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Following the backlash from the interview granted by Daniel Bwala, Presidential Spokesperson on Policy Communication for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Al Jazeera, he has accused the organization of doctoring the interview. Bwala said Al Jazeera selectively edited the interview that was conducted on February 11. He described it as a cut-and-join version posted […]
Kaduna preacher, former medical doctor, and army captain, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the Nigerian government knows the names, locations, and every detail of terrorists operating in the country. The claim was made by the Islamic cleric during an interview on DRTV, where he addressed longstanding accusations that he personally knows, interacts with, […]
Four nominees for commissioner positions appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been rejected by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The four rejected nominees on Monday are Professor Datonye Alasia, Mrs. Charity Deemua, Tamuno Williams, and Otonye TKD Amachree. However, Mr. Tonye Bellgam, Professor Temple Nwofor, Dr. Peters Nwagor, Mr. Lekue Kenneth, and Sir Amairigha […]
Controversies and criticism have trailed Daniel Bwala, the presidential aide of President Bola Tinubu, over his comments with journalist Hassan of Al Jazeera in the United Kingdom. Even a chieftain of the APC, Ibrahim Osinowo, has thrown heavy stones at Bwala. Speaking on News Central Television on Monday, Osinowo blasted Bwala, stating that he […]
The United States embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to American citizens in Nigeria, warning of a possible protest in the nation’s capital today over rising tension in the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict. On Monday, the US government issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and around the world, urging […]
The video circulating on social media claiming that a kitchen staff member at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa has been arrested for trying to poison President Bola Tinubu has been dismissed by the Federal Government. The video alleges that the act was disrupted by a special police squad and triggered heightened security measures within […]
Tunji Disu, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has warned police officers that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is over. Disu was decorated with a new rank on Wednesday, by President Bola Tinubu, at the presidential villa in Abuja. On Tuesday, Tinubu appointed Disu, who previously held the rank […]
Former Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri, Peter Akpe, has been appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State today, Wednesday. The nomination of Akpe was confirmed during a plenary session by the State House of Assembly to take the lead as deputy. This comes weeks after the Deputy, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo passed away […]
On Sunday night, bandits launched an attack on the Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State, killing many, and the death toll keeps rising. Ten bodies have currently been recovered in both communities following the attack, a community leader associated with the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, said. He added […]
The major telecommunications companies in Nigeria have confirmed that real electronic transmission of election results is possible during the 2027 election, as 5G is available, unlike in 2019 when 2G was dominant. Working with the telecommunications companies, the Independent National Electoral Commission added that 93 percent of polling units across the nation have mobile network […]
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