The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM), a new militant group in the Niger Delta, has blown up a pipeline in Delta state. Aldo Agbalaja, spokesman of the group, disclosed this in a statement, saying the pipeline belongs to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) . The attack comes one day after …
Read More »I don’t regret prophesying Jonathan’s defeat In 2015 – Fr Mbaka
Fr. Mbaka and Buhari Fiery priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, at the weekend dismissed as “lies from the pit of hell” claims that he fell out with former President Goodluck Jonathan over his refusal to grant his request for oil well, adding that he has no regret predicting that the …
Read More »Militants to Buhari: We’re not aware of your peace talks
The Niger Delta Avengers on Friday denied being involved in talks with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The position of the Avengers was contained in a statement by its spokesman, Brigadier General Mudoch Agbinigbo, which was obtained by The Icon. The group spoke against the backdrop of the statement …
Read More »Dogara denies Abdulmumuni’s allegation of N30b budget padding
Speaker, House of Reps., Dogara The speaker’s office has denied the allegations that Dogara tried to pad N30 billion into 2016 budget. The allegation was made by sacked House Appropriation chairman, Hon Abdulmumuni Jibrin. A statement by the spokesperson for the house, Abdulrazak Namdas, dismissed Mr. Jibrin’s claims. Full statement: Our …
Read More »Buhari confirms talks with Niger Delta Militants
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday confirmed that his administration is currently engaging Niger Delta militants in talks in order to end the spate of violence being experienced in the region. He said the talks are being done through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies and are meant to find a lasting …
Read More »I wanted N8bn but got only N800m from PDP – Fani Kayode
Fani Kayode Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of aviation and Spokesman of the presidential campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that he only got N800 million, being 10 per cent of his demands, for running the presidential campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He declared that the …
Read More »Kannywood gears up for Arewa Film Festival & Awards
It is no doubt that the Hausa movie industry fondly called Kannywood is a thriving one. However, not much has been done to promote and celebrate the sector because some do not have the courage to take the bull by the horn. But that will soon be a thing of …
Read More »Ayokunle takes over CAN as Oritsejafor recalls challenging period
CAN President, Ayokunle A new President was on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), with a promise that under his administration, CAN would not patronise government but wild be a check on misgovernment. Speaking before handing over to his successor, Dr. Supo Samson Ayokunle, outgoing President …
Read More »Buhari’s wife sues Fayose over Halliburton allegation
Aisha-Buhari The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has sued the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, for alleging that she was indicted in the Halliburton multi-million dollar scandal. The governor claimed that Aisha Buhari was named in a document that stated she was one of those indicted in the celebrated …
Read More »I remain loyal to APC, I believe in Buhari, says Saraki
Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki also reiterated his belief that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government will redeem its electoral promises made during the 2015 general elections. The Senate President spoke at the 10th Abuja Housing Show where top government officials …
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