Watch Peter Obi’s Interview on Sky News

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWatch Peter Obi’s Interview on Sky News

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 18, 2023

Sky News is trending on Twitter for featuring the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. As of the time of writing this report, Sky News has over 31,000 tweets. The British free-to-air television news channel says it had ‘rare access’ to the former governor of Anambra State during his brief visit to London to address a foreign policy crowd at Chatham House on Monday. About Obi, Sky News says, “He was relatively...

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Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid Shine at AFRIMA 2022

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaBurna Boy, Davido, Wizkid Shine at AFRIMA 2022

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 18, 2023

Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold and Tems once again put Nigeria on the global stage on Sunday night as they won various awards at the eighth edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu, won the ‘Artiste of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year awards. Davido, born David Adeleke, won the ‘Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Electro’, the ‘Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational...

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Bisi Alimi Tells Nigerian Gays to Stop Using Marriage to Hide Their Sexuality

LifestyleNewsNigeriaBisi Alimi Tells Nigerian Gays to Stop Using Marriage to Hide Their Sexuality

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 18, 2023

Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi, has urged married gays to divorce their wives and embrace their sexuality. In an Instagram post on Monday, Alimi said wives of gays were in bondage. He, therefore, advised married gays to stop lying about their sexuality and ‘live their truth’. According to him, this is the only way they can ‘find inner peace’. “Dear gay men, today is a good day to divorce your wife, set that woman...

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25 Million Nigerians Are At Risk Of Severe Hunger- UNICEF

HealthNewsNigeria25 Million Nigerians Are At Risk Of Severe Hunger- UNICEF

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that some 25 million Nigerians are at risk of “severe hunger” in 2023, and warned that the situation may worsen if “concrete steps” are not taken to address the issue. In a statement, UNICEF attributed the cause to conflicts, climate change, inflation, and rising food prices. The statement said: “Nearly 25 million Nigerians are at risk of facing hunger between June and August 2023 if urgent action...

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2023: Association Alerts Nigeria On Cyber Threats

National SecurityNewsNigeria2023: Association Alerts Nigeria On Cyber Threats

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

 The Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) has alerted Nigeria on the cyber threats due to the 2023 general elections in the country. The alert was contained in a report released by the Association, titled: ‘National Cyber Threat Forecast 2023’, it revealed that one of the main factors that are expected to influence the cyber threat landscape of 2023 is the general elections, Nigeria should brace up for a range of cyber threats that...

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Fertilizer Adulterators In Nigeria Risk 10 Years Jail Term

AgricultureNewsNigeriaFertilizer Adulterators In Nigeria Risk 10 Years Jail Term

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday warned fertilizer producers and sale distributors that 10 years imprisonment awaits anyone caught adulterating the product. Deputy Director of Farm Inputs Support Services Department in the Ministry, Ishaku Ardo Buba gave the warning while speaking with journalists at a zonal sensitization training workshop for fertilizer quality control inspectors and stakeholders in Abuja. He said the ministry is implementing aggressive policies toward detecting and tracking violators in...

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Senator Binani, Only Female Governorship Candidate In Nigeria Flag Off Campaign

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator Binani, Only Female Governorship Candidate In Nigeria Flag Off Campaign

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

The only female Gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria who is vying for the governorship seat in Adamawa has assured the electorates that if elected as Governor come 11th March 2023 she will change the fortunes of the state with her political influence and connection. Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani (Adamawa Central) and the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) stated this while flagging off her 2023 gubernatorial statewide campaign in Toungo town, headquarters of Toungo local...

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Youths Burns Down Police Station In Niger State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaYouths Burns Down Police Station In Niger State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

The Kafin-Koro Divisional Police Headquarters in Kafin-Koro District of Paikoro Local Government Council of Niger state has set ablaze some angry youths. The youths were protesting the killing of the Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Reverend Fr. Isaac Achi by bandits. As of the time of filing this report, the value of items destroyed by the rampaging youths is yet to be ascertained. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun...

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President Buhari Has Name Seven Persons As National Commissioners For ICPC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Buhari Has Name Seven Persons As National Commissioners For ICPC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 18, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of seven persons to  the Senate to consider and approve their nomination for reappointment as National Commissioners of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Tuesday read the letter during plenary. The names of the national commissioners of the ICPC forwarded to the upper chamber for screening and confirmation included Justice Adamu Bello (rtd) from Katsina State to represent North-west. Others are...

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Police Arrest Nine Persons over Vandalization Of Electricity Mast

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrest Nine Persons over Vandalization Of Electricity Mast

PilotnewsJanuary 17, 2023

Recover Two  Suspected Stolen Vehicles In Anambra Police Operatives in conjunction with the Vigilante group in Anambra State and ac Site, have arrested nine persons at Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area over vandalization and theft. The suspects are Amara Nneji ‘f’ 39 years, Kinsley Iwuozo ‘m’ 50 yrs, Romanus Dim ‘m’ 40 yrs, Abuchi Onuoha ‘m’ 29 yrs, Chukwudi Eke ‘m’ 39 yrs, Ikechukwu Eze ‘m’ 44 yrs, Ukpe Monday ‘m’ 40 yrs, Bartholomew...

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