Nigeria @60: Protesters take over parts of Abuja

Nigeria @60: Protesters take over parts of Abuja

By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence, protesters, Thursday, took over parts of Abuja registering their grievances on poor governance. The protesters stormed Area 1, Garki; US Embassy; Life Camp; Jabi; Kuje; Kwali; Kubwa; Lugbe and others. READ ALSO: Thousands join protests in Israel despite virus lockdown The protest had in attendance […]
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PJAN decries police brutality on members

PJAN decries police brutality on members

  The Photojournalists Association of Nigeria has condemned the inhuman treatment meted on its member, Mr Olukayode Jaiyeola, during a protest by the RevolutionNow movement at Maryland, Lagos on Thursday. Olukayode Jaiyeola, a member of PUNCH was on his legitimate duty when the police attacked and injured him with a baton which left him bleeding […]

‘Worst speech ever’ ― Nigerians react to Buhari’s 60th Independence Anniversary speech

‘Worst speech ever’ ― Nigerians react to Buhari’s 60th Independence Anniversary speech

Reactions to President Muhammadu Buhari’s 60th independence anniversary celebration speech have been pouring into social media. The speech was met with mostly negative reviews from Nigerians on Twitter. Here are some: I think Buhari might have just given the worst Independence Day speech of any Nigerian ruler ever. — Kamala Obama (@Ambrosia_Ijebu) October 1, 2020 […]

Just in: El-Rufai releases 25 prisoners

Just in: El-Rufai releases 25 prisoners

Gov Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has announced the release of 25 prisoners and reduction of the sentence for nine others. The governor made the disclosure in his message to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, on Thursday in Kaduna. “As we mark the diamond jubilee of our country’s freedom, it is customary that we extend […]

Many states comply with sit at home order – IPOB

Many states comply with sit at home order – IPOB

…Opens up, gives reason for the order By Nwafor Sunday The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Thursday, said that the sit at home order it issued was successful across states. The group equally seized the opportunity to give reason for the sit at home order. In a statement signed by Emma Powerful, the groups Media […]

African countries need to look into other sources of energy – Babajide Agunbiade

African countries need to look into other sources of energy – Babajide Agunbiade

Dr. Babajide Agunbiade is a businessman, Investor and one of the world’s leading offshore production experts with over 20 years’ experience in the Oil industry. As Director for Houston-based National Oilwell Varco, the largest oilfield equipment manufacturing company globally, he has been responsible for several major and groundbreaking projects across Africa and the Gulf of […]

Nigeria @ 60: Green and White Ambassador prays for wise leaders, godly leadership

Nigeria @ 60: Green and White Ambassador prays for wise leaders, godly leadership

Amb. Juliet Geoffrey Porbeni, Founder/President, Miss Green and White Nigeria for Peace wishes all Nigerians a Happy Diamond Anniversary. She urges Nigerians to always pray for a better life, good job, and excellent infrastructural facilities and for God to grant us wise leaders whose hearts will set to know and seek true wisdom, healing over […]

Group launches initiative to provide hospital beds for poor patients

Group launches initiative to provide hospital beds for poor patients

A non-governmental organisation, Health Aid Development Initiative (HADI Nigeria), has launched the “Operation Make The Bed Available”, an initiative aimed at providing bed space in hospitals for the underprivileged in the society. The initiative was launched at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Joshua Ajiboye, Coordinator of HADI […]

Aigboje AIG-Imoukhuede calls for public-private partnership to preserve our planet

Aigboje AIG-Imoukhuede calls for public-private partnership to preserve our planet

…United Nations Summit on Biodiversity Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Nigerian, Banker, Investor and Philanthropist on September 30, 2020 appealed to business leaders, investors and heads of government on the urgency to collectively fight for the preservation of biodiversity of the planet at the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly. The summit, a high-level virtual Summit organized […]

Breaking: Police arrest over 30 #RevolutionNow Protesters

Breaking: Police arrest over 30 #RevolutionNow Protesters

By Nwafor Sunday Nigerian security officers have stormed the arena where #RevolutionNow protesters are demanding an end to bad governance and leadership, to arrest protesters. Numerically, about thirty, (30) persons have been arrested by Police. Reacting to the protest, Agba Jalingo “We are tired of Buhari and we want to tell the whole world that […]

2023: Osita Chidoka disowns presidency poster

2023: Osita Chidoka disowns presidency poster

Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has disassociated himself from the poster of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and himself being circulated on social media platforms as Presidential hopefuls. In a statement on Wednesday by his Media Aide, Mr Ikechukwu Okafor, Chidoka said he did not produce any poster nor did he authorize anyone or […]

A NEW NIGERIA: When Oct 2nd generation take over from Oct 1st generation

A NEW NIGERIA: When Oct 2nd generation take over from Oct 1st generation

BY VICTORIA PRAISE ABRAHAM I see a NEW NIGERIA where righteousness, truth and justice reigns. I see a new NIGERIA where the leaders all have the fear and love GOD in their hearts, minds and lives. I see a new NIGERIA where the people are honest, diligent, dynamic, hardworking, purposeful and strong. I see a […]

KADUNA UPDATE: Zazzau kingmakers begin fresh selection process

KADUNA UPDATE: Zazzau kingmakers begin fresh selection process

Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the Secretary to the State Government Balarabe Abbas Lawal has disclosed. The SSG explained that the Kaduna State Government directed a new round of the selection process following the cancellation of […]

Don Maseratte classic boss, Chidiebele Onu flourishes at 28

Don Maseratte classic boss, Chidiebele Onu flourishes at 28

The general saying that “Play now, Pay later. Pay now, Play later” has best been portrayed in the life of Chidiebele Onu. When his other colleagues where busy with the extravagant Lagos city lifestyle, he didn’t let anything distract him from reaching his peak in the fashion industry. Today, Don Maseratte Classic is a brand […]

COVID-19: Lawyers Alert cautions Nigerians over non-adherence to safety protocols

COVID-19: Lawyers Alert cautions Nigerians over non-adherence to safety protocols

A human rights organisation in Nigeria, Lawyers Alert (LA) has cautioned Nigerians not to let their guard down against the coronavirus pandemic after the easing of the lockdown by government. The President of Lawyers Alert, Mr Rommy Mom noted that many people were no longer wearing nose cover and that many have jettisoned other measures […]