Russia to wait for Trump’s concession speech before congratulating US President-elect Biden: Putin
“We are just waiting for the end of the internal political confrontation,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said referring to Donald Trump’s refusal to make a concession speech acknowledging US President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that Russia is…
Magu to face prosecution over failure to declare property, Dormant account
The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, is set to be arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal this week. Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) will prosecute Mr. Magu for reportedly failing to mention a dormant First…
Borno govt denies fresh attack on Zulum’s convoy
The Governor of Bono State, Babagana Zulum has denied being attacked by Boko Haram recently. In response to a story published by Sahara Reporters, Gov. Zulum revealed that neither he nor anyone in his convoy was attacked. Zulum in a statement via his spokesman, Malam…
Rivers cult war: Wike imposes 24-hour curfew in affected areas
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has decried the upsurge of cult activities, violence and killings around adjoining areas of the Okoro-nodu flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. In a broadcast Sunday evening, Wike recalled that the administration repeatedly warned misguided youths that engaging in cultism…
Boko Haram attacks Governor’s Convoy, kill 7 soldiers
The Terror Sect, Boko haram has again attacked the convoy of Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, killing seven soldiers and two civilian JTF officers on Saturday. According to Sahara Reporters, Zulum and his entourage were attacked along Gajiram to Monguno Road. The convoy was on…
Kidnapped APC Chairman found dead
The kidnapped chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Philip Shekwo, has been found dead. His death has been confirmed by Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Dele Longe, confirmed his kidnap earlier on Sunday. The All Progressives Congress, APC is yet to…
You’re a Liar’ – BMO replies Abaribe, releases names of Igbos in Aso-Rock [LIST]
The Buhari Media Organization has branded Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe a ‘liar’ for claiming that only one Igbo man works in Aso-rock during a live interview on Channels TV a few days ago. The group, in a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA, described Abaribe’s comments…
Recession: We need painful actions, adjustment to 2021 proposed budget — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said that Nigeria must act now, by taking necessary, and painful actions including adjustment to the proposed 2021 budget, to exit another recession the country has entered. Abubakar in a statement issued in Abuja, said that although COVID-19…
Recession: PDP advises FG to allow free market economy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to allow a free market economy that will allow Nigerians actively participate in the economic space to boost productive sectors. Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said…
Again, Nigeria’s Economy Slips Into Recession Under Buhari-led Administration
The Nigerian economy has again slipped into its second recession under the Muhammadu Buhari-led government as the gross domestic product contracted for the second consecutive quarter. The same happened in 2016, making it the second recession in a space of four years and the worst…
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