Okorocha Aims To Become Nigeria’s President Outgoing Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said that his current political battles were only preparing him to assume the role of President of Nigeria. The Governor made this known while speaking against the backdrop of the withholding of his Certificate of Return as the Imo West Senator-Elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Former Minister of Police Affairs Dies The former Minister of Police Affairs and All Progressive Congress (APC) Bauchi Governorship Aspirant, Yakubu Lame has died. The News Chronicle can confirm that the politician died in the early hours of…
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Supreme Court Declares Victory to PDP Zamfara State The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the All Progressive Congress (APC) did not conduct valid primaries in the build-up to the 2019 elections in Zamfara State. The ruling from Nigeria’s highest court means that APC have finally lost its bid to govern Zamfara State for the next four years. Justice Has Finally Prevailed in Zamfara State – Atiku The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has hailed the judgement of the Supreme Court which declared PDP winner of the governorship election in Zamfara State. The former vice…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has decried the shoddy manner in which the case of the gruesome murder of General Muhammad Idris Alkali (rtd) is being handled. The displeasure of the human rights group was made known in a statement issued yesterday (Friday, 24th May, 2019) by its Founder and Director, Prof, Ishaq Akintola who expressed fear that the late general’s family as well as the Nigerian Muslim community may not get justice eventually. It will be recalled that the car of Late General Muhammad Idris Alkali (rtd) who had been missing since September 3, 2018 was found at the…
Having experienced the heavy rainfall yesterday in most parts of Abuja, the feeling of the weekend being here is exciting. The week has been exhausting for most of us who have to run around to make things happen in our various places of work but I bet, one of the things on our mind as we woke up this morning was breathing a sigh of relief of Thank God it’s Friday (TGIF)!!! The working week ends today but for most of us who never really get to have weekend, here is a video that should get you into the weekend…
Abubakar Atiku Elected As Chairman Progressive Governors Forum The Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has been elected as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. This forum is made up of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Buhari Confirms Mohammed Adamu as Inspector General of Police (IGP) President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday confirmed Mohammed Adamu as the substantive Inspector General of Police. Adamu’s confirmation was announced yesterday at the Police Council Meeting which was presided by President Buhari. Atiku Alleges Plot To Tarnish Atiku’s Image The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Sequel to my first article titled ‘Wife Material’ a lot of appeals have been made to publish a counter article focusing on potential husbands. So ladies, I have compiled a list of attributes I feel all of you desire to have in your man. While growing up, I have always been told that it is not idle for a man to raise his hand on a lady and this principle has guided me even till this very moment. I recollect some months back when there were reports of rampant cases of domestic violence reported by the media and this has…
Justice Bulkachuwa Withdraws From Presidential Election Tribunal The President of the Court of Appeal, and Chairman of the five-member panel of the Presidential Election Tribunal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, has recused herself from the tribunal. Justice Bulkachuwa stepped down yesterday. Senator Adeleke Sues Inspector General of Police Adamu Over Arrest The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Osun Governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke (PDP-Osun West) has sued the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu over his arrest and detention. Buhari Orders Ministers When To Handover President Muhammadu Buhari has asked his cabinet ministers to continue in office until Tuesday…
Federal Government Making Moves to Stop Consumers From Owning Gas Cylinders The Federal Government is coming up with a new policy that will remove the ownership of cooking gas cylinders from consumers. The policy is aimed at helping to deepen the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by the federal government. BRT Bus Set Ablaze on Third Mainland Bridge One of the buses used for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in Lagos was consumed by fire this morning on the third mainland bridge. The News Chronicle can report that the blue bus was headed towards Iyana-Oworo just after Adeniji…
Two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been dragged to a Federal High Court in Abuja on a five count charge of electoral fraud by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). In a press statement from the Chamber of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Special Adviser to the AGF on Media and Publicity, Comrade Salihu Othman Isah stated that the Federal Government slammed the charges against the defendants pursuant to Sections 104 and 379 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015. Comrade Isah revealed…
President Buhari Postpones Visit To Imo State President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed his visit to Imo State where he was to commission some projects in the state. This was confirmed by Gov. Okorocha’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. 2. INEC Withdraws 25 Certificates of Return From Winners The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn the Certificates of Return from 25 winners of the 2019 elections on court orders. This was stated by the National Commissioner of the Commission, Festus Okoye who told newsmen at a forum on Media Coverage of the 2019 polls that the withdrawn certificates had been…
