Politics

Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, has relinquished his position as the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum. His decision to step down comes in the wake of his suspension by the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, amidst allegations of budget padding. In his resignation letter, Ningi cited the unfolding events in the National Assembly, the North, […]

A Nigerian man has narrated a painful story of how he lived abroad for 30 years but returned empty-handed. Pastor Joseph Ibironke said he moved to the UK around 1983/1984 in search of the proverbial greener pastures. He left his job at Union Bank to look for a better life in the UK, where he

Veteran actor and Chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo has narrated how a movie he starred in, Living in bondage, changed his perspective that Nigerians do not have problems with each other. In an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, Kenneth Okonkwo said the first Living in bondage movie which was shot in

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday held a closed-door meeting with former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd) in Minna, the Niger State capital. The two leaders met at the former Nigerian leader’s residence after Tinubu inaugurated the Agric Mechanisation Revolution Project of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. According to LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER, President Tinubu spent over an

Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have launched an attack on the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, in Enugu State. The incident took place on Tuesday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants abducted a female deputy director of nursing services and a security guard. A distressed staff member lamented, “This is so sad; we

In a candid and exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, seasoned actor and Chieftain of the Labour Party, Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo, expressed deep concern over the leadership challenges plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria and the apparent lack of unity among its elites. During the interview, Okonkwo recounted a troubling incident where a Governor

Elon Musk announced that his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, will make its AI chatbot Grok open-source. This decision was shared by Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter) on March 11, 2024, marking a significant move in the AI industry. Grok, introduced by Musk last year, is positioned as a competitor to ChatGPT and

President Bola Tinubu has declared his commitment to resolving the enduring crisis between farmers and herders in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of a mechanized agricultural project in Minna, Niger State, Tinubu expressed his determination to implement programs aimed at ending the crisis within a span of two to three weeks. While emphasizing the need

Veteran actor and Chieftain of the Labour Party, Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo has said that the Southeast region of the country was for the first time recognised and respected because they brought out their best in the last election. In an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, Okonkwo urged the people of the region to

Budget Padding: Stop jumping into matters without confirming – Presidency knocks Peter Obi Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has tackled Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 Appropriation Act. Onanuga told Obi to stop jumping into matters

Against the backdrop of the resurgence of the mass abduction of pupils, the Federal Government has said schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are at risk of attacks by bandits and insurgents. The National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Hajia Halima Iliya, confirmed to The PUNCH on Sunday, that

Nigeria mourns the passing of Senator Abubakar Danso Sodangi, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State. The former senator, who represented Nasarawa West for 12 years in the Nigerian Senate, breathed his last at the age of 70 on Sunday. Senator Sodangi played a significant role in Nigerian politics and

The Founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has shared what he observed of the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, during the funeral of late Herbert Wigwe. He said this in reaction to a trending video in which the Senate president, made a joke while responding to Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara’s question at the funeral. While addressing

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, expressed his dismay during a road inspection as he confronted Paschal Aniegbuna, the transition committee chairman for Ogbaru LGA, over a contentious construction issue along Ododoukwu road in Okpoko. Soludo vehemently condemned the erection of a fence encroaching on a designated pedestrian walkway. In a stern warning captured in a

Pastor Ibiyeomie, in a recent Facebook video, stated that the role of Christians is to act as ambassadors of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to effectively market the message for soul-winning in their communities and workplaces. He emphasized that believers have a responsibility to actively promote the Gospel for soul-winning and conversion. The pastor

Nigerian actor Timini Egbuson has provided insights into his recent assertion of being “the biggest actor in Africa,” emphasizing why he believes his colleague Zubby Michael doesn’t hold that title. The debate unfolded during the first episode of the Prime Video original reality show, ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa.’ In an interview with Cool FM, Lagos,

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has claimed that its auditors have uncovered a N3 trillion increase in the N28 trillion 2024 budget signed by President Bola Tinubu. They are demanding an explanation for the increase, amid claims that the budget is skewed against the north in particular. The chairman of the forum, Abdul Ningi (PDP,

A fire incident occurred in a private radio station, Kpakpando FM, Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9.30pm on Thursday, destroyed the office building, leaving its studio equipment partly burnt. The State Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili, who confirmed the incident, said no life was

Shyngle Wigwe, the father of the late billionaire business mogul Dr. Herbert Wigwe, experienced a health scare on Saturday when he slumped and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. Contrary to rumors of his demise, popular influencer Tony Ogbuagu clarified that Mr. Wigwe was alive but in need of medical

During the wake-keeping ceremony of the late Access Bank founder, Herbert Wigwe, a dramatic incident unfolded at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) Lion of Judah parish in Rivers State. The Master of Ceremonies (MC) failed to acknowledge the presence of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, causing tension among

The legendary British actress Viscella Richards, known by her stage name Vikki Richards, was discovered dead at her home in North Valsyn, north of Trinidad. The 79-year-old TV personality’s hands were found bound, and police suspect she was killed by robbers during a burglary. Richards gained fame for her supporting role in the 1973 British

Three killed in military helicopter crash near US southern border A helicopter flying over the US-Mexico border in Texas has crashed, killing two national guard soldiers and a border patrol agent, the US military has said. Another soldier on board was injured. The UH-72 Lakota helicopter was assigned to the federal government’s border security mission

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, took to his official Instagram and YouTube handles to share his perspective on the death of veteran actor Mr Ibu. In the video, he expressed his sympathy for Mr Ibu’s death. Speed Darlington made a controversial claim that the actor died early at 66, which he considers as middle age.

The alleged forgery of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature has emerged in connection with a $6.2 million disbursement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The funds were purportedly allocated for the payment of foreign election observers, with the signatures of Buhari and Boss Mustapha, the former secretary to the government of the federation, reportedly

Tochi Wigwe, the eldest daughter of banking billionaire Herbert Wigwe, faced criticism on Twitter for her conduct during a memorial service for her father, mother, and brother who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash. The incident that sparked controversy involved Tochi Wigwe allegedly failing to stand and greet Vice President Kashim Shettima, drawing ire

A suspected gunmen launched a deadly attack on a police station near Ebiya bridge in the Abakaliki metropolis. Reports from the area indicate that six police officers were brutally killed during the violent incident. Additionally, two young girls, believed to be civilians, lost their lives in the attack. This recent attack is not an isolated

In a legal blow to former President Donald Trump, a federal judge has rejected his attempt to delay the enforcement of an $83 million jury award in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan leaves Trump with just three days to secure the funds or post a bond.

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