Author: Citynews

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has continued to react to the reports that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, is demanding N5 billion in damages over alleged defamatory remarks. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, Okonkwo mocked the reported legal action, suggesting that Obi was seeking funds for political campaigns. The former Obi campaign spokesman claimed that if Obi needed funds for political activities, he should ask him privately rather than resort to what he described as extortion. “It has been brought to my notice that there is a letter circulating…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to various regions of the country as part of efforts to improve security operations and tackle rising criminal activities. The new deployment, which takes effect from June 15, was announced on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting between the IGP and Strategic Police Managers, a gathering of senior officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above. Speaking at the conference, Disu said the move was aimed at bringing senior leadership closer to operational areas and improving the coordination of security activities across…

A renowned Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has finally responded to criticisms surrounding his visit to Ibadan last year, dismissing allegations that he was promoting the Islamisation of Oyo State or advancing northern religious ideologies in the South-West. The cleric insisted that no individual or group could prevent him from travelling to any part of the country, stressing that his visit to Ibadan was not at the invitation of any Muslim organisation or individual in the South-West. In a Facebook post seen by POLITICS NIGERIA on Tuesday, Gumi explained that he attended the event in his capacity as a representative of…

The House of Representatives has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation’s service chiefs over the worsening security situation across Nigeria. CityNews reports that the resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Sulaiman Gumi. The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings, bandit attacks, terrorism and other violent crimes across the country despite repeated assurances from security agencies and the Federal Government. The House directed Ribadu and the service chiefs to appear before lawmakers to brief them on efforts…

Hundreds of young Nigerians on Tuesday marched to the National Assembly in Abuja to demand stronger action against the worsening security situation across the country. The protesters, who began their rally from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, gathered under the banner of “Nigerians Unite Against Terror”, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to protect lives and property. Addressing the crowd, the convener of the protest, Isah Abubakar, said insecurity had gone beyond politics and had become a national crisis affecting every citizen regardless of religion, tribe or political affiliation. According to him, “There are roads in Nigeria that,…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has disclosed that only the party conducted its primary election in line with the Electoral Act. To this end, Mark charged candidates to ensure that they win all their upcoming elections. He disclosed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives, led by Abdulsammad Dasuki, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Mark charged members of the ADC to remain focused and prepare for their forthcoming elections. According to him, the ADC will put forward only members who would win elections as its candidates. He charged members who…

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje has lambasted the President Bola Tinubu government over the deteriorating security crisis in the nation. The clergy, who was addressing his congregation during a live service, lamented that while unsuspecting citizens are being killed and abducted by assailants, Nigerian leaders are moving with bulletproof cars. According to him, all citizens have equal rights and should be entitled to bulletproof vehicles if that is the only way to be safe and secure in Nigeria, stating that resources belong to citizens. Odumeje,…

Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he celebrates whenever a divorce happens. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that he celebrates divorces because he believes that at least one of the partners was going through difficult times in the marriage. According to him, the end of such marriage is a relief for at least one of the partners. While emphasising his support for divorce, the comedian said it is a better option than toxic marriage. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has denied allegations that he accepted money from African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to mobilize support during the party’s recent primary election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, Lawal dismissed claims that he kept mobilization funds to himself, which critics alleged led to Hayatu-Deen’s defeat. In the interview, Lawal boasted that if he needed money he could phone President Bola Tinubu immediately. “If I want money to do politics, I’d phone Bola Tinubu here, and I am sure before I get home, they’d give…

Three passengers are feared dead after a train operating on the Warri–Itakpe corridor derailed on Monday. The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, as rescue and assessment efforts continue at the scene of the incident. Confirming the development, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed that emergency personnel and relevant agencies have been mobilised to assist affected passengers and manage the situation. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing…