New IGP, Ebube Agu And Other Stories By Reuben Abati
The removal of former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu by President Muhammadu Buhari 27 days to the end of the three months extension that the President granted him on February 4, is now seen by those who opposed that extension as a vindication of their position. The official excuse at the time was that […]
Voters Should Choose Our Leaders, Not Court- Jonathan
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan says the winner of an election should be determined by the voters not the court. Jonathan stated this on Monday in Abuja when speaking with Journalists during a courtesy visit to TOS Television Network. The former president said when there are discrepancies in the electoral process the court is supposed to order […]
Sultan of Sokoto Announces Commencement Of Ramadan 1442AH-2021
The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced the sighting of the moon signaling the beginning of Ramadan. The Sultan in a live broadcast on Monday night announced that the Ramadan fast will begin tomorrow Tuesday, 13th April 2021 corresponds to the 1st Ramadan 1442AH. He advised Muslims to ensure strict adherence to […]
Makinde’s Candidate, Taofeeq Arapaja, Emerges PDP South-west Chairman
Taofeeq Arapaja, a former deputy governor of Oyo state, has emerged as the south-west chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The south-west congress of the party held at Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Monday. Two candidates had contested for the position — Arapaja, who had the backing of Makinde, and Eddy Olafeso, who was […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls For African-Made COVID-19 Vaccines
Africa needs the skills and capacity to manufacture its own vaccines, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday, as the continent lags other global regions in inoculating against Covid-19. With only around two percent of the world’s total number of shots so far administered, “Africa needs to harness its own continental capabilities and identify opportunities […]
Twitter Sets Up African Office In Ghana
Microblogging and social networking service, Twitter says it has set up an African office in Ghana. Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey made this known in a terse post of the microblogging platform on Monday. “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and @NAkufoAddo #TwitterGhana,” he wrote. The social media giant said the move was informed […]
Sanwo-Olu Approves Further Easing Of Restriction on Social Centres
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved further easing of restrictions on social centres across the State with immediate effect. The Governor gave the approval after due consultations and deliberations with relevant stakeholders and MDAs including the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Lagos State Safety Commission. The Commissioner […]
Ramadan 2021: NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon
The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised Nigerians to look out for the new crescent(moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. The president of NSCIA, Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junnaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This […]
Southeast Governors Establish Regional Security Outfit. ‘Ebube Agu’
Governors from the South East have established a security outfit called ‘EBUBE AGU’. The security outfit was created as part of plans to checkmate the rising unrest in the region, stemming from an increase in criminal activities. In a communique issued by the governors, Ebube Agu will oversee and monitor the activities of vigilante groups […]
IBB Annulled June 12 Election Due To Bad Belle- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by Chief MKO Abiola was annulled by former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida out of “bad belle” Babangida issued a proclamation that officially nullified the election adjudged to be one of the most credible poll Nigeria has ever had. Abiola, presidential candidate of […]
