Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd), has reacted to the allegation by the United Kingdom, UK, Parliament, on Monday, that he stole half of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, when he…
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Emerging report indicates that a Federal High Court in Abuja, has slated Thursday, November 26, for the commencement of the trial of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, in absentia, with…
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The President Muhammadu Buhari Federal Government through the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has on Wednesday, stated that while debates on all matters regarding the EndSARS protests were allowed, the United Kingdom, UK, Parliament…
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The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has on Wednesday, said that Nigeria’s land borders which have been closed since August 2019, may be reopened soon, Page 36 learnt. She gave the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has on Wednesday, congratulated former Vice President and 2019 Presidential Candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, on the occasion of his 74th birthday, Page 36 learnt. While describing the celebration…
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Mr. Adeola Adedipe, one of the Counsels representing the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abulrasheed Maina, in his ongoing criminal trial for alleged money laundering, by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Senator Rochas Okorocha, has accused the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, of blackmailing him, Page 36 learnt. Senator Okorocha alleged that the recent utterances by the Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, claiming that he…
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Emerging report reaching Page 36 on Wednesday morning, indicates that Officials of the Kuje Correctional Centre, in Abuja, on Tuesday, restricted access to Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), who was remanded on Monday, by…
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The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that Northerners have refused to take advantage of the ‘educational benefits’ given to them by the Federal Government, Page 36 learnt. He specifically said that the…
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The family of late Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, the Newspaper Vendor who was killed by a Security Aide attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has hired Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike…
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The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on Covid-19, has appealed to Nigerians abroad, to suspend any plans of coming home for the 2020 Christmas festivities, Page 36 learnt. Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the PTF, made this known during the weekly Media briefing of the Task Force According to him, this is one of...
The President Muhammadu Buhari Federal Government, through the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that Nigerians will be part of the early beneficiaries of the Covid-19 vaccine, when it is developed in commercial quantity, Page 36 learnt. The Minister of Health, in Abuja, on Tuesday, stated that anytime a potent vaccine is found...
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Northern Traditional Rulers, not to relent in spearheading the campaigns to avoid the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in their regions, stressing that, the cost of treating Covid-19 patients in the State, is very expensive, Page 36 learnt. The Governor, who made the call at...
Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, has on Friday, delivered samples of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine to the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, during a visit to the Federal Ministry of Health, in Abuja, Page 36 learnt. This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Information, Media, and Public Relations, Olujimi...
The Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T. B. Joshua, has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, to gather all Covid-19 patients in their different Isolation Centres, for immediate healing, Page 36 learnt. Prophet T. B. Joshua said that he wants to reach out to those in the Isolation...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has recovered from Covid-19, weeks after testing positive for the virus, Page 36 learnt. Onyeama who disclosed this on Wednesday, via his verified Twitter, handle said that his latest Covid-19 test result came back negative. His words: “By the very special grace of God, my latest #COVID19 test...
Emerging report reaching Page 36 on Sunday afternoon, indicates that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has tested negative for the deadly coronavirus. The Special Assistant to the former President, on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, disclosed this in a statement today. He explained that his boss took the test on Friday, August 7, 2020, at his Olusegun Obasanjo...
Parents of Private School Students in Ogun State, have protested against a N25,000 fee that returning Boarding Students have been asked to pay for a coronavirus test, Page 36 learnt. The State had earlier fixed resumption of SSS3 Students for Tuesday, months after a nationwide halt of academic activities, over the Covid-19 pandemic. The reopening...
Legendary Football Superstar, Diego Maradona, from Argentina, has died, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest, Page 36 learnt. According to Argentine Newspapers, Clarin and Ole, Maradona died on Wednesday morning, local time, in the town of Tigre. The World Cup Winner, only recently had surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain, following a fall....
The Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, may be in the dug-out for the last time, after Nigeria’s second leg clash against Sierra Leone on Tuesday, Page 36 learnt. His fate may have been sealed on Friday night, after a meeting was held following the Super Eagles’ shambolic performance, which saw them throw away a...
International Football Superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has tested positive for the coronavirus, Page 36 learnt. He will miss Portugal’s Nations League game against Sweden, on Wednesday as a result of his new medical status. The Juventus Forward is “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, according to a statement from the Portuguese Football Federation, PFF. The...
Bayern Munich are now the winners of the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League, after beating Paris Saint German 1-0, in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday night, Page 36 learnt. Kingsley Coman scored the only goal of the match for the German side, 59 minutes into the match, to gift Bayern Munich their 6th UEFA Champions League title....
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, Executive Committee, has on Tuesday, announced the postponement of the 2021 African Nations Championship by one year, Page 36 learnt. The decision was reached after the Committee met via video-conference, to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “After consultation with Stakeholders, and...
Manchester United has defeated Norwich, to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, with Harry Maguire scoring deep into the extra-time to secure the victory. The game turned on the dismissal of substitute Timm Klose in the 89th minute. Norwich were in the ascendancy after equalising, and looked favourites to snatch a late winner, before the German...
Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports, has issued a 25-day ultimatum to illegal occupants of the M. K. O. Abiola Stadium, Abuja, to vacate the facility, for proper rehabilitation to commence, Page 36 learnt. In a Press statement published on the Ministry’s website on Monday, the Minister during an inspection tour of the...
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, has said that “it is hard for his team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, because they are not the best team on the continent”. The German Tactician, recently agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal, to continue his work as the handler of the three-time African champions, putting to...
Senator Elisha Abbo, has on Wednesday, announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Page 36 learnt. The Senator who is representing Adamawa North in the 9th National Assembly, announced his defection in a letter addressed to the Red Chamber. The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, read the letter...
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the immediate-past Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as the Chairman of its National Reconciliation Committee, Page 36 learnt. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, made this known on Twitter, on Monday night. The 6-member Committee includes a former Gombe State Governor, Hassan Dankwambo; former House of Representatives Minority...
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that no money is missing, or was stolen under his watch, between September and December 2019, Page 36 learnt. Fashola denied reports that he supervised the illegal payments of N4.6 billion into private accounts when he served as Minister of Power, Works and Housing. An...
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has on Monday, rejigged his cabinet, following the removal of Adekola Olawoye, SAN, as the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General of the State, Page 36 learnt. The Governor replaced Olawoye with Charles Titiloye, as the new Attorney General of the State. According to the Chief Press Secretary to...
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, has suspended a former Governor of the State, Sam Egwu, and 23 others, for alleged anti-party activities, Page 36 learnt. Also suspended were Senator Michael Ama Nnachi, Senator Obinna Ogba, Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga, Hon. Hon. Livinus Makwe, Hon. Chris Usulor, and Hon. Victor Aleke,...
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has stated that more Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are on their way to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Page 36 learnt. Governor Bello, who featured on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, on Thursday night, was commenting on the defection of the Governor of Ebonyi State, David...
The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, has stated that no helicopter was shot down by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, today, Page 36 learnt. Recall, that news had emerged on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting that a helicopter was shot down by Boko Haram members in Borno State, killing 5 persons. The report said that the Boko...
The Lagos State Police Command, has on Tuesday, stormed the premises of the New Afrika Shrine, at Ikeja, to stop an EndSARS meeting from taking place there, Page 36 learnt. It was gathered that the Security Agents were preventing individuals from going in and out of the premises. Mobile Policemen mounted strategic locations across the...
