July 26, 2021

PDP, Nigeria’s Only Hope, Tambuwal Insists

July 26, 2021 5:55 pm

Sokoto State Governor and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal has asserted that the party is the only hope Nigeria has to salvage it from its present doldrums, boasting that it will bounce back in 2023.

He said this on Sunday at a grand reception held at the Government House, Bauchi, in honour of the PDP governors who are in the state capital for a meeting.

Tambuwal said that it was obvious that it was only the PDP that had the solution to the various challenges the country is currently facing.

The governor who was represented by …

Kanu’s Trial: Police Arrest Sowore At Abuja Court

July 26, 2021 8:32 am

The Convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore has been arrested at the Abuja Federal High Court Africa Daily News, New York has learnt.

Sowore disclosed his arrest on his verified Twitter handle on Monday morning.

‘Just arrested by @PoliceNG at the Federal High Court in Abuja!

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‘RevolutionNow Nothing can stop the idea whose time has come,’ Sowore tweeted.

Though the reason for Sowore’s arrest is unknown, the activist might have been arrested alongside supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

Kanu’s trial resumes today at the Abuja Federal …

Trial Adjourned Till Oct 21 As Kanu Absent From Court

July 26, 2021 7:59 am

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu will remain in the custody of the Department of State Services despite a request to transfer him to Kuje correctional centre.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court gave the order on Monday during the resumption of Kanu’s trial in Abuja.

In an application to the judge, Mr Kanu had argued that he cannot get a fair trial if he remains in the custody of the DSS.

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He also sought for an order to grant him access to …

BBNaija: A Total Distraction To Hoodwink Nigerian Youths

July 26, 2021 7:43 am

The month of July is here again and with it comes some huge excitement for many Nigerians especially among the youths in the country. This excitement is not for something patriotic happening in the country. No, it is neither for a new law or legislation that would favour Nigerians and make things better for the dilapidating country. This excitement is for the entertainment abomination called Big Brother Naija or better known as BBNaija which resumed the live airing of its sixth season on the 25th of July, 2021.

Many previous editions of the international show which was culled out of …

Kanu: High Court Belongs To Nigerians Not DSS – Adeyanju

July 26, 2021 4:21 am

Popular Nigerian activist, Deji Adeyanju has kicked against the prohibition of the public to the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Nigerian government yesterday deployed operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the premises of the Federal High Court, Maitama in Abuja.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this coming after the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, warned IPOB members not to show up at the Court hearing Today.

Also, those in various hotels in the area have been warned against moving in and out as …

Bandits Kill Two, Kidnap Over 100 Passengers In Sokoto

July 26, 2021 3:47 am

Gun-wielding men, suspected to be bandits yesterday blocked two major roads in Sokoto, killed two persons, and abducted over 100 commuters in two separate attacks.

Africa Today News, New York gathered that the armed men ambushed some major roads in the state, including the Sokoto-Gusau road where, at least, 60 road users were whisked away to an unknown destination on Sunday evening.

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The bandits also blocked the Wurno-Goronyo road where two persons were killed and an unspecified number of others were also abducted.

The General Manager of the Sokoto Mass …

SERAP Sues Buhari Over Gag Order On Reporting Of Banditry

July 26, 2021 2:34 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and AccountabilityProject (SERAP) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed to court over the order stopping journalists and broadcast stations from reporting details of terrorist attacks and victims in the country.

They are asking the court to declare the order as unconstitutional and anti-human rights.

Also joined in the suit as Defendant, is the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

The suit followed the directive by NBC, asking journalists, television and radio stations in Nigeria to stop ‘glamourising and giving too many details …