Delegates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, gathered at the Dora Akunyuli Women Development Center, Awka to elect members of the state working committee. The Congress was duly monitored by Officials from the Election and Party Monitoring Unit (EPM) of the […]
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President Buhari Says Nigerians Benefitted From The Land Border Closure in 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that the nation’s land borders were closed in order to encourage Nigerians to grow food for their own use. He said that although the action was first criticized, Nigerians gradually embraced it. Inaugurating the new customs headquarters, situated in the federal capital territory’s (FCT)which was […]
Anambra State Government Reiterates That IGR Must Be Transfered Into Government Accounts As All Forms of Touting Remains Illegal
Anambra State Government has warned that henceforth any traditional ruler, presidents-general or community leaders that get involved in revenue diversions would be arrested and prosecuted. He said that government frowned at a situation where touts and other revenue scavengers would be arrested and kept in custody and traditional rulers and […]
South East Governors Renames The Second Niger Bridge As Muhammadu Buhari Second Niger Bridge
The Governors of the South-East and other stakeholders have officially renamed the Second Niger Bridge the “Muhammadu Buhari Second Niger Bridge” in honor of President Buhari. On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari officially dedicated the bridge, which will henceforth be known as the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge. Bashir Ahmad, […]
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr. Accuses Spain’s La Liga of racism.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jnr has said he has been subjected to racist abuse and the Spanish league “now belongs to racists”. The latest incident against the Brazilian star came in Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday, a match that had to be temporarily stopped after the forward said […]
Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia
The Kremlin says Russian forces are working to eliminate a Ukrainian army “sabotage group” which crossed the border. Kyiv denied responsibility, saying Russian citizens were likely behind alleged attacks. The Wagner Group will leave Bakhmut starting on Thursday and transfer control of the eastern Ukrainian city to Russia, according to […]
Refinery’s first product to hit market end of July – Dangote
Dangote Says Refinery’s First Product Will Hit Market By End Of July. The billionaire businessman noted that the project was the realisation of a “clear opportunity” for Nigeria. Aliko Dangote says the first product of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals “will be in the market before the end of […]
El-Rufai dethrones 2 traditional rulers, sacks 3 district heads in Kaduna
With few days to the end of his tenure, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has approved the deposition of the traditional rulers of Piriga and Arak Chiefdoms, His Highness Jonathan Paragua Zamuna; and His Highness General Aliyu Iliyah Yammah, respectively. In a statement, the Commissioner of Local Government, Umma […]
Tribunal Dismisses PDP, LP’s Request For Live Coverage.
The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Haruna Tsammani, has dismissed the application for live coverage of court proceedings. At the proceeding in Abuja on Monday, Justice Tsammani said the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) lacked merit. In a unanimous decision, the […]
Catholic priest kidnapped while preparing for Mass in Imo State
A priest with Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Imo State, Rev Fr Jude Maduka, has been kidnapped. The priest was kidnapped on Sunday morning (21/05/23) while preparing for the Sunday’s eucharistic mass celebration, our correspondent gathered on Sunday morning. A Catholic faithful who doesn’t want to be mentioned because he was […]