Nigeria

Ex BBNaija star, Tacha has blasted an Abuja hotel over an alleged security breach. The controversial reality star revealed this on her Instagram page during a live video recording. According to her, she was sleeping in her room when a stranger came into her room unannounced. Tacha said she was ...

Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the constitution restricted him from intervening in the dispute between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi 11. He, however, said that he swore to stand for peace and security in Nigeria and when Nigerians are ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has come out to say that the introduction of Information Communication Technology, ICT, has made the state the safest in Nigeria. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. According to him, Kano has launched ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has said President Muhammadu Buhari should get rid of the military at Nnamdi Kanu’s home, grant him presidential pardon and attend his parents’ burial. In a recent statement, the group revealed that it is bothered about the military Presence at Kanu’s Village, Afaraukwu Umuahia, Abia ...

Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has talked about the worrisome state of the Northern part of Nigeria. Dogara believes that part of the country is slowly becoming the epicenter of violence and crucial steps must be taken to end that trend as soon as possible. According ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged candidates to not accept any offer of admission that is not on its letter headed paper and on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). JAMB’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin revealed this in a recent statement in Lagos. According ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that the closure of Nigeria’s border is important to safeguard our economy against unfair actions that were against acceptable norms. Sanwo revealed this at the Center for Values in Leadership (CVL) 17th Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium on Intra-African ...

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to say that the commission has deregistered some political parties in Nigeria. The deregistration of the parties was announced today in Abuja, and Mahmood revealed that the affected parties did not meet INEC‘s requirements. According to him, Nigeria ...

Popular rapper, Vector Tha Viper has hailed Nigerians for being great despite rising challenges in the country. The rapper jumped on social media recently to declare that Nigeria as a country is far from great, but its citizens are the epitome of greatness. His words. “Nigeria is NOT the giant ...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has insisted on the government’s commitment to guarantee a minimum of 70% Broadband Penetration in Nigeria by 2025. He revealed this during the visit of Phase 3 Telecoms Limited led by its Executive Chairman Mr. Stanley Jegede at ...

Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN has rubbished President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim that 90 percent of Boko Haram victims have been Muslims. The group believes PMB was dishonest and failed to look at the reality on the ground with such a statement. According to Rev. John Hayab, CAN’s Vice Chairman (Northern ...

Ex-governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has come out to say that indiscipline caused the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the latest statement shared by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Oyinlola revealed this when Gov Makinde and ...

President Mohammadu Buhari has come out to say that 90 percent of all Boko Haram victims in the past years have been Muslims. In a recent statement, Buhari said the belief that Boko Haram members only target Christians in the country is not true. According to him, Boko Haram targets ...

The Factional Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo, Joseph Osagiede, recently accused the National Chairman of APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, of being responsible for the violence in Edo, but Adams does not agree. The APC leader recently distanced himself from the accusation and blamed the Edo ...

An ex-military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga has said federalism is the only solution to the insecurity problems in Nigeria. Idongesit, who reacted to the sad security situation in Nigeria, begged Nigerian leaders, especially the Niger Delta region to unite to know what they can do ...

The Presidency has come out to say that it is well within the constitutional rights of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to have a peaceful protest in the country. FG, however, believes that it is sad to see some groups rallying against the government rather than the enemy as ...

Mrs Theresa Nwosu, Head, Public Affairs Department of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Office, has said that corruption is still Nigeria’s biggest challenge and not leadership. Mrs Theresa, who shared this in a recent interview with Newsmen in Calabar, said corruption is so prevalent these days ...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said there is an ongoing plan to enhance the security situation in Nigeria, including efforts to recruit more troops and officers to tighten up the personnel of security agencies. Yemi’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, revealed this via a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to ...

Nigerians in China have called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the federal government to rescue them from the coronavirus outbreak which has claimed 426 lives, with over 20,000 persons presently infected globally. Recall that Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, recently said Nigerians in Wuhan are yet to express their ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that his government is very committed to enhancing the learning and teaching environment in public schools. Sanwo, who was represented by his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, revealed this at the Medilag Alumni High Table and Fund Raising ...