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”Political Elites Support Boko Haram To Destabilise Tinubu” – Kalu
Former Abia State Governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has alleged that elements within Nigeria’s political elite are backing Boko Haram in a bid to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Kalu claimed that the resurgence of the terrorist group was politically motivated and orchestrated by power-hungry individuals within the...
Kaduna Train Attack: Tinubu Urges Friends, Associates To Join Him In Donating To Families Of Victims
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has called for donations to the families of those who lost their lives and the wounded passengers aboard the Kaduna train that was attacked by gunmen. He made the call in a statement on Tuesday. He had cancelled his 70th birthday celebration at the Eko hotel on Tuesday in honour...
I Would Rather Quit Politics Than Leave PDP – Sen Tofowomo
Senator Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South in the National Assembly has stated that he would rather retire from politics than abandon the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which has provided him with significant benefits. The Senator emphasized the need to reassure his constituents and the PDP following the defection of Senator Ayo Akinyelure from Ondo Central to the All Progressive Congress,...
Nine Reportedly Dead In Katsina Road Accident
A fatal traffic accident on the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State on Sunday morning claimed the lives of at least nine people. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers. Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers died on the spot, while 11...
Fuel Tanker Explodes In Oyo
A fuel tanker transporting 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, somersaulted and caught fire on Monday at NICO Farm along the Iseyin/Oyo Road in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State. According to investigations by The PUNCH, the tanker—bearing number plate Lagos LM62XP—lost control while in motion, tumbled into a nearby ditch, and subsequently exploded. Confirming the...
Group Takes South East Governors, Others To Two Powerful Shrines Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continuous Detention
An Igbo group known as Eziokwu Bu Ndu (Ofo n'Ogo) which is sympathetic to the Biafra course, said it has dragged the five South East governors and some other Igbo leaders to two popular shrines in the country over the plight of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu's predicament. The other Igbo leaders said to...
Court Sends APGA Factional Leader Edozie Njoku To Prison
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered that a factional leader of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku, and one other be remanded in prison over their alleged complicity in the forgery of a judgment of the Supreme Court. Justice Mohammed Magudu, in a ruling on Monday, ordered that Njoku and his co-defendant, Chukwuemeka...
Tinubu My Inlaw, Not Qualified To Be President – TeeMac
Veteran flutist, Tee Mac, has advised Nigerians against the choice of All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to succeed President Buhari. Born Omatshola Iseli, the artiste who claimed Tinubu is his inlaw, explained that it was...
FG Invites Niger Leader For Talks To Douse Tension
FG met with the leadership of the Niger Republic for a “constructive dialogue'' on the diplomatic tension between the two neighbouring countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement on Tuesday reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to peace and stability in West Africa, calling for “candid discussions to address mutual concerns” as raised by the President of the...
Tension As Lawmakers Move To Impeach Zamfara Assembly Speaker, Moriki
There was tension at the complex of the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday as 18 out of the 24 lawmakers moved to impeach Speaker, Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki. DAILY POST reports that heavily armed security operatives have taken over the entrance gate of the complex in Gusau to prevent chaos. A member of the House, who pleaded anonymity, told newsmen...
