“After independence, in order to build a great nation, each country went to work. But in Nigeria, after independence, our people went to pray and fast.” “So, while we were praying, Malaysia came here and took our palm seedlings and build a great factory of it.” “While we were praying, Singapore went into investment in…
By Adebayo Paul In a shocking event on Wednesday evening, Ecuadoran presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated after a campaign rally in Quito. President Guillermo Lasso quickly took to Twitter to express his horror and pointed the finger at “organized crime” for Villavicencio’s death. “Outraged and shocked by the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio….
Former Militant leader, Asari Dokubo, says if the Federal government commissions him and his group of boys, they will go into Niger Republic and defeat the junta. In a video shared on social media, Asari boasted that he and his boys have what it takes to defeat the military officers that overtook the Nigerien government….
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has debunked alleged statement claiming that she is being attacked for visiting President Bola Tinubu. The former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance in a post on Twitter on Wednesday evening, described the statement which she said was being circulated on WhatsApp as “wickedly false designed…
The Senate of Federal Republic of Nigeria has unveiled its standing committees and distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu is favorably placed among his colleagues in the red chamber. In recognition of his exceptional brilliance, energy, and capacity, the Senate assigned high-stakes national duties to the rising star from the east, Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu. In addition…
August 5, 2023 The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, according to a news report. American journalist, Jackson Hinkle citing France 24 says Niger, who overthrew the elected president Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, has reached out to Wagner, a well known mercenary group known for its fighting in…
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg. Putin made the announcement during the second and final day of the second Russia-Africa Summit, saying “We are developing partnerships in military and military-technical cooperation with more than 40 African states to strengthen…
By Udume Chibueze Following the recent military coup in the West African nation, the Federal Government has closed the border with the Republic of Niger. In a letter to the Senate on Friday, President Bola Tinubu requested support for military action against the junta in the Niger Republic. In light of the recent political developments…
For all Nigerians, this is a time for deep reflection. It is also a time to re-examine our assumptions, even as we reaffirm our hopes. Let us calmly review our aspirations, in order to recalibrate our expectations and pin down the causes of our missed opportunities and disappointments. We stand at that critical moment in…
By Olugbenga Ige Northern Senators Warn President Tinubu Against Military Invasion Of Niger Republic. The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against the deployment of the Nigerian military to invade Niger Republic. Naija News recalls that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had given Niger a week from Sunday…
