Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri took to Instagram to slam actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde following a tweet she made about the Lekki Toll Gate massacre during the #EndSARS protest, last year on 20th October 2020. Reno dragged the actress for questioning the possibility of people being killed during the peaceful protest. Omotola Jalade’s tweet spurred angerContinue reading ““Useless Yeyebrities” – Reno Omokri Lambasts Omotola Jalade Over Her Stance On Lekki Toll Gate Shooting”
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Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor Chides Lagos EndSARs Panel for making Report public
The report of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on the #EndSARS submitted on Monday has continued to generate a lot of reactions. The report which described the event of October 20, 2020 at the Lekki Tollgate as massacre indicted the personnel of the Nigerian Army in the deaths of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate. Photo credit: PUNCH The report whichContinue reading “Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor Chides Lagos EndSARs Panel for making Report public”
I Am Frightened By This Generation – Joe Igbokwe Reacts After Chidinma Ojukwu Was Seen Leaving The Court.
Joe Igbokwe, who was the spokesperson of All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, and an active member, has taken to his official Facebook handle to react after Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of late Usifo Ataga, Super TV boss was seen leaving Igbosere Court earlier today. It could be recalled thatContinue reading “I Am Frightened By This Generation – Joe Igbokwe Reacts After Chidinma Ojukwu Was Seen Leaving The Court.”
Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard
ISWAP and Boko Haram have reduced the Northeast region to a terror-ravaged land, Such that it would take years for a total rebuild of the affected states. Image credit: Daily post Accordingly, the decade-long fight has rendered many children orphans, women widows and has displaced thousands of people from their ancestral homes. However, the fightContinue reading “Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard”
How ISWAP Terrorists Boldly Operate Checkpoints On Borno Roads— Commuters
The terrorist group has three checkpoints along Damboa-Biu Highway. A Borno-based teacher has disclosed that the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists are so free that they have placed checkpoints in the state. According to the resident, the terrorists have been behaving with impunity in some parts of the state, as if securityContinue reading “How ISWAP Terrorists Boldly Operate Checkpoints On Borno Roads— Commuters”
Angry Driver Orders Man Out Of His Bus For Saying “Buhari Is Trying
The passenger was sent out of the bus for saying that Buhari’s enemies will soon be put to shame since he is trying his best. A driver of a commercial bus has reportedly ordered a Nigerian man to get out of his vehicle for supporting President Muhammadu Buhari amidst the hardship in the country. A Nigerian ladyContinue reading “Angry Driver Orders Man Out Of His Bus For Saying “Buhari Is Trying”
FG Should Heed Gumi’s Advice, Grant Bandits National Honours
Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is an Islamic cleric, scholar and former military officer with the rank of captain in the Nigeria Army. He served in the Nigerian Army Medical Corp (NAMC) as a medical officer. He is by no means a riff-raff or an irritating semi-literate cleric who barely understands the implications of what he says,Continue reading “FG Should Heed Gumi’s Advice, Grant Bandits National Honours”
Video: Female preacher claims she saw TB Joshua,Idahosa in hell fire,reveals why Idahosa was allegedly there
A female preacher has claimed that late founder of Synagogue, Church of All Nations, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua and Bishop Benson Idahosa of the Church of God Mission International are in hell fire. In a viral video, the lady also explained why Bishop Benson Idahosa allegedly was sent to “hell fire.” According to her, late Idahosa wasContinue reading “Video: Female preacher claims she saw TB Joshua,Idahosa in hell fire,reveals why Idahosa was allegedly there”
How Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP – Ndume
Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Muhammed Ali Ndume has narrated how the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, killed Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu in Borno on Saturday. Zirkusu and three other soldiers died in a battle with ISWAP on Saturday in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. Ndume said the army general died along Chibok road, whileContinue reading “How Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP – Ndume”
Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno
A Brigadier-General has been shot dead in an ambush by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. Four other soldiers were reportedly killed in the incident which occurred at Bulguma, a few kilometres from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area. It was gathered that troops of 28Continue reading “Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno”
ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander, Destroy Telecom Masts
ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander Destroy Telecom Masts Hours after top Commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed by military airstrikes, fighters of the sect have launched attacks in Askira Uba, Mulai, Ngamdu and Buniyadi in the North-East. Some of the latest casualties PRNigeria gathered included aContinue reading “ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander, Destroy Telecom Masts”
BREAKING: Pandemonium as ISWAP attacks Borno military base
Insurgents loyal to Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) are currently engaged in a heavy gun duel with troops at a military base in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State in north-eastern Nigeria. POLITICS NIGERIA learnt that the ISWAP fighters were sighted in a long convoy of about 16 gun trucks along NgudeContinue reading “BREAKING: Pandemonium as ISWAP attacks Borno military base”
ANAMBRA: Over 700 persons jostle for appointments
…as Soludo receives Certificate of Return Days after former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo was declared as the governor-elect of Anambra State, about 700 people are said to be jostling for various appointments in his cabinet four months into his being sworn-in as governor. Our correspondent, who kept vigil inContinue reading “ANAMBRA: Over 700 persons jostle for appointments”
Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?
