Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar Sentences Ex-leader To Jail For Corruption
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has found former leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption, the latest verdict in a series of secret trials. Ms Suu Kyi has been under house arrest since February 2021 when a military coup ousted her elected government. The 76-year-old Nobel laureate has been charged with a raft of […]
Gazprom Halts Gas supply To Poland And Bulgaria As Russia Accused Of Blackmail
Poland and Bulgaria have accused Moscow of “blackmail” after the Russian energy giant Gazprom said it had cut off gas exports to the countries. Poland’s deputy foreign minister, Marcin Przydacz, told the BBC that Russia was seeking to “foster divisions” between Western allies. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the move showed Russia’s […]
PMB: Insecurity Will Remain Without The Support Of Citizens
President Muhammadu Buhari says without mass and popular support for the “hardworking” Armed Forces, it will take Nigeria much longer to finish off the “successful” way being waged against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. He speaking on Tuesday at an iftar dinner with members of the business community and the leadership of political parties. Buhari beseeched […]
Nigeria Needs A Leader That Is Not A Professional Politician- Gov. Emmanuel
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged Nigerians to elect credible leaders in the 2023 general elections to ensure national development and prosperity. Emmanuel, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, made the call during a consultation visit in Calabar on Tuesday. He said that the country required focused and credible leadership that would […]
VP Osinbajo: My Allegiance Is To Nigeria, Not Anyone
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says he owes nobody allegiance outside his oath of office. He said this on Tuesday when he visited Ogun State as part of his ongoing consultation on his presidential bid. According to him, his oath is an oath to our people, our children, and the future of Nigeria. The VP said […]
Ben Ayade: I’ll Step Down For Goodluck Jonathan If APC Picks Him
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has said he would work for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan if his party picks him as its candidate for the 2023 Presidential election. There have been rumors that Jonathan is considering running under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing State House Correspondents shortly after joining the race on Tuesday, […]
Buhari Appoints Jaji As New Chief Of The Fire Service
President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s most powerful citizen, has appointed Abdulganiyu Jaji as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service. Jaji was previously the Deputy Controller General in charge of Administration and Supplies. The President gave the approval in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Service Board […]
Birthday Party Turned Sour As Celebrants’ Police Escort Accidentally Shot Him
In an attempt to salute his boss, a police escort accidentally shot the celebrant and his guest in Lagos. The celebrant was seen in a money spray spree with guests before being shot by his police escort, as shown in a video. The terrible incident took place in a lounge named DA SILVA in Gowon […]
Tinubu In Saudi Arabia Seeks Spiritual Guidance Ahead Of The 2023 Election
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and a former governor of Lagos State Bola Tinubu, has left Nigeria for Saudi Arabia. The Presidential aspirant is in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, the lesser hajj. He is said to be seeking spiritual guidance ahead of the general elections in 2023. This follows President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]
Russia Pounds Eastern Ukraine As West Promises Kyiv New Arms
Russia pounded eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as the U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to repel the new offensive even as Moscow warned such support risked widening the war. Two months into the devastating conflict, Western arms have already helped Ukraine stall Russia’s invasion — but […]
