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Breaking News: Boris Johnson Resigns as British Prime Minister
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Breaking News: Boris Johnson Resigns as British Prime Minister

Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of Britain has resigned after finally bowing to the mounting pressure as more and more party members called for his resignation. While reading his resignation speech, he enumerated what his government has achieved and noted that he had hoped to accomplish a lot more. He said "I regret to not be successful in arguments and it's painful not to see through so many ideas and projects." Thanking the British people he said, "I want to thank you, the British public, for the immense privilege you have given me". He also noted that he loved the job and the interest of the British people will continue to be served until the new Prime Minister emerges. He said " being prime minister is an education in itself - I've travelled to every part of UK and I've fou...
OPEC Secretary-General Muhammad Barkindo Just Confirmed Dead
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OPEC Secretary-General Muhammad Barkindo Just Confirmed Dead

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) secretary-general, Muhammad Barkindo has reportedly been confirmed dead. Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director(GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company ( NNPC) broke the news via his Twitter page on Wednesday morning. He confirmed that Muhammad Barkindo died on Tuesday at about 11 pm. see also: NNPC Fails To Account For 107 Million Barrels Of Crude, – Auditor General The Group Managing Director of NNPC tweeted “We lost our esteemed Dr. Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo. He died at about 11 pm yesterday, 5th July 2022". He also noted that the burial arrangements of the late 63-year-old would be disclosed soon. “Certainly a great loss to his immediate family, the NNPC, our country Nigeria, the OPEC, and the global en...
Justice Tanko Muhammad Steps Aside as CJN
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Justice Tanko Muhammad Steps Aside as CJN

Justice Tanko Muhammad, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has stepped aside from that office. This confirmation came a few hours after rumours of his resignation hit the airwaves. According to Punch Newspapers, confirmation of this news was given by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Ahuraka Yusu Isah. He's reported to have said "the latest information is that the CJN has resigned; I spoke with somebody very close to him and he said he has resigned." It will be recalled that the CJN is currently the subject of certain allegations of high-handedness and favoritism. While no other action has been taken on this allegation, the CJN had responded saying "the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad would wish to confirm receipt of letter written and ...
Ike Ekweremadu and Wife Arrested in the Uk for Trafficking Child for Organ Harvesting
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Ike Ekweremadu and Wife Arrested in the Uk for Trafficking Child for Organ Harvesting

The Metro Police in the UK has announced the arrest of a Nigerian man named Ike Ekweremadu aged 60, and his wife Beatrice Ekweremadu, aged 55. The two were remanded in custody on suspicion of conspiring to bring a minor to the UK for the purpose of organ harvesting. See Also: Nigeria: Ike Ekweremadu Manhandled by IPOB Members in Germany While information reaching us is still sketchy, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife are awaiting appearance before a court at the Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later today. According to the Metro Police, they were alerted to this offence in May and have been carefully investigating the matter since then. This crime falls under the modern slavery legislation. Source: Sky News
Breaking News: Atiku Picks Okowa Over Wike for VP
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Breaking News: Atiku Picks Okowa Over Wike for VP

It's now official and all speculations have ended as Atiku picks Okowa as his running mate. For days, there have been rumours and counter rumours about who will emerge as the running mate for PDP's presidential candidate. See Also: Okowa Likely to be Announced Atiku’s Running Mate Commenting on his choice, he noted that the candidate had to meet certain requirements which include, ability to complement him as the President while also having what it takes to be the President. Atiku's Tweet As the speculations are now laid to rest with the choice of Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta state over Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State. Nigerians will now be paying close attention to how Wike will respond to this. It's no secret that this is something he wants so much. Sourc...
NDLEA Declares DCP Abba Kyari Wanted Over Illicit Drug Trafficking
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NDLEA Declares DCP Abba Kyari Wanted Over Illicit Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has declared the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, wanted over alleged drug offenses. The NDLEA said an investigation has revealed that Kyari is a member of a drug syndicate that operates across the globe. Source: Leadership
Armed Robbers Kill Augustine Ekanem In Akwa Ibom After Snatching His Car
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Armed Robbers Kill Augustine Ekanem In Akwa Ibom After Snatching His Car

Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have killed a broadcaster with the Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation, (AKBC) Uyo, Mr Augustine Ekanem. It was gathered that Ekanem alias “Talk and laugh” and "Country Man" was shot dead at about 8:30pm on Thursday, December 30, at a filling station and his car was snatched from him at gun point. According to eye witness account, the robbers killed the journalist when they sighted him making frantic calls while they were driving away after snatching his car. His corpse has been deposited at a mortuary at Ikot Ambang, Ibiono Ibom LGA. Source: Linda Ikeji Blog
Lai Mohammed Does Not Have COVID-19 – Aide
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Lai Mohammed Does Not Have COVID-19 – Aide

The minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has dismissed claims that he has COVID-19. According to a statement released by his special adviser, the minister is hale and hearty as against reports making the rounds. The statement reads: The attention of the office of the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has been drawn to a report making the rounds that he has contracted the Covid-19 virus and that he is now in isolation, where he is receiving treatment. For the record, the Minister does not have Covid-19, hence he is neither in isolation nor receiving treatment anywhere. That report, which was first published by an online newspaper and then latched on to by some mainstream lapdog media, once again highlights the uphill task we face i...
EFCC Official Reveals AGF Malami’s Role In Unfreezing Accounts
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EFCC Official Reveals AGF Malami’s Role In Unfreezing Accounts

In a leaked audio, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mohammed Idris, has revealed how the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, compromised cases of corruption in the country. Mr Malami had recommended the appointment of the current EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to President Muhammadu Buhari in February this year. In one of the multiple audio recordings exclusively obtained by DAILY NIGERIAN and verified by some insiders, the EFCC operative was discussing with one Abdulbari Yusuf, a younger brother to a retired Rear Admiral and former Director of Navy Accounts, Tahir Yusuf, who was facing charges of corruption. Mr Idris, who is a lawyer, was also heard giving Mr Yusuf’s brother hints on how to defeat the anti-graft commission at th...
APC Fixes National Convention For February 2022
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APC Fixes National Convention For February 2022

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced that its national convention will take place in February 2022. Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. See Also: EndSARS: Omokri’s Petition Against Buhari Removed From Website The APC Governors forum chairman was in the company of the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman and governor of Yobe State, Mai Malla Buni and the governor of Jigawa State, Abubakar Badaru. Source: Vanguard News