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President Muhammadu Buhari says he closed the country’s land borders to encourage Nigerians to produce food for their consumption. He said although the move was initially criticised, Nigerians eventually appreciated it. Buhari spoke on Tuesday while inaugurating the new customs headquarters that reportedly cost N19.6 billion to construct. The edifice is located in the Maitama district of the federal capital territory (FCT). “ Please note that from Lake Chad to Benin Republic is more than 1,600 kilometres, only God can effectively guard the borders. So you need a person who has the energy and the competence to supervise. I deliberately closed the borders because knowing Nigerians, they order rice, give some to Niger and the rest, and then they bring the rice here ,” he said. “With our potential, we have people, we have land, and weather – how many nations are as lucky as Nigeria in the world, very few nations. “So closing that border, 1,600 kilometres, Nigerians insist they eat boiled r...

Shocking moment a Dubai-based Nigerian lady fried eggs with the sun rays   2 Shares

Embattled Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, was returned to a prison cell on Tuesday morning after his trial for assaulting a police officer was adjourned. Naija News understands that the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State, presided over by Adeola Olatubosun, adjourned Seun’s trial after the magistrate absented herself from the court. “Seun has been taken back to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti,” SaharaReporters quoted a source at the court saying. The source disclosed that the court sitting has been adjourned till Wednesday, May 23, 2023. It was reported earlier that  the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command, was plotting to ensure that Kuti was taken to the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, to certify that he is “mentally sick.” Seun was said to have refused to give out his blood samples to the police for medical examination after the command got the magistrate to amend her ruling and do their bidding. “The police...

Second Niger Bridge named after Buhari The president participated virtually in the commissioning of the bridge. Governors of the south-east region of Nigeria have named the Second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari, an official has said. The bridge was commissioned on Tuesday by Mr Buhari who participated in the event virtually. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the governors took the decision ahead of the commissioning of the project to appreciate Mr Buhari for completing the project after successive administrations failed to do so. “Following consultations, the governors of the South-east have agreed that the second Niger Bridge shall be named after the Muhammadu Buhari Second Niger Bridge,” Tolu Ogunlesi, a media aide to Mr Buhari posted on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday. Bashir Ahmad, a special assistant to the president on digital communications, also announced that the bridge has been named after Mr Buhari. “The Second Niger Bridge is to be officially called/known as...

For Newcastle, the guarantee of at least six matches in the gilded and glitzy surrounds of the Champions League. And Leicester, the lingering threat of 46 amid the muck and nettles of the Championship.  Oh how different those eventualities are - executive airline travel versus a National Express motorway slog. But these are clubs heading in opposite directions. To think, when Leicester were winning the Premier League in 2016, Newcastle were being relegated. Here, though, was a result that perhaps suited both teams. Needing only a point to secure a top-four finish, Newcastle would have preferred to sign off with a victory at St James' Park, especially with third position still up for grabs. But their supporters did not care for the outcome on 90 minutes, as they chorused about trips to Italy and beyond. Leicester, by contrast, are still hoping to avoid weekends in Swansea. To that end, a gusty draw had some merit. It means, should they beat West Ham at home on Sunday, Everton must a...

Happening live at the Abuja Appeal Court.. Security personnel stood at the entrance, and produced Zip-Lock Bags for the visitors and Lawyers to drop their phones inside, and then, keep these locked bags at the entrance of the court.. The lawyers that were present started arguing seriously at the entrance. They were like: “... If Live-Streaming is not in the constitution,, then, does that mean that dropping phones outside before entering are also in the constitution too?? “Let us be doing only the things that are inside the constitution...” They even started a Mini-protest at the entrance of the court, and were chanting.. “...No Phones,, No Court...” The lawyers later won the argument, and the ban on phones and gadgets were lifted...

The first Professor of Geology in Africa, Jamiu Mosobalaje Oyawoye, is dead. His  death was confirmed by his son, Prince Olukitibi Oyawoye, on Monday evening. He was 96 years of age. Born in Offa in Kwara state on August 12, 1927, Prince Oyawoye, the Aremo of Offa, served as a lecturer at the University of Ibadan between 1960 and 1977. He was appointed a professor in 1966 at the age of 39 and became the first Professor of Geology in Africa. He also served as the Chairman of the West Africa Examinations Council. Reacting to his death, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a condolence message signed by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, described Oyawoye’s death as a huge national loss. The governor said the death of Africa’s first professor of geology was the end of a great era in academic accomplishments, dedication to community service, and statesmanship. “My heartfelt condolences go to the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, the Olofa-In-Council, the Musli...

