The Osinbajo Support Movement (OSM) has described as insulting, the comment of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that he has forgiven Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. While addressing a Kano group that backed Osinbajo’s presidential aspiration in the buildup to the May presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), TinubuContinue reading “2023: Osinbajo Support Movement Rejects Tinubu’s Comment On Forgiveness”
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DSS Detains 35 Suspected ISWAP Fighters, Tension Heightens
A joint operation launched by the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the police and other security agencies has successfully dismantled a terror cell and arrested five Islamic State West Africa Province commanders and 30 fighters. The PUNCH gathered that the terror suspects were apprehended at their hideouts in different locations in Abuja,Continue reading “DSS Detains 35 Suspected ISWAP Fighters, Tension Heightens”
EFCC Resumes Fani Kayode’s Trial – Politics
An Investigating Officer, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Shehu Shuaibu has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that the sum of N4.6 billion allegedly transferred into a joint trust account was used to finance the presidential campaign of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The witness further disclosed that the money was paidContinue reading “EFCC Resumes Fani Kayode’s Trial – Politics”
How Police, DPP’s negligence kept 23-yr-old mechanic in prison for 9 yrs
When 23 year-old Mustapha Owolabi, a resident of Abeokuta, Ogun state left his house to a mechanic workshop where he was an apprentice, he never imagined that it would take him 9 years to return. As he left his house on that morning of April 6, 2013, Mustapha had no premonition that trouble was lurkingContinue reading “How Police, DPP’s negligence kept 23-yr-old mechanic in prison for 9 yrs”
Oduduwa Republic: Akintoye’s group doesn’t represent Yoruba race – Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu has knocked the leader of the Yoruba separatist group, Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof. Banji Akintoye for again threatening to pull the Yoruba nation out of Nigeria. Director, Media and Publicity of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Thursday nightContinue reading “Oduduwa Republic: Akintoye’s group doesn’t represent Yoruba race – Tinubu”
Putin accuses Western elites of playing ‘dangerous, bloody and dirty game’
Russian President Vladimir Putin took some familiar swipes at the US and its allies during a speech on Thursday, accusing “Western elites” of playing a “dangerous, bloody and dirty game” and seeking to blame them for much of the world’s trouble, including his own invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the Valdai Club discussion forum inContinue reading “Putin accuses Western elites of playing ‘dangerous, bloody and dirty game’”
Stabbing attack in Italy kills one, injures soccer player Pablo Mari
One person has died and four people, including Spanish soccer player Pablo Mari, were “seriously injured” after a stabbing attack on the outskirts of the Italian city of Milan on Thursday, according to Italian national police. The suspected attacker has been arrested, police said. A mentally unstable man decided to stab people. One person hasContinue reading “Stabbing attack in Italy kills one, injures soccer player Pablo Mari”
Disregard Omo-Agege’s comments on Ofobruku’s defection, Ossai urges
The Special Assistant on media to the Delta State Governor Mr. Ossai, Success has asked the public to disregard the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Delta State Senator Ovie Omo-Agege post regarding the former House of Assembly member Hon Efe Ofobruku defection to APC. Ossai on his verified Facebook page said he spokeContinue reading “Disregard Omo-Agege’s comments on Ofobruku’s defection, Ossai urges”
Senate assures army of support to address security challenges
The Senate Committee on Army has assured the Nigerian Army of continuous support in its efforts to address the myriad of security challenges bedeviling the country. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ali Ndume gave the assurance when he led members of the committee on statutory oversight function to the Army Headquarters on Thursday inContinue reading “Senate assures army of support to address security challenges”
Yoruba Nation actualisation will end poverty – Group
A group, Yoruba Homeland Defence and Security Initiative, has said only actualisation of an independent Yoruba Nation would end poverty among people of the race. The National Leader of the group, Dr. Victor Taiwo, who spoke in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Thursday at a symposium organized by Ilana Omo Odua in conjunction with other self-determinationContinue reading “Yoruba Nation actualisation will end poverty – Group”
