NDLEA Arrests Cripple, Man Who Soak Cocaine In Towels

https://ift.tt/RtZ68LQ By Femi Babafemi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the weekend disrupted the activities of a major cocaine syndicate in Lagos following the arrest of a 56-year-old trafficker, Lawal Lateef Oyenuga who was on a mission to deliver 400grams of the class A drug concealed in a pair of palm sandals… Continue

Sammie Okposo, A Sincere Christian – Obaseki

https://ift.tt/BhKWcOL By Godwin Obaseki I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of renowned gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, who passed aged 51 years. Okposo was a gift to his generation, with a sonorous voice that calmed the distressed and lifted the broken. He imbued his songs with so much energy, zest and verve that… Continue

My Home Is Barack Obama – Wife

https://ift.tt/yzVUPeo By Michelle Obama As an adult, I’ve lived in a number of places, but as far as I’m concerned, I’ve only ever had one real home. My home is my family. My home is Barack. But here’s the thing – our marriage has never been perfectly 50-50. One of us is always needing more or… Continue

45 Scale Through For Queen Moremi Contest

https://ift.tt/st8MFi7 By Otunba Olafare At least 45 ladies out of several applicants applied to contest for Queen Moremi Ajansoro cultural pageant crown 2022 have been auditioned and screened at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife in preparation for the annual contest. The screening which was the first phase of the exercise ended on Tuesday, with… Continue

Hijab: Police Protect Iranian Journalists In London

https://ift.tt/puvs6dV Heavily armed police team and armoured vehicles are currently stationed at the business park in Chiswick area of West London to protect the plate-glass building that houses the offices of Iran International, an independent Farsi-language news channel over the media coverage of the ongoing protest in Iran. The Iran International, we learnt, incurred the fury… Continue

Sammie Okposo Dies

https://ift.tt/1GdZe8u Nigerian born international gospel music star, Sammie Okposo has been reported dead. Sammie Okposo who have been under social backlashing after he admitted earlier in the year of having sex with another woman, reportedly died on Friday morning. It was gathered that Sammie Okposo has been battling an undisclosed health challenges before he slumped and… Continue

What President Muhammadu Buhari Means To Us – Africa Leaders

https://ift.tt/b9kzsyi By Garba Shehu African leaders, who attended the launch of the French version of the book entitled ‘‘Muhammadu Buhari: the Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’’, in Niamey on Thursday, have shared glowing testimonies on the leadership qualities of the Nigerian leader. President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau, General… Continue

Rural Nigeria In Abject Poverty Despite Borrowing Trillions – Peter Obi

https://ift.tt/MDforLi By Peter Obi Rural part of Nigeria is trapped in abject poverty; we are leaving our children, miserable and uneducated. 27 percent of school-age children are out of school and poor, 29 percent of all school-aged children are not attending school, and 94 percent out of school children are very poor. The multidimensional Poverty Index… Continue

Buhari Insists New Naira Notes Well Fortified Against Counterfeit

https://ift.tt/R3rGeaF By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja launched the new Naira banknotes, expressing delight that the redesigned currencies are locally produced by the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) PLC. Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes, which preceded the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, the President explained in detail the… Continue

Buhari Launches New Naira Notes

https://ift.tt/rejyhXY President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has launched the newly redesigned 200, 500 and 1,000 Naira notes. President Muhammadu Buhari unveil the new naira notes at the State House, Abuja, during the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday morning. Present at the unveiling ceremony included the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Minister of State, Finance, Budget… Continue

Saudi Arabia Declares Public Holiday After Beating Argentina

https://ift.tt/gueEBR5 Government of Saudi Arabia has declared a public holiday to be observed on Wednesday, following their team’s shock win over Argentina at the Qatar World Cup. Argentina, despite captained by Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers of all time, were expected to make short work of the unfancied Saudis before a deep run in… Continue

Why I Believe In Community – Osinbajo

https://ift.tt/IXxvT5V By Yemi Osinbajo I believe in community. Community carries culture. Community ensures that the individual thrives anywhere. Community fosters social participation, but more importantly, community self regulates. When we see Nigerians all over the world, we catch sight of external lofty exploits, underlining an interior of creative ingenuity, respect, hard work, grit, determination and enormous… Continue

NDLEA Arrests Woman Heading To Saudi Arabia To Deliver Cocaine

https://ift.tt/DrGAguB By Femi Babafemi A 56-year-old widow and mother of four, Mrs. Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos over her attempt to traffic 400grams of cocaine concealed in her footwear to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The suspect who claims… Continue