Ever imagined yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere and with no one to assist you, your mobile phone is always there to get you out of that situation. In grave emergencies, your mobile phone can technically save your life. Here are some incredible things your mobile phone can do that you probably did not know: Emergency Services Did you know that the emergency number worldwide for ALL mobile phones including those used in Nigeria is 112? If you find yourself out of cell reception or coverage, simply dial 112 and your mobile phone will search for any existing network…
Licensed as a private university by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2011, Baze University started with only 17 pioneer students. Today it has over 3,000 students and some 1,230 alumni of the University. Founder and Pro-Chancellor of the University Dr. Datti Ahmed, a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said his motivation was to help nurture a generation of students from Nigeria and the world who will be trusted solution providers. “I found the prevailing standards and culture of learning deeply troubling and I know we can do better. How can we be talking of graduates who…
United States President, Donald Trump has vowed to put an end to Iran as a country if it ever threatened the United States of American again. The most powerful man in the world made this known in a tweet on his official twitter handle @realDonaldTrump https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1130207891049332737 It will be recalled that the United States of America and Iran have been at logger heads for decades now with both leaders of the country failing to come to terms on certain national policies and humanitarian issues. The history of Iran and the United States of America did not just begin during the…
Presidency Talks Up Low-Key Swearing In Ceremony for May 29 The Presidency revealed yesterday that the second-term inauguration ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 will be a low-key event. It also noted that most of the events scheduled to hold during the inauguration ceremony will now be moved to the first observance of June 12 as National Democracy Day. Sowore Suspended as AAC National Chairman The African Action Congress (AAC) has suspended its National Chairman and Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The announcement was made by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) at the end of its meeting in…
Tinubu Will Be President in 2023 – APC Chieftain An All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Oludare Falade has stated that the National Leader of the party, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The APC Chieftain noted that nothing can stop the former Lagos governor from being the country’s next Commander-In-Chief. 2. Oshiomhole Kicked Me Out With DSS – Rochas Okorocha Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomole of sending his Department of Security Service (DSS) agents to insult him. The governor…
Abuja Residents Call For Government Intervention As Power Outage Intensifies Residents of Abuja have witnessed constant power outages for days calling on the Federal Government to intervene. The source of the power outage is a result of a collapse in the power grid with residential homes and offices running on generators daily. Buhari Re-appoints CBN Governor President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The letter of his re-appointment was sent to the Senate on Wednesday and read on the floor by Senate President, Bukola Saraki shortly before plenary was adjourned. NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike…
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Kano State House of Assembly Passes Bill To Reduce Emir’s Powers The Kano State House of Assembly yesterday passed a bill for the creation of four additional first-class Emirates in the State. The new Emirates include Rano, Gaya, Karaya and Bichi. The creation of these new emirates go on to reduce the powers of the Emir of the State, Sanusi II. NLC-Led Protesters Block Ngige’s Residence in Abuja A group of protesters led by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) barricaded and invaded the residence of the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige in Asokoro area of the nation’s capital. The…
US President Donald Trump has kept his word by honoring winner of this year’s Masters Series and one of golfing greats, Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom award. The event which held on Monday in the sun-splashed White House Rose Garden makes Tiger Woods the fourth and youngest professional golfer to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, after Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Charlie Sifford. Tiger Woods who in his professional career has raked in 81 PGA Tour victories and is currently on course to be level with Sam Snead’s all-time record had to come back from various…
No On-Going War Between Wike and I – Amaechi The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has told newsmen that there is no ongoing war between himself and current Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Wike. The Transportation Minister made this known to Nigerians during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme Sunrise Daily yesterday. Peter Obi Admitted to Hospital Former governor of Anambra State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice-presidential running mate in the 2019 elections, Peter Obi has been admitted to hospital. Media reports noted that the former governor visited the Queen of the Rosary Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra State…
