The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have slammed some Igbo leaders and politicians for pushing for an Igbo man to emerge as President of Nigeria come 2023.?? According to the group, the ”begging posture” of the Southeast leaders could make Ndigbo the laughing stock of Northerners.?? In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity…
A 27-year-old suspected burglar has been apprehended in Osun state. Osun NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Daniel Adigun said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday, December 11, 2021 as he jumped over a fence into a compound located at Ilesa Garage, Osogbo. Adigun said the occupant of the apartment, Mrs Oyedele Dasola disclosed that he was apprehended when…
The Omicron variant multiplies 70 times faster than Delta in human airways, according to researchers. A new study in Hong Kong provides the first information on how Omicron infects people, and it also suggests it replicates less well in human lung tissue compared with the original strain of the virus. This could indicate a…
The Nigerian senate has postponed passage of the 2022 budget until next Tuesday, December 21. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan made the announcement on Wednesday December 15. Channels Television reported that the delay in capturing the financial requirements of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) in the 2022 budget may be…
Some members of a church in Akure, Ondo State capital, were kidnapped while holding a vigil service on Wednesday December 15. Those kidnapped include a six-month old baby and the Pastor of the church. Arrest of a member of the gang behind the kidnap has been confirmed by Amotekun corps. One of the suspects who reportedly…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has warned that the increased insecurity witnessed across the country might stop the 2023 general elections from holding. Delivering a keynote address at the fourth Abiola Ajimobi annual roundtable and the 72nd posthumous birthday of the former governor of Oyo State, held at…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved payment of salaries of health workers which were withheld when they embarked on a strike. This was disclosed on Thursday December 16 by Minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, after a meeting with the president at the state house in Abuja. Ngige said the President has directed the ministry…
One of the most-successful rock stars of the last 50 years, Bruce Springsteen has sold his master recordings and publishing rights for his life’s work to Sony for $500m (£376m). According to a report by Billboard, the deal gives Sony ownership of his 20 studio albums, including classics like Born To Run, The River and…
House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has said Nigerians are proud of President Muhammadu Buhari and the way and manner he has steered the ship of state since he was first elected in 2015. Gbajabiamila said this in a statement released on the occasion of the president’s 79th birthday which is on Friday, December 17. In the…
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has said if all the Northwest governors stop the blame game and work in unity, the banditry in the region would be a thing of the past. Governor Masari spoke in Abuja on Thursday December 16, when he led a delegation of the North-Western Governor’s Forum on a…
