Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has banned all forms of unlawful gathering by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria including its planned Ashura procession. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, announced the ban in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The command has banned every manner of illegal protest in the State. ” This is coming on the heels of a received intelligence indicating that the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ite are planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic Ashura day ceremony. “It is an undeniable fact that the…

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Refinery, says the refinery is now set to roll out its petrol from August 2024, having resolved its crude oil supply issues through the help of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the federal government. Dangote made it known to senior journalists in Lagos on Sunday that the crude supply challenge, which affected the supply of petrol from the refinery, was resolved last week after the federal government intervened. The journalists were on a guided tour of the refinery, which is located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos. Recently the…

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mary Idele Alile has commended President Bola Tinubu for having 19 percent of his cabinet as women. Idele gave the commendation during the occasion of the launch Project 774 explode, with the theme: enhancing gender space in Politics held on Friday, July 12, in Sokoto State. She said under the leadership of Tinubu, the nation has witnessed a remarkable increase in the representation of women in key government positions. The development, APC women leader said has not only strengthened the democratic institutions but has also served as a powerful inspiration…

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birthday. He acknowledged Obaigbena’s entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the media industry. President Tinubu’s message was contained in a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The president praised the renowned publisher, who founded ThisWeek Magazine, THISDAY Newspapers, Arise Magazine, and The Arise News Channel, for his achievements and philanthropic efforts, particularly in education, demonstrating his commitment to human development. It reads: “President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Prince Nduka Obaigbena (CON) on his 65th birthday. “President Tinubu notes the enterprising…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has expressed concern over Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment affirming local governments’ right to receive monthly allocations directly from the federation account. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party emphasised that despite the court judgment, state Houses of Assembly and the governors will always be a clog in the wheel of local government autonomy. Fayose said this when he featured as a guest on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today. While stressing that nobody from the grassroots can emerge as a local government chairman without the support of a governor, the Ekiti politician said…

The All Progressives Congress has vowed to take over Abia and Enugu States in the 2027 general elections. The party said it has made a serious road in the zone and will take over the states in the next general elections. The South-East Zone National Vice Chairman of APC, Ijeoma Arodiogu stated this in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital during the party’s South-East stakeholders meeting which was attended by many bigwigs of the party in the zone on Sunday. He said the party has concluded discussion with four Labour Party House of Representatives members in Enugu State for their defection to…

Nigerian singer, Chima has emerged winner of the season nine edition of the Nigerian Idol. His emergence as the winner was announced on the show on Sunday. Recall three contestants — Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had made it to the final and gave their song renditions to prove they deserve the coveted prize.

Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived. The Spanish third seed produced a performance combining awesome power with delicate touch to win 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), collecting the fourth Grand Slam of his young career. Alcaraz equals the Open Era record for most Grand Slams won at the age 21 or under, joining Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Mats Wilander. And he is just the sixth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon back to back.…

Over 200 people have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Munya local government area of Niger state. The defectors cited the state governor’s developmental achievements and improving the well-being of the people in the state in the past one year as part of the reason for leaving the PDP. The defectors were received by the Commissioner of Land and Survey, Maurice Magaji at Gunu Ward over the weekend alongside the former member of the House of Representatives representing Munya/Shiroro/Rafi Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Ricco and former House of Assembly member representing Munya, John…

The Nigeria Air Force said on Sunday that its air component of Operation Whirl Punch carried out precision strikes on terrorist enclaves in Giwa LGA, Kaduna State, killing many who last week ambushed troops along the Kaduna – Abuja road, and killed several soldiers. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Defence Media Operations confirmed the killing of the terrorists in a statement in Abuja. He said, “Despite the weather challenges hampering ongoing efforts to diminish the capabilities of criminal elements in the Northwest, air operations by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch have continued unabated with remarkable levels…