Adamu Garba Tells FG To Rename University Of Nigeria After Queen Elizabeth II
Adamu Garba, an ex-presidential aspirant, has suggested renaming the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, after the late Queen Elizabeth II to immortalise her. Garba, in a series of tweets, advocated for the immortalization of the late Queen. He also indicated that he would declare three days of national mourning for the Queen if he was the President. His tweets read: “If I’m...
Those Saying I Want To Destroy PDP Over Presidential Ticket Loss Are Sick – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said those saying he wants to destroy Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because he lost the presidential ticket of the party are sick. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar had defeated Wike and other contestants at the presidential primaries of the party in May. Peace talks were held between Atiku’s camp and that of Wike but no...
Building Collapse: Family Loses Three Girls In Jigawa
Following the collapse of a building at Jigawar Tsada village in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, at least children have reportedly lost their lives. According to a community, the leader said the sad incident took place after a heavy downpour on Thursday night. He said the building collapsed while the children were sleeping and all of the victims died on the...
PDP Ex-Chairman BoT, Jibrin Forced Out Of Office – Olaka
A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Olaka Nwogu, has said Senator Walid Jibrin was hounded out of office as BoT chairman of the party against his will in order to sustain Iyorcha Ayu (PDP chairman) in office. Senator Nwogu disclosed this on Friday while featuring on the Arise TV Morning Show program. Recall that Jibrin had announced...
FG Declares League Management Company Illegal
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared illegal the body which has been administering the Nigeria Professional League for almost a decade. This development was contained in a press statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ismaila Abubakar. The ministry said the drastic action became necessary, especially after a competent court of jurisdiction...
2023 Election: Gumi, Tukur Mamu Fly Private Jet, Campaigning For Atiku – Fani-Kayode Says
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of having ties with the detained terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu and his principal, Ahmad Gumi. Recalled that Tukur Mamu, who is said to be a spokesman of the controversial Islamic cleric, Gumi was arrested in Egypt on Tuesday and repatriated on Wednesday. The suspect is...
Tambuwal Denies Resigning As Chairman PDP Governors’ Forum
The Sokoto State Governor, Waziri Tambuwal, has denied resigning from his position as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum. Tambuwal was a PDP presidential aspirant before his withdrawal for the eventual winner of the party’s ticket, Atiku Abubakar, during the party’s primary. The denial is contained in a press statement signed by the Director General of the forum, CID...
Alhaji Yakasai Recommends Adoption Of French System Of Govt
Elder Statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Thursday reiterated calls for Nigeria to adopt the French Presidential system of government. Yakasai, a human rights activist and former liaison officer to late President Shehu Shagari, stated this in Lagos at the TheNiche Newspaper Annual Lecture with the theme: “2023 Elections and the Future of Nigeria’s Democracy.” He said the most outstanding aspect of...
Hotel Under Construction In Ibadan Collapses, Seven Injured
A five storey-building under construction has reportedly collapsed in Ibadan. Our correspondent gathered that the building which was said to be a hotel caved in, in the early hours of Thursday at Awosika area in Ibadan North Local Government Area. Seven injured persons were said to have been rescued from the rubble of the building but it could not be ascertained...
FG Working With Security Agencies To Ensure Safety Says Minister Of Education
The Federal Ministry of Education has said that they are working closely with security agencies to further ensure the safety of schools and children from attack. The Minister of State for Education, Mr. Goodluck Opiah, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at a news conference to commemorate the 2022 Intern According to him, the 2022 celebration is the third edition with...
