AllNews Nigeria News Round Up.
AllNews Nigeria brings you the latest Nigeria news headlines compilations and roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper stories online for today, Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubu insists IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu must remain in detention.
Dokubo during a live Facebook session on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government of Nigeria to disregard appeals from some Igbo leaders pushing for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) from where he appears in court to face charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism filed against him by the federal government....READ MORE
The founder and chairman of SLOK Holding and Daily Sun newspaper, popularly known as Orji Uzor, is a South-East Nigerian politician and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former Governor of Abia State was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Johnson Uzor on April 21, 1960. The 60-year-old politician cum business mogul hails from Igbere, Abia State and is the current Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate...READ MORE
Popularly known as Pius Anyim, the unusual Nigerian politician from a humble background is a former Senate President of Nigeria and a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Senator Anyim was born on February 19, 1961, in Ishiagu town, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He was the first Senator to represent Ebonyi South Local Government of Ebonyi State...READ MORE
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says the traditional institution is the custodian of history, culture, values, morals and ethics have a role to play in tackling insecurity bedeviling the country.
He stated this on Thursday, at the coronation lecture held at the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.
The event witnessed the presentation of the Staff of the Office to the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir...READ MORE
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally broken his silence on plans to run for a second term as Lagos State Governor.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, January 28, 2022, Sanwo-Olu revealed that he will undergo some consultation before he makes any declaration.
The Lagos State governor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed office in May 2019 and will be completing his first term in office by May 2023.
He defeated the then governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who thus far remains the Lagos State governor who spent just a term of four years since the return to democracy in 1999...READ MORE
Burkina Faso has been suspended from the West African bloc of ECOWAS after an extraordinary meeting held on Friday.
The virtual meeting was held to discuss the crisis in Burkina Faso, where army officers led by Paul-Henri Damiba deposed President Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
For now, ECOWAS will not impose further sanctions on Burkina Faso, a meeting attendee disclosed.
However, ECOWAS called on the Damiba-led junta to release ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore and other officials detained during Monday’s coup, adding that the bloc would hold another summit in Accra on February 3...READ MORE
Financial experts have pleaded with the federal government to put a brake on any attempt to worsen the citizens’ economic situation by introducing more taxes.
According to a report carried out by the News Agency of Nigeria, the opinions of some financial experts were sorted about moves being articulated by the federal government to introduce more taxes as a way to increase the revenue base of the government.
This opinion was made in view of the numerous revenue-generating strategies of the federal government that are believed to make life more unbearable for the country's citizens...READ MORE
FG Launches NIPOST’s Debit Card, Banking Platform, Courier Vehicles
The Federal Government, in its desire to broaden financial services in the country, has launched the Nigerian Postal Service debit card, agency banking platform, and its 27 courier service vehicles.
This initiative was made public by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, during its inauguration carried out on Thursday in Abuja.
The Nigerian Postal Service debit card and the agency banking platform will help not only broaden the financial dragnet but also deepen financial inclusion and accelerate the country’s quest to drive its digital economy objective....READ MORE
Lady Reveals How She Was Drugged, Raped By Singer Chris Brown
The new year isn't looking too well for popular American singer Chris Brown as he has been accused of raping a woman, with a $20 million lawsuit staring him in the face.
Per a TMZ report, the lady (whose name is still being kept under wraps) says the incident happened in Diddy's Star Island home in 2020.
In the lawsuit filed against the Freaky Friday crooner, the woman who identifies as a professional choreographer, dancer, model, and musical artist says Brown went from being friendly to raping her in a matter of minutes...READ MORE
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