Month: September 2022

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Background

Politics

PDP Presidential Candidate Holds Stakeholders Meeting In Enugu.

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Atiku Abubakar, yesterday met with the Party’s stakeholders in Enugu State in continuation of his consultation with stakeholders across the six geo-political zones in furtherance of his consultations for the 2023 election. Addressing the audience, Atiku commended the host and governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for his support, and patience, adding that campaigns and elections are huge, complex, and highly […]

todaySeptember 28, 2022 22

National

The Presidency has Refuted Claims to Automatic Weapons for States Security Outfits.

The Presidency has refuted claims that some states have been authorized to buy automatic weapons for their security outfits after the Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu alleged that if the Federal Government could allow a security outfit in Katsina State to carry arms, nothing should stop him from doing the same for officers of Amotekun. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity Garba Shehu yesterday […]

todaySeptember 28, 2022 15

National

President Buhari Vows to Continue Campaigning For Freedom of Speech in Democracy.

President Muhammadu Buhari has guaranteed that the participation of citizens in democracy would continue to be encouraged through freedom of speech and robust political discourse. Buhari while receiving Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners of six countries at the State House in Abuja yesterday, told the diplomats that Nigeria’s strength remains in its diversity and the constant differences in positions which signifies a strong democratic culture. The Ambassadors […]

todaySeptember 28, 2022 5

Entertainment

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been Listed Among the Honorees Recognized by Harvard University.

Multi-award-winning Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been listed among the honorees recognized by Harvard University this year for their contributions to Black history and culture. Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African and African American Research will award the W.E.B. DU BOIS Medal to Chimamanda and six other recipients on October 6. A Activist and basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; award-winning actress Laverne Cox; philanthropist and patron of the arts and education Agnes […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 32

Entertainment

Nigerian Megastar Davido Spotted in Studio with Chance the Rapper.

Nigerian megastar, Davido has been spotted in the studio with American Grammy-winning rapper, Chance the Rapper which signals that there would be a potential collaboration. The pictures which were posted across social media platforms showed the two in what appears to be a recording session in Ghana. Last Saturday, Chance the Rapper attended the Global Citizens Festival that was held in Ghana and was headlined by Usher, Tems, Sza, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 10

Sports

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has Backed his Team to Come out Tops in their Friendly Match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria.

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has backed his team to come out tops in their friendly match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria. The African giants will face the Desert Foxes today at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran which will kick off by 8pm Nigeria time. Peseiro while speaking to newsmen, said the team is well prepared to face their opponent tonight, as all the players have all adapted […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 3

Sports

Barcelona Defender, Araujo to Undergo Thigh Surgery.

Barcelona have confirmed that their defender, Ronald Araujo will undergo surgery on a thigh injury picked up while playing for Uruguay during the international break. In a statement issued by the club, revealed that Araujo will undergo surgery tomorrow for the adductor longus tendon avulsion he has in his right thigh, noting that the operation will be carried out by Doctor. Lasse Lempainen, under the supervision of the Club’s medical […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 6

Foreign

Japan Honours Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister with State Funeral.

Japan today held state funeral for its former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe who was assassinated on July 8, 2022 during a campaign rally. In a black kimono Abe's wife Akie walked slowly, carrying her husband's ashes in a silk-covered funeral jug, which she placed on a wide altar covered in white chrysanthemums. About 4,300 attended the ceremony including at least 48 current or former government figures, including U.S. Vice President, […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 13

Crime

Army Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Five Victims in Akwa Ibom.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected kidnappers in Akwa Ibom State. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Brigade Nigerian Army, Samuel Akari made this known to journalists in UYO, the state capital, stating that based on credible information on the hideout of the kidnapping syndicate at Abia Palm, in Epe community, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state, the Nigerian Army in conjunction with police personnel […]

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