Femi Falana has, on Tuesday, warned that President Buhari will be his first witness in court if the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigns the convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore because his and some members of this government also called for revolution in 2011. The human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) […]
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Next Level Ministers: Buhari Fixes Induction Retreat Date
Following confirmation of the 43 ministers by the ninth senate, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved August 15-16, 2019 for the convening of an induction retreat for Ministers Designate. This was made known in a post on the official Twitter page of the Presidency. The statement reads: “President Buhari has approved the convening of an […]
ILO: Buhari Lists Achievements Of His Administration
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that in three years, his administration has lifted five million Nigerians out of extreme poverty. He made the declaration on Thursday at the opening of the global youth employment forum of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Abuja where he was represented by Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of […]
Atiku Vs Buhari: Tribunal May Announce Judgment Date Aug 21
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday fixed August 21st for final arguments in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. That day, the five-man tribunal led by Justice Mohammed Garba will announce a date for judgment after listening to the closing arguments of lawyers. The tribunal may […]
APC Crisis: You Couldn’t Deal With Political Despots – National Chair Tells Oyegun
The crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC),has, taken a new dimension, as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) told aggrieved members to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just as it accused the immediate past national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, of accommodating impunity in the party. Party’s spokesperson, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, insisted that the […]
See Why APC Chieftain Iheme Lashed Obasanjo, Others
The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Chieftain, Chief kachi Iheme, lashed Olusegun Obasanjo and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was pursuing Fulani agenda in the country. While speaking with newsmen, Iheme opined that Obasanjo’s aim is to blackmail and discredit Buhari’s government. He further claimed that ex-Nigeria President has […]
Gov Sanwo-Olu Gift Civil Servants New Shuttle Buses
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, handed over 35 brand new buses to civil servants for transport to and from work. Africa News24 (AN24) recalls that the governor had on the resumption of office on Thursday promised to reflect the Central Bus System (CBS), the body handling transport for civil servants, as almost all buses being […]
Jay-Z Bags Richest Hip Hop Billionaire On Forbes List
American rapper, Jay–Z is now, according to a new Forbes magazine, the first rapper to amass a fortune in the ten-figure range. “It’s clear that Jay-Z has accumulated a fortune that conservatively totals $1 billion, making him one of only a handful of entertainers to become a billionaire—and the first hip-hop artiste to do so,” […]
Gov. Makinde Declares His Church Official Church Of The State
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his church, the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo in Ibadan, Oyo State, would, henceforth, be the official church for all government activities in the state. Africa News24 (AN24) reports that the state governor made this known during a thanksgiving service held for him by the church. Makinde […]
Ex-NIMASA DG, Calistus Obi Get Seven-Years Jail Term
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former Acting Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Calistus Obi, to seven years imprisonment for N136 million fraud. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun had found him guilty of money laundering and converting the agency’s funds to personal use at a court sitting that held on […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Signs 2019 Budget Into Law
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the 2019 appropriation bill of N873.5bn into law. Africa News24 (AN24) understands that the state Governor also signed three other bills into law alongside the 2019 appropriation bill. This is coming over one month in which the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the bill presented to […]
Big Brother Naija ‘Forget Wahala’ To Commence On June 30
Nigeria’s most anticipated reality tv show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 4 is finally here. Africa News24 (AN24) reports that BBNaija 2019 tagged ‘Forget Wahala will premiere on June 30, 2019. In a recent post that was shared on the official Instagram page of DSTV on Monday, indicates that the show will kick off on […]