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The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced his interest to contest the presidential election in 2023. He made the announcement on Saturday while addressing a crowd of supporters and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at an event in Port Harcourt. Amaechi was giving a speech titled, ‘Forward With Courage’ at a thanksgiving […]

The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has reviewed the country’s response to the pandemic in view of the declining number of cases. In a statement dated April 2, the committee explained that the decision followed the reduced risk of importation of new variants, as well as the availability of vaccines and the increasing number […]

The convoy of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening, leading to the loss of his security aides. Details of the incident are still sketchy, but Daily Trust gathered that the accident occurred while the Ex-Nigerian leader was heading for his Abuja residence from the Airport. Jonathan’s media aide has confirmed […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky challenged the United Nations to “act immediately” or “dissolve yourself altogether” during a blistering address Tuesday in which he showed harrowing footage of dead bodies — including children — he said were victims of Russian atrocities. Likening Russia’s actions in Bucha and other Ukrainian cities to violence carried out by “terrorists” […]

Despite failing to qualify the Super Eagles for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Austin Eguavoen is still dreaming of another chance to lead the team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eguavoen had coached the team to a bronze medal place at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, before serving in interim capacity in 2010, after the departure of Lars […]

Governor Yahaya Bello has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his infrastructure drive and efforts at tackling insecurity. The Kogi State leader says he will build on such a legacy if elected as Nigeria’s president.  The governor said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.  He accused the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of failure […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is ready to lead in digital technology and is poised to welcome more initiatives and investments in the sector. The President said this on Friday at the statehouse in Abuja when he received the President of the Microsoft Corporation, Mr Brad Smith, in the company of the Minister of Communication […]

Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has urged the sports ministry to probe the Nigerian Football Federation for Super Eagles’ inability to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Punch Sports Extra reports. The Eagles were eliminated on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw with Ghana in Abuja in the second leg of their […]

The police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a 31-year-old man, Sunday Hungbeji, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing one shortbread biscuit valued at N1,250. Mr Hungbeji, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a count charge of stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Akpan Nko, told the court that […]

A landlord has been hailed by his tenant for his kindness and thoughtfulness. Kenneth Ambet, who lives in Kenya, shared a letter his landlord sent, telling him that he will reduce rent for tenants because of the economic hardship. -LIB

Nollywood Actor, Pete Edochie, has said that an Igbo person, can deliver strategic leadership that will transform Nigeria. He made this known during a BBC Igbo programme highlighting concerns about political marginalisation. According to the legendary Nigerian actor, successful Nigerians in early times were people of the Igbo extraction. Edochie also said only once in […]