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President Muhammadu Buhari has broken several jinx.

Buhari gets 7-day deadline over proposed N4.8bn to monitor WhatsApp calls

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently redirect the proposed spending of N4.8bn of…
President Buhari

Buhari’s surname not his father’s name; how he dumped it

Buhari was named after prolific ninth-century Persian Hadith compiler by the name of Muhammad al-Bukhari who was born in a…
Nigeria records eight COVID-19 deaths

Nigeria posts eight more COVID-19 deaths, rising cases

Nigeria posted eight more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, with fresh cases climbing to 665, according to the Nigerian Centre for…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is currently incapacitated and receiving treatment abroad. Akeredolu is understand to be suffering from leukemia and has been off duty for over a month to attend to his health.  But Adamu at a meeting between the national leadership of the party and APC state chairmen, said the governor is incapacitated. “We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” Adamu was quoted as saying by Daily Trust. He also said the list of ministers to serve in the government of President Bola Tinubu was not ready as the president is still consulting wide to get the best team. According to him, Tinubu had just begun "and he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers." He said the nomination of the ministers would come first, adding that "They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President. And Mr President will formally appoint his Ministers and swear them in."

Akeredolu: Victims of Plateau massacre Ondo people heading to Ikare

The victims, according to preliminary reports, took a route where crisis between Muslims and Northern Christians had ensued for some…

Idahosa left only N42,000 in account for me when he died – Wife

Archbishop Margaret Idahosa, wife of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, has revealed that her husband left only N42,000 in his…
Mayor Gabriel Fortune, right among the dead in Cayes after Haiti earthquake

Mayor Fortune among dozens killed by Haiti earthquake

The prime minister, Ariel Henry, later said on Twitter that the ″violent quake″ had caused loss of life and damage…
Black Saturday: Police confirm 22 dead in Plateau attack

Black Saturday: Police confirm 22 dead in Plateau attack

Suspected Christian militias reportedly opened fire on a convoy of Muslim faithful in the area, with 22 killed of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari: his govt ordered to pay Rivers, Akwa Ibom $3.37b

Top 5 Lies, Myths about Buhari That Won’t Go Away

Buhari’s father who gave him the Fulani bloodline he brandishes (his mother is Kanuri) was called Adamu Bafallaje (or Bafalle…
Presidency says the visit of Buhari to Tinubu in London was not to support his presidential ambition

Buhari’s visit friendly: Tinubu issues statement

All Progress Congress National leader, Bola Tinubu, has issued a statement over President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to his apartment in…
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's N1 billion suit against DSS

IPOB issues new directive, suspends ‘Every Monday’ sit-at-home order

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has announced the suspension of the ‘Every Monday’ sit-at-home order in the South-East.
Tinubu Vanguard sends message to Buhari

ICYMI: Buhari won’t dare to support Tinubu or anyone before 2023 – Adesina

Femi Adesina, a presidential spokesperson, said it will be too risky for President Muhammadu Buhari to support Tinubu or any…
I am ready to work with Gov. Wike's group - Atiku

I am not aware Atiku is contesting 2023 presidency – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he is not aware that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar wants to…
Nigeria records eight COVID-19 deaths

11 die of COVID-19 in Nigeria as daily cases nosedive

The NCDC also reported a fall in daily COVID-19 cases, from 753 on Thursday to 636 on Friday. Active cases…
President Buhari

Breaking: Buhari returns from London (Photos)

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari returned to Abuja from London, the United Kingdom on Friday evening.
Buhari still grieve for Chibok girls in captivity

Ahmed Joda was a hero: Buhari mourns ‘last man standing’ 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday paid tribute to pioneer civil servant, great statesman and patriot, Alhaji Ahmed Joda who died…

Ahmed Joda rescued Nigeria from disintegration – Obasanjo

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned  the death of late former Permanent Secretary, Alh. Ahmed Joda, saying he rescued…
Ahmed Joda dies at 91

JUST IN: Ex-Super Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Joda dies at 91

Seasoned public administrator and former Super Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Joda has died at the age of 91.
Pellets of cocaine

Nigeria’s Obiorah Ekwelarat arrested with cocaine, heroin in India

Nigeria’s Obiorah Ekwelarat has been arrested with 313.5 grams of cocaine, heroin and MDMA in Mumbai, India. He was arrested…
Okupe says he is the man IBB wants to be president in 2023

2023: I’m the man IBB’s talking about to be Nigeria’s President – Okupe

Doyin Okupe, an aide to former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said that he is the Presidential candidate former military ruler…
Arsenal must relish physical aspect of Man Utd battle - Arteta

Premier League returns: Preview of Brentford vs Arsenal

The 2021-22 Premier League season will begin today at the Brentford Community Stadium where newly-promoted Bees play host to London…
Stream WizKid’s ‘Essence’ remix featuring Justin Bieber, Tems

WizKid’s ‘Essence’ remix featuring Justin Bieber, Tems released

Nigerian Afrobeats star WizKid tapped Justin Bieber for the remix of “Essence.”
Presidency attacks Peter Obi

Infrastructure: Obi got into jumble trying to criticise Buhari – Presidency

The Presidency has attacked former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi for thumbing down the stride President Muhammadu Buhari's…
Presidency says the visit of Buhari to Tinubu in London was not to support his presidential ambition

Buhari pays surprise visit to Tinubu in London

Tinubu left Nigeria early July before Buhari followed, first to attend an international summit on education and also to see…
Tension brews in health sector over appointment of two acting medical directors by the FG for each of its 3 new National Orthopedic Hospitals.

Delta Variant: FG declares Lagos, Akwa Ibom, five others Red Alert States

The Federal Government on Thursday declared Lagos, Akwa Ibom and five other states COVID-19 Delta Variant Red Alert States.
Keyamo fires back at Oshiomhole

Keyamo fires back: ‘Oshiomhole’s hunted by his political misfortunes’

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has fired back at former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC,…
Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari dies of COVID-19

Breaking: COVID-19 kills ex-President Shehu Shagari’s wife 

Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari, wife of late Nigeria's former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has died of the dreaded COVID-19.
Chimamanda's letter to Biden belongs to the bottom of public toilet - Fani-Kayode

Rehabilitation of Boko Haram fighters greatest evil under the sun – Fani-Kayode

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday said the rehabilitation of Boko Haram fighters who have stained their hands with the blood…
Abba Kyari and Hushpuppi

Hushpuppi: 31 northern lawyers volunteer to defend Kyari

Thirty-one lawyers have thrown their weight behind the former commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari.
Chelsea are UEFA Super Cup winners

Kepa wins UEFA Super Cup for Chelsea

Chelsea have won the UEFA Super Cup, beating Villarreal 6-5 on penalty shootouts on Wednesday to become king of Europe,…
Keyamo fires back at Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole blasts Keyamo: Leave me out of APC leadership debate

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Immediate past national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adam’s Oshiomhole, has denied plotting to…
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