September 13, 2022

Lai Mohammed Under Fire Linking Peter Obi To EndSARS Protest

Buhari Committed To Tackling Drug Abuse – Lai Mohammed Quips

September 13, 2022 8:08 pm

Mr. Lai Muhammad who is the Nigerian minister of Information and Culture has on Tuesday reiterated that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari is fully determined to tackle the rising menace of drug abuse which is becoming prevalent amongst Nigerian youths.

Mohammed who had made this statement in Asaba, Delta state during the opening ceremony of a two-day Annual Roundtable on Cultural Orientation, ARTCO which had been organised by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, said the Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that it wins the war against drug abuse in Nigeria.

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Pope Francis Hits Kazakhstan To Promote Better ‘Dialogue’

September 13, 2022 8:03 pm

Pope Francis who has been previously warned by his medical doctors not to travel to Ukraine has finally arrived in Kazakhstan which is in Central Asia on Tuesday for a three-day visit to further promote dialogue and peace in the ex-Soviet region.

The Argentine pope, who has been besieged by knee pain which has forced him to use a wheelchair also also admitting that he must slow down or consider retirement, will take part in an inter-religious summit in the capital, Nur-Sultan.

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His plane landed shortly after 5:15 pm (1115 …

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You Can’t Blackmail Amaechi – Rivers APC Blasts Gov Wike

September 13, 2022 7:28 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has also yesterday fired back at the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for getting to label his predecessor and the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as a ‘total failure’ for his perceived inability to attract development to Rivers in over seven years as a minister.

In a recent report, Governor Nyesom Wike had at a public function in Port Harcourt on Monday had fiercely dressed down the Rivers APC leader for expressing his disappointment at the perceived insensitivity of Governor Wike and his administration to the wellbeing of four times federal …

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FBI Nabs 2 Nigerians Over $6.2m Wire Fraud In $25m Deal

September 13, 2022 7:26 pm

In a recent bust against fraud, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has detained and charged two Nigerians for a cordinated $6.2million wire fraud after some attempts have been made to scam Americans of $25.2million.

The defendants had also been accused of defrauding and ripping off nearly two dozen public and private entities around the United States, including at least one in Oregon.

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The Department of Justice (DoJ) indictment had also unsealed in federal court charged Efeturi Ariawhorai a.k.a Efeturi Simeon, 35, a citizen of Nigeria and Vanuatu. The other …

Tension As Somali Forces Kill Over 100 Al-Shabab Militants

Tension As Somali Forces Kill Over 100 Al-Shabab Militants

September 13, 2022 6:15 am

Somali National Army (SNA) which is reportedly supported by local militia dubbed Ma’awisley killed more than 100 al-Shabab militants and liberated over 20 villages during security operations carried out in two regional states on Sunday, the government has disclosed. 

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism said the operations were conducted in Galmudug, Hirshabelle and South-West States.

“The terror group has been using these towns as strongholds for organising their terrorist attacks with explosives and suicide bombers on different parts of Somalia,” the ministry said in a statement.

It said the militants have caused atrocities on the local civilians whom …

Buhari Hails Fayemi’s Election As FORAF President

Buhari Hails Fayemi’s Election As FORAF President

September 13, 2022 6:09 am

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has lauded the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who has been elected President of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF), in his capacity as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF).

The election was held after a conference in Casablanca region, Morocco, at the weekend.

A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity confirmed the latest position to State House Correspondents on Monday.

While receiving a delegation made up of Fayemi, Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and Gov Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State …

2023 We Will Mobilise Support For Obi Nationwide, NLC Vows

2023: We Will Mobilise Support For Obi Nationwide, NLC Vows

September 13, 2022 6:07 am

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday vowed to mobilise its members across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria to achieve victory for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in next year’s presidential election.

NLC National President, Ayuba Wabba, said stated this on Monday at the National Retreat of the party in Abuja.

“One issue that we must take very serious is actually conscientising our members and also Nigerians because Nigeria is so much divided along many primordial interests and many interests that are self-centred that we need to address,” he said while speaking about how the party can …

Muslim-Muslim Ticket Nigeria Needs Experienced Leader - Gumi

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Nigeria Needs Experienced Leader – Gumi

September 13, 2022 6:06 am

Kaduna-based controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has described the Muslim-Muslim ticket as deceit, saying what Nigeria need is an experienced politician to lead it in the 2023 general election.

He advised that Nigerians should do away with ethnoreligious politics in this 21st century, and come together as one united people for the progress of the country.

In an interview on the forthcoming general election and the state of the nation, Gumi said there was nothing wrong with politicians contesting elections several times, seeking victory.

He warned that if an inexperienced politician is voted into power, he would find …

Strict Rules For Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying In State

Strict Rules For Queen Elizabeth II’s Lying In State

September 13, 2022 6:01 am

Britons have a reputation for patiently waiting in line but the queue for Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state is likely to be unprecedented even by their standards.

A huge queue is expected to stretch through the night as people pay their respects to the queen in parliament’s Westminster Hall in London this week, the British government warned.

Mourners will also face airport-style security and obey strict rules, including an edict to wear appropriate clothing and a ban on filming, taking photographs or using mobile phones.

They will be allowed to file past the late monarch’s coffin non-stop from 5:00 …

2023 PDP Will Garner 95% Votes In Delta – Party Chair

2023: PDP Will Garner 95% Votes In Delta – Party Chair

September 13, 2022 5:59 am

The Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kingsley Esiso has boasted that the party would secure nothing less than 95 percent of votes cast during next year’s presidential election.

Esiso asserted that such huge support would be in honour of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who is currently holding the vice presidential ticket of the party in the February 2023 poll.

He, therefore, urged members of the party to massively mobilise residents in the state to achieve the objective.

Esiso spoke during a general meeting of Isoko Unity Group held at Emevor, Isoko North Local Government Area of the …

Gunmen Kidnap ​Pastor In Plateau, Demand ₦20m Ransom

Gunmen Kidnap ​Pastor In Plateau, Demand ₦20m Ransom

September 13, 2022 5:51 am

The Police Command in Plateau State has confirmed the abduction of a Christian cleric, Rev. Bung Dong sparking fresh fears in the area. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Dong was kidnapped at Ganawuri community in Riyom Local Government Area of the state.

DSP Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident to newsmen in an interview in Jos.

Alabo said Dong was abducted on Sunday night, alongside one James Mann who was later rescued.

Mann, Principal of Government Secondary School in Bum, is the younger brother of State Chief Judge, Justice David Mann.

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