A former Governor of Jigawa State and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sule Lamido, has said that Nigeria is more divided under the President Muhammadu Buhari All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government, than…
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The Nigerian Army, has on Monday, appealed to a popular Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, not to bring disrepute to its image, over his statement “alleging that non-Muslim Soldiers were responsible for the attacks against…
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The Bishop of Sokoto State Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has said that “Nigerian Politicians do not believe they can just win an election by fighting hard so, they are expecting you to pray for success of…
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President Muhammadu Buhari, has on Monday, greatly celebrated Nigerian women, on the occasion of the 2021 International Women’s Day, describing them as the bedrock of the society, Page 36 learnt. The President, in a statement…
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, who has been out of Nigeria for many months now, and has not been sighted in a public place since September 2020, has appeared on Twitter, today, Monday,…
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The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has boasted of the Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP, capabilities ahead of the 2023 general elections, especially the Presidential election, saying that Nigerians have seen that the main opposition…
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A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and 2019 Presidential Candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has stated that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is Nigeria’s best President since 1999, despite all his flaws,…
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PRESS RELEASE POLICE COMMENCE 2nd PHASE OF NHIS ENROLMENT FOR RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IGP Says the Force is passionate about the welfare of its personnel in retirement The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the 2nd phase of…
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Emerging report indicates that the Police in Oyo State, have confirmed the detention of some members of the Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, who arrested the notorious Fulani Warlord, Iskilu Wakili. The Police revealed this in…
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The Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, has on Sunday, said that men of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, in Oyo State, have detained 3 OPC Operatives, for arresting a notorious Fulani Warlord, Iskilu Wakili, who has…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has on Monday, advised that Nigerians when sick, should first ensure it is not Covid-19 they are suffering from, before treating for malaria, Page 36 learnt. The NCDC Director-General, Chikwe Ihekweazu, stated this in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, @Chikwe_1, today. He wrote: “We have...
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has on Thursday, said that over 100 million Nigerians would have received the Covid-19 vaccine by March 2021, Page 36 learnt. This was stated by the NCDC Director-General, DG, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, while speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme. Dr. Ihekweazu expressed confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine,...
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has on Wednesday, announced that Nigerians should expect to receive the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of January 2021, Page 36 learnt. He stated this during the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo....
Emerging report reaching Page 36 on Sunday, indicates that not less than 18 Military Generals of the Nigerian Army have tested positive for Covid-19, following the breakout of the virus during the aborted 2020 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference. The top Military Officers are all confirmed to have participated in the Annual Conference, which...
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has on Saturday, announced that he has gone back into isolation, over a new Covid-19 scare, Page 36 learnt. He made the announcement in a broadcast on Saturday, adding that, the measure became necessary, as family members and senior government Officials around him tested positive for Covid-19. According...
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...
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...
Emerging report reaching Page 36 on Monday, indicates that the government of Kwara State has again shutdown 10 Schools in the State, where the use of hijab by female Muslim Students is currently being disputed. The Ministry of Education in Kwara State, announced this in a statement, citing safety reasons. According to the Ministry’s Permanent...
Emerging report indicates that the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammad Adamu, has emerged as the winner of Saturday’s Kafinhausa State Constituency by-election in Jigawa State. Adamu reportedly polled 14,924 votes, to beat other Candidates in the election. It was gathered that the poll took place in the 120 polling units in the area....
A Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta, had died. The Supreme Court Justice, who has arrested by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2017, for alleged corruption, reportedly died in his sleep, in the early hours of Sunday. Justice Ngwuta was preparing for his retirement upon turning 70 years old, on March 30. He died in his...
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has revealed that signals of Radio Biafra, run by the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, have been blocked from airing in Lagos. In a statement on Monday, the Commission disclosed that the ‘illegal Radio Station’ is notorious for spewing incendiary messages capable of inciting the...
Emerging report on Sunday, indicates that at least 7 residents have been killed by armed bandits, in separate attacks in Igabi and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, under Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s watch. According to a statement by the State Commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the armed bandits attacked Kajinjiri...
A petrol tanker with loads of product, has on Thursday, exploded in Felele, Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, Page 36 learnt. The explosion which occurred at about 7:30pm, close to Motel 5, in Felele, was still burning as at the time of filing in this report. The number of casualties was yet to be revealed,...
Emerging report reveals that some angry youths have on Wednesday evening, killed a Police Officer, and razed down a Police Patrol vehicle, in Ekwulobia, Anambra State, under Governor Willie Obiano’s watch. A video clip posted on Twitter, showed the body of the slain Officer dumped by a roadside. It appeared that the attackers carted away...
Emerging report reaching Page 36, indicates that there was panic in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Tuesday, as multiple sources reported gunshots and explosions near Gomari area of the State. Sources said that explosions were also heard in Mairi area, a Student’s village near the University of Maiduguri. The Military is said to have...
