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BREAKING: EFCC grills ex-Kwara Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged N9bn diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, for questioning, over alleged diversion of N9billion. Channels TV reports that sources at the anti-graft agency said the former Governor is currently being grilled by a crack team of operatives at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi
BREAKING: EFCC grills ex-Kwara Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged N9bn diversion
FA Cup: Nigerians react as Kanu mocks Iheanacho, Ndidi for displaying Nigeria flag
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Sunday, mocked Super Eagles stars, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, for displaying the Nigerian flag after Leicester City’s FA Cup final 1-0 victory against Chelsea on Saturday. Iheanacho and Ndidi celebrated their win by displaying Nigerian flag for their first ever FA Cup title
FA Cup: Nigerians react as Kanu mocks Iheanacho, Ndidi for displaying Nigeria flag
476 websites fighting Buhari, lying about mental status – Lai Mohammed
The federal government says 476 websites have been created to publish fake news about President Muhammadu Buhari and his government. Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, spoke on Monday in Abuja when he received officials of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). He regretted that the latest fake publication was on the Nigerian leader’s mental status.
476 websites fighting Buhari, lying about mental status – Lai Mohammed
Israel: Christian leaders accuse Buhari of taking sides with Palestine
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of tactically siding with Palestine, a country at war with Israel. Daramola Joseph, the National Secretary, in a statement Monday night warned Buhari against dragging Nigeria to join the Arab world to fight Israel. The scribe referred to the comment by President Recep Tayyip
Israel: Christian leaders accuse Buhari of taking sides with Palestine
Insecurity: Blame Amaechi, he’s happy with killings by IPOB in Rivers – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has blamed Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation over the insecurity crisis in the state. Wike said Amaechi was happy with the insecurity in the state, especially the killings of residents by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Amaechi had blamed the current insecurity in the state on
Insecurity: Blame Amaechi, he’s happy with killings by IPOB in Rivers – Wike
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos contracts COVID-19
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos, has tested positive for COVID-19. The club made the announcement in a statement via its website on Monday evening. This is coming less than eight days after Kroos featured in Real Madrid’s LaLiga 2-2 draw against Sevilla. The statement read, “Real Madrid C. F. announces that our player, Toni Kroos,
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos contracts COVID-19
Boko Haram: Oby Ezekwesili denies saying BBOG sponsored by Fulani to rubbish Goodluck Jonathan
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on Nigerians to ignore a “malicious quote” attributed to her regarding the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Social media reports had quoted Ezekwesili as saying that the campaign was a “project with Fulani to tarnish” one administration for the benefit of another ahead of the 2015 general elections in the
Boko Haram: Oby Ezekwesili denies saying BBOG sponsored by Fulani to rubbish Goodluck Jonathan
Enugu governor’s wife tasks mothers on update of immunization records
The wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugochi Ugwuanyi, has tasked mothers to always ensure they take proper record of their children’s immunization, for effective administration of vaccines on them for healthy living. Mrs. Ugwuanyi gave the advice during the flag off of the 2021 Maternal, New Born and Child Health Week (MNCHW) and
Enugu governor’s wife tasks mothers on update of immunization records
Imo attacks: Police target unknown gunmen, begin ‘Operation Search and Flush’
The Police in Imo State have announced the activation of Operation Search and Flush to forestall further attacks. The commencement followed the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba to the command to ensure peace in the state. In recent months, members of a gang popularly known as ‘unknown gunmen’ (UGM) destroyed security facilities
Imo attacks: Police target unknown gunmen, begin ‘Operation Search and Flush’
Traditional rulers hail Danbatta over role on security, national development
Traditional rulers and concerned community leaders have commended the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for his role in boosting security and supporting other initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs, as well as his efforts toward national
Traditional rulers hail Danbatta over role on security, national development
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