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Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve! He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda

Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve! He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda

Obi Genuinely Wants To Serve; He’s Not Desperate – Chimamanda Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said her unwavering support for Peter Obi stems from her belief in his selfless leadership and genuine commitment to Nigeria’s future. Speaking during an exclusive interview, Adichie praised the former Anambra State governor for his humility and clear sense of purpose, which she said sets him apart from many politicians motivated by ego and personal ambition. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria—but he doesn’t need to be. And that’s a very important distinction,” she…
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FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FG issues fresh Update on ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment The federal government has extended by one week the recruitment applications to paramilitary agencies. The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Board of the Services gave the notification for extension in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) in Abuja. It said, “The closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week.” “The recruitment portal, which was initially…
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Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job — APC Replies El-Rufai The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to shelve political campaigns and wait for 2027 before unfolding a media war against the ruling party. National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with Tribune Online in a telephone interview. Basiru was reacting to remarks attributed to El-Rufai on Saturday in Sokoto state, where the latter was addressing ADC faithful in the North-West state as part of the opposition…
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NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law

NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law

NNPC CEO’s Fate Hangs In The Balance Over Deals With Atiku’s Son-In-Law The days of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited are numbered, TheCable has been informed. Although there are reports that he has resigned, TheCable learnt from insiders that he has not thrown in the towel yet, “but only a miracle will keep him in office at this stage”. President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him to replace Mele Kyari only four months ago, is said to be “livid” over security reports on Ojulari’s activities so far in office. The NNPC…
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Fake N1000 Notes Circulating; How You Can Identify Them – NOA

Fake N1000 Notes Circulating; How You Can Identify Them – NOA

Fake N1000 Notes Circulating, How You Can Identify Them – NOA The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kwara has cautioned the public on fake N1000 notes circulating in the state. The State Director of NOA, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Dare, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin. Dare emphasised the need for vigilance among residents and business owners in the state. According to him, there is confirmed intelligence reports of syndicates flooding the area with counterfeit currency with batch numbers 364232 and 898248. Dare said the counterfeit notes can be identified by their blurred portraits, watermarks, and irregular security features. He…
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I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi

I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi

I’m Not Like Other Politicians, I Keep To Promise – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has declared that he is not like other politicians who make promises they do not intend to keep, insisting that his vow to serve only one term if elected president remains “sacrosanct”. In a statement issued on Sunday, Obi said Nigerians are right to be sceptical because broken promises have become the norm in politics. However, he maintained that he stands apart from that trend. “They are judging me by their own standards —…
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New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strikes Criminal – NLC Alleges The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the statement by the Federal Government that the newly-adopted National Industrial Relations Policy is aimed at stopping frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, as very reprehensible. “The statement was part…
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Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation

Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation

Nnamdi Kanu Drags Reno Omokri To Court, Demands N60 Billion Compensation The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has commenced what his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor termed “a muscular legal action” against a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu, Reno Omokri. Kanu dragged Omokri before the Enugu High Court over some alleged defamatory publications against him and IPOB. In a writ of summon, the IPOB leader demanded a total sum of N60 billion as compensation from Omokri for the said defamatory publications. The embattled IPOB leader also urged the court to order the former presidential aide…
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Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity. Speaking at the progressives digital media summit held in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu said new media influencers must verify information before sharing and focus their influence on building a better society. “Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility,” he said. The president also…
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Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia

Tension As Trump Orders U.S. Nuclear Submarines Near Russia United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia following “inflammatory” remarks by the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, regarding the war in Ukraine. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Mr Trump said in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences,…
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