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DSS Reveals Key Politicians Plotting To Install Interim Government In Nigeria

Some mischeivious politicians have been identified as plotting to disrupt the May 29th inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that these politicians are planning to install an interim government in Nigeria. In a statement by its public relations officer, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday, the DSS confirmed a plot “by some key players” to install an interim government… []

Tension In APC Camp Over Tinubu’s Absence

It – Tinubu A yet to be confirmed source revealed that the continued absence of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has allegedly caused tension in the camp of the President-elect barely a month after the presidential election. Tinubu who marked his 71st birthday anniversary Wednesday, March 29, which is usually celebrated with a lecture series under the auspices of the Bola Tinubu Colloquium but the whereabouts… []

All Litigation Won’t Stop Handover To Tinubu, Shettima – FG

– President Buhari Assurance has been given by the Federal Government, on Tuesday, that the transition of power from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, would be smooth and peaceful. This was as the government said the refurbishment of offices for the President and Vice-President elect had been completed. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chairman of the… []

Ayu Approaches Court As PDP Appoints Acting Chair

– Iyorchia Ayu Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, who stepped aside from his position on Tuesday, is set to fight his suspension by a Benue State High Court, Makurdi on Monday. Ayu’s Special Assistant on Communication, Simon Imobo-tswam, disclosed this to our correspondent shortly after the party announced the appointment of the Deputy National Chairman, (North), Umar Damagum Ayu… []

Tinubu’s Pedigree Will Serve As An Asset For Good And Effective Governance- Buhari

– Buhari, Tinubu President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence in Bola Tinubu’s ability to lead the nation, saying that the latter’s warmth and friendliness have given him the network that will shape his presidency. Tinubu was declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and his swearing-in is scheduled to take place on May 29, 2023. Speaking in… []

Oyo Accounts Blocked Over Makinde’s Nmultibillion Debt

– Gov. Seyi Makinde The Abuja High Court has condemned Mr Makinde’s impunity, imperial and undemocratic tendencies, therefore issued an order attaching funds standing to the credit of Governnor Seyi Makinde’s government and state agencies in four banks. Justice A.O. Ebong issued the order while ruling on a motion ex parte for garnishee order nisi filed by the ex-chairmen and councillors led by Bashorun Majeed,… []

Fani-Kayode Blasts British Envoy Over Visa Ban Threat

– Femi Fani-Kayode, Ben Llewellyn-Jones Controversial Director, New Media for All Progressive Party, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked Deputy High Commissioner of the UK to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones for threatening him with visa ban over his hard comments on social media. Llewellyn-Jones, had in an interview with Nigeria Info FM, said tweets by Fani-Kayode were uncalled for, saying he had been placed on the watchlist… []

How Imo Labour Party Gov. Aspirant, Anumudu Died Mysteriously

– Humphrey Anumudu A Labour Party governorship aspirant in the forthcoming governorship primary holding in Imo State, Humphrey Anumudu, has been found dead in his house. Anumudu was reported dead in his Lagos home after returning from a meeting at the LP secretariat in Abuja. The deceased was a native of Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A family friend… []

DSS Warns Aggrieved Politicians Desperate To Cause Breakdown Of Law And Order

There are every indication that some people may are planning to violently disrupt peace in the country. The Department of State Services,DSS on Saturday alerted Nigerians The agency had recently raised a similar alert saying it had uncovered a plot to incite violence in some parts of the country, particularly the north-central zone. However, the DSS in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya,… []

Mother-of-two Killed At Asake’s London Concert Crush Buried

– Late Rebecca Ikumelo Mother-of-two, Rebecca Ikumelo, killed in a crush at the 02 Academy Brixton during a concert by Nigerian singer, Asake, has been laid to rest. The 33-year-old died from her injuries after a large number of people tried to enter the concert on December 15, 2022. During the burial that was held on Friday, the deceased’s family lamented that her body was… []

Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Found Guilty Of Organ Trafficking

– Ike Ekweremadu and Wife A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; his wife Beatrice and their doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. Ekweremadu, 60; his wife, Beatrice, 56; and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of a young man to Britain with a view to his… []

President-elect Jets Out to Europe Ahead of Lesser Hajj

– Tinubu President-elect Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night travelled out of the country to spend some time in Paris and London. According to a statement by Tunde Rahman for the Office of the President-elect, the trip will enable Tinubu to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. Rahman added that the Tinubu will head to Saudi Arabia from Europe… []

Peter Obi’s Election Petition Will Help To Clear Unfounded Allegations Against Tinubu – Keyamo

– Festus Keyamo Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has said issues raised in the petition filed by Peter Obi of Labour Party against the outcome of the February 25 2023 presidential election will be an opportunity to clear unfounded allegations against President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Obi had in the petition filed by him and his party at the Election Tribunal demanded nullification… []

Former Governor Nnamani Loses Senate Return Bid To Brother Of Slain LP Candidate

– Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani Enugu State former governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, has lost his return bid to the Senate. He was defeated at the weekend by Labour Party (LP) candidate, Sir Kelvin Chukwu, who will be representing Enugu East in the upper legislative chamber. The winner polled 69,136 as against Chimaroke’s 48,701, who contested on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kelvin replaced his brother,… []

Keyamo, Twitter Followers Chide Bayo Onanuga Over Vile Remarks Against Igbos

– Mr. Bayo Onanuga President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga has been condemned over a harsh post credited to him on Twitter against Igbos. On Saturday evening, Mr Onanuga tweeted: “Let 2023 be the last time of Igbo interference in Lagos politics. Let there be no repeat in 2027”. Festus Keyamo, spokesperson of the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign council, knocked Bayo Onanuga for… []

BREAKING: INEC Declares APC Winner Of Kwara State Governorship Election

– Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the 2023 governorship election in Kwara state. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the governor won the poll to serve a second term of another four years in office under the platform He won in all the 16 local government areas of the state in… []

EFCC Arrests 65 Suspects over Alleged Voter Inducement

– File: EFCC Logo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commissiom (EFCC) Saturday arrested 65 persons in 28 states over alleged voter inducement during the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections. This is contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujiaren. Uwujiaren stated that 20 of the suspects were arrested in Kwara, while 13 suspects were arrested in Kaduna State. He added that… []

Election Tribunal: 49 SANs Inaugurated To Defend Tinubu

– Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Forty nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have been Inaugurated to defend the election of the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The practioners are to stand and defend the February 25, 2023 presidential election before the Court of Appeal sitting as the presidential election tribunal. Speaking at the inaugural meeting held at the Ikoyi office of his lead counsel, Chief… []

Lagos Guber: “Nigeria’s Police Are Shameless”- Psquare’s Rudeboy Drags Police Over Response To MC Oluomo’s Threat

– Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy of the defunct Psquare music group, has called out the Nigeria Police Force over its response to a threat by the Lagos State Parks Management Committee Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. Oluomo had, in a trending video, threatened Igbos residing in Lagos State to either come out and vote for the… []

Guber/Assembly Polls:”It was a joke” – MC Oluomo denies threatening Igbo people In A Viral Video

– Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo has denied threatening the Igbo not to come out on Saturday if they would not vote for APC in Lagos. A viral video on Thursday showed MC Oluomo, who is the Chairman, Lagos State Park and Garages Management, telling one Iya Chukwudi not to come out if she would not vote… []