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8 Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State  has joined Anambra indigene on it's  monthly sanitation toward ensuring a clean environment.  In his post he said, excuses are not made for things undone or wait for a perfect time. "We do not make excuses for things undone or wait for perfect conditions to get things right. "This morning, I joined ndị Anambra on our end of the month sanitation exercise. It is a civic responsibility, and part of the collective ownership we must show to matters of the environment." "Never mind I did it the "village boy" way. When you are Charley Nwa Mgbafor, it takes a lot to outgrow the mannerisms that comes with it".

Some thugs have invaded St. Bridget Catholic Church ljesha, Surulere Lagos, and carted away registration machines and disrupted officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission from registering people for the permanent voter card (PVC). As at the time of filing this report, the Parish Priest of the church this reportedly locked up the church while people who came out to get registered scampered for safety. A resident of the area who pleaded anonymity told Vanguard that the thugs invaded the venue, saying they wouldn’t be allowed to register because they won’t vote for their (thugs) candidate. He claimed they destroyed INEC materials and carted away some registration items He added that the police have been mobilised to the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

Suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists have fired shots at Zone 1 Police Headquarters along BUK Road in Kano. According to a security source, the terrorists came in three vehicles around 12:30 pm on Friday and fired several shots at the building, and then zoomed off. The source said security is being reinforced around the Police zonal headquarters to frustrate possible attacks by the terrorists. Recall that the terrorists had attacked the same headquarters on January 20, 2012, multiple attacks in Kano, which left at least scores of people dead in the attack 

According to reports, family of the lady confronted him on Friday morning and demanded he must provide her dead or alive. A suspected yahoo-boy has been given the beating of his life after he reportedly used his girlfriend for money ritual in Bayelsa state. This happened after the body of the young woman identified simply as Kate was found buried in the boyfriend's room at Okaka area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday morning, July 29.  It was gathered that the deceased had been missing for days and the boyfriend identified as Joseph denied knowledge of her whereabouts. According to reports, family of the lady confronted him on Friday morning and demanded he must provide her dead or alive. After much pressure, he admitted that he killed her and buried the body in a shallow grave dug in his bedroom. The suspect was beaten by the community and later handed over to the police from Ekeki police station

The Federal government says the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Daily Trust will be sanctioned for their documentaries which glorified activities of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria.  The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammad, disclosed this to newsmen today Thursday, July 28. “Let me assure you, they will not get away with this naked glorification of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. When otherwise reputable platforms like BBC give their platform to terrorists, showing their faces as if they’re Nollywood stars… I want to assure them that they won’t get away with it, the appropriate sanctions will be meted out.”

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to impeachment threats made by some legislators against President Muhammadu Buhari over insecurity security issues in the country. Recall that Senators from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), have given Buhar a six-week deadline to address the security challenges or face impeachment proceedings. However, Mohammed, speaking to State House correspondents following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the impeachment threat is unnecessary as the Presidency is not taking the insecurity issues lightly. The Minister said, “I want to assure you that the President is aware of all these and as a matter of fact, I think tomorrow there’s going to be another Security Council meeting. “So, it’s not a matter the President is taking lightly and like I’ll always say, some of the measures we’re g...

Idris Wase, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says no government has touched the lives of “ordinary citizens” as that of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wase disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) support group at the national assembly, Abuja. “I want to assure you that by the grace of God, that APC will come with a very large number overwhelmingly in terms of support. We will also win majority of the seats of the national assembly — not a majority in terms of one, two, three, but an overwhelming majority because members have done so much. “No government has touched the lives of the ordinary citizens of Nigeria who have nothing to do — graduates, the old, the young — in terms of the various palliatives they have been given, like the government of APC has done. Our wish is to consolidate on these.” The deputy speaker added that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration also has “packages” it gives to the ...

Nigeria is broke- Ngige: The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, says Nigeria is currently broke. The Minister mentioned this while speaking at the 2022 World Day Against Child Labour. According to him, the Federal Government does not have money to prosecute capital projects next year, a development that might worsen unemployment and poverty.⁣ ⁣ “I can tell you that Nigeria is broke. There is no money to fund capital projects next year. As you can see, the dollar that has been hovering around N500 and N600 is now above N700. The truth is that there is no money anywhere. The money that the FAAC (Federation Account Allocation Committee) has been sharing is money from taxes, customs and other revenue-generating agencies.⁣ ⁣ The National Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) no longer remits money to FAAC. So, the situation calls for patriotism from all Nigerians.  The lack of money to fund capital projects would have implications on the capacity to crea...

The Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, attended the event where Archbishop Daniel Okoh was unveiled as the new President of the Christian Association of Nigeria. Okoh, the General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church International, Onitsha, emerged as the new spiritual leader of CAN, after getting a 100 percent vote of all 259 delegates who participated in its 12th General Assembly and is expected to serve a single five-year term. Sharing photos from the event, Obi said, “A while ago, I spoke at the CAN leadership transition event. I asked Nigerians to continue praying for God to give Nigeria a seamless leadership transition. - PO.” #peterobi #canpresident #onitsha #Nigeria

The federal government has said that there is a need to regulate the birth rate in the country to achieve sustainable development. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this at the celebration of World Population Day, organized by the National Population Commission (NPC). Ehanire who was represented by Director, of Family Health, Salma Ibrahim Anas, said it would be difficult for Nigeria to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals with the current 5.3 fertility average in the country. He said;  “We must regulate fertility, without fertility regulation, we’re going nowhere. This is the key to unlocking the success of sustainable development in Nigeria and the Ministry of Health has positioned itself to fulfill this purpose.”

I’ll End Banditry In Zamfara If Elected President – Atiku  The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to rescue Zamfara State from terrorist gangs that have killed, abducted and displaced thousands of people if elected president. Mr. Abubakar made this promise on Wednesday night after he met with PDP’s gubernatorial candidate in Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal – Dare. Atiku said the rescue was on its way for the people of the state. He blamed the All Progressives Congress government for allowing violence to fester in the state, a situation he said has left the state backward and its people vulnerable. According to a statement by the media office of the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Atiku said the first step of rescuing the state was to vote out the APC.

Nigerian comedian and politician, Mr Jollof has yet again spoken in defence of his preferred presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) candidate, does not need votes from the south-south and south-east in the 2023 presidential election. Mr Jollof made the statement during an Instagram Live session, while replying those still attacking him for declaring support for Tinubu. The actor also expressed confidence that the APC chieftain has a firm hold of support from a particular region and he will perform well. He added the only smart decision is for people from south south and south east to align with the BAT movement.

Buhari who summon an emergency security meeting with security chiefs after the senate threaten to impeach him warned them that there will be a consequence if they fail to end the insecurity within three weeks. “I give you three weeks to hurry up and end the terrorists, or I chase you away and bring others ~ Buhari warned Nigerian security agencies

A Kano State High Court has sentenced Abdulmalik Tanko, the kidnapper and killer of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar to death by hanging. Justice Usman Naaba also slammed a five-year jail term on the murderer for all the five charges levelled against him. The Court also found guilty, the 2nd accused in the case, Hashim Isiyaku on four charges and sentenced him to death by hanging He also has a two-year prison term hanging on his throat for attempts to kidnap. Justice Usman Naaba also found guilty the 3rd accused person, Fatima Musa guilty on four counts in the case of the murder of Hanifa. The 6 years old school girl was brutally poisoned to death by the proprietor of her school sometime in 2021 after collecting ransom from her parents. Delivering judgement on Thursday, Justice Usman Naaba, said the five count charges are for kidnappings Hanifa Abubakar, attempting to kidnap her, counselling to kidnap her, abatement and poisoning her to death. The Judge sentenced Fatim...

The Councilors of Isoko-South Local Government Area, ably led by Rt.Hon.Aruvah Othuke, Representing Irri ward 10, earlier today staged a peaceful protest that led to the shutting down of the Council Secretariat in Oleh today.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presided over yet another national security meeting in the State House. This meeting comes as terrorists threatened to kidnap the president and other government officials and the closure of schools in the Federal Capital Territory over terror attacks #buhari #security #statehouse #security #Nigeria

“If today I were a banker, I would lend money only to export-based industries, because they are safer.  “I don’t want to give you money to set up a factory when you have to import 80% of your raw materials. It does not make sense. “When you import, you are importing poverty into your country. When you export you are creating jobs here and exporting poverty to them. Whatever we can export we should do so. Why don’t we do something creative? We have the resources.”

The Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Children’s Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo has rescued a 17-year-old boy from his abusive guardians. Obinabo rescued the boy, after some individuals, he contacted about his plight brought him to Awka from Onitsha. The boy identified as Chikamnanyo Olisaemeka who hails from Nnewi, explained that his mother handed him over to his uncle in February this year, but since then his life hasn’t been the same. Chikamnanayo stated that his uncle, Oluchukwu and his wife Ebere, usually starve him and on some days feeds him once a day. “I have not been enrolled in any school since I came to Onitsha in February. My auntie, Ebere has the habit of beating me with sharp objects at the slightest provocation.” Explaining the marks on his body,  Chikamnayo said that it has become a norm for him to be severely punished with a heated electric iron when he does anything wrong. Obinabo who spoke to journalists said Chikamnayo’s guardi...

