A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria is a failing state and the leaders and citizens need to safeguard the system in order to prevent “the worst” from happening. Jega, who presided over the 2015 general elections, noted that Nigeria has a “coagulated presidential system”Continue reading "Nigeria Is A Failing State And If We Don’t Act, The Worst Will Happen – INEC Ex-Chairman, Attahiru Jega"
FCTA IMPOUNDS, CRUSHES 1,509 COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLES IN ABUJA IN 5 MONTHS
The Joint Task Force Team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday, impounded and crushed 639 commercial motorcycles for operating illegally in Abuja capital city. This brought the total number of commercial motorcycles impounded and crushed between August and December to 1,509. A total of 400 motorcycles were impounded and crushed in AugustContinue reading "FCTA IMPOUNDS, CRUSHES 1,509 COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLES IN ABUJA IN 5 MONTHS"
Nigerian Shiite Muslims Mark 8 Years Since Zaria Massacre, Ask Tinubu To Prosecute Buhari, El-Rufai, Buratai
According to IMN, they orchestrated the killing of hundreds of its members in December 2015 in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prosecute former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to IMN,Continue reading "Nigerian Shiite Muslims Mark 8 Years Since Zaria Massacre, Ask Tinubu To Prosecute Buhari, El-Rufai, Buratai"
Nigerians Are Free To Video, Take Photos Of Police Officers On Duty, Says Force PRO
The Nigeria Police Force has said that citizens have the right to video and take photos of police officers on duty. Adejobi, who said this on Thursday while responding to an X (formerly Twitter) user who said some police officers extorted N10,000 from him for videoing them during a stop-and-search operation, emphasised that it isContinue reading "Nigerians Are Free To Video, Take Photos Of Police Officers On Duty, Says Force PRO"
Senate President Akpabio Collapses After His Birthday Colloquium In Abuja, Wheeled On Stretcher Into ‘Special Room’ In Hospital
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday collapsed at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital. According to Sahara Reporters, Akpabio slumped while seeing President Bola Tinubu off. Tinubu and other dignitaries had gathered at the Congress Hall of the hotel for a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of theContinue reading "Senate President Akpabio Collapses After His Birthday Colloquium In Abuja, Wheeled On Stretcher Into ‘Special Room’ In Hospital"
Nigerian Army Redeploys Brigade Commander Over The Onslaught on Adamawa Police Headquarters. Our Correspondent
The Nigerian Army has redeployed the 23 Armour Brigade, Yola Commander, Brigadier General Mohammed Gambo, over the midnight onslaught of the Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters in November, where a soldier and a police inspector were killed. The Governor and the New Brigade Commander Pioneer in November reported on how the Nigerian Army assault onContinue reading "Nigerian Army Redeploys Brigade Commander Over The Onslaught on Adamawa Police Headquarters. Our Correspondent"
Drama Over Blackout At Nigerian National Assembly As Power Minister Defends N344Billion 2024 Budget
There was a mild drama at the National Assembly on Tuesday when there was a blackout while the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, was making a presentation in defence of the ministry’s 2024 N344 billion budget. Members of the House of Representatives and senators had gathered during a joint committee session to hear fromContinue reading "Drama Over Blackout At Nigerian National Assembly As Power Minister Defends N344Billion 2024 Budget"
MACRON: “Western hegemony is nearing its end!”
The French President's internal speech came out, and the world was shocked! It is strongly recommended that you take your time to read through this article as it foretells the future events that are likely to take place. The opinions expressed are entirely those of the current French President Emmanuel Macron! Macron: We live togetherContinue reading "MACRON: “Western hegemony is nearing its end!”"
Military Bombing Of Kaduna Residents Decided By God Otherwise It Wouldn’t Have Happened —Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the military drone attack on Tundun Biri in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria as a wish of God. Tinubu said this on Monday while offering his condolences to the bereaved families during his visit to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. “Our purpose is to condoleContinue reading "Military Bombing Of Kaduna Residents Decided By God Otherwise It Wouldn’t Have Happened —Tinubu"
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Wins 2023 CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award
Last week, Osimhen was named the Italian Footballers Association’s (AIC) player of the year for his sterling performance for Napoli FC last season. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The Napoli strike beat Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Ashraf Hakimi to win the award. Last week, OsimhenContinue reading "Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Wins 2023 CAF Men’s Player Of The Year Award"
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