Atiku: Don’t support APC, they’re destroyers

Ahead of the 2023 general election, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as destroyers, adding that they don’t deserve to be supported. Atiku, who stated this while addressing party supporters in Benin, Edo State, Saturday during his party’s presidential rally, … Continue reading Atiku: Don’t support APC, they’re destroyers

Should Nigeria postpone 2023 census?

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Saturday, called for the postponement of the 2023 national population and housing census. The group said postponement of the exercise is vital to guarantee free and fair elections in the 2023 elections. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement, said the idea of a census … Continue reading Should Nigeria postpone 2023 census?

ROYAL BATTLE: Osun kingmaers at war with local government commissioner

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Osun State, Adebayo Adeleke has been issued with a warning by Kingmakers in Iree against the appointment of a warrant chief. The Kingmakers who alleged that the decision of Adeleke to appoint a warrant chief was to favour his preferred candidate for the stool of Aree … Continue reading ROYAL BATTLE: Osun kingmaers at war with local government commissioner

Governor Soludo clamps down on casinos, sports betting outfits

The Anambra State government has clarified reasons why it suspended all betting outfits in hotels, restaurants and bars in the state. The government said the suspension became necessary following alleged fraudulent activities perpetrated in the centres, adding that it has not banned the operations of Bet9ja and other betting outfits in the state. This was … Continue reading Governor Soludo clamps down on casinos, sports betting outfits

Footballer drowns while rescuing flood victims

A 31-year-old grassroots footballer from Bayelsa State, Ernest Peremobowei, has reportedly died while trying to rescue victims of a boat mishap in the raging flood of Bebelebiri Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The corpse of the deceased was, however, recovered two days after while some of his body parts were allegedly eaten … Continue reading Footballer drowns while rescuing flood victims

Trending news in Nigeria 23/10/2022

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari has reached out to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, pledging the full support of the Federal administration in assisting him and the people of Benue with resources to investigate the latest herder-farmer killings. 2. Retired General T.Y Danjuma has again called on … Continue reading Trending news in Nigeria 23/10/2022

China leader Xi Jinping wins third term in office

Xi Jinping secured a third term as China's leader on Sunday, state media reported, after a week-long congress in which he cemented his control over the ruling Communist Party. President Xi was picked as the party's general secretary for another five-year term in a closed-door vote, meaning he is almost certain to be elected president … Continue reading China leader Xi Jinping wins third term in office