Renowned evangelist Uma Ukpai dies at 80
Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed on to glory at the age of 80. The announcement was made…
Shehu Sani labels World Bank, IMF ‘witches and wizards’ behind Nigeria’s economic hardship
Former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has criticised the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing the Bretton Woods institutions as “the witches and wizards” behind…
Mahmood Yakubu bows out as INEC chairman
Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has handed over the leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will now serve as acting national chairman. Yakubu…
Masquerades display Soludo’s campaign posters ahead of Anambra guber
Masquerades have been spotted donning campaign materials of Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state, ahead of the November 8 governorship election. The images, which have circulated widely across the state,…
65 years of freedom? Nigerians still shackled by poverty, hunger and violence – Dan Bello
Today, Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence. Flags will wave, speeches will be read, and anthems sung. Leaders will declare that the nation is “free.” But free from what? Yes,…
BREAKING: Kano governor calls for removal of police commissioner, accuses him of undermining authorities
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, accusing him of defying lawful…
FULL TEXT: Nigeria’s Independence Day speech, Tinubu highlights 12 economic milestones, speaks on inflation, rising cost of living
In his speech to mark the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu spoke on the impact of his reforms, saying his administration has recorded 12 economic milestones.…
Outrage as Adamawa LG chairmen send wives to Turkey for leadership training
Local government area chairmen in Adamawa state have sponsored their wives for a leadership training programme in Istanbul, Turkey. Wives of the LGA chairmen, accompanied by senior officials from the…
Obasanjo says If I wanted a third term, I knew how to go about it
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has flatly rejected claims that he ever attempted to secure a controversial third term in office, insisting such allegations are unfounded. Speaking in Accra at…
Revealed: How Tunji-Ojo transformed NSCDC into security powerhouse – Adeniyi Zion
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior. When purpose is not…