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said President Muhammadu Buhari was not aware of the threat by terrorists to abduct him and he was the ine who told him about it.  The terrorists who abducted some Abuja-Kaduna train passengers in March shared a video over the weekend where they were flogging the captives. They then threatened to abduct Buhari and El-Rufai if their demands are not met.  El-Rufai addressed the threat while speaking on a Radio Programme on Wednesday night, July 27.  He disclosed that for the past five years he has been advocating for the bombing of terrorists camps wherever they are, saying it’s the only solution to the problem.  He said: "I also heard about a video where they threatened to abduct Buhari and myself. I have been warned to be careful including my families too. How can we be in a country with soldiers, police and Federal Government but some terrorists will be threatening to abduct the president?  "If in the past th...

"Buhari's govt evil, lacks direction; I warned Nigerians in 2015". “It is now clear that when the wicked rule, the people mourn. “I shouted this in 2015. I am not a propagandist. I am not a public speaker. I am not an activist. I am a prophet. You blindly went and brought in this wicked government. “Nigeria has never suffered evil like this in our history. And they still want to rule? Never. ” After over 50 people were slaughtered, there has been no response till now. They are evil from head to toe. “

Senate President of the Ahmad Lawan has said the N900 billion approved for the fight against insecurity in the country is not enough. Lawan, while addressing lawmakers shortly before the upper chamber adjourned for its annual recess, lamented the incessant killing and maiming of Nigerians by terrorists. He said, “I am particularly concerned like all of us here, through our various interactions, including a very important closed session we had today. “We (Federal Government) have to be alert and alive to our responsibility, particularly to secure and protect the lives of our citizen. “The security situation has been a very difficult and challenging one, but, recently, there has been an increase of attacks, killings and maiming of our citizens. “As part of this administration, we will always provide the kind of support at our military and other security agencies require. “We have done that before through appropriation and approval of supplementary budget of 2022, where over N...

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says the 2023 general elections would the most decisive since the country returned to democratic rule in 1999. NEF spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated this on his verified Twitter handle Baba-Ahmed said the 2023 elections would show if Nigerians have decided to reverse the journey to destruction. He pointed out that the next general election would show if Nigeria would sink towards destruction. Baba-Ahmed added that Nigerians would decide the fate of the country at the polls next year. He said, “2023 elections are the most decisive since 1999. They will show whether we have decided to reverse the journey to destruction, or we will sink irretrievably towards destruction. Will you be part of those who will decide, or will you watch others do it. Register and vote. Seven days left.”

93-year-old first Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has said if for any reason the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, loses in next year’s presidential poll he (Amaechi) would conclude that God created Nigeria to suffer. The nonagenarian stated this, weekend, at his country home, in a chat with select journalists while declaring his support for Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba Ahmed. He warned that nothing untoward should happen to Obi ahead of the 2023 general elections, stating that Nigeria’s situation would worsen if anything happened to him (Obi). He said, “I don’t think it was just an accident that Peter Obi emerged. I think it was God’s way. If anything happens to him, it would worsen the situation in Nigeria and the situation may degenerate into something nondescribable. “If they’re afraid of Obi who is just a beginner, why should they not be eternally afraid? Peter Obi is the only governor who left office and nobody asked him an...

The Nigerian government borrowed over N3 trillion to cover non-capital expenditure in the first four months of 2022, a register that covers salaries, government running costs and even debt repayment, a PREMIUM TIMES analysis of government spending data shows. The spending comes amid Nigeria’s bloated deficit spending and poor revenue. The government in its fiscal performance report for January through April said the spending target for the period was N5.77 trillion, while the actual spending as of April 31 was N4.72 trillion. A breakdown of the actual spending within the quarter shows that N1.94 trillion was for debt service, N1.26 trillion for personnel cost, including pensions. The remaining went to statutory transfers, overhead cost and debt servicing.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has thrown his weight behind of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) which rejected the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dogara said the position of CAN is the position of God as adopting a Muslim-Muslim ticket in a diverse country like Nigeria is a recipe for disunity and disaster. He spoke on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the 12th General Assembly and Leadership Transition Ceremony and Symposium on the Role of Christian Women and Youths in Politics, organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja. “The position taken by CAN is not only CAN’s position, it is not only the position of notable Christian leaders like Babachir David Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and many others who have spoken againts it, it is also God’s position because we serve the God of justice, our God is righteous, our God is the author of diversity, and He w...

