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President Buhari Orders Closure of All Polytechnics For General Elections
All Polytechnics in the country have been ordered to shut down until after the forthcoming general elections. The Federal Government gave the order on Monday. The development came a week after issuing a similar directive for the closure of all Universities in the country. The directive was containe... -
NUC Orders Shutdown Of Universities For General Elections
Universities across the country have been directed by the National Universities Commission, NUC, to be shut down from February 22 to March 14, 2023, for students to partake in the general polls. A circular to that effect was signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr Chris Mayaki and sent t... -
"Only Africans Can Solve Continent’s Problems" – US General, Patrick Speaks
A top United States military officer Chase D. Patrick has stressed that the problems of Africa can only be solved by homegrown solutions.The Director of Maritime Headquarters at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Sixth Fleet made the remark at a press briefing of the Department of State’s Africa... -
"Only Africans Can Solve Continent’s Problems" – US General, Patrick Speaks
A top United States military officer Chase D. Patrick has stressed that the problems of Africa can only be solved by homegrown solutions.The Director of Maritime Headquarters at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Sixth Fleet made the remark at a press briefing of the Department of State’s Africa... -
President Buhari Appoints Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed as New NYSC DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).Ahmed will assume office as the NYSC DG on Monday.Eddy Megwa, the NYSC spokesperson, confirmed the development to TheCable on Sunday.In Nov... -
EFCC Arraigns Former General Manager of NSITF, One Other For N60m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former General Manager and Head of Legal Services of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Sir Adebayo Adebowale Aderibigbe, and one Ogundele Mura Yisa-Yemi before Justice O.A Musa of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,&n... -
Insecurity May Stall 2023 General Elections - INEC Warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the general election, which is months away, risks being stalled if the insecurity in parts of the country fails to improve.The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, represented by the Chairman Board of Electoral Institute (BEI... -
President General Of Obosi Community, Hon Ike Okolo Shot Dead by Gunmen in Anambra
The President-General of Obosi Community, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Ike Okolo has been reportedly shot dead.It was learnt that Okolo was shot dead in a petrol station in the community by yet-to-be-identified gunmen at about 8pm, a day after the new year.A video ci... -
RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye Releases 2023 Prophecies
Popular man of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released his prophecies for 2023. The prophecies were released during the church’s Crossover Service.Adeboye predicted that many troublemakers will lose the ability to make trouble. He sa... -
Gov, Hope Uzodinma Confirms Death Of Ohanaeze President-General, George Obiozor
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has confirmed the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, Prof George Obiozor.It was exclusively reported that Obiozor died of heart related disease on Monday.Confirming the development, the Imo Governor in a statement he personally issued o... -
83,000 Boko Haram Fighters Surrender - Major General Christopher Musa
The Theater Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christopher Musa revealed that the number of Boko Haram terrorists who have surrendered with families is about 83,000The Commander revealed this on Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit on Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni at the Government... -
We’ve Recovered Over N30bn From Suspended Accountant-General - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has revealed that out of N109 billion allegedly siphoned by Idris Ahmed, the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, it has recovered over N30 billion. The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this while appearing at the Mi... -
Ex-Accountant-General of the Federation Idris Returned $900,000 Cash He Diverted - Witness
An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Hayatudeen Ahmed has revealed that the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation (AG-F), Ahmed Idris, voluntarily returned about $900,000 in cash. Ahmed who is a witness in the money laundering case against Idris made the reve... -
BREAKING: FG Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes To General Public (Photos)
The redesigned naira notes have been unveiled to the public by the Federal Government. It was unveiled at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari a few minutes ago. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele warned Nigerians against holdin... -
Drunk Nigerian Army, Abayomi Ebun Crushes Army General To Death Inside Lagos Barracks
A corporal in the Nigerian Army, Abayomi Ebun, has crushed to death the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, NAFRC, Director of Finance, Brig.-Gen. A. O. James, with his car.in the Nigerian Army, Abayomi Ebun, has crushed to death the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, NAFRC, Director... -
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Institute Monitor General, Audu Ogbole James Killed In Road Accident
The death of Brigade General Audu Ogbole James, has been announced by the Nigerian Army. The man died from injuries sustained after being knocked down by a vehicle in Lagos. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening. James until his death was the Monitor General SEC 40 of the National Institu... -
United States Allocates $50m For Nigeria's General Election
$50 million has been allocated to Nigeria by the The United States (US) ahead of the 2023 general election. It is understood that the money is for the training of some category of people like journalists, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and technical assistance among others in the bid to ensure ... -
How Police Arrest Wanted Ambazonian Separatist Leader, General Bazil In Taraba
The Cameroon Ambazonia commander terrorizing some Nigerian communities bordering the Republic of Cameroon for years, has been arrested by Taraba police command.Addressing a press conference in Jalingo, the state capital, Taraba's Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Sokoya said the arrest of the A... -
Nigerian Lady, Amanda Azubuike Becomes General In The US Army (Video)
A Nigerian woman, Amanda Azubuike, has become a Brigadier General in the United States Army. Azubuike was a Lieutenant Colonel before she was promoted to the rank in a ceremony attended by family members. Born in London, United Kingdom, to Nigerian parents, Azubuike joined the US Army in 1994 and b... -
"Why Assassins Were After My Life" – General Overseer Of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Suleman
The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman, has claimed that assassins were sent after him after he rejected, in Abuja, a bag of money that was offered him by unnamed ministers, who were not comfortable with his condemnation of killings in Nigeria.Suleman made the ... -
