Presidency Blasts New York Times Over Report On Nigeria Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu on Sunday responded to a recent New York Times article concerning Nigeria’s economic situation. The article, written by Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal and published on June 11, was titled “Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation.” Onanuga criticized the report for presenting a biased and negative portrayal of Nigeria, consistent with the way foreign media have historically depicted African nations. Onanuga asserted that the report unfairly attributed Nigeria’s economic challenges to the policies of President…
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How Gunmen Stormed Abuja Nightclub, Killed DJ Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Gunmen Stormed Abuja Nightclub, Killed DJ Adisc jockey identified as Bashiru Bello, but popularly DJ Bash has been killed during a robbery incident at Volcano nightclub at Gwarimpa, Abuja. The tragic incident reportedly occurred early on Saturday morning during the robbery attack on the nightclub during a gig that started on Friday night. DJ Bash was shot dead inside the club. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory, SP Josephine Adeh noted that the police were “not alerted on time about…
Buhari To Nigerians: Grow Your Own Food, Control Population Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians to keep growing their own foods and control population growth. The former President expressed satisfaction that a considerable number of Nigerians have embraced farming once again. Buhari, however, expressed deep concern over the unchecked rise in population within the nation, saying the situation now calls for immediate attention. He spoke to journalists after participating in the Kofor Arewa Eid prayer in Katsina on Sunday, in light of the current conditions in the nation. “The need for greater discussion and awareness about this problem, (uncontrolled…
NFF To Ban Victor Osimhen From National Team Information reaching Ibom Focus says that NFF To Ban Victor Osimhen From National Team Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the outburst of footballer Victor Osimhen against the ex-national team coach, Finidi George. According to him, Osimhen should apologise to Finidi George and ex-Super Eagles players or should be banned from the Nigerian national team. He said this in a viral video that surfaced online. According to him, the attitude of Osimhen should not be allowed and his outburst is disrespectful. “Because these players have access…
BREAKING: Nollywood Actress, Stella Ikwuegbu Is Dead Nollywood has been plunged into mourning as veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu passed away on Sunday. A cloud of sorrow has therefore enveloped the Nigerian film industry as fellow actors, filmmakers, and fans grapple with the devastating news and reflect on Ikwuegbu’s immense contributions to Nollywood over the years. Movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, announced on his Instagram page that the veteran actress has passed away. According to his post, she died on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He said, “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs stella ikwuegbu is dead. “The veteran Actress…
Police Storm Bandits’ Hideout, Kill One, Arrest Others In Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has said that its operatives from the Utako Divisional headquarters stormed bandits hideouts in Chikara, Kogi State, bordering the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Zuba, Abuja, where they killed one suspect and arrested three others. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, who made this known in a statement issued on Saturday said that the operatives led by CSP Victor Godfrey, also recovered an English pump-action gun, a locally fabricated pistol, two live cartridges, cutlasses, knives, and items believed to be charms from the…
BREAKING: NAF Bombards Bandit Kingpin’s Camp, Kills 25 Dozens Of Terrorists In an operation conducted yesterday, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully hit the camp of a notorious bandit kingpin, Alhaji Dutsi, in Katsina State. The Nigerian Air Force airstrikes resulted in the elimination of over 25 terrorists, disrupting criminal activities in the area. Dutsi, a notorious kingpin, had been a major security threat, terrorising the Kankara-Faskari axis. A credible military source disclosed that the operation, conducted around 2 pm in the western part of Salahawa Mai-Goshen, Faskari Local Government Area, targeted Dutsi’s camp located along Dakamawa hill.…
BREAKING: Gunmen Storm Anambra LG Headquarters, Set Ablaze Several Security Vehicles, Others Gunmen suspected to be arsonