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The Lives Of Nigerians Wasted Under Your Government Will Continue To Haunt You – Sowore Replies To Buhari’s Apology

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari. He knocked Buhari for asking Nigerians that feel hurt by his (Buhari’s) actions or policies to pardon him because he (Buhari) is also a human. SaharaReporters earlier reported that President Buhari on Friday asked Nigerians that felt hurt “so much” … Read more

Lagos Government knocks ‘Gangs of Lagos’ promoters

by Essien Essien

In a statement, the Lagos State Government charged that the makers of the film “Gangs of Lagos” had made fun of Lagos’ cultural heritage. According to the statement published on the official website of the state government, which reads: “Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over … Read more

South-east Should Align With Tinubu’s Government And Negotiate For Political Largesse

by Legit Naija

Chimaroke Nnamani Former governor of Enugu state, Chimaroke Nnamani, has called on the south-eastern region of the country to align with the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu when he assumes office on May 29. Nnamani who failed to secure his re-election and was expelled for “anti-party activities” by the Peoples Democratic Party, said in a statement, … Read more

I Am A Celebrity, A Federal Government Liability – Portable Screams As Police Storm His Apartment To Arrest Him (Video)

by Legit Naija

Portable A video has captured the moment controversial street artiste, Habeeb Okikiola aka Portable yelled at security officials who arrived at his apartment to arrest him. From the video, the singer is seen shouting as he challenges the officers who stormed his home. He told the officials that he is a superstar and a … Read more

Nigeria is far much better than how Buhari government met it in 2015 – Lai Mohammed

by Legit Naija

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria is better than where it was in 2015 when President Buhari took over as President He stated that one of the many achievements of the Buhari-led government is the reclaiming of the 27 local governments that were under the control of Boko Haram members in … Read more

Why Nigeria’s economy will boom if government takes Nollywood seriously – Ini Edo

by Legit Naija

Nigerian actress, Ini Edo has given reasons why if the federal government gives the entertainment industry the necessary attention and support to thrive, it will impact massively on the economy. She said that despite it being the highest revenue generating industry in the country, some of the major challenges included inadequate public funding and lack … Read more

“Where were you when government hid palliatives” – Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye quizzes senate

by Legit Naija

Singer, Paul Okoye of the P-Square group, has quizzed the Nigerian senate, asking where they were when the government allegedly hid palliatives meant for the people. Slamming them for merely pretending to be spokemen for the masses regarding the deadline for the old Naira notes, Paul Okoye said they don’t really care. Recall the Senate … Read more

Veteran Actor, Jide Kosoko, Two Others Join Lagos State Government In Campaign Against Air Pollution

by Legit Naija

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, Adewale Elesho, Fausat Balogun with LASEPA

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko alongside other colleagues, Adewale Elesho and Fausat Balogun popularly known as Madam Saje has joined Lagos State Government in a campaign against air pollution in the state. The Nollywood stars joined the team of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) which recently expanded its advocacy efforts to Ibeshe, a seaside … Read more

Daddy Freeze Reacts As Government Officials Attack Odumeje

by Fisayo Omoniyi

Advertisement Media personality, Daddy Freeze has condemned the molestation and humiliation of controversial general overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry World Miracle Center, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, also known as Odumeje, by officials of Anambra state government. Naija News reports that odumeje’s church building located at no 88B Bida Road, Fegge, Onitsha, … Read more

Pastor Odumeje Received Slap left and Right as he tries to stop Security men after Government orders demolition of his Church [Video]

by Kingsley Agoro

The church of Controversial clergyman, Chukwuemeka Ohanaeme popularly known as Odumeje Indanosky has been razed by the government. According to reports, the church was demolished by the Soludo-led government of Anambra state for constituting obstruction. The building had been earmarked for demolition months before for falling short of Anambra building plan. The clergyman who couldn’t stand seeing his church demolished had … Read more

I Will Attack You If You Campaign For ‘Any Of The Old Men Who Sold Us To This Present Government

by Tunde Bakare

Regina Chukwu Following the worsening insecurity in the country, popular Nollywood actress, Regina Chukwu has vowed to attack celebrities who campaign for the ”old men” who according to her sold Nigerians to this present administration. She said this on her Instagram page as Nigerians continue to mourn the death of over 50 persons murdered during … Read more

Regina Chukwu vows to attack celebrities who campaign for “old men who sold us to this present government”

by Kingsley Agoro

As more celebrities continue to react to the death of members of Owo Catholic church who were brutally killed by gunmen, popular actress Regina Chukwu has vowed to attack celebrities who campaign for politicians. Regina threatened to attack the ”old men” who according to her sold Nigerians to this present administration. She said this … Read more

Ifu Ennada Shares Hurtful Comment From An Internet Troll As She Prays The Government Would Start Punishing Cyberbullies

by Tunde Bakare

Ifu Ennada Ex-BBNaija housemate and entrepreneur, Ifu Ennada has taken to Instagram to share an unpleasant comment left by an internet troll on her page. The troll told the former reality star that she has an aura that makes her “very unattractive”. The troll added that the aura is “wickedness and heartlessness” and warned that … Read more

Inside Kwara Primary School Where Pupils Learn Under Trees Despite State Government Access To N7Billion Education Fund

by Tunde Bakare

A report by SaharaReporters has shown that the classrooms of LGEA School, Eyenkorin in Kwara State are old, dilapidated and overcrowded. The primary school has existed since 1982 and currently has about 150 pupils but the desks and chairs are not enough. There is no library or even a desktop computer and there are no … Read more

Atiku to reduce federal government size

by Seyi Martins

Atiku Abubakar (Credit: AA) Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited Kaduna as he continues to woo delegates ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party’s primary election. Mr Abubakar, interacting with the Kaduna PDP delegates on Tuesday at the party’s secretariat, promised to address issues of power devolution to states and local government areas. He explained … Read more

Buhari Is Clueless Leader – Hausa Singer, Fati Lambasts Nigerian Government In New Song

by Legit Naija

Buhari Is Clueless Leader – Hausa Singer, Fati Lambasts Nigerian Government In New Song Fati Niger, a popular Hausa musician, has released a new song, describing President Muhammadu Buhari as naive, adding that the current government has inflicted more hardship on Nigeria’s poor citizens. The Kano State-based female musician also mocked the president, stating that … Read more

PDP Accuses APC Of Stealing Government Funds For Elections

by Tunde Bakare

PDP Accuses APC Of Stealing Government Funds For Elections The major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the EFCC to investigate the All Progressive Congress, APC, for allegedly looting public funds to corruptly create a war chest for the party to intimidate Nigerians and muscle the 2023 general elections. In a statement released by … Read more

Jonathan Seeking Support From Same Government That Brought Him Down – Yeni Kuti

by Tunde Bakare

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been called out by Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, the daughter of popular Afro Beat legend, Fela Kuti on Tuesday. She wondered why Jonathan will be seeking for support from the same people that ruined him in 2015. Jonathan had lost to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress … Read more

Zamfara Assembly extends local government sole administrators’ tenure

by Seyi Martins

The Zamfara House of Assembly has extended the tenure of the 14 local government sole administrators by six months. This is contained in a statement by the parliament’s spokesman Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura. According to him, the extension followed an executive request read during the plenary of the house by Speaker Nasiru Magarya. “The house leader, Faruk … Read more

Gov Hope Uzodinma Dismisses Claims Government Is Behind Banditry In Nigeria

by Tunde Bakare

Gov Hope Uzodinma Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has rubbished claims in some quarters that the government is behind the insecurity ravaging the country. While speaking to state house correspondents on Tuesday, April 19, Gov Uzodinma wondered how feasible it would be for the governors of Imo, Kaduna and Ebonyi to be happy with … Read more

U.S. Government Spent Big Money on Peloton Equipment Over Past 2 Years

by Soyombo Kolawole

Uncle Sam seems to be all in on Peloton — we’ve learned the feds have spent big on equipment … making you wonder if Joe Biden‘s love of the exercise bike might be at play. According to federal procurement docs, obtained by TMZ, the government has spent upwards of $220,000 on Peloton bikes and other … Read more

APC rejects Adamawa local government election results

by Seyi Martins

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the result of Saturday’s local government election announced by the state Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC). The election was conducted on April 9, and the results were announced on April 10. The outcome showed that all the 21 council chairmanship seats were won by the ruling Peoples … Read more

Forty legislators withdraw support for Sri Lankan government

by Seyi Martins

More than 40 members of parliament from Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition withdrew their support for the government on Tuesday, a day after mass protests prompted the entire cabinet to resign. The South Asian island nation was rocked again by protests for a third consecutive day over rising prices and shortages of food, fuel and gas. … Read more

Benue reschedules local government poll for April 30

by Seyi Martins

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has rescheduled the state local councils poll from May 7 to April 30. The chairman of the commission, Tersoo Loko, said this during a press briefing on Monday in Makurdi. Mr Loko said that elections would be held in all the 23 local government councils on April 30. “The … Read more

Sri Lankan president invites political parties to form new government

by Seyi Martins

On Monday, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa extended an invitation to all political parties to join the government to find solutions to the ongoing crisis in the country. The invitation came hours after cabinet ministers resigned from their posts. In a statement, the president’s media division said the current crisis resulted from several economic factors … Read more

“I was punished for driving above the speed limit” Williams Uchemba laments as UK government sends him back to driving school

by Gbenga Adeboye

Nollywood comic actor, Williams Uchemba has taken to his social media page to complain about what the UK government made him do. The actor who has been living in the United Kingdom since last year 2021, revealed that he was driving at a high speed and unfortunately for him, it was recorded on speed camera. … Read more

El-Rufai Reveals Boko Haram Terrorists Behind Kaduna Train Attack, Insists His Government Won’t Pay Them Ransom

by Tunde Bakare

Nasir El-Rufai The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Friday in Abuja met President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments in his state following Monday night’s terror attack on an Abuja-Kaduna bound train. SaharaReporters had reported how terrorists bombed the Abuja-Kaduna train en route Rigasa with hundreds of passengers on-board. During the attack, many … Read more

Kaduna Government Receives Over 100 Pieces Of Luggage Of Abducted, Displaced Passengers

by Tunde Bakare

The items, according to the state government, were handed over to the state security operatives, who gathered them from the scene of the attack. The bombed train The Government of Kaduna State has received luggage, valuables and other belongings of some passengers who were on the Abuja-Kaduna train which was attacked by terrorists on … Read more

Niger State Government Secretly Pays Ransom To 3 Bandit Groups, One Got N67m

by Legit Naija

An investigative report has revealed how Niger State government secretly paid millions to bandits. FIJ made the damning revelation in a new report it published revealing how bandits are enabled by those in power. Read the full report below: Apabakura Dan-Makaranta, a 34-year-old bandit leader in Niger State, has revealed that … Read more

Skiibii blasts the government after NEPA brought him an electricity bill of N1.7 million » News On Cbgist

by Gbenga Adeboye

Singer, Skiibii has taken to the internet to blast the Buhari administration after NEPA brought him an electricity bill of 1.7 million. According to the talented singer, Nigeria is now a failed state because how do the government and NEP expect just a single person to pay such a huge amount of money as an … Read more