"Take Guns, Defend Yourselves Against Terrorists" — Retired General, TY Danjuma Tells Nigerians
Theophilus Y. Danjuma, a retired Nigerian Army General, has again advised Nigerians to take up arms and defend themselves against terrorists’ attacks, according to SaharaReporters.In 2018, the former Minister of Defence made a similar demand, pitting himself against President Muhammadu Buhari... -
Alleged Money Laundering: Ex-Lagos Attorney General, Supo Shasore, Granted N50M Bail
Former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Olasupo Shasore has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over money laundering allegations, totalling more than 200,000 dollars.When the charges were read to him, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria p... -
Gunmen Attack General Hospital, Kill 2, Abduct Doctor, Pharmacist, Others In Niger
Gunmen numbering over hundred in the early hours of yesterday attacked the Abdulsalami Abubakar General Hospital, Gulu, Niger State killing two persons. New Telegraph gathered that the gunmen abducted many people including one of the hospital’s doctor and pharmacist.A medical officer in the hospi... -
"Why I Said Shooting During ENDSARS Protest At Lekki Tollgate Was Photoshop" - Major General John Enenche
Former Defence Spokesperson, Major General John Enenche (retd.) has explained why he said the shooting during the #EndSARS protest at Lekki tollgate was a photoshop.Eneche offered the explanation following the outcry that trailed his inclusion in a Presidential Campaign Council list released by the... -
Ex BBN Star, Venita Akpofure Says Winner Of The Show Is A Reflection Of General Mentality
Big Brother Naija star, Venita Akpofure has said that the winner of the show each year is a reflection of the general mentality and emotional priorities of the average Nigerian who lives and works in the country. The actress also insinuated that these priorities change each season. Akpofure t... -
EFCC Files Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-Lagos Attorney General, Olasupo Shasore
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed a four-count money laundering charge against a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, accusing him of inducing one Olufolakemi Adetore to accept cash payment without going through a fin... -
Check Out Photos Of President Buhari At The 77th UN General Assembly In New York
President Buhari delivered Nigeria's National Statement at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York today, September 21.The address given today will be the last in his capacity as Nigeria's president.He was joined at the meeting by Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state, Gover... -
Check President Buhari's Full Speech At United Nation General Assembly
The president, who spoke on climate change, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the need for credible elections, called on world leaders to remain committed toward ensuring sustainable development.Below is the full speech. Mr. President,Heads of State and Government,Mr. Secretary-General,Distinguished dele... -
Multi-million Naira Properties Owned By Yobe Auditor General Mr. Yahaya Ado Sealed By EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission(EFCC) has sealed off over five properties belonging to the Auditor General of Yobe Local Government Pension’s Board, Mr. Yahaya Ado over suspected fraud allegation.Operatives of the commission stormed Damaturu on Wednesday evening and sealed off some of... -
Peter Obi Meets With Director General WTO, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala in Switzerland
2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met on Wednesday in Switzerland.Obi visited Okonjo-Iweala at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in the city of Geneva.The WTO Director General assumed office in March 2021, the first woman and first African to hold the posi... -
Office of Accountant General, Others Are The Problem Of Nigeria Not Politicians– Lawmaker Tells
A member of the House of Representatives, Taiwo Oluga, has asked Nigerian youths to focus on the Office of the Accountant General and other agencies for the state of the country.Oluga said most times Nigerians “shout politicians” but attention should be on MDAs.The lawmakers stated these on Tue... -
"Death Better Than Not Hearing From God" - General Overseer Of RCCG, Pastor E. A. Adeboye
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has underscored the need for regular communication with God, stating that anything to the contrary is worse than death.Adeboye who spoke Friday night at the 40th Convention and 70th anniversary of the Church with... -
Inspector-General of Police Ordered To Pay N1m Compensation For Parading Businessman
The Inspector-General of Police has been ordered by a Federal High Court in Abuja to pay a compensation to a businessman. The IGP was ordered to pay a compensation of N1m to a businessman, Victor Ojionu, for parading him before the media. Justice Zainab Abubakar held that Ojionu, who was arrested f... -
Peter Obi Meets New Consul-General of the United States, William B. Stevens in Nigeria
Labour Party presidential candidate has taken a step further in his bid to become the elected president of Nigeria come 2023, when he meet with the new Consul-General of the United States, Williams B. StevensAnambra born candidate wrote: " It was my pleasure to meet with William B. Stevens, th... -
RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye Renames Redemption Camp
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has renamed the Redemption Camp.According to the very respected cleric, the camp will now be known as Redemption City.The camp, located on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, contains several halls, hostels, houses,... -
N109bn Accountant General’s Fraud: Jaiz Bank MD, Officials Face Probe
The Managing Director of Jaiz Bank Hassan Usman and other top officials of the Islamic bank will soon be invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over their roles in the N109 billion allegedly stolen by Ahmed Idris, the disgraced former Accountant General of the... -
General Overseer OFM Apostle Suleman Posts Photos With Wife After Countering Infidelity Rumour
General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman on Sunday took to Facebook to share photos of himself and his wife Lizzy.The couple held each other in the photos dressed in matching outfits.The Facebook post followed a week of the rumour of s3xual relationships with mul... -
EFCC To Arraign Suspended Accountant General, Ahmed Idris On Friday Over N109bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will on Friday, July 22, arraign suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris before Justice A.O. Adeyemi Ajayi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.Recall that the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed suspended I... -
Our Prisons Not Built To Withstand Terrorist Attacks –Controller General Says After Kuje Attack
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Haliru Nababa, said the country’s prisons are not enhanced sufficiently to withstand the kind of attacks they have been subjected to in recent times.He revealed this on Premium Times’ Twitter Spaces held on Monday to communicate... -
OPEC Secretary-General, Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo Dies At 63
Nigerian diplomat and Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Amb. Mohammed Barkindo is dead.The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari announced the OPEC scribe’s demise in a tweet.Kyari disclosed that ...
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