Kadaria Ahmed States Unequivocally on ARISETv that You MUST have 25% in Abuja to be Declared President of Nigeria! https://twitter.com/MissPearls/status/1660382271424307200?t=Xa_MgQtFjaBHLoSrUZ4U1Q&s=19 Lmao😝😝. Everyone knows that Tinubu didn't meet the requirements to be declared, but since he's my tribesman, we will defend him even if it's unconstitutional 85 Likes  11 Shares

The  supreme court has fixed May 26 to deliver judgment in a suit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice- presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The judgment will be delivered three days before the inauguration of the president-elect and the vice-president-elect. The PDP, in the suit filed on July 28, 2022, claimed that Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate was in breach of the provisions of sections 29(1), 33, 35, and 84(1)(2) of the electoral act, 2022. The party argued that Shettima’s nomination to contest the position of vice-president and Borno central senatorial seat — at the same time — contravened the law. The PDP, which sought an order disqualifying the APC, Tinubu, and Shettima from contesting the presidential election, also sought an order nullifying their candidacies. However, Inyang Ekwo, the trial judge at the court of appeal, dismissed the suit on the grounds that the PDP lacked the l...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is engaged to his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, after nearly five years together, according to Page Six . The outlet reported that rumors of the engagement have made the rounds for months after Sanchez was spotted wearing a heart-shaped ring. News that they began dating came in 2019 after Bezos' divorce from his wife Mackenzie Scott. The pair were married for almost 24 years. Bezos and Sanchez are in the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival and have been staying on his $500 million yacht that features a mermaid that looks similar to Sanchez adorning the prow. Sanchez previously told The Wall Street Journal that Bezos "makes me laugh all the time. He can be goofy ." On his birthday, she wrote about Bezos in a lengthy social media post. " They don’t see the man who puts everything aside to help a sick friend, but my eyes do," she said. "They don’t see the man who wakes up early every morning to make breakfast for the kids so th...

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. The  Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, will lead the delegation . Members of the Presidential Delegation: Mr. David Greene, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy Abuja The Honorable Sydney Kamlager-Dove, United States Representative (D), California The Honorable Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce General Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency The Honorable Mary Catherine Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affair...

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities have re-elected Professor Emmanuel Osodeke unopposed as their National President to steer the affairs of the union for another two years. The union members also re-elected Chris Piwuna, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor in the College of Medicine, University of Jos, as Vice President. They were re-elected during their 22nd National Delegates Conference of ASUU which was hosted by the University of Jos, Plateau State between May 19 and 21, 2023. Other National Officers of ASUU who were also re-elected during the conference include Prof. Siji Sowande (Treasurer); Prof. Ade Adejumo (Financial Secretary); Dr Austen Sado (Investment Secretary); Dr Adamu Babayo (Internal Auditor) and Dr Aisha Bawa who replaced Dr Stella-Maris Okey as the Welfare Secretary. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/05/just-in-osodeke-re-elected-as-ASUU-national-president/amp/ 2 Likes 

I thank President Buhari for the Federal government support. I thank President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating Lekki Free Trade Zone. I thank Governor Fashola, Ambode and Sanwo-Olu....." https://twitter.com/DeeOneAyekooto/status/1660610254449590273?t=MsIuyu3c0T7Fwxn1bPiWNA&s=19 66 Likes  16 Shares

Popular chef and world record breaker, Hilda Baci, has appealed to Nigerians to see beyond her dressing but to project her ingenuity and doggedness to place Nigeria on the global map. Baci said this in reaction to the wide criticisms of her dressing that erupted after her rise to fame for attempting to break the world record in cooking. Recall that the 27-year-old chef came to the limelight following her attempt to break the world record by cooking continuously for 100 hours. Afterwards,  a number of her past pictures revealing her curves started surfacing on the Internet, a development which has since stirred mixed reactions on her personality traits. The Akwa Ibom-born chef while addressing the media in Lagos on Thursday defended her dress -sense, saying that  one can look sexy and still be a game changer. She said,  “I don’t have to be dressed like a nun to make it in life. One can be sexy and still amazing, beautiful, and smart. I shouldn’t be taken back because of my...

It seems like the recent birthday celebration of Chef Chi by ace singer Davido has stirred the emotions of his other babymamas including Larissa London Larissa London, one of the baby mamas of ace Afrobeat singer, Davido stirred reactions online with some comments she shared on her page as she talks about her ideal man. The makeup artist also talked about the type of man that is her perfect spec. Larrisa noted that she loves soft men, a proper lover boy ready to die for her. Larissa also further talked about the different attributes of love and why it is wrong to dishonour other women to please another. These statements come from the UK-based make-up artist just days after Davido went all out to celebrate Chioma on her 28-year-old birthday. Larissa, in another comment, noted that love is patient and kind and does not envy nor boast. As she preached about love, Larissa also noted that love always protects, perseveres, gives hope, and does not delight in evil. Just like Larissa, another ...

