Abdulsalami Abubakar
6 Mar
Coups and earthquakes! Foreign journalists from America and Britain who covered Africa back in the day were never tired of writing headline stories on coups and earthquakes in Africa.
22 Feb
The Federal Government dominates the centre of political power in Nigeria. Those who occupy the centre are the leviathans. Those at the state level are the Lilliputians, so to speak.
31 Jan
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar over the passing of his sister, Salamatu Asabe, at the weekend.
19 Jan
Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), yesterday, disclosed that former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, will chair a two-day roundtable on rising insecurity in the country.
18 Jan
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, noted that the Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, will chair a two-day roundtable discussion on rising insecurity in the country. The coalition also said that the region has become a breeding ground for insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and various other criminal activities. The National Coordinator of CNG,…
9 Nov
With 48 hours to Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states, candidates yesterday signed a peace accord pledging to ensure peaceful conduct on, before and after the poll.
11 Sep 2023
United States President, Joe Biden, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his effort towards preserving the rule of law and democracy in Niger Republic. Tinubu in his capacity as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States...
5 Sep 2023
A new chapter was opened in the roles, activities and operational structure of the office of Nigeria’s first ladies, when the country returned to civil rule in 1999. Since the inauguration of the Better Life Programme for Rural Women (BLPRW), by late Mrs Maryam Babangida.....
24 Aug 2023
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the return of a delegation of Islamic leaders to the Niger Republic, for another round of dialogue with the military junta, led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani.
3 Aug 2023
• Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea absent at defence chiefs’ parley • UK welcomes moves to reinstate Bazoum Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, sent a delegation to Niger to negotiate with military officers who seized power in last week’s coup, even as regional defence chiefs met in Nigeria. ECOWAS had, on Sunday,…
3 May 2023
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that leaders owe the citizenry the responsibility of selfless duty because public service is a lifelong enterprise that deserves commitment.
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…