Breaking News Today Sunday 07 March 2021

Nigerians will continue to look up to you for wisdom, statesmanship,’ Buhari tells Obasanjo

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday Nigerians would continue to look up to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for wisdom and statesmanship. Read more

I have no personal grudges against Oshiomhole – Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said on Saturday he has no personal grudges against the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. Read more

Falana denies reports he bought confiscated property for N1bn

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Friday, March 5, slammed allegations that he purchased an Abuja property allegedly recovered by the Pension Reform Taskforce for N1 billion in 2015. Read more

COVID-19 vaccine has no side effects on Buhari – Presidency

The Presidency said on Saturday President Muhammadu Buhari has not experienced any side effects since he took the COVID-19 vaccine earlier in the day. Read more

Uzodinma, Okorocha’s camps clash in Imo over plans to recall ex-gov from Senate

Supporters of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, have clashed over an alleged plan to recall Okorocha as the Senator representing Imo West District at the National Assembly. Read more

Nigerian govt dismisses as false report on N10bn budget for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The Federal Government on Saturday dismissed the report that it budgeted N10.6 billion for the transportation of the COVID-19 vaccines to the 36 states and the 774 local government areas in the country. 

Bandits reportedly invade FAAN quarters, kidnap nine in Kaduna 

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) quarters in Kaduna, was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Saturday by unknown gunmen. Read also

CBN offers to pay receivers of diaspora remittances N5 for every one dollar

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday introduced a new incentive to encourage inflow of Diaspora remittances into the country. Read more

Naira may inch closer to N500 against the dollar next week

Despite the rise in crude oil prices this week, the sustained demand for dollars in the foreign exchange market means Nigeria’s currency ended the week 0.18 percent weaker. 

Lewandowski hat-trick helps Bayern seal incredible Der Klassiker comeback over Dortmund

Robert Lewandowski bagged a hat-trick to help Bayern Munich fight back from two goals down to beat Dortmund 4-2 in Der Klassiker.

FG Lists Nigerians Not Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine



Osagie Ehanire stated that the federal government’s goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of Nigerians by 2023.

He said, “We must believe our government on the safety and efficacy of the vaccines brought to Nigeria, support the planned and systematic roll-out of the vaccines and mobilise our citizens as we move into the states. We must recognise that vaccine hesitancy will negatively impact our lives and those of our loved ones if allowed to fester.

“Nigerians under 18 years and pregnant women are not eligible to take the vaccine except medically certified to take the jab. It is a relief and the marking of the start of a tedious but hopeful exercise to see our citizens develop immunity against the virus.

Okupe Reveals What Will Happen In 2023 Presidential Election



A former spokesman for two former Presidents (Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan), Dr. Doyin Okupe, has revealed what will happen in the forthcoming presidential election.

In a post via his Facebook page on Friday, Okupe asserted that the 2023 presidential election will tough compared to other past elections.

Okupe said any candidate desirous of becoming president in 2023 would have to convince the people and work very hard to earn every vote.

He noted that the era of primordial considerations such as ethnicity and religion has long gone, asking presidential hopefuls to start working now.

Okupe added that party considerations would also be secondary, with the primary focus being on the candidate’s personal merit.

COVID-19 Vaccine Not Our Business In Kogi, We Have More Serious Issues – Governor Bello



Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that the COVID-19 virus is not the business of people in his state, adding that the state has "more pertinent" issues to tackle.

Bello stated this on Friday when he featured on "Politics Today", a Channels Television programme.

The governor, who has repeatedly denied the presence of the virus in his state, said that COVID-19 is a minute aspect of the state's challenges, adding that Kogi tackled other diseases like Yellow Fever and Lassa Fever without much noise about its efforts.

"COVID-19 is not our business in Kogi State. We have more prominent issues, more pertinent issues, more serious matters that we are attending to in Kogi state," he said.

"Insecurity that we met, we've tackled it and several others. Disunity, we met it on the ground and we have united Kogi State, not COVID-19.

I'm Not Interested In Contesting 2023 Election, People Are Only Speculating – Jonathan



Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented that it was unfortunate that schoolchildren and many Nigerians are being kidnapped for ransom by bandits.

Jonathan on Friday advised Buhari to work together with all the governors and mobilise the security agencies so that "Nigeria will be able to cross over this very ugly phase of societal evolution."

Jonathan hintedee that the report of him contesting in the 2023 presidential race were rumours and mere speculation.

On the rumour of my interest in the 2023 presidential election, it is mere speculation. I will continue to serve God, humanity, Africa and the world to the best of his ability and with all sense of commitment and sincerity."

Herdsmen back in Ibarapa Oyo state destroying farms



Herdsmen have returned to Ibarapaland in Oyo State, putting farmers in despair as they grazed their cattle on their farms.

Ibarapaland was the scene of an ethnic flare-up between Yoruba and Fulani herdsmen in January, leading to the intervention of Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho.

The Fulani chief was evicted in Igangan and herdsmen left in droves, causing a national uproar.

But it appears, no lesson has been learnt by the herdsmen, according to a report by Saturday Punch.

The report, quoting farmers, said herdsmen have not only returned to the area, but also resumed destruction of farms.

They have also threatened to attack farmers when challenged.

Insecurity: Buhari, governors not sleeping – Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian President, has said President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors are working to resolve Nigeria’s security problem.

Jonathan said he believes that Buhari and state governors are not sleeping over the burning issue.

Speaking during a condolence visit to Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State, over the death of his father, Jonathan commended Buhari and urged Nigerians to support the effort of ensuring that the country is safe.

He expressed hope that the Buhari-led federal government and governors would be able to resolve Nigeria’s insecurity challenge.