Another armed group known as “Angry Vipers” has surfaced in the eastern part of Nigeria. In a viral video, the heavily armed gang threatened to target key political leaders and business moguls in the region if the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from the custody ofContinue reading “Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?”
IPOB threatens to cripple Nigeria over alleged bias in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
IPOB accuses the FG of using Justice Nyako to keep their leader in perpetual detention without trial. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to cripple the country because of alleged bias in the trial of the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Following the adjournment of Kanu’s case to January 19 and 20, 2022, the proscribedContinue reading “IPOB threatens to cripple Nigeria over alleged bias in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial”
Abia has been unlucky with leaders since 1999 -APGA
Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance has said the state has been unlucky with the choice of leaders since 1999. The State Chairman of the party, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere said this while briefing newsmen in Aba, on Thursday. He said, “The people of Abia State have suffered serious economic hardship, strangulations andContinue reading “Abia has been unlucky with leaders since 1999 -APGA”
BREAKING: Anambra election: Soludo receives certificate of return
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday presented the Certificate of Return to Professor Chukwuma Soludo for winning the Anambra State governorship election which was held on November 6. The presentation took place in Awka, the Anambra State capital with his Deputy also present at the event. Soludo was the candidate of the All ProgressivesContinue reading “BREAKING: Anambra election: Soludo receives certificate of return”
Kanu’s US lawyer to drag FG before ICC over rights’ violation
Bruce Fein, the American lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened to drag Nigeria to the International Criminal Court over alleged gross violation of his client’s rights. Fein was in court on Wednesday to monitor the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, but was denied access into the courtroom. Speaking with journalistsContinue reading “Kanu’s US lawyer to drag FG before ICC over rights’ violation”
Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, paraded 14 suspects, including a self-confessed fake police officer, a lawyer, an Islamic cleric, and a journalist for alleged involvement in the October 29 raid on the Maitama, Abuja, residence of a judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. The force said the men who stormed the residenceContinue reading “Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade”
FG planning to replace fuel subsidy with transport palliative – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has described fuel subsidy as a major waste and a drain on the Nigerian economy,saying the government plans to replace it with transport subsidy to assuage the effect of its removal on the masses for a short period. Ahmed said this on Thursday whileContinue reading “FG planning to replace fuel subsidy with transport palliative – Minister”
Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion
Some commercial drivers operating along the Elekahia-Choba route of the East-Road axis of Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State have accused the police of illegally blocking the road and extorting them. The drivers said they face harassment from the policemen daily. The drivers, in separate interviews with our correspondent, appealed to the state CommissionerContinue reading “Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion”
Operation at Lagos airport was against touts, miscreants, says FAAN
Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has said armed Air Force personnel did not invade the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. This is in reaction to a report by an online news platform(Not The PUNCH) that alleged that the armed personnel stormed the airport after videos exposed the corruption at theContinue reading “Operation at Lagos airport was against touts, miscreants, says FAAN”
Biafra: You’ll hear from us – Gunmen threaten Obi Cubana over Abba Kyari
A heavily armed group, which identified itself as ‘Angry Vipers’ has threatened to attack Anambra-born businessman, Obi Cubana. They issued the threat in a viral video on Thursday in which it also gave the Southeast Governors 21 days ultimatum to ensure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. TheyContinue reading “Biafra: You’ll hear from us – Gunmen threaten Obi Cubana over Abba Kyari”
Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]
Bandits operating in Sokoto State under the leadership of a notorious Commander, Bello Turji have imposed taxes to about 42 communities to pay. Deadline for the payment has also been set, according to a local media which interacted with the locals. The bandits leader, Turji reportedly relocated from Zamfara to Sokoto in the heat ofContinue reading “Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]”
Gov. Umahi Opens Up On The Alleged Rigging of The Anambra Governorship Election, Says He Did Not Accuse Soludo, Obiano
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has reacted to claims attributed to him that the sitting governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, and the governor-elect, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, rigged the gubernatorial poll in the state. The viral reports claimed that the Ebonyi state governor rejected the results of the election declared by the Independent National ElectoralContinue reading “Gov. Umahi Opens Up On The Alleged Rigging of The Anambra Governorship Election, Says He Did Not Accuse Soludo, Obiano”
Lessons To Learn As Ubah Congratulates Soludo Promises Not To Challenge Election Result In Court
The November 6 guber election in Anambra State has come and gone. The APGA candidate Professor Chukwuma Soludo scored the highest number of votes and was declared the winner. Photo Credit: Vanguard Many Nigerians are waiting to get the reactions of candidates who lost the election. As usual, some of them may not be satisfiedContinue reading “Lessons To Learn As Ubah Congratulates Soludo Promises Not To Challenge Election Result In Court”
“I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game