Ugolor Thanks Baze, Deji, Sowore, Others Over Daughter’s Law Degree Success

https://ift.tt/6REndAJ By David Ugolor My beloved daughter, Onome Tovia UGOLOR, finally completed her Law degree programme at Baze University with the graduation ceremony yesterday. We give the glory to God Almighty for the cover and protection all through the academic years she spent at the school. We want to thank the authorities of Baze University, family… Continue

Army, NGOs Representatives Meet Over Staff Killed By Soldier

https://ift.tt/F5GSwct By Press Unit Theatre Commander, Major General C.G Musa on Friday 18 November 2022, on behalf of the officers and men of Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, expressed sincere condolence to the representatives of the Non- Governmental Organizations in the North East (NE), Mr Trond Jenson, Head of Office OCHA- Nigeria and… Continue

Unknown Gunmen Kill Policemen, Others In Enugu

https://ift.tt/xuk8HnV Three police men on a stop and search duty at the administrative headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State have been shot dead by Unknown Gunmen on Saturday morning. The killing of the police men came barely less than 24 hours, Unknown Gunmen also kidnapped and killed the state former Commissioner and… Continue

NDLEA Arrests Drugs Cartels Who Conceal Cocaine Inside Tubers Of Yam

https://ift.tt/MqboCLR National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested drugs cartels who concealed some kilograms of cocaine inside tubers of yam. A short statement from NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi on Thursday indicated that the cartels were arrested at an airport yet to be disclosed on Thursday afternoon. According to Femi Babafemi who posted a video of… Continue

Question King Charles III Asked Me – Buhari

https://ift.tt/r7jKbhd By Femi Adesina During his recent trip to London for routine medical checkup, President Muhammadu Buhari had time to meet and greet newly crowned King Charles 111 at Buckingham Palace. The President recounted the encounter thus later: “He asked me whether I have a house here. I said ‘no’. Even in Nigeria, the only houses… Continue

Governor Wike To Peter Obi: I Will Remain In PDP To Chase Away Armed Robbers

https://ift.tt/6zIcQyA By Kelvin Ebiri Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says votes of electorate will count in the 2023 general elections. He stressed that the days were gone when people ride on the confidence that because they are from a majority tribe, they will always win election. Governor Wike spoke at the inauguration of the Nkpolu-Oroworukwo… Continue

Why I Can’t Celebrate Governor Wike – Adams Oshiomhole

https://ift.tt/7CGRzVU By Press Unit Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G-5 governors will only be disposed to reconciliation based on equity, fairness and justice. The Rivers State governor made the assertion at the inauguration of the Rumuepirikom Flyover, the 8th so far constructed and completed by his administration.… Continue

Edo To Generate, Distribute Own Electricity In 2023 To Boost IGR

https://ift.tt/pf8Sm3E By Godwin Obaseki I am glad to stand before this distinguished House to express gratitude to the Speaker and Honourable members of the House for the unwavering support and solid alliance we formed in building a prosperous and formidable State these past six years. The cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the legislature and the… Continue

I Will Hand Over Insecurity Free Nigeria – Buhari, Pays N134b To Veteran Soldiers

https://ift.tt/tO20Gig By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja said 134.7 billion naira has been approved for the payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to all veterans. The President also announced the donation of 10 million naira to the Nigerian Legion, on behalf of the Federal Government, at the launch of the 2023 Armed… Continue

COP27: ANEEJ, 80 NGOs Present 7-Point Statements For Oil Polluted Communities To Be Paid

https://ift.tt/hxjwL9m By Bob Etemiku Over 80 Nigerian NGOs, pressure groups working on the thematic areas of climate change and the Environment present at the Conference of Parties, Cop27 taking place in Sham El-Sheik Egypt have issued a 7-point statement of demand to Oil companies, investors and governments to pay communities for the despoliation and environmental pollution… Continue

DSS, Police, Army, Others Meet Over Criminality Along Lagos-Ibadan Express Road

https://ift.tt/SQyKRgY By Press Unit General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Chinade today 16 November 2022 hosted all Heads of Security and Para Military Agencies in Oyo State to brainstorm on the rising wave of criminality in Ibadan and environs as well as kidnappings on the Lagos- Ibadan Express Road. In his opening… Continue

Russia-Ukraine War: Missiles Land In Poland, Kill 2

https://ift.tt/QIOfKjb Missiles fired on Tuesday landed in the grain farm of Przewodow, a village in eastern Poland, killing two grain dryers. The rockets launched into Poland was gathered to be Russian-made missiles. Conflicting reports indicated that the missiles were fired by Russia forces while others claimed the missiles were straye anti rockets strikes fired by Ukraine… Continue

