QUESTION: Has Tinubu finally admitted he has medical issues?
Since Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, declared his intention to run for president in 2023, a lot of concerns have been raised about his health. The “Jagaban”, as he is popularly called by his admirers and supporters, has been in and out of hospital in the UK. But that has […]
Presidential election now to hold on Feb 25, 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday at a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the national assembly elections will hold on the same day, while governorship and state house of assembly polls will […]
Russia-Ukraine war: Death toll hits 198, over 1,000 wounded
Viktor Liashko, head of the Ukrainian health ministry, says 198 civilians have been killed in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The minister said on Saturday three children were among of those who died — according to Ukrinform, the country’s news agency. He said 1,115 people were wounded, including 33 children. […]
13% derivation: Nine oil-producing states shared N450bn in 2021
The nine oil-producing states in Nigeria shared N450.60 billion from the federation account through the 13 percent derivation formula in 2021. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, Imo, Lagos and Abia received the fund. The 13 percent derivation fund comes from the […]
Panic as explosion rocks Niger community
Residents of Niger have been thrown into panic following an explosion that occurred in Galadima Kogo community of the state. Yusuf Kokki, co-convener of Concerned Shiroro Youths, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. The development comes days after an explosive device detonated in Galadima Kogo community in Shiroro LGA, killing […]
EXTRA: It’s a thinking job not bricklaying, says Tinubu on fitness for presidency
Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he is psychologically fit to contest the presidency in 2023. Tinubu said this on Friday when he visited the palace of Jimoh Olanipekun, the Ataoja of Osogbo, to inform the latter of his 2023 presidential ambition. There were concerns expressed on […]
‘Prioritise diplomacy’ — FG asks Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
The Nigerian government has asked Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and embrace diplomatic measures to address the current crisis involving both countries. Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, said this on Friday after a meeting with the envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria. Months of tensions between Russia and […]
Air chief: Why NAF is yet to fully deploy Super Tucano aircraft
Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is yet to fully deploy the Super Tucano aircraft since some equipment are yet to be delivered. Speaking on Friday during a dialogue with the media, Amao said although the air force personnel have begun using the aircraft, there are plans […]
Putin to Ukrainian army: Take over power… it’ll be easier to reach agreement with you
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the Ukrainian military to seize power in their country. Speaking on Friday during a televised address, Putin told the Ukrainian military it would be “easier for us to make a deal with you” than with “this gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis”. He accused the […]
Irabor says military has no plan for coup, warns politicians against tempting officers
Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, says the personnel of the Nigerian armed forces are not contemplating undertaking a coup. Irabor spoke on Friday at a virtual media chat tagged ‘Open Ears Dialogue’. He said the armed forces will continue to educate its personnel that coups do “more harm than good”. […]