Monthly Archives: December 2019

Edo Monarchs Announced How they will end Obaseki, Oshiomhole Feud

Monarchs in Edo state have decide to end the lingering crisis between the Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, and the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comr. Adams Oshiomhole. To resolve the lingering feud between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman …

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Dec. 31st Deadline: See device that won’t be able to use Whatsapp anymore

Social messaging app WhatsApp will stop working on phones running on Windows mobile operating system from December 31. A FAQ section on the instant messaging app’s website stated, ‘You’ll no longer be able to use all Windows Phone operating systems after December 31, 2019”. Further, the company said WhatsApp app …

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You Lack Political Right to Determine Nigeria Next President, Onuesoke to Shettima

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has expressed displeasure over statement credited to the National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Mr. Yerima Shettima on North retaining Nigeria president come 2023. Addressing journalists yesterday in Kano, Onuesoke observed that Shettima recently granted an interview to journalists …

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Obaseki to Oshiomhole: If You Behave Like a Godfather, We Will Fight You

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, whom he accused of planning to remove him from office, to act as a true leader void of Godfatherism, else they (his Deputy, and Secretary to the state government) fight him(Oshiomhole). …

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FG orders DSS to release Sowore, Dasuki

The federal government has directed the Department of State Services (DSS) to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow movement, and Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA). Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, gave the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday. Malami said the decision to release them was …

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Nigeria Former President Escape Death as Gunmen invades his home

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, escaped death as gunmen attacked his home, situated close to the bank of the river at Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The unknown gunmen killed a soldier on guard duty at the courtyard of former President. Sources said about three of the gunmen …

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Why I cannot Continue Presiding over Sowore’s Case – Judge

Judge of the federal high court in Abuja, Ahmed Mohammed, has recused himself from the case of Omoyele Sowore, pro-democracy activist. The judge made this decision at the hearing of Sowore’s application for the enforcement of his rights on Monday. Seeking the opinion of counsels in the matter, the judge …

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Why Fowler, Former FIRS Executive Chairman Was Removed – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained why the former executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS), Babatunde Fowler was removed from office. The Federal Government who explained through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said Babatunde Fowler’s tenure as executive chairman …

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Kalu bail application dismissed, to spend Christmas in Jail

A federal high court in Lagos has dismissed the bail application filed by Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state. Kalu, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison on December 5, 2019, for money laundering, had returned to court seeking bail on grounds of ill health. In his …

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Detain Adoke for 14 Days, Court Tells EFCC

Abuja high Court sitting in Maitama, has granted leave to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to detain Mohammed Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation, for 14 days. Othman Musa, the judge, on Friday granted the ex-parte application filed by Fatima Musa, counsel to the EFCC. On November 11, …

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