Tinubu’s Turn

Up against the wall, Tinubu will need his famed political savvy—and more—to stanch rising discontent in Nigeria.   Twice in the past two-and-a-half years, it had seemed all but certain that Bola Tinubu would be denied the object of all his political labors. The first time was in October 2020 when some #EndSARS protesters in Lagos took out their frustration with the Nigerian political establishment on investments and properties believed to be owned by Tinubu, including Television...

Tinubu meets service chiefs in Aso Rock 72hrs after inauguration

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met with the service chiefs at the State House in Abuja. The purpose of the briefing our correspondent gathered was to engage the heads of the nation’s security and intelligence agencies on how to deal with the nation’s teething security challenges. During the meeting, the President disclosed his plans of embarking on a lot of reforms in the security sector. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Army Staff,...

Saudi-bound Aircraft Make Emergency Landing In Kano, Another Skids Off Runway In Lagos

A Saudi-bound aircraft which developed a slight crack on the windscreen shortly after take-off in the evening of Wednesday has made an emergency landing in the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The aircraft, Boeing 747 operated by Max Air with registration number, Max B747-HMM departed the Dutse airport carrying the first batch of 554 intending Muslim pilgrims from Jigawa state to Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage. It was leant that lightning had...

EFCC Arrests 17 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 17 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. Upon arrest, two exotic cars, 26 mobile phones and four personal computers were recovered from the suspects.   The suspects are: Okechukwu Emmanuel Onah, Ezuma Emmanuel Nnaemezie, Onodugo Godfrey Oji, Ojioche Miracle Nzesinachi, Okii Nnaemezie Emmanuel, Ojioche Tochukwu Collins, Usulor Chukwudi Reuben, Thaddeus Ebuka Jude, Okoloeze Chibuzor Emmanuel, Ani Francis Chinaza, Ani Arinze Daniel, and Amos Obasi...

Nothing positive will happen unless Tinubu unites Nigerians – Agbakoba

Olisa Agbakoba Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has told President Bola Tinubu to unite Nigerians by meeting with the leaders of sub nationalities across the country if he wants anything positive to happen. Agbakoba who spoke on Arise TV noted that the country is more divided now than ever before and there must be intentional effort to unite Nigerians. “The country is so divided that nothing can happen...

National Convention: Ezeokenwa elected APGA national chairman

Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa has been elected the National Chairman of the party. Ezeokenwa was unanimously elected to the office by over 300 delegates selected from 36 States of Nigeria at the 2023 APGA National Convention. Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor and National Leader of the party, observed the Convention for the newly elected officers, held at the International Convention Centre in Awka....

Dana Air sued by group over breach of contract 

A group, All Youths Re-Oriented Initiative Of Nigeria (AYRION) has instituted a legal action against Dana Air over the failure of the airline company to airlift members of the group from Abuja to Lagos on April 28th, 2023. According to the group, the action of the airline caused the president of the group and others to miss very important business appointments. According to reports, the legal action was instituted on behalf of the AYRION by...

Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghana’s famous author, dies at 81

Ghanaian Ama Ata Aidoo, one of Africa’s most celebrated authors and playwrights has died. According to BBC reports, the famous author was aged 81. A statement by her family said, “Our beloved relative and writer” passed away after a short illness, requesting privacy to allow them to grieve. A renowned feminist, Aidoo honoured and illustrated the plight of African women in works like Changes, Our Sister Killjoy, and The Dilemma of a Ghost. She resisted...

U-20 World Cup: Nigeria qualifies for quarterfinal, beats Argentina

The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 team on Wednesday defeated host nation Argentina 2-0 to qualify for the quarter-final of the U-20 World Cup. Ibrahim Muhammad scored the first goal of the match in the 71st minute, while Haliru Saeki scored with a diving header in added time to take the match out of the reach of the six-time champions, Argentina. The host nation rallied to equalise the goal but failed to utilize their chances. The win...

Lagos: Aggrieved Lekki residents protest illegal street gates, others

…Ask Sanwo-Olu to intervene Some aggrieved landlords and residents in Lekki Phase One, area of Lagos State,  have called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in illegal street gates and road Access Codes instituted by the North-East Lekki Neighbourhood Association (NELNA). The aggrieved property owners, led by Prince Ayoola Ojeikere, protested  blockage of Admiralty Road and demand for Access Code to ply them by the NELNA. While describing the road blockage through erection of gates...

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