The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for February 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded N500 million and a written apology from an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie, for a controversial tweet. Mrs Onochie had tweeted on May 7 saying: “Atiku on UAE watchlist-Continue Reading
Operation Puff Adder appeared to have neutralized the most wanted criminal ever as the police announced the death of the man they claimed was the mastermind of the kidnapping of the UBEC Chairman along Abuja- Kaduna road. The police identified the suspect as Sumaila Sule, alias SHAHO, a male saidContinue Reading
The route to the Speakership of the 9th House of Representatives seems to be getting smoother for Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC, Surulere, Lagos State). Four of his co-contestants for the position have pulled out of the race for him, The Nation gathered yesterday. But two others are still in theContinue Reading
An explosion targeting a tourist bus went off near the new Egyptian museum close to the Giza Pyramids on Sunday, according to security sources. Reuters news agency is reporting that at least 12 people were injured in the blast. Pictures posted to social media showed parts of a damaged busContinue Reading
A video of President Muhammadu Buhari running while performing the Lesser Hajj in Makkah has triggered a lot of reactions online, as it belies the vile propaganda about his health. The video shot by NTA and shared by many Twitterati shows the president and his entourage break into some sprintingContinue Reading
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the federal government has evidence of plans by the opposition to sabotage government. He spoke on Saturday at the 12th annual Lai Mohammed Ramadan lecture in Oro, Kwara state. The minister alleged that the opposition is working to overheat the polity and make theContinue Reading
Atmore police continue to investigate and search for the shooters involved in Friday’s tragic graduation party at the city’s community center. A police sergeant, reading a statement from the department, said authorities received a 911 call around 2 a.m. regarding shots fired in the 100 block of Martin Luther KingContinue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday disclosed that it’s investigating the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. EFCC disclosed that it’s investigating Okorocha and the state government for a case of money laundering. The Commission’s zonal head for South East, Usman Imam during a briefing yesterday saidContinue Reading
Following safety concerns raised by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on potential air hazards in and around the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, the Enugu State Executive Council has ordered the immediate closure of Orie Emene Market near the airport. Daily Post reports that this is coming few hoursContinue Reading
The Federal Government of Nigerian is set to close down Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Aviation, Haidi Sirika, at a stakeholders forum in Lagos on Friday. The Minister said that the airport will be degraded for international operations because theContinue Reading
