Comrade Yinka Odumakin, Afenifere Spokesman Is Dead
Yinka Odumakin, the spokesperson of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political group is dead. Mr Odumakin, according to sources, died on Saturday morning of complications from COVID-19 at an undisclosed treatment centre in Lagos. Details soon…
I’m A Political Celebrity, Keep Sharing My Picture With Hushpuppi — Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has called on Nigerians to keep sharing his pictures with the disgraced fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abass popularly known as ‘Hushpuppi’. Melaye in a statement on Friday denied reports that he called on the public to stop sharing his images with the notorious fraudster. READ ALSO: Governor Zulum, Shettima Deny Visiting Indicted Abba Kyari He wrote: “There...
Buhari Expresses Shock Over Death Of NAF Officers In Kaduna Plane Crash, Sympathizes With Families
President Muhammadu Buhari mourns the tragic and unfortunate death of two officers in a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane crash in Kaduna. Reacting to the death of Flight Lieutenant Abubakar Alkali and Flight Lieutenant Elijah Haruna Karatu, the Preside...
INEC deregisters 74 political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Thursday, deregistered 74 political parties as preparations for the 2023 general elections gather momentum. With the new decision, Nigeria now has 18 political parties, according to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a press conference in Abuja. The successful parties are Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Congress,...
I’m Fulfilled With My Role In Checking Terrorism — Ex-DSS Director, Nkemdirim [VIDEO]
A former Director (Operations) in the Department Of State Services, DSS, Chief Raymond Nkemdirim has said remembering his contributions during his years of service in breaking the backbone of terrorism gives him joy, ABN TV reports. While noting that such actions, which he said fall under his oath of secrecy with the Service helped in saving the country from totally...
Late Ajimobi’s Son Declares For Oyo Assembly Seat
The son of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Idris Abiola-Ajimobi has declared his interest to contest for a legislative seat in the Oyo state house of Assembly. He will be vying for the Ibadan South-West Constituency II seat on the platform...
Gov Ayade’s SA Allegedly Burns His Subordinates After Dreaming That They Betrayed Him (Photos)
Thomas Obi Tawo, aka General Iron, has been accused of burning locals to force them to confess after he had a dream that they fought him. Obi Tawo is the Special Adviser on Forestry Security to Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade. According to Journalist Agba Jalingo, Tawo tortured locals and went as far as burning parts of their bodies with...
Nigeria’s Criminal Justice Sick, Weak, Requires Total Overhaul, Says IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the criminal justice system in Nigeria is weak, sick and needs a complete overhaul. The IGP explained that like a sick person who seeks medical help from a doctor, the nation’s criminal justice system also needs to be revived. He however urged Nigerians to stop blaming the police. Speaking at the...
Ramadan Fast Continues, Sallah Holds On Thursday – NSCIA
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA has said the Eid-el Fitr festival will hold on Thursday, ABN TV learnt. It asked Muslims in the country to observe Ramadan fast on Wednesday. The NSCIA, which made the clarifications in a statement in Abuja, said the crescent has not been sighted to end Ramadan fast. The statement was signed by the Deputy...
Fuel Subsidy Removal: TUC Begins Nationwide Mobilisation Of Members For Strike
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has directed its members nationwide to begin mobilisation for protest and Industrial action, should the Federal Government fail to meet organised labour’s conditions on planned fuel subsidy removal. TUC President, Quadri Olaleye at a briefing in Abuja on Saturday at the end of its National Executive Council meeting says the Federal Government must...