Court Orders EFCC To Arrest Fleeing British Citizen Over Alleged Stealing In Nigeria

https://ift.tt/2D8hzci Justice D U. Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, issued a bench warrant on James Richard Nolan, a Briton, for jumping bail and failing to appear before him for trial. Nolan, one of the directors of Goidel Resources Limited, a Designated Non-Financial Institution, DNFI, and another company, ICIL Limited,… Continue

Only APC Can Move Nigeria Forward – Buhari

https://ift.tt/L6Z7gUx By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday joined capacity crowd at the Jos township stadium in endorsing the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, the flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 presidential contest, urging party members to march to deliver the candidates now that the party has decided. But the President at a visit… Continue

Why We Arrested Dollar Exchange Operators – EFCC

https://ift.tt/8mNGXHY By Press Unit Recent arrest of some Bureau De Change operators across the country especially in Lagos and Abuja by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was incidental to the Commission’s overall efforts in sanitizing the foreign exchange sector. The Commission’s Director of Operations, Abdulkarim Chukkol stated this on Monday, November 14, 2022, while… Continue

I’m Not Extension Of Anybody, Peter Obi Is The Best Candidate For Nigeria – Soludo’s Son Ozonna

https://ift.tt/oAkjExu 28-year-old Ozonna Soludo, the biological son of the current Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi is the best candidate to become Nigeria President in the forthcoming 2023 general election. Soludo’s Son, Ozonna made the statement via his Facebook profile on Monday while responding to… Continue

Soludo-Obi War: The Handshake Across The Niger

https://ift.tt/zxCYvgV By Chukwudi Iwuchukwu Governor Chukwuma Soludo just earned a special place in my heart for writing what so many knew or believed to be true but chose to keep quiet out of fear of the mob and social media militants. You can disagree with him, and that is fine. Hopefully, after the elections next year,… Continue

10 Million Nigerians Live With Diabetes – Atiku Expresses Worries

https://ift.tt/FnefIOT By Atiku Abubakar As Nigerians join the rest of the world to observe World Diabetes day (WDD) and considering the fact that over 10 million of our people are living with the disease, I call for greater attention to be given for the management of the disease, even as the numbers are expected to double… Continue

Nigeria Will Support Turkey In War Against Terrorism – Buhari

https://ift.tt/ZapG9bU By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday, condemned as “despicable and cowardly,” the terrorist bomb attack that claimed several lives and injured tens of others in an explosion that rocked a busy pedestrian street in central Istanbul, Türkiye. In a reaction to the incident, Sunday evening, President Buhari expressed the shock and sadness of the… Continue

High Court To FG: I Can’t Entertain Any Case Against Nnamdi Kanu

https://ift.tt/ubcePi5 By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Breaking News!Done and dusted ! The Court per His lordship Hon. Justice Binta Nyako, is in agreement with us that it lacks the jurisdiction to entertain any further charge against Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in view of the landmark judgment of the Court of Appeal. The matter was consequently adjourned sine die… Continue

Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal Seeks Discipline Among Soldiers

https://ift.tt/Z2EgS1U By Onyema Nwachukwu Executive Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Nigerian Army(NA) to deepen discipline amongst personnel to generally enhance their conduct, particularly during engagements in internal security operations. Governor Tambuwal gave the charge today Monday 14 November 2022, while declaring open the Second RSMs Convention… Continue

IGP, Others Hold Night Ceremony At Airport To Welcome Buhari

https://ift.tt/glT418p When looking for an un-serious minded management team or system, it may not be wrong to mention President Muhammadu Buhari led government. We have watched over the years since President Muhammadu Buhari came into Power in 2015, the way and manner the President has succeeded in making the office of the Chief of Defence Staff,… Continue

Yahoo Yahoo, Police Reorganizes Cybercrime Units

https://ift.tt/WkZJHQi By Olumuyiwa Adejobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate reorganization of the cybercrime units in the Nigeria Police Force to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and a formidable front against cybercrime-related offences provided for in the Cybercrime Prevention Act, 2015. The reorganization means that all the various units under investigative departments, hitherto… Continue

Police Recovers Locally Made Pistols Constructed By Cultists In Bayelsa

https://ift.tt/WBoVJ54 By Asinim Butswat On 10th November 2022, at about 16:30 hours, Police operatives responded to a distress call of a rival cult clash at Swalli Community, Yenagoa. On arrival, the Police dislodged the cult members and arrested one Kingsley Okiloli ‘m’ 22 years and Endurance Akpeni ‘m’ 23 years. One Locally made pistol and one… Continue

