2023: PDP says party stable despite heavy defections, protests Onochie’s nomination

Ibe Pascal Arogorn A spokesman for the People Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, has assured Nigerians that the opposition party is stable and unwavering, even in the face of…

We Can’t Get You Out Of Prison, Britain Dashes Hope Of Nnamdi Kanu

The hope of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), regaining freedom through British intervention has been dashed. Kanu, a holder of Nigerian and British passports, is…

Dabiri-Erewa condemns killing of Nigeria Footballer in UK

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian Footballer, Kelvin Igweani, by the UK police. Dabiri-Erewa said this in a statement…

Two Ex-bankers Convicted For Stealing In Kano

Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Farouq Lawan today June 30, 2021, convicted and sentenced the duo of Jude Ameh and Ademola Aderibigbe on a one-count amended charge…

Illegal firearms: Senate passes bill to increase fine from N1,000 to N1m

An amendment bill seeking to increase the fine for the illegal importation and sale of firearms, from N1,000 to N1 million, has been passed by the senate. The bill titled,…

Ebonyi Governor Sacks Education Supervisors

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has directed the immediate sack of all zonal education supervisors serving in the state’s secondary and primary schools. The governor also directed authorities concerned…

British High Commission ‘in talks’ with FG over Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest

The British High Commission says it is “in the process of seeking clarification” from the federal government regarding the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra…

Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorist groups recruiting via social media ― NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has raised the alarm that terrorist organisations like the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were recruiting…

IGP: We’re working to ensure Nigerians can sleep with two eyes closed

Usman Baba, inspector-general of police, says the force is working on efforts to provide better security in the country. Advertisement Baba stated this on Wednesday when he appeared before the…

EXTRA: Kano Hisbah bans use of mannequins for display of clothes by tailors, boutique owners

The Hisbah, an agency saddled with the responsibility of enforcement of Shariah doctrine in Kano State, on Wednesday, announced ban on use of mannequins to display clothes by tailors, supermarkets…

Bill Cosby To Be Freed After US Court Quashes Sex Crimes Conviction

Bill Cosby departs the Montgomery County Courthouse on the first day of sentencing in his sexual assault trial on September 24, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found…

How Close Associates ‘Sold Out’ Nnamdi Kanu

for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, has said that “Nnamdi Kanu appeared to have been trapped by some persons of his own tribal stock over some lingering issues.” The…

Agitations: Be On Your Guard, ACF Tell Northerners

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged Northerners to be on their guard to stem moves from any group agitating for restructuring, a Biafra…

Respect Kanu’s rights, Abaribe tells FG

The Minority Leader of the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has advised the Federal Government to apply caution and strict adherence to the rule of law in handling the issue of Nnamdi…

Buhari: We’re responsible for our problems — not religion or ethnicity

President Muhammadu Buhari says ethnicity and religion are not to blame for Nigeria’s problems but the people. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, the president spoke while…