore, Ondo state, on Friday. While speaking with PUNCH, Yinka Odumakin, spokesman of Afenifere, as saying the group received information that suspected herdsmen were responsible for the killing. According to Odumakin, the 58-year-old woman was heading to Ore […]
How Herdsmen Killed Daughter Of Fasoranti, Afenifere Chairman
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has dismissed suggestion that the Senate under his watch would be a rubber stamp for President Muhammadu Buhari. Ahmed Lawan noted that he will not be a “rubber stamp” to the executive. Mohammed Isa, a media aide to Lawan, quoted the senate president as saying this when he received Women Parliamentarians, […]
My Senate Won’t Be A Rubber Stamp Legislature, Lawan Assures
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the problem of Nigeria can be solved with recommendations from the 2014 Confab. Speaking at the public presentation of a book by Femi Okurounmu, a former senator, Jonathan said his administration inaugurated the national dialogue to reconcile ethnic differences, heal old wounds and promote peace. The conference was chaired by […]
Jonathan : Nigeria’s Problems Can Solved With 2014 Confab Report
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to halt the confirmation of Ibrahim Muhammad as the chief justice of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari had asked the senate to confirm Muhammad as the substantive CJN. Muhammad has been occupying the office in acting capacity since January when Buhari suspended Walter Onnoghen, former […]
Court Dismisses Case Seeking To Stop Muhammad’s Confirmation As CJN
This appears like the best of times for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as motivation would not be a problem at the ongoing AFCON 2019 In Egypt This is as prominent Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, have promised the Super Eagles $75,000 for every goal scored in their remaining games at the ongoing […]
Dollars Rain For Super Eagles, As Dangote, Otedola Promises $75k Per Goal
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has debunked reports that it is planning to increase the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) better known as petrol. In a statement, Ndu Ughamadu, group general manager, group public affairs division of NNPC, said mischief makers are behind the reports. During a visit to Senate President Ahmad Lawan […]
NNPC Says No Plan To Increase Fuel Price
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki says he won’t sit and watch Abuja Politicians come and ruin the state for him. He however, dared those he described as “Abuja politicians” to take over the state if they can. The Governor made this known while speaking on Thursday at a rally held to show solidarity for his […]
Obaseki Dares Abuja Politicians, Take Over Edo If You Can
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2019 General elections, Atiku Abubakar has viciously lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the country is becoming a beggar nation under him. The former vice-president disclosed this in a statement by his Media Aide, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President observed that the situation was […]
Atiku : Nigeria Now A Beggar Nation Under Buhari
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari to make the acing Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Ibrahim Muhammad the substantive law officer of the country. This information was contained in a statement by spokesman of the council, Soji Oye. Muhammad has been occupying the office in acting capacity since January when […]
NJC Recommends Ibrahim Muhammad As Substantive CJN
The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye has responded to those claiming he shies away from discussing National issues. He said despite the fact that he is quiet does not mean he is silent on national issues. The pastor said there are different ways of responding to issues affecting […]
Being Quiet Does Not Mean I Am Silent On National Issues, Says Pastor Adeboye
The Lagos State Police Command have paraded 100 suspected cultists after apprehending them during their annual initiation ceremonies. Zubairu Muazu, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police said this on Tuesday during the parade of the alleged suspects at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba, Lagos. The police chief said the command identified more than […]
Police Apprehend 100 Cultists, Gangsters In Lagos
A former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili, has viciously lampooned President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that he is ruling like a king. Ezekwesili, a presidential candidate in February election made this known in a series of posts on her Twitter handle. Madam due process as she is fondly called said that the current state of Nigeria […]
There Is No President In Nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili Hits Buhari Hard
A Federal High court sitting in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture a plot of land in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Madueke. Chuka Obiozor, the presiding judge, made the forfeiture order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-graft agency told the judge […]
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Diezani’s Land In Port Harcourt
Following the persistent rise in child molestation and rape, the Senate on Tuesday advocated for the death penalty for perpetrators of the crime.. The senators moved for the penalty while contributing to a debate on a motion sponsored by Rose Okoh, senator representing Cross River north, on Tuesday. Okoh had drawn the attention of the […]
Child Rapist Must Face Death Penalty, Senators Vow
The senator representing Imo west, Rochas Okorocha has called for the creation of Ministry of Happiness to tackle suicide and rape cases. Okorocha said this on Tuesday while contributing to a debate on a motion sponsored by Theodore Orji, senator representing Abia central. Orji’s motion was on the “rising incidence of suicides amongst Nigerians.” Okorocha, […]
Okorocha Calls For Ministry Of Happiness To Tackle Suicide