The old lady will host AC Milan at the Allianz Arena on Friday, before the last game of the season at the Stadio Friulli in Udine. Juventus have been docked 10 points in a new ruling by the Italian football federation’s appeals court after an investigation into the club’s transfer dealings. The decision sees Juventus drop from second place (69 points) to seventh in the Serie A (59 points), making it highly unlikely they will reach the Champions League. Juventus were handed a 15-point penalty in January, while several members of its former board were also given bans from football activities, including former president Andrea Agnelli.   The points deduction was suspended last month on an appeal to the country’s highest sports court within the Italian Olympic Committee and referred back to the football federation’s appeals court for a new trial.   During a three-hour hearing on Monday, federation prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné requested an 11-point penalty for Juventus. He had asked f...

Omo! I walked into this UBA experience center to get an ATM card and this machine printed an ATM within 1 minute! So fast! I wish all banks can implement this across all branches. There's no point queuing for hours just to get an ATM card. https://twitter.com/chude__/status/1659558310129852416?t=5IJ_pxGh-ae_c_r_JWWsdw&s=08 35 Likes  4 Shares

Misquotation of Peter Obi/LP Legal Counsel by Punch Newspapers. Our attention has been drawn to a misleading report in the Punch Newspaper @MobilePunch of 20th May 2023, captioned “Give me seven weeks to produce witnesses, Obi tells Tribunal” which is a misrepresentation of what our Counsel presented yesterday, before the Election Petition Tribunal. Peter Obi did not ask the court to give him seven weeks to bring in his witnesses. He only implied he will be through with all 50 of them in seven weeks. In proposing his schedule of witnesses, Eme Awa Kalu, SAN leading the team in court, had told the court that Peter Obi and Labour Party would be presenting 50 witnesses and that these 50 witnesses, will require 7 weeks to present their evidence before the Tribunal. At no time did the Counsel say that he required ‘Seven weeks to produce witnesses’ as misreported by the Punch. The correct interpretation of what our lawyers told the court unambiguously is that the presentation of our witnesse...

Cite Muslim majority in Taraba, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Bauchi, Kogi, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Niger, Kaduna, Kebbi, Lagos •Reverse selves, want ‘top’, not ‘juicy’, job for El-Rufai Indications emerged last week that  the jostle for inclusion in the cabinet of the next federal administration had intensified as some Muslims pleaded with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give more ministerial appointments to members of their own faith than their Christian counterparts. They begged Tinubu to give Muslims in Muslim-majority states at least four ministerial appointments per geo-political zone after his inauguration. There are six states in each of the six geo-political zones viz South-South, South-West, North-Central, North-East and North-West. Only the South-East has five states. The 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides that each of the 36 states of the federation must have one native in the federal cabinet. Section 6, Part 1, Section 147 of the Constitution, titled, ‘Ministers of Federal Gov...

Fans inside Valencia's Mestalla stadium were warned about racist behaviour, with their game against Real Madrid paused after abuse was allegedly directed at opposition forward Vinicius Junior . The forward has been racially abused by fans in Spain this season, prompting strong criticism from others in the game. Back in February, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said "nothing in the world" could justify such abuse, expressing his shock at a line of questioning from one reporter. The match was eventually restarted after a short delay, with Vinicius sent off in second-half stoppage time as Madrid fell to a 1-0 defeat. After the fixture, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti strongly condemned the lack of action being taken. We have been complaining about this abuse all season and nothing!" Ancelotti told the media after his side's defeat "It has reached the point where the manager must consider taking off his player because the game is not being stopped. There is some...

At least 12 football fans have reportedly died and around 500 more injured after a stampede of supporters unfolded at a match in El Salvador. The Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan, about 25 miles northeast of capital San Salvador, was hosting a quarter-final clash between domestic clubs Alianza and FAS. However, the venue's capacity of 44,836 is understood to have been exceeded after hopeful spectators forced their way through an access gate. The resulting flood of fans saw play suspended just 16 minutes into the match as chaos unfolded on-field. Horrific images from the match showed bodies strewn in tunnels and gangways as medics saw to those injured in the crush. "It was an avalanche of fans who overran the gate," commented Pedro Hernandez, president of El Salvadoran football's first division. "Some were still under the metal in the tunnel. Others managed to make it to the stands and then to the field and were smothered." Footage of the incident in Cuscatlan...

The Federal Government has promised to conclude negotiations with NIPOST on the usage of its speedy mail service to start delivering passports to Nigerians who opt for such a service. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this while speaking at the opening of the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Front Desk Office in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday, 20th May 2023. “We are in the final stage of concluding negotiations with NIPOST to begin using its speed mail service to deliver passports to Nigerians wherever they are in the world after production,” the Minister disclosed. According to a statement by Sola Fasure, Media Adviser to the Minister, the launch of an additional Passport Front Office in Auchi, Edo State, was part of the government’s effort towards effective service delivery to Nigerians. He quoted Aregbesola as saying it was the intention of the government to provide the passport to anyone desirous of it within a reasonable time, at an affordable price and witho...