The House of Representatives has adjourned till September 20th to observe its annual long holiday. The lawmakers adjourned the House on Wednesday after the plenary. The holiday coincides with reports of a deteriorating security situation in the Federal Capital Territory. It would be recalled that the city has witnessed a hike in attacks as terrorists attacked Kuje Prison, setting criminals and terrorists free. Also, the government announced the shutdown of federal government colleges in the FCT. Speaking after the announcement of the adjournment, the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu urged his colleagues to stay away from the capital. “I want to beg members, Abuja is no longer safe, please, if possible, go back to your constituency. The place is so insecure,” he said. The Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase cautioned his colleague from making such a comment, noting that it could discourage investors from coming to Nigeria. “I believe the minority leader, maybe was putting some jokes bu...

The purported appointment of an Emir and the creation of an emirate on Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has drawn the ire of the state government and the people of the state. During the last Sallah festival in Calabar, the recently coronated head of the Hausa/Fulani community in the state capital, Alhaji Garba Lawan, younger brother of the deceased one, was addressed and hailed as the Emir of Calabar and paraded as such. There were increasing social media proclamations of the reported ‘appointment’, thereby attracting comments from people who claimed the territory of northern Nigeria extends into the Atlantic Ocean. The action received very serious criticisms from local kingmakers, residents, traditional chieftains, and politicians. Threatened by the action, the state government summoned the leadership of the Hausa/Fulani communities in the state to the governor’s office, where they were told in very strong terms to immediately abolish the title and refrain from the ...

Renowned flutist and former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli, has warned Nigerians against voting the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Bola Tinubu, saying he was older than he claimed and therefore unfit to run the country. Tee Mac, who disclosed that he was an in-law to Tinubu, noted that the former Lagos governor’s total existence was too shrouded in secrecy to be given the job of leading Nigeria. The musician, who responded to a Facebook post by one Yemi Olakitan, who was declaring his support for the politician, alleged that Tinubu was 86 years and not 70. He, therefore, urged Nigerians not to vote for him, stressing that he was not qualified to run the country as president with all the unanswered questions surrounding his life. For instance, he pointed out that, the controversies surrounding Tinubu’s age, background and how he made his money remained unresolved. “An...

Police operatives in Edo State have arrested Favour Oyhou, a student of Auchi Polytechnic, who was declared wanted for allegedly st@bbing her boyfriend to de@th.  Recall that the incident occurred at their residence in Auchi, on Saturday, July 23, after the suspect allegedly found out that her 25-year-old boyfriend, Paul Handsome aka Jigga, was che@ting on her. The command’s spokesperson, Jennifer Iwegbu, in a statement on Tuesday, July 26 said the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence gathering by Operatives of the Command,  According to her, the suspect was arrested in Benin on Monday, July 25 at about 22:45hrs. “Discreet investigation has commenced and the suspect is making useful information and will be charged to court soon,” the statement reads.

This is another product of brother John Unwe grown in Olomoro Kingdom in Isoko-South Local Government Area of Delta State. Everytime I see you trying your best in giving your quarter to the diversification of our Nigeria economy from the over dependency in the oil. I pray may God almighty send help your way because what you need now is expansion. I am pleading with all relevant government agency, spirited individuals to please come to the aid of this young man whom has chosen a very lucrative source of income for himself and his family. The Olomoro Kingdom is so proud of you brother John, keep giving your best to the society.

The Senate, on Wednesday, said it would summon the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over inflation and naira devaluation which had led Nigerians to more hardship. The senators lamented that the United States dollar to naira had now risen to N710 which was very sad and calls for immediate attention.

Nigerian soldiers reportedly took cuts in the ransom paid by one of the passengers seized by bandits who intercepted a Kaduna-bound train on March 28. Deji Oyewunmi, a manager at Iris Smart Technologies, an immigration contractor in charge of international passport printing and distribution, was one of the three victims released on Monday by armed groups after paying a N100 million ransom. It was unclear how much the other victims paid, but one of them said the Buhari regime had no input in the efforts that yielded his release. It was learnt that Mr Oyewunmi’s firm raised N60 million, while the remaining N40 million came from a coalition of friends and family. At least two people directly involved in the fund-raising and release activities told The Gazette anonymously how Nigerian soldiers shared in the ransom. “After we did all the consultations and we arranged. the N100 million cash for the bandits, we met some Nigerian soldiers at several checkpoints leading to the fores...