The House of Representatives has decided to take over Edo State House of Assembly following the prolong imbroglio over inauguration. The House has witnessed intractable crisis since June 17, 2019. This followed a motion under matters of urgent public importance brought by Hon. Julius Ihovbare calling attention to the need to correct constitutional breach by […]
BREAKING: House Of Reps Move To Take Over Edo House Of Assembly
The rivalry between the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has taken a new dimension, as more political office holders are losing their jobs by the day. This is as the Vice Chairmen of Akoko-Edo and Orhionmwon local government areas of Edo State, Mr. […]
BREAKING : Two Edo Councils’ Vice Chairmen Sacked
One of the spokespersons for the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Buba Galadima says he is still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Galadima stated this while speaking at the presidential tribunal sitting in Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had, on Monday, presented Buba Galadima, as its witness. During cross-examination, Wole Olanipekun, the APC’s […]
After Testifying Against Buhari, Buba Galadima Says ‘I Am Still A Member Of APC’
Three Nigerians have been inducted into The Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences newly released diverse list of 842 members. According to the News agency of Nigeria, NAN, the Academy, popularly known as the Oscars, made visibly improved racial and gender considerations in the 2019 list that tops the 2018 list. 50 percent of […]
Three Nigerians Inducted Into Academy Award’s Members List
A former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says more Northerners have looted Nigeria than any other region. His statement is coming on the heels of claims by Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, that Northerners are rarely arrested for advance fee fraud, popularly known in local parlance as Yahoo Yahoo. Speaking at the Northern Youth summit […]
Fani Kayode : More Northerners Have Looted Nigeria Than Since 1959
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he will probe contracts for construction of structures and supply of equipment to Benin Central Hospital. The contracts were executed by the administration of Adams Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s predecessor, who is currently national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement by his spokesman, Crusoe Osage, Obaseki said […]
Obaseki Vows To Probe Contracts Awarded Under Oshiomhole
The Edo STate government is planning to set up a committee to probe the construction and supply of equipment to the controversial Benin Central Hospital.
Edo Central Hospital: Obaseki To Investigate Oshiomhole
Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has revealed how the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole and his counterpart at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu plotted to have him jailed. Okorocha stated this during the ruling of Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja […]
Okorocha : Oshiomhole, Magu Plotted To Eliminate, Jail Me
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has continued to deny the rift between his administration and his former boss and governor, Adams Oshiomhole.
No Fight With Oshiomhole, Says Obaseki
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgment, has ordered the “immediate release of details of payments to all defaulting and allegedly corrupt electricity contractors and companies by the governments of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and the government of Muhammadu Buhari.” The judgment was […]
Court orders release of details of payments to runaway electricity contractors by OBJ, Yar’Adua, GEJ, Buhari
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bode George has revealed how a former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu lobbied for appointment under the autocratic rule of late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. He insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, begged late military ruler, Sani Abacha, for appointment. […]
Bode George Reveals How Tinubu Begged Abacha For Appointment
A federal government delegation has dismissed a United Nations special panel report accusing the country’s law enforcement agencies as violating the rights of journalists. The FG team says the details of the report are tales that only exist in the realm of imagination. In its submission to the UN human rights committee that reviewed Nigeria’s […]
‘No Journalist Was Detained’– FG Replies UN Panel
The federal government and state governors are working modalities on using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and graduates of the N-Power programme for community policing. The governor of Ekiti State and chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, disclosed this while speaking with state house correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu […]
FG To Recruit NYSC Members, N-Power Cadets For Community Policing
Unknown gunmen abducted two Chinese citizens and neutralized their police guard in Edo State.
Two Chinese Kidnapped In Edo
The Midwest Movement has called the Nigerian law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute the purported spokesperson of Coalition of Northern Groups.
Midwest Movement Calls For The Arrest Of Azeez Suliman Over RUGA Threat
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Enoch Adeboye has finally lent his voice on the allegation against a senior pastor at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA)
COZA Rape Allegation: Christian Living In Sin Under Guise Of Grace Will Be Exposed, Says Adeboye
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his party tendered 5, 196 exhibits against the election of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential election tribunal on Thursday.
Election Tribunal: Atiku Tenders 26, 175 Exhibits Against Buhari, INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday suspended some members suspected to violate the party constitutions over the House of Assembly crisis.
