Nigeria

Governor Seyi Makinde has come out to say that he can break some toes if it would help his determination to serve the people of Oyo State. Governor Seyi, who revealed this as he spoke at the thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday, said he would keep fighting for ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress, APC, to apologize to the citizens for their misrule rather than beg for an undeserved place in history. In a recent statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, APC has reached the end of their ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has begged young Nigerians to seek advice from responsible and exemplary people, as he congratulated Dr. Ahmed Lawan on his son’s marriage. Ibrahim, Dr. Ahmed’s son got married to Ammani in Kano recently. Speaking at the event, PMB urged the newly-wedded couple to emulate the life of ...

President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Solomon Adodo has come out to say that Nigerian youths must come together for the betterment of Nigeria. According to him, NYCN is a youth body that is trying to put the currently polarised Nigeria’s youth house in order. Solomon who ...

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has said the biggest error GEJ made as president was removing the ex-Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubike Ihejirika. Nnamdi Kanu revealed that the North formed Boko Haram to wage war against President Olusegun Obasanjo and GEJ ...

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has banned males and females from boarding the same commercial tricycles in the state. Reports have said the ban will be effective from January 2020, and tricycles across the state will no longer be allowed to convey both the male and female genders together. ...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has come out to say that a woman can be the president of Nigeria since they have the strengths and potential to be a good leader. Oba Adeyeye revealed this as he spoke at the opening session of the second edition of “Queen ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to tell the government and people of Burkina Faso who got hit by a recent deadly terrorist attack that killed 35 citizens, that their brothers in Nigeria and the West African subregion will not abandon them in this trying period. Having his say on ...

National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has come out to say that it is not a crime for lecturers to teach in two different universities. Biodun who revealed this when he appeared on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said this diversity aids ...

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the turnout of Nigerians in the 36 states of the federation anytime he visits proves that a lot of citizens understand and sympathize with him. Buhari disclosed this as he received the residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed the reason for deciding not to chase traders off the streets of the state, without creating an alternative for them. Gov Makinde said this at the Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, during a special prayer to commemorate his 52nd birthday. According to the ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has revealed that from now on, nobody would be allowed to come to public office via the power of gun or manipulation. The declaration of zero-tolerance against electoral misconduct happened during the commission’s end of the year party held in Ibadan recently. The Oyo ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has begged the United States of America to make sure that its sources of information on Nigeria involves every sector. He revealed this as he received Letters of Credence of the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Mary Beth Leonard, at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. PMB ...

The Presidency has talked about the release of the detained Convener of Revolution Now Movement, Omoyele Sowore. According to FG, his arrest and detention was not connected to his journalism profession. In a recent statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba ...

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot change or appoint new service chiefs right about now. He revealed this during a recent interview, saying it cannot happen because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. According to him, ...

Delta State governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has blasted Tuesday’s attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan at his Otuoke home in Bayelsa. In a recent statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa revealed that the incident was disturbing and shameful because GEJ is a peace-loving man who ...

Detained ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, retd, is free again after his detention at the Department of State Services, DSS for more than 4 years. Dasuki’s lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji, SAN, confirmed this recently. His words, “Yes he has been released and he is about to leave the ...

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has come out to say that Seriake Dickson, outgoing governor of Bayelsa state, wrapped up plans to join All Progressives Congress (APC) but Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum, prevented him. He revealed this at a recent press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, ...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said there is a cabal within the presidency. According to him, all presidents have people who advise them so it is not a sin. He added that the word “Cabal” has only being tarnished to destroy their ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has come out to say that its agitation is not only for the liberation and well-being of Biafrans, but also for the improvement in the standard of living of every Nigerian. According to IPOB, Nigeria is trapped in the pit of corruption, backwardness, hardship ...