The sum of £4,269 has been raised through a GoFundMe account for rapper Eedris Abdulkareem who is set to undergo kidney transplant Wednesday (today). The target of the GoFundMe account was £48,000 but only £4,269 has been raised by 164 donors as per checks  by our correspondent. The rapper had early announced his health condition and plans to undergo a kidney transplant. #eedrisabdulkareem #surgery #gofundme

The general overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has vowed to henceforth arrest anyone who ins#lts and misquotes him on social media. Speaking at his church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Sunday, July 24,  the clergyman also vowed to arrest the parents of such a person and lock them up. According to Church Gist, he said, “All those people who are on their laptop now, who have no work, they won’t listen to what I am preaching, they are waiting for me to say something then they say, Pastor David Ibiyeomie said. You won’t hear what I am preaching, your work is to sit down on the laptop. I’m preaching now, some people on social media, all they do, that’s why they are not progressing because all they do is to listen for what I will say so they can misquote me. If you misquote me…, just misquote me; I will fi#ht you spiritually, physically, legally. I have made up my mind, Nobody on social media ins#lt me, I will arrest you. Arrest your father, your m...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have called for a bill to regulate how children of public officers enroll in schools outside the shores of Nigeria.  Kingdom Tombra, Chairman of the University of Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island chapter of the union, made this known at the solidarity protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday in Yenagoa. Recall that the NLC embarked on the nationwide protest in solidarity with the ASUU and other affiliate unions over the lingering nationwide industrial action in public universities in Nigeria. “If this is done, it will build a better society by developing formidable educational institutions and improve funding of the university system in Nigeria.  “This struggle is not against government, but about the working class and against the ruling class and we are very committed to it “If the rich and poor go to the same university or institution, I don’t think the strike wil...

"Goodluck Jonathan was chased out of office on accounts of ineptitude and incapacity. He was chased out on account of his inability to deliver. Flashing back from 2015 and now, Jonathan would be laughing and sipping a cup of tea in the comfort of his bedroom. “Goodluck Jonathan was a victim of propaganda. For me he meant well and he did well even though he had his own shortcomings. In totality, he was a good and honest man. He Was willing to do everything for the country but he was blackmailed out " he stated.

A loud explosion was heard in the premises housing the office of the Secretary to the Kogi State Government. The office premises is next to Lugard street, housing the Kogi State council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists secretariat. The loud explosion was heard around 8.30 am on Tuesday as journalists gathered to prepare for the day’s assignments. When contacted, the state Commissioner of Police, Edward Egbuka, confirmed the explosion. He said, “Yes, what happened was that we were informed of a package that looked like a bomb was left on the premises and I immediately deployed the bomb disposal unit there to assess the object. “The object was immediately blown up. The explosion you heard was the handwork of our bomb disposing unit brought about by their efforts to blow up the object.” An investigation has also commenced ascertaining what the object was.

After that, OBJ had a very long closed door meeting with Peter Obi. IBB and OBJ had a separate meetings with some PDP NWC after that, Peter Obi had a separate Meetings with IBB and Abdusallami.  Then PETER OBI was invited to London by the queen. He had a day long meeting with the British Prime Minister in his office under closed door.  Two days after he came back, he decamped to LABOUR PARTY.  IBB spoke about a well qualified, Educated, more exposed younger president coming.  Boom. Today, how many days, with no structure, PDP, APC, Social media, Radio station, TV station, mosque, churches, market, streets and in schools the most predominant discussion is PETER OBI.

Nigerian Inspector of Police attached to IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering Unit, Calabar Sector, Ekemezie Hycient has formally tendered his resignation from the force. The Inspector with force number 318093 in a letter addressed to the Force headquarters, Louis Edet House, Shehu Shagari Way, Area 11 Garki, Abuja said he quite to serve his fatherland because “the Nigeria State has been so polarized that foreign machinery and terrorists have surrounded the whole country, killing the indigenous owners of the land in the name of their Jihad especially the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.” Ekemezie alleged that there’s the systematic extermination of the indigenous population that makes up the country called Nigeria with the help of the Nigerian Government. Adding that, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is undergoing political persecution because he spoke and stood against this shenanigan of the present Government in the name of Islamizing the whole country and handing...

A police officer has been caught on tape boldly seeking bride from motorists while reiterating that he does not collect “change”. A member of Nigerian police officer that was filmed by road users, the officer and his colleague stopped a vehicle and demanded money from them after inspecting the car papers. The officer was then offered an undisclosed amount, but he declined it and stated he only collects a large sum. The bribe-seeking officer also declared that even the IGP knows he collects money from motorists. According to him, the road is his “market” and the commuters are his “customers”.