Army Repels Bandits Mass Attacks In Kaduna

https://ift.tt/OTNV8tQ By Samuel Aruwan Troops of the Nigerian Army in the early hours of today at Kankomi, Chikun Local Government Area, repelled an attack by dozens of bandits and subsequently neutralized one of the attackers, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The Kaduna State Government was informed of the development in feedback which captured the bravery… Continue

State Of Anambra Now – Soludo

https://ift.tt/IkpGm79 By Charles Soludo On May 19, 2022, I was here to present the draft revised 2022 budget entitled “Taking Off from the Blocks”, which this honourable House of Assembly scrutinized and graciously passed into law. Barely seven months since Ndi Anambra employed me as the chief servant, I am honoured to be here again to… Continue

Unknown Gunmen: Conflicting Reports Over 5 Persons Killed At Soludo’s Hometown Attack

https://ift.tt/fopZNnW It is no longer news that Unknown Gunmen suspected to be Biafra secessionist armed group attacked, killed one soldier, and set ablaze Nigerian Army Patrol vehicle at a military checkpoint around Afor-Uzo Junction within Isuofia community in Aguata local government area of Anambra State on Saturday morning. But there have been conflicting reports over five… Continue

Our Camp Not Invaded By Soldiers – IPOB

https://ift.tt/Y6c8Bst By Emma Powerful We the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our Great Leader, Mazi Nnamdi KANU, wish to debunk concocted and state sponsored media blackmail by Nigeria Military claims that they invaded ESN camp in Ohafia, Biafraland. We have said it before now… Continue

What You Need To Know About FG 7 New Amended Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu

https://ift.tt/kZLCne6 By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Attention of the Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s formidable legal team ably led by the legal Iroko of our time – Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN – has been drawn to the much publicized (but rumored) new 7 count amended charge allegedly filed against our Indefatigable Client- Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu – by the… Continue

Threat To National Security: We Will Not Fail You – COAS Assures Nigerians

https://ift.tt/rj74yQx By Onyema Nwachukwu Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has assured the nation, that the Nigerian Army (NA) will not fail Nigerians in delivering on its constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, as well as provide support to civil authority in mitigating threats to national security.… Continue

Assassination: Peter Obi Meets Apostle Johnson Suleman

https://ift.tt/346Txtz Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has visited Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry who escaped death recently after suspected assassins attacked him and killed seven of his security and civilian aides. Peter Obi visited the Apostle at his country home in Auchi on Friday. Apostle Johnson Suleman made the visit… Continue

Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II Personally Attends Alaghodaro Summit

https://ift.tt/msv9rRe Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II on Friday personally led other Palace chiefs to attend the 2022 edition of Alaghodaro Summit organized by the Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The summit maybe the first public event not organized by the Palace or Church, the Monarch has… Continue

Court Stops Bawa Prison Sentence As EFCC Returns Seized Assets

https://ift.tt/CQ3HAy6 High Court Sitting in Abuja has stopped Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa from going to Kuje prison after the Commission returned the vehicle and cash sized from the complainant. It would be recalled that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in earlier statement said it received with shock, report of the… Continue

Flood: Nigeria Now Partly Underwater – Buhari

https://ift.tt/ClUjrHD By Muhammadu Buhari Part of my nation is underwater. Seasonal flooding is normal in Nigeria, but not like this. Thirty-four of the country’s 36 states have been affected. More than 1.4 million people have been displaced. Together with drought-driven famine in the Horn of Africa, cascading wildfires across the North and wave upon wave of… Continue

Davido Cancels Event Over Son’s Death

https://ift.tt/v26g4XF Management of Are We African Yet, AWAY festival, an event promoted by Nigerian music star, David Adeleke well known as Davido has postponed the show to enable the music super star mourn his dead son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Ifeanyi Adeleke, Davido’s son died on October 31, 2021 after he allegedly fell into a swimming pool at… Continue

Cartels To Flood Nigeria With Drugs Responsible For 70% Deaths In America – NDLEA Alerts Parents

https://ift.tt/6n5KbJU By Femi Babafemi National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has uncovered plans by some unscrupulous elements to introduce a lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, which is 100 times stronger than Tramadol into the Nigerian market, warning that the illicitly manufactured drug is capable of causing mass casualty among the youth population being targeted by… Continue

Buhari Commends Nigerian-Americans On Midterm Election Victory

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President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections.

In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.

Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B, while Dr. Oye Owolewa was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.

In prayerful wishes for a successful tenure in office, President Buhari thanks them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.

Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari believes that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.

@views exclusive rights: Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, November 9, 2022.

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