President Bola Tinubu, during an Iftar event with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, advised religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria in their sermons. Tinubu emphasized the importance of constructive criticism, urging leaders to utilize the upcoming 2027 general elections to effect change if necessary. He stated:…
Former members of the Rivers State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 general elections have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency and expressed support for Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, as the leader of the PDP in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has disclosed that he held a meeting with the party’s 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata. In a post shared via his official X handle on Thursday, the former Governor of Anambra State revealed the details of their interaction….
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified that he bears no responsibility for the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP – Bauchi Central). Akpabio also confirmed that he has not received any correspondence from Senator Ningi requesting his immediate reinstatement. Senator Ningi was suspended following his interview with BBC Hausa, during which he alleged that the…
Following extensive deliberations, an independent medical doctor conducted an examination of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed that the doctor was competent and had been personally selected by the IPOB leader. Ejimakor revealed this after leading the legal team in a routine…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Bello as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Senate. In a statement on Thursday by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expects that the new CCB chair will lead the Bureau to realise its mandate of maintaining high standards of public…
We’d love to say that all of our favorite actors were perfect. However, some don’t have the shiniest background with the critics. The worst-reviewed actors can also be the ones that are most beloved by fans. Let’s take a look at the actors who the critics didn’t love and their reasoning. Plus, maybe we’ll defend them…
The First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has been appointed as the ‘Global and National Stop TB’ Champion. Mrs Tinubu also advocated for a renewed commitment, especially at the state level, to the fight against tuberculosis in the country. She made a donation of N1billion as part of her commitment to the fight against Tuberculosis in…
Meet Late Lt.-Col. Ali, The Commander Of Troops Killed In Delta On March 14, 2024, 17 soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion stationed in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State were ambushed and killed by enraged youths in Okuoma Community while on a peace mission. Birth and Education Late Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali…
A gang of hoodlums numbering about 30 have set ablaze the Neni Police station as well as the headquarters of the Anaocha Local Government Area in Anambra state. NEWSDIRECT gathered that the gangsters who were said to be armed to the teeth, stormed the area between 3am and 4am early Thursday and perpetrated the havoc….