PDP Suspends Elumelu Over Minority Leadership Over Crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on the Supreme Court ruling which affirmed his victory in the State Governorship election of Sept. 2018. His congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja, the president commended the government and […]
Osun Guber : Buhari Congratulates Oyetola On Supreme Court Victory
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Osun state governorship election, Ademola Adeleke, has accepted the Supreme Court ruling on the disputed gubernatorial election. He congratulated the governor of the state Gboyega Oyetola, over his victory at the supreme court. The supreme court had upheld the election of Oyetola , candidate of […]
Adeleke : It Was Never A Do Or Die Affair, I Wish Oyetola Well
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gboyega Oyetola winner of the Osun governorship election. The court dismissed the appeal by candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The Supreme Court, in a majority decision of five-to-two, read by Justice Olabode Rodes-Vivour, […]
BREAKING : Supreme Court Affirms Oyetola Winner Of Osun Guber Election
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has summoned Ndidi Elumelu and six other members of the house of representatives over the minority leadership tussle in the Green chamber of the national assembly Other members summoned are Wole Oke, Lynda Ikpeazu, Anayo Edwin, Gideon Gwadi, Toby Okechukwu and Adekoya Abdul-Majid. Kola Ologbondiyan, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
PDP Summons Elumelu, Others Over House Of Reps Leadership Crisis
Busola, Photographer and wife of Musician Timi Dakolo who accused Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), of raping her has reportedly filed a legal complaint. It would be recalled that in a video interview, Busola Dakolo, alleged that the pastor had sexual relations with her when she was 16 going […]
Busola Dakolo Files Formal Complaint Against Biodun Fatoyinbo
The Founding pastor of Global Impact Church, Lagos, Yemi Davids has disclosed that Busola Dakolo confided in him that Biodun Fatoyinbo, founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), raped her. The pastor stated this In a post on Instagram on Thursday, the pastor, who reportedly joined Timi and Busola, said he was privy to […]
She Told Me About The Rape, Popular Pastor In Defense Of Busola Dakolo
The Miyetti Allah lost a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. The court was presided over by Justice Okon Abang. The suit is challenging the Benue State House of Assembly 2017 Open Grazing Prohibition and Establishment Law. The judge also ordered that Miyetti Allah pay N100,000 to the 14 defendants […]
Court Dismisses Miyetti Allah’s Suit Against Benue Anti-Grazing Law
Popular Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has refuted claims that he was once a member of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). The ace singer stated this via his Instagram page to also debunk claims that Fatoyinbo officiated his union with Busola Dakolo. The COZA pastor has been in the centre of a rape scandal after […]
I Have Never Been A Member Of COZA – Timi Dakolo Denies Getting Married In Fatoyinbo’s Church
Embattled Adamawa north senator who assaulted a woman at a sex toy shop, Elisha Abbo has surrendered himself the police in the federal capital teritorry (FCT). The senator came under fire after a video where he was seen hitting an attendant at a shop in Abuja went viral. The video had sparked outrage, with many […]
Senator Who Assaulted Woman Surrenders To Police
Premier League side Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of former midfielder Frank Lampard as their manager on a three-year deal. Lampard, 41, has left Championship side Derby County to take over at a club where he spent 13 years as a player. He succeeds Maurizio Sarri, who left Stamford Bridge in June to take charge […]
BREAKING : Chelsea Appoint Frank Lampard As Manager
Embattled senator representing Adamawa north, Elisha Abbo, says he was assaulted at the sex toy in Abuja. A viral video had captured the senator assaulting a nursing mother. But while speaking with Channels Television , Aboo said the incident occurred before he became a federal lawmaker. He said he would soon make an official statement […]
I Was Assaulted In Sex Toy Shop, Says Senator Who Attacked Woman
One of the foremost Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise to Nigerians for saying that the former military dictator, Sani Abacha did not loot Nigeria.
Buhari Needs To Apologise to Nigerians For Saying Abacha Did Not Loot Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has warned the new speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila not to impose leaders on his colleagues. PDP was reacting to the fresh crisis rocking the House over minority leadership imposition. According to the spokesman of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, it was not proper for Gbajabiamila to work […]
PDP Caution Gbajabiamila Over Attempt To Impose Leadership On Colleagues
A former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on Financial Crimes in the Federal Ministry of Justice Mr. Biodun Aikomo has stated that, “the biggest problem Nigeria faces is corruption, as resources meant for everybody are in the pockets of individuals.” Mr Aikomo, who until recently was Senior Assistant to President Buhari, said: “We must go […]
Corruption: Resources meant for everybody in the pockets of individuals – former Buhari’s aide
The Police inspector general Mohammed Adamu has ordered that a “comprehensive investigation” be carried out on the incident involving Elisha Abbo, senator representing Adamawa north district, and a nursing mother. Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, confirmed this to reporters on Wednesday. A closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage had shown Abbo repeatedly hitting the woman at […]
IGP Launches Probe Of Senator Who Assaulted Woman
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has reshuffled his cabinet, dropping eight Commissioners, nominating six replacements and appointing five Special Advisers. This information was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., the state government said: “The Edo State Government has approved the […]
Gov. Obaseki Drops Eight Commissioners In Cabinet Reshuffle
Following public outcry, the federal government has suspended the Ruga initiative it proposed to resolve the clashes between farmers and herdsmen.
Public Outcry Forces FG To Suspend Ruga Settlement Project
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan has announced the names of Principal officers for the ninth Senate. Lawan made the announcement on he floor of the red chamber on Tuesday. Orji Kalu wa, a former governor of Abia state was named as the Chief Whip. The senate president also announced Abdullahi Yahaya as the majority leader. […]
Lawan Names New Principal Officers Of Ninth Senate
The War of words between former president of the senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has remained abated. This is as the Senate President has accused the commission of chasing Shadows all in the effort to bring him down. Saraki while speaking in response to a statement credited to the […]
Saraki Says EFCC Is On ‘Wild Goose Chase’
The senior pastor Covenant Christian Centre (C3), Poju Oyemade has made his position known on the rape allegation levied against, founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo by Busola Dakolo. it is impossible not to be heartbroken by the experience of Busola Dakolo, photographer and wife of music star Timi Dakolo. Dakolo had […]
‘We Are Seeking Justice, Healing’ — Pastor Oyemade Speaks On Rape Allegation