Have you ever been curious about what happened on a particular day sometime in the past? Events occur on a daily basis everywhere in the world but special events are worthy of remembrance no matter how time flies. Today, we will be looking at notable events that happened many years ago but are still worthy of remembrance. These events range from sports, fashion and inventions just to mention a few. 1541: On this day, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto discovered the famous Mississippi River 1888: Matthew A. Cherry on this day invented the first ever tricycle which was later transformed to bicycles…
UN General Assembly President Arrives Nigeria on Official Visit The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Maria Garces arrived yesterday into the country on an official visit. Garces and her delegation were warmly received by top aides and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations office in Abuja. The UN General Assembly President will meet with President Buhari during the course of her visit in the country. Ganduje Moves to Remove Emir of Kano The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has relaunched moves to remove the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. This…
Reports reaching most media outlets in the country have revealed that Kano State House of Assembly have commenced moves for the creation of four additional emirates in the state. This move was taken at today’s plenary where the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Kabiru Alhassan Rurum read a letter brought to the house for deliberation and consideration by Ibrahim Salisu and others. The letter requested that the House of Assembly start a move for the creation of four additional emirates in the state. The proposed new emirates are Bichi, Rano, Karaye and Gaya. More to follow…
President Buhari Returns Home President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria yesterday evening at about 6:20pm after a private visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The NAF 1 touched down at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja and the President was well received by service chiefs and top aides. It will be recalled that the President has been away for 10 days resulting in speculations regarding his state of health. Sultan of Sokoto Declares Today Beginning of Ramadan Fasting The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has declared today (Monday) as the first day of Ramadan fasting in Nigeria. Simwal, a member…
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has submitted to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) documents from some of the Ministry’s agencies providing details regarding the names of contractors that allegedly took money for electricity projects but failed to execute any projects. This development was disclosed today by the the Deputy Director of SERAP, Mr. Kolawole Oluwadare who acknowledged the letter signed on Mr. Fashola’s behalf by the Permanent Secretary (Power), Lious Edozien O.N. which was sent to the agency last week. In the letter, the Minister invited SERAP to inspect a compendium…
Former Head of State Collapses During Oration Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) collapsed yesterday during an oration at the graveside of the late Major General David Akpodiete Ejoor in Ovwor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The event which had in attendance Governor of the State, Ifeanyi Okowa and former Governor James Ibori all rushed to the medical tent where the former Head of State was resuscitated. President Buhari May Not Return Home Tomorrow As Expected President Muhammadu Buhari who was expected to return back to Nigeria tomorrow (May 5, 2019) may not do…
Residents of Abuja have always bemoaned the harsh weather conditions at the start of the year and at most times during the day. This has led a lot of us to throw caution out the window in the way we live and go about our activities. I still recollect the sigh of relief and shouts of gratitude when the first downpour was witnessed. Most readers will bear witness to the fact that they have disregarded heating up water when they want to shower instead, they opt for a cool water bath but times are changing as the rains are fast…
2019 Budget: Buhari to Receive ₦8.92 Trillion Approved Budget Tomorrow President Muhammadu Buhari is set to receive the passed 2019 budget tomorrow (2nd May 2019). The Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Mustapha Dawaki, made this known while briefing newsmen after plenary in Abuja yesterday. Asari Dokubo Reveals When, How He Will Kill Nnamdi Kanu Asari Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant leader, has vowed to end the life of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He said that the struggle for the actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra has been compromised…
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been crowned the 2018-2019 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year. The Dutch player who has been present in Liverpool’s title charge this season has played all 36 league games for the title contenders. Van Dijk is also responsible for helping the Reds to a league-best 20 clean sheets in the current football campaign. Receiving the award, the Dutch defender highlighted that it was the highest honour as a player to be voted by fellow players and professional colleagues who play against him every week to be their player of the season. Van…
Nigeria’s Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been awarded with an international appointment of “Ambassador-at-Large” for the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). The appointment letter which was dated March 16, 2019 and acknowledged by Ambassador Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, stated that subject to the approval by the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Bukola Saraki has been appointed as one of the revered Ambassadors-at-Large of the multinational organization. From the appointment letter made public to the media, Ambassador Friday Sani highlighted that “while our role as a regional…