The Anambra state gubernatorial election has come and gone, and Professor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA) emerged victorious at the poll. The possibility of the election holding was in doubt as a result of the security situation in the state, but at the end of it all, everything went smoothly. [Photo Credit:Continue reading ““I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game”
Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State
No fewer than five communities were struck by the armed men, where a yet to be ascertained number of people were either killed or injured. Many people are feared killed and properties burnt down in fresh attacks on communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Daily Trust reports. The attack, which reportedly beganContinue reading “Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State”
Nnamdi Kanu: British Envoy in court as IPOB leader’s trial continues on Wednesday
Heather Wilkir, a British envoy, was in court on Wednesday, to witness proceedings as Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), arrived at a federal high court in Abuja to continue his trial. Kanu was escorted by heavy security and drove in at 8.10am. The IPOB leader was on October 26 re-arraignedContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu: British Envoy in court as IPOB leader’s trial continues on Wednesday”
Official INEC Results For 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Election
(4) Ayamelum LGAAPC 2409APGA 3424PDP 2804YPP 407 (5) Anaocha LGAAPC 2085APGA 6911PDP 5108YPP 868 (6) Anambra East LGAAPC 2034APGA 9747PDP 1380YPP 559 (7) Idemili South LGAAPC 1039APGA 2312PDP 2016YPP 752 (8) Onitsha South LGAAPC 2050APGA 4281PDP 2253YPP 271 (9) Njikoka LGAAPC 3216APGA 8803PDP 3409YPP 924 (10) Nnewi North LGAAPC 1278APGA 3369PDP 1511YPP 6485 (11) OrumbaContinue reading “Official INEC Results For 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Election”
Insider Reveals How An Officer Helped Bandits Who Attacked NDA In Kaduna As The Suspect Gets Nabbed
Armed bandits had stormed the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) in Kaduna where they carried out a deadly attack leading to the death of two officers while one was kidnapped and another one sustained some gunshot wounds. Many Nigerians were wondering what could have emboldened the bandits to invade NDA base and carry out that kindContinue reading “Insider Reveals How An Officer Helped Bandits Who Attacked NDA In Kaduna As The Suspect Gets Nabbed”
After Overthrowing The Rulers Of Gangara Village, Shouldn’t Bandits Be Declared As Terrorists?
It is nothing new that as the spate of insecurity continues to militate against the northern part of Nigeria, one of the two major groups of outlaws who are responsible for it is the bandits. And it will be recalled that due to the debilitating manner in which they unleash havocs on the North-West andContinue reading “After Overthrowing The Rulers Of Gangara Village, Shouldn’t Bandits Be Declared As Terrorists?”
Ikoyi building: Death toll hits 44, responders near ground zero
Seven days after a 21-storey building collapsed on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, recovery operation is still ongoing by rescue agencies. We learnt that responders were already concluding their operation as the death toll hit 44 on Sunday. Our correspondents had reported that the 21-storey building crumbled last Monday around 2pm.Continue reading “Ikoyi building: Death toll hits 44, responders near ground zero”
Anambra Election: Why INEC Didn’t Declare Soludo Winner After Winning 18 LGAs
The 2021 Anambra governorship election has generated a lot of intrigues and speculations over who will be declared as the winner of the poll. Photo credit: Vanguard The election which was held on Saturday, November 6 was extended to Sunday to be able to conduct the election in areas where the Independent National Electoral Commission,Continue reading “Anambra Election: Why INEC Didn’t Declare Soludo Winner After Winning 18 LGAs”
Army Revealed Why ISWAP Is Angry After 17,000 Boko Haram Fighters Surrendered
The federal government of Nigeria has been fighting to end the activities of Boko Haram and its rivals terrorist group, Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP. Photo credit: Vanguard The terrorist groups have caused devastations and sadness to many homes in the country especially in the northern Nigeria. Boko Haram and its revival group,Continue reading “Army Revealed Why ISWAP Is Angry After 17,000 Boko Haram Fighters Surrendered”
Why The Nigerian FG Should Treat The Arrival Of ISIS Fighters As A Major Security Threat And Act Immediately
In a report that was published on Daily Post News Outlet on November 7, 2021, about 200 fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are currently within the Nigerian territory and the reason they are here is to provide reinforcement for Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), a terrorist group that appearedContinue reading “Why The Nigerian FG Should Treat The Arrival Of ISIS Fighters As A Major Security Threat And Act Immediately”
UPDATED: #AnambraDecides2021: INEC declares Anambra election inconclusive APGA’s candidate, Charles Soludo, has won in 18 out of the 21 local government areas in the state. As predicted by PREMIUM TIMES, the Anambra governorship election has been declared inconclusive by INEC. The state Returning Officer for the election, Florence Obi, the vice-chancellor of University of Calabar, who made theContinue reading
Anambra gov poll: Soludo set to win, leads in 17 LGs, APC alleges rigging
The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Charles Soludo, is set to be declared the winner of Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election as results so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission indicate that he won in 17 of the 19 local government areas of the state. Out of the 19 localContinue reading “Anambra gov poll: Soludo set to win, leads in 17 LGs, APC alleges rigging”
TINUBU visits site of Building Collapse in Ikoyi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, visited the site where a building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, was accompanied by the current Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule. The PUNCH reported that the building collapsedContinue reading “TINUBU visits site of Building Collapse in Ikoyi”
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