I didn’t ask Buhari to pick his successor – Bakare
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Assembly, said on Sunday that he never asked the President Buhari to pick or choose his successor.In a short address in his church, the cleric said after the controversy that trailed his nationwide address on January 5, clarification became important.He said he believed firmly that accurate succession in a democracy could only be achieved through free and fair elections, contrary to insinuations or misunderstandings that he asked Buhari to pick out his successor.He said, “My use of the word ‘succession’ has drawn curious reactions from various quarters. Apparently, and without my...
Gbajabiamila Congratulates Ayinde-Marshal on Coronation as First Mayegun of Yorubaland
By Jennifer YusufThe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi
Gbajabiamila has congratulated the King of Fuji Music, Olu-Omo Olasunkanmi
Ayinde-Marshal, on his selection as...
Shehu Sani: EFCC is biased says Sani’s Aide
By Samuel ItsedeSenior Special Adviser to Senator Shehu Sani, Suleiman Ahmed, said the economic and financial crimes commission, EFCC, is biased against his boss...
5 cases we may never see in court under Buhari
By Umar Sa'ad HassanIt is no longer news that President Buhari’s integrity has proven a hoax. It was never about wanting to change Nigeria...
Man slumps, dies seeing his five shops razed by fire
At least one person has been confirmed dead, following Saturday’s fire that gutted the Mgbuka Obosi Spare Parts Market in Idemili North Local Government...
Liverpool wins Tottenham 1 – 0
Liverpool continued their relentless march towards a first Premier League title in 30 years as Roberto Firmino’s strike earned a 1-0 win at Tottenham...
Russia reacts as Iran claims it shot down crashed Ukrainian plane
Jennifer Y OmiloliRussia has replied to Iran's admission that its military actually shot down the international Kiev-bound Ukrainian airliner Wednesday.The plane crash that killed all 176 passengers and crew members occurred near Tehran, the capital city of Iran.Iran confirmed...
MTN withdraws suit against Nigerian govt
Joanna YusufMTN Nigeria Communications Plc said on Friday that it had withdrawn its case with the federal government over alleged N242.24 billion revenue indebtedness...
My successor must have the capacity to deliver – Wike
Jennifer Y OmiloliRivers State Governor Nyesom Wike said his successor as Governor in 2023 must have the ability to deliver saying that at the expiry of his second term in 2023 he would not impose any governor on Rivers people.Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt on Saturday during a solidarity visit by the Orashi region of Rivers State, the governor said the power to choose a successor can never be extended to any group as a gift.He said: “For the position of the governorship, if you have the capacity, come out and contest. Nobody zoned governorship...
Gbajabiamila celebrates Razaq Okoya at 80
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the Chairman of Eleganza Group and RAO Property Investment Company, Chief (Dr)...

