adminDoyin Okupe released; says EFCC apologised ‘for the error’
The former Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Doyin Okupe, on Thursday said he has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
Let’s take back Nigeria from failed leaders — Peter Okoye
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of the P-Square group has urged Nigerians to oust failed politicians and retake the nation. The 41-year-old made this known on his Twitter page on…
Church of England apologises over role in slave trade
The Church of England has apologised over its historical role in the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century describing it as a “shameful and horrific sin.” Commissioners of…
Tinubu under fire over ‘soaked sliced bread’ statement in Enugu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu is being widely criticised by the majority of Nigerians from the South East region over his statement that…
Gunmen Set Anambra LG Headquarters Ablaze, Behead Security Operatives, Kill 3, Police Neutralise One
Gunmen in the early hours of today, stormed Ihiala local government headquarters in Anambra State and wreaked serious havoc in the process. JOURNALIST101 gathered that the assailants killed the…
NMA: Abia Doctors Hungry, Owed 24 Months’ Salary
The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, Dr Isaiah Abali, has disclosed that the Abia State Government is owing doctors in the state 24 months’…
You Are Ignorant, Lai Mohammed Blasts Buhari’s Critics
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has labelled those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over the state economy as ignorant. He spoke Thursday at the ongoing 18th edition of…
Postponing 2023 Elections Will Be Great Disservice To Nigerians, Ortom Warns
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the postponement of the 2023 general elections on the excuse of insecurity, noting that…
Lecturer Not Paid Since 2020 Gives Birth To Septuplets In Anambra
A lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Mrs. Ngozi Uzodike, has been delivered of septuplets – two boys and five girls. Ngozi, who works at the…
Buhari’s ‘Best’ Speaks To His Level Of Preparedness For Office – Kukah
As President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure winds down, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has criticised the number one citizen’s level of preparedness for office. Bishop Kukah,…
NNPC’s failure to file counter affidavit stalls Araraume’s N100bn suit against Buhari
A suit challenging the sack of Ifeanyi Araraume as the board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has stalled at a federal high court in Abuja,…
No Plans To Postpone 2023 Election, Says INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission is not contemplating any adjustment to the election timetable, let alone postponing the 2023…
Court voids law prohibiting unmarried police officers from getting pregnant
The national industrial court has struck down a regulation of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), which forbids unmarried officers from getting pregnant. Pursuant to Regulation 127 of the Nigeria…
17 year-old boy, other arrested for allegedly impregnating 10 ladies
The Rivers State Police Command on Tuesday said its operatives arrested a 17-year-old boy, Noble Uzuchi, and Chigozie Ogbonna, 29, for allegedly working for a baby factory. Also arrested were…
Elections: Nobody Should Be Undecided At This Time, Says Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, appears on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023. The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, says that…