Iyiola Omisore, an ex-Deputy Governor of Osun State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The former Deputy Governor defected to the APC at his polling Unit, Ward 6 in Ile-Ife, Osun State, after which, he picked his membership card. Omisore had contested 2018 governorship election on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, […]
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Nigeria’s former Minister of finance, Dr Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed as the Director-General of the WTO. Her appointment was confirmed by WTO at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world. The tweet read: “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO […]
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Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti state, has said anyone who leaves the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by covetousness. Fayose made this statement on Sunday, while featuring on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. While reacting to a question on whether the PDP is falling apart, […]
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In a fresh development, no fewer than four persons have been reportedly killed by suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday evening at Agbon-Ojodu, Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State. On Friday, herdsmen were said to have attacked Ebute Igbooro, killing four and setting properties ablaze. This was after about six persons were hacked to death and some thrown […]
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Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to “wake up from his slumber” and ensure security of lives and property in the country. The PDP, in a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, its national publicity secretary, noted that the crisis in various parts of the country is as […]
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About three farmers have according to reports been killed in Ondo State by those suspected to be Fulani Herdsmen. The farmers were said to have been killed by the herders in a forest within the Ijugbere axis of Owo Local Government Area on Saturday evening. Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Agriculture, Akin […]
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The Northern Youths Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has expressed it’s concerns on the alleged constant attacks against northerners, especially the recent attack in Sasha market of Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State which led to loss of many lives and destruction of properties, advising northerners not to take the risk of travelling to the […]
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Two of Boko Haram notorious commanders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib, have been killed. Dailypost reports that troops took them out in an operation at Banki Junction road around Pulka axis in Borno State. Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib belonged to the Shekau faction of Boko Haram, with bases in Sambisa forest and environs. The duo and […]
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The Lagos State, Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered the immediate release of End SARS protesters. Recall that the protesters alongside Instagram comedian, Mr Macaroni were arrested at the Lekki toll gate on Saturday morning. The suspects were detained at Area J police command, Elemoro, Ibeju Lekki. According to TVC, CP Odumosu ordered that […]
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Nigerian security forces have uncovered an arms store at Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. An intelligence source had told PRNigeria on Saturday that a combined team of agents stormed the location of the arsenal. The sting operation was carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army. […]
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