Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria needs “more rebels” who can speak uncomfortable truths. The former president spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun state, while unveiling the autobiography of Tayo Sowunmi, titled ‘Footprints of a Rebel’. Obasanjo commended Sowunmi for living “an exemplary life” worthy of emulation by the younger generation. “Looking at the title…
The Rivers state governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike has dismissed rumours that governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) traveled to Europe to select presidential and vice presidential candidates of the party for the 2023 general elections. He also debunked insinuations that the PDP governors, especially, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, want to usurp the function…
Kingsley Obiekwu, ex Nigerian International has sent words of appreciation to the Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, and the generality of Nigerians for their genuine concern towards him following reports of economic plight. Obiekwu had said that he went into the commercial transport business to complement his earnings from his coaching job. The story elicited…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has suspended the two police officers named in the drug deal involving the suspended deputy commissioner of police, Abba Kyari. The suspended police officers are Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday Ubua and Assistant Superintendent of Police, James Bawa. The two officers worked under Kyari who headed the Intelligence Response Team…
The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Kaduna state, Sheikh Adam Tahir, has died at the age of 130 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the he was survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and more than 200 great-grandchildren, according to NAN. Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh…