Ummu’s murder: Chinese national, Geng denies killing Nigerian lover
KANO – The Chinese national, Geng Quanrong on Thursday denied killing his Nigerian lover, Ummukulsum Buhari in the ongoing trial before a High Court sitting in Kano. When the matter came upon on Thursday, Geng denied the content of the charge filed against him when it was read to him. The Chinese national was arraignedContinue reading “Ummu’s murder: Chinese national, Geng denies killing Nigerian lover”
Europa League: Arsenal succumb 2-0 to PSV
Arsenal lost the chance to seal top spot after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of PSV Eindhoven. The Gunners only needed a point in the Netherlands to advance to the last 16 as group winners but will now have to beat FC Zurich in their last game to seal the top spotContinue reading “Europa League: Arsenal succumb 2-0 to PSV”
Ronaldo scores as Man United cruise to 3-0 victory over Sheriff
Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to the Manchester United fold to seal an easy Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford. The Portuguese star grabbed his 701st goal in the 81st off a cross from Bruno Fernandes which was met with a fine header that beat the Sheriff keeper Maxym Koval. DiogoContinue reading “Ronaldo scores as Man United cruise to 3-0 victory over Sheriff”
NDLEA Freezes Mallinson Ukatu’s N20BN In 103 Bank Accounts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has confiscated N20bn lodged in 103 bank accounts belonging to Lagos socialite and businessman, Mallinson Ukatu, who is being held in Ikoyi Custodial Centre for drug dealing. The NDLEA has also filed 23-count charges against the socialite and his six companies -Fruitroprics Industries Limited, Mallinson and Partners Limited, NISPOContinue reading “NDLEA Freezes Mallinson Ukatu’s N20BN In 103 Bank Accounts”
Netherlands Probes ‘illegal’ Chinese Police Stations
Dutch media reports that overseas Chinese police centers are putting “pressure on dissident Chinese.” An NGO report says that Bejing has such centers in “dozens of countries across five continents.” The Dutch Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it was investigating reports that China had set up two illegal police stations in the Netherlands. “WeContinue reading “Netherlands Probes ‘illegal’ Chinese Police Stations”
Nigerian-born Khadijah Haliru Wins Councillorship Election In Canada (pix)
By Umar Audu A Nigerian-born Canadian, Khadijah Haliru, has emerged winner of the Ingersoll Town councillorship election in Oxford county, Ontario, Canada. The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed this on her verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that Mrs Haliru is the first black woman to serveContinue reading “Nigerian-born Khadijah Haliru Wins Councillorship Election In Canada (pix)”
New Reforms Aided Crackdown On Drug Lords – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has been succeeding in the fight against illicit drugs in the country due to ongoing internal reforms, its chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has said. According to him, the agency has been undergoing a reform process that has resulted in the arrest of many drug lords andContinue reading “New Reforms Aided Crackdown On Drug Lords – NDLEA”
Women Now Give Their Daughters To Bandits For Money – Kaduna Commissioner Hafsat
Hafsat Baba, Kaduna commissioner for human services and social development, says it is important to address the issue of women giving their daughters to bandits for money. Baba said this on Wednesday at the 22nd meeting of the National Council on Women Affairs held in Abuja. Speaking as a panellist on girl child development andContinue reading “Women Now Give Their Daughters To Bandits For Money – Kaduna Commissioner Hafsat”
Labour Party Takes Offence At APC’s Use Of NAF Jets For Campaigns
The Labour Party has raised objection against the use of Nigeria Air Force (NAF) jet by the wives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and the running mate, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Shettima, respectively. The two women had on Tuesday used the NAF jet to visit Benue State over the menanceContinue reading “Labour Party Takes Offence At APC’s Use Of NAF Jets For Campaigns”
Russia-Ukraine War: Mercedes-benz To Leave Russia, Sells $2b Plant
Mercedes-Benz has announced it is leaving the Russian market over the Russia-Ukraine war. German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is expected to sell its Russian assets to a local investor, the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry said Wednesday, October 26, becoming the latest automaker to exit since Moscow sent troops to Ukraine. “Mercedes-Benz intends to sell its sharesContinue reading “Russia-Ukraine War: Mercedes-benz To Leave Russia, Sells $2b Plant”
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