Former Vice president, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku has described President Mohammadu Buhari’s government as one replete with lies, according to a report by DailyPost. The report revealed that Atiku stated this when he visited the PDP secretariat in Enugu on Thursday. While addressing the gathering, Atiku said “This government is a government of liars. “They
Saraki Is No Oba: 55 Senators Can Force The Doors Open
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come alive. It barks endlessly these days. That is some consolation for many of its disillusioned supporters. They can begin to hope again that this enthusiasm and energy would yield a strong party with a firm democratic tradition. Time will tell if the party can
I Became A Christian The Day I Stopped Going To Church – Daddy Freeze Blows Hot On Twitter
Daddy Freeze is known for revolting against certain church practices especially the payment of tithes. According to him, the payment of tithes is tantamount to robbing the poor, and should be stopped. The controversial On-Air Personality has, over time, attacked pastors who accept tithes, a movement which has won him many
Photos Of Nigeria’s Strongest Man, Fadesire As He Reveals The Secret Of His Success
Nigeria's strongest man, Oluwatofunmi Fadesire who represented Nigeria at the 2018 edition bodybuilding competition, The World’s Strongest Man (WSM) has revealed his secret. Oluwatofunmi popularly known as ‘Olu Strong’, who works as a bodyguard for high profile individuals in Nigeria, took to his social media page (Instagram) to say that pounded
Lagos State Breaks Silence On Ambode’s Alleged Move ‘Against Igbos & Other Tribes’
The Lagos State Government on Thursday debunked allegations that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was making moves against non-indigenes, especially the Igbos in the state. Clarifying on the matter, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, in a statement, described the report as “baseless, mischievous and irresponsible”. Bamigbetan said the claims were nothing, but
Buhari Calls PDP Governor From London Over Sad Loss Of His Mother
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson over the death of his mother, Madam GoldCoast Dickson. This was made public in a tweet on the Presidency’s official Twitter handle. The tweet disclosed that Buhari, who is currently on a 10-day vacation in London called Dickson to condole
Finally, Detained Premium Times Journalist Samuel Ogundipe Granted Bail, Released From Police Custody
Mr Ogundipe was released on Friday morning after he was granted bail by magistrate Abdulwahab Mohammed of the Kubwa Grade 1 Magistrate Court in Kubwa, Abuja. The judge had first heard the case on Wednesday after Mr Ogundipe was secretly arraigned without being allowed legal representation. On that day, Mr Mohammed
2019: Kwankwaso visits Alaafin of Oyo, seeks monarch’s support over presidential ambition [PHOTOS]
You lack power to declare seat vacant – PDP tells Niger Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday, said that the Niger State House of Assembly lacked the power to declare the seat of a member vacant without first investigating the reasons for the lawmaker’s action. The party, therefore, ordered the lawmakers to immediately reverse its decision declaring the seat of the
Drama As Alleged Pipeline Vandal Disappears In Lagos Court After Arraignment
An alleged pipeline vandal Thursday vanished into thin air moments after he was arraigned before a federal judge in Lagos, PREMIUM Times reports. Kingsley Ibeto was charged with two counts of conspiracy and felony by unlawfully dealing in petroleum products by the Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corps and brought before
Joshua vs Wilder Fight Hits New Obstacle
How Nigerian Prophetess Was Exposed After ‘Selling’ A Newborn Baby In Aba
Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Python Dance 3 In South-East, Warns Pro-Biafra Agitators
While speaking to journalists on Thursday, the new General Commanding Officer of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major-General Emmanuel Boman Kabuk, said the Army will soon commence its annual training programme, the ‘Operation Python Dance III’, also known as Exercise Egwu Eke III, in South East States formations
2019: What Chris Okotie Said About Defection By Nigerian Politicians
Rev. Chris Okotie, ex-presidential candidate and founder of the House of God International Ministry, has said the gale of defection blowing across the country portends good tidings for the nation. Okotie, who recently renewed his ambition to run for the President of the country in 2019, said there was nothing to
Don’t Despair In The Face Of Persecution – Jonathan Urges Nigerians
While speaking at the 2018 New Yam Festival of Obinugwu community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, former President Goodluck Jonathan, called on Nigerians to be determined in doing the right thing. According to Vanguard, the former president seized the opportunity to thank people of the community and the
Busted: See The Six Suspected Homosexuals Paraded By Police In Abia (Photo)
Mr Anthony Ogbizi, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, on Thursday paraded suspected homosexuals, who were arrested by security agents in Aba, the commercial hub of the state. Punch Metro reports that the suspects were identified as Fred Ndubuisi, Anyanwu Chidera, Kamsiriochukwu Onuoha, Anderson Emeruwa , Sampson Nwadike and Nnadi Promise. Ogbizi
Young Man Arrested For The Death Of Married Lover After A ‘Marathon S-x’ In Ogun
A 28-year-old man identified as Kelvin Michael has been apprehended by officials of the Nigerian Police from the Ogun State Command for the death of a 40-year-old woman, Monsurat Idowu, who allegedly passed away after she had a “marathon s-x” with Michael. According to a report by PUNCH Metro, the state Police PRO,
Prices Of Foodstuffs Have Crashed – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad on Thursday declared that the prices of foodstuff have reduced. He said this while reacting to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, claiming that there had been a reduction in the prices of foodstuff recently. Ahmad claimed that a
EPL: Chelsea vs Arsenal: Martin Keown makes shocking prediction
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown has predicted the Saturday’s Premier League clash between the Gunners and Chelsea. Keown expects Unai Emery’s men to be beaten this weekend when they battle the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal head to the game following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend at the Emirates
Messi sentenced for illegally owning gun
Matias Messi, brother of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm. Messi received a 2 ½-year prison sentence on Thursday, but will not go to jail. La Capital Newspaper reports that he was instead ordered to perform community service. The decision was reached under a deal with
How My Abductors Butchered Their Victims For Rituals – Rescued Woman Tells Her Story
Ayefele Fans, Workers Protest Planned Demolition Of Radio Station
Members of staff of Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM, and fans of the gospel artiste on Thursday protested against the planned demolition of the radio station by the Oyo State Government over alleged contravention of the state physical planning law. The building housing the radio station was served a removal
FG Declares Two Days Public Holidays For Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir. The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja in a statement issued by Dr. Mohammed Umar, the Permanent Secretary at the ministry. While wishing Nigerians
Turkish Club Sell Players To Buy Goats
APC accuses PDP of buying PVC for N5,000 in Yobe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of buying the permanent voter card (PVC) in Yobe state. Adamu Chilariye, chairman, Yobe state executive committee (SEC) of the APC, made the allegation on Thursday at a press briefing in Damaturu. He said the state EXCO of the APC
N’assembly re-invites INEC chairman to clarify 2019 elections budget
The national assembly joint committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again invited Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the commission, to give further clarifications on the 2019 general election budget. Suleiman Nazif, chairman of the senate committee on INEC, made this known to journalists after the joint committee meeting. He said
Osun landlords seek compensation from Aregbesola over demolished property
Some landlords whose buildings were demolished to pave way for road construction in Osogbo, capital of Osun state, have appealed to Rauf Aregbesola, governor of the state, to compensate them. Speaking on behalf of the landlords, Moshood Oladejo asked Aregbesola to expedite action on the payment of the N2 billion “he
US embassy ‘hopes to’ resume consular services in Abuja after Eid-el-Kabir
The US embassy says it hopes to resume consular operations in Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. A temporary stoppage of consular services in the nation’s capital was on Tuesday announced by the US embassy. The embassy had said the development would mean a halt of visa operations and services for American citizens. The
Adorable Photo Of Tinubu’s Son, Seyi With Cute Daughter, Noella
‘Na My Matter Go Kill You’ – Check Out The Interesting Church Banner Spotted In Benin (Photo)
What Babangida means to Nigeria – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Thursday said former Military President Ibrahim Babangida is a great asset to Nigeria and a source of inspiration to many new generation of leaders Dogara made the remarks in a congratulatory message to Babangida by his Special Adviser on Media and
UK ex-minister speaks on conflict in Nigeria’s government
A Former United Kingdom Foreign Minister, Baroness Lynda Chalker, has called for synergy between all tiers of government in Nigeria in order to meet the needs of the citizens. Chalker told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Federal and State governments must learn to work together in the
2019: UPP speaks on fielding presidential candidate, romance with PDP
The National Chairman of the United Progressives Party, UPP, Chekwas Okorie, has said the party will not field any presidential candidate in the 2019 general election. He also said that the UPP had ruled out the possibility of going into alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite attending some of
Osun 2018: INEC bars 23 political parties from taking part in governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has barred the 23 newly registered political parties from taking part in the September 22, 2018 governorship election in Osun State. The Commission said the deadline for submission of candidates has passed. INEC also announced that all political parties could on Saturday begin holding party primaries
APC reacts to Gombe Minority Leader’s defection to PDP
The All Progressives Congress, APC has reacted to the defection of the Gombe State Minority Leader, Alhaji Ahmed Usman form the party to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Usman dumped APC on Thursday during plenary over several attempts by the ruling party to blackmail him. Reacting to his defection, Naomi Awak, APC
Nigerian govt reacts to UN report indicting Lai Mohammed as liar
The Federal Government has insisted that it did not pay any ransom to secure the release of the Dapchi girls. The government reiterated this on the heels of the 22nd report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the United Nations’ Security Council, which stated that large ransom payment
Bank Marketer Arrested On His Wedding Day In Lagos… You Won’t Believe Why
The Nation reports that a marketing officer with Addosser Microfinance Bank Plc, Aliu Mustapha, who allegedly absconded with a customer’s N1 million, was on Thursday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. According to the police, Mustapha, 37, of No. 8, Oremeji Street, Lagos, was arrested during his wedding last
Court Sentences Father Of Seven To Death For Killing His Pregnant Wife Over N1000 (Photo)
A father of seven, Friday Uko, was on Thursday, been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his wife, according to Harrison Essien, a reporter of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation. Uko, a native of Ikot Ossom in Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was condemned this morning by an
Drama As Journalists Who Accompanied Atiku’s Convoy Are Barred From Covering His Visit To Govt. House
Journalists were on Thursday shut out from covering the visit of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku to the Government House, Enugu, The Nation reports. The journalists had accompanied the convoy of the presidential aspirant from the state secretariat of the party after meeting and addressing party stalwarts
State Government Declares Monday Public Holiday For Traditional Worshipers
According to a statement signed by the Osun State’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Adebisi Obawale, the State Government has declared August 20 as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese festival, a day set aside for traditional believers in the state. In the statement obtained by PREMIUM Times on Thursday, the
How Strange ‘Passport With White Powder’ Led To Shutdown Of US Embassy’s Abuja Consular Section
Serious Uproar As EFCC Seeks The Minutes Of Benue State’s Security Meetings
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, yesterday, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of deliberate witch-hunt as the anti-graft agency asked for minutes of the state’s security meetings. The governor, reacting to EFCC’s demand for minutes of Benue State Security Council meetings between 2015 and 2018, decried the level
Femi Adesina Reveals When President Buhari Will Return From London
Mr. Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesman, has said President Muhammadu Buhari will return from his vacation this weekend. The president travelled to London, UK, for his vacation on August 3. During an Arise TV programme on Wednesday, Adesina said the president will return once his vacation expires. “Nigerians will say anything. He is
Widow Of Nigerian Man Who Died While Resisting Deportation From Canada Cries Out For Help (Photo)
The wife of the 49-year-old Nigerian man who died in Calgary, Canada has been left inconsolable since the news of her husband's death reached her. The man died after a confrontation with two officers, who were charged to ensure his deportation, last week Wednesday. He was identified as Bolanle Idowu Alo
Protest At Police Headquarters Abuja Over Detention of Premium Times Journalist (Photos)
A masive protest has been reported at the police headquarters in Abuja, as Nigerian activists, civil society leaders and journalists are demanding the release of detained PREMIUM Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe. It was gathered that the demonstration was led by the #TakebackNigeriaMovement and the #OurMumuDonDo group, and is holding in front
Oshiomhole Explains Saraki’s Relationship With Offa Robbers (Video)
On his defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed corroborated the views of Senate President, Bukola Saraki that they left party following armed robbery accusations made against them. It would be recalled that the arrested Offa robbers who killed over 30 people in dare-devil bank robbery
APC Senators Divided Over Saraki’s Successor
A crack has emerged in APC Senate Caucus over the selection of Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe) against Senator Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom) as replacement of Senate President Bukola Saraki, Daily Trust has gathered. Sources at the Tuesday meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly caucus with the National
Woman Lies In The Middle Of The Road To Protest Non-Payment Of 13 Months Salary In Benue (Photos)
Why Police Arrested Premium Times Journalist, Samuel Ogundipe
Details have emerged why the Nigeria police arrested Premium Times journalist, Samuel Ogundipe. Samuel revealed that he was accused of stealing secret documents. Ibrahim Idris, Inspector-General of Police, reportedly ordered his arrest over a story on Lawal Daura, sacked Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). The police had reportedly asked
78-Year-Old Woman Weeps As She’s Left Stranded At Lagos Airport (Photo)
A 78-year-old woman, Benice Ikerionwu has reportedly been left stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to information by Iwuchukwu Benneth, a staff with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the woman arrived the airport on Monday, August 13th, and was left stranded by her son who was