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#EndSARS: Lagos releases White Paper, dismisses killing of nine protesters
The Lagos State Government has released its White Paper on the report submitted to it by the #EndSARS judicial panel of inquiry that probed the Lekki toll gate incident of October 20, 2020.
The government last night said the panel failed…
Centre lauds NYSC on fight against fake certificates
The UNESCO Centre for Excellence (UNESCO-CE) has lauded the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) for standing up against fake and sub-standard academic certificates from tertiary institutions within and outside Nigeria.
The Centre said…
NYSC DG visits Lagos camp, warns against bad conduct
As part of activities lined up for the ongoing 2021 Batch ‘C’ stream II Orientation exercise, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has visited the NYSC Camp in Lagos where he met with the prospective Corps…
Lewandowski was robbed of Ballon d’Or — Messi
Lionel Messi has insinuated that Polish striker Robert Lewandowski was robbed of the Ballon d'Or trophy.
The Argentine superstar yesterday clinched a record-breaking seventh Ballon d'Or during a glitzy ceremony in France.
However,…
I’ve no problem with Buhari, Gambari is my friend — Ayu
THE incoming National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu, says he has no problem with President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, as a friend.
Ayu said this yesterday while…
IPOB opposed to political solution for Kanu — Lai Mohammed
THE Federal Government says the attacks on government agencies and agents by the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network oppose the call for a political solution to their issue.
IPOB and ESN are separatist groups…
We’re not against restructuring, says IPOB
THE Indigenous People of Biafra says it is not against restructuring of Nigeria.
The Media and Publicity Secretary of the secessionist group, Emma Powerful, said this yesterday in a statement.
The group, however, said its major demand…
A special focus on NEDC under Alkali
Its two years since the constitution of the Board and management of the North East Development Commission, (NEDC). Pleasantly amazing, people of the Northeast region ravaged, devastated and ruined by over 12 years of Boko Haram insurgency…
Gov Buni bags Politician of the Year award
Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has been named 'Politician of the Year' by UK-based media conglomerate, TheNigerian News.
The governor will be presented with the award at an event to mark the company's fifth anniversary on…
An ode to General Ibrahim on Unijos honour
By Toby Prince
Unpretentiously, commitment and hard work in public service pays handsomely. Feasts of garlards brighten up your day from unexpected quarters. It confers on the recipient, more sense of responsibility and the patriotic…
Benue people are victims of Ortom’s maladministration, mendacity, not drunkards – Reps…
...tasks Gov to spend his remaining two years on prayers for forgiveness
Chief Philip Agbese, the leading aspirant for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency in 2023, has rejected the drunkard tag used by Governor Samuel Ortom on the…
Terrorism sponsored by satanic billionaires – Paul Enenche
THE senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, says Satanic billionaires are behind the “closing of nations” and terrorism.
Enenche stated this yesterday at day five of Worship, Word and Wonders Night programme…
We won’t beg Buhari to release Igboho, says Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said it has no basis to appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to release Yoruba Nation agitator and activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho because he committed no…
Declaration of bandits as terrorists will cause more mayhem — Gumi
Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, says the declaration of bandits as terrorists will cause more mayhem.
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had yesterday declared the bandits wreaking havoc in the North-West and…
Buhari promises secured, safe Nigeria for future generations
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to bequeath a good, secured, and safe Nigeria for the future generations in the country.
The President stated this yesterday during the burial of the slain Nigerian Army officer, Brig.- Gen. Dzarma…
NYSC DG bags award of excellence from alma mater
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has been presented an Award of Excellence by the University of Jos Alumni Association.
This, the University said was in recognition of his tremendous achievements since…
Beneficiaries of 774,000 jobs paid N40b — Keyamo
THE Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), says the 774,000 beneficiaries of the Special Public Works Scheme initiated by the Federal Government have been paid N40 billion so far.
The minister made this known…
IPOB threatens security, safety of Nigerians — Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammad Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the Indigenous People of Biafra pose a significant threat to the safety and security of Nigerians.
Shehu disclosed this today while…
I’m no longer scared of heartbreak – Tonto Dikeh
ACTRESS Tonto Dikeh says she is no longer scared of heartbreak, following her messy breakup with her ex-lover Pince Kpokpogri.
The mother of one said this in an Instagram post today.
“I don pass who Dey fear heartbreak, Na…
Appeal Court dismisses Diezani’s bid to recover $40m jewellery
THE Court of Appeal in Lagos today dismissed an appeal by the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, challenging the forfeiture of her $40 million worth of jewellery to the Federal Government.
Diezani…
Anambra APC suspends chairman after governorship election defeat
THE State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has suspended its chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike.
A stakeholder of the party, Okonkwo Okom, announced the suspension at a press conference in Awka, the Anambra State capital yesterday.…
How I worked with Abdulsalami to stop Obasanjo’s 3rd term plot – Mbeki
FORMER South African President, Thabo Mbeki, has revealed how he worked with ex-Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to stop former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term bid 15 years ago.
Obasanjo had in 2006 allegedly tried to tinker…
Malami kicks as Anambra blames AGF for EFCC’s move against Obiano
COMMISSIONER of Information and Public Enlightenment, Don Adinuba, has insinuated that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), is behind the recent move by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Buhari orders security agents to intensify patrol on Abuja-Kaduna highway
PRESIDENT Buhari has ordered security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrol along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.
The President’s directive yesterday was in response to the increasing attacks by bandits on travelers along the busy…
DSS DG’s son gets N90m house as gift
ABBA Bichi, son of the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), has been given a five-bedroom duplex at Hilltop Estate, Apo, Abuja.
Announcing Bichi as its youth ambassador of Home Titan Network, yesterday, real estate…
N5,000 subsidy grant to last 12 months — FG
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says the proposed N5,000 monthly transportation grant, intended for poor Nigerians after the removal of fuel subsidy, will last for 12 months.
According to the minister,…
2023: Aliyu rejects zoning, wants PDP to throw presidential ticket open
A former governor of Niger State, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has urged the People's Democratic Party to discard the idea of zonning its presidential ticket, noting that it should be thrown open to qualified and competent Nigerians.
He said…
No provision for N5,000 subsidy grant in 2022 budget – Senate
The Senate Committee on Finance says there is no provision for the monthly N5000 transport grant to 40 million poor Nigerians proposed by the Federal Government in the 2022 budget.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning,…
Take speedy action on Abuja-Kaduna highway, Reps tell Army chief, IGP
The House of Representatives has asked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya, and Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba Usman to “take speedy action” to curb attacks on the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
The lower legislative…
Who is afraid of Gov. Yahaya Bello?
By Rotimi Akinsanya
I have observed with much dismay, the recent drama or altercations between Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB), the youngish, ever-smiling, gap-toothed, cerebral, focused and courageous leader of Kogi state and the anti-graft…
The Corp Member as a True National Hero
By Kolawole Abe
It is the dream of every graduate of tertiary institutions in Nigeria to adorn the NYSC brown Khaki uniform. We have been regaled with tales of how newly deployed corp members wear their attires posing for the cameras and…
‘PDP will destroy my legacies in six months’ – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has warned against voting for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections.
The governor, who made the appeal yesterday during an empowerment programme in Kaduna, said the PDP…
Umahi suspends work on Ebonyi road project over insecurity
GOVERNOR Dave Umahi has suspended work on a road project along the Ring Road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state for seven days over security threats.
Umahi disclosed this to journalists at the end of an expanded security…
I’m not above the law, APC doesn’t give immunity – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, says that he is not above the law, noting that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not give him immunity from being investigated.
Fani-Kayode stated this today following his…
2023: Saraki declares for president
FORMER Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has made his intention known to run for president in the 2023 general elections, Vanguard reports.
Saraki made his intention known during his visit to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom,…
Gumi takes medical aid to herdmen in Kogi forest
ISLAMIC scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has taken a team of medical personnel and Islamic clerics to forests in Kogi State to offer free services to the Fulani herdsmen and their family members.
Gumi, a retired Nigerian Army Captain and…
Benzema sentenced to one-year jail term over sex-tape blackmail
REAL Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term by a court in Versailles.
He was…
No apology supporting Buhari, says Kenneth Okonkwo
*Super Eagles didn't have sex party — NFF*
https://kaftanpost.com/super-eagles-didnt-have-sex-party-nff/
Terrorists establishing camps in Niger State – Govt
Boko Haram terrorists and its breakaway faction, the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) are establishing camps in Niger State, the state government has said.
The Secretary to the State Government, Ahmed Matane, raised the…
#EndSARS: We’re not surprised by Lai Mohammed’s reaction — Amnesty
THE Country Director, Amnesty International, Nigeria, Osai Ojigho, says the body is not surprised by the Federal Government dismissal of the Lagos panel EndSARS report.
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai…
Nigeria can’t survive another four years of APC, say PDP Govs
GOVERNORS elected on the platform of the People's Democratic Party says Nigeria can't survive another four years under the All Progressives Congress.
Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who…
Fani-Kayode granted bail on self-recognition
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been granted bail on self-recognition by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Fani-Kayode stated this in an Instagram post last night, although he was silent on the…
Igboho sues CBN, DSS, AGF over failure to pay N20.5b judgement cost
YORUBA Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami and the Department of State Services (DSS) for failing to pay the N20.5 billion…
2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream II NYSC Orientation Course: Screening, Covid Rapid Diagnostic Test…
Pictures below show Prospective Corps members and Camp Officials screened and tested at the Camp gate before being admitted into the Orientation Camp.
EFCC arrests Fani-Kayode over alleged forgery
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Lagos.
Fani-Kayode is said to be held over alleged forgery and manipulation of documents.
It was gathered that the…
We spent N2.3tr to cushion effects of Covid-19 – FG
THE Federal Government today said it had spent N2.3 trillion as a stimulus package to cushion the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, stated this at a three-day…
Govs in support of plans to remove fuel subsidy – El-Rufai
GOVERNOR Nasir el-Rufai says state governments are ready to support the Federal Government over the total removal of the fuel subsidy regime.
The governor made this assertion today in Abuja, at the presentation of the World Bank Nigeria…
Between EFCC And Kogi State, Who Is Not Telling The Truth
By Charles Ibekwe
The news making round between the Kogi State government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assumed a worrisome dimension. While it has been regarded in some quarters as a manifestation…
No ‘herdsman’ must steal Benue bailout funds — Reps aspirant, Agbese tells Gov…
*No 'herdsman' must steal Benue bailout funds -- Reps aspirant, Agbese tells Gov Ortom*
Foremost opposition figure in Benue State, Chief Philip Agbese, has advised Governor Samuel Ortom to make judicious use of bailout loan approved for…
Nnamdi Kanu must face the law for masterminding violence – CNG
THE Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against amnesty for the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is being detained and tried for treason.
The group said Kanu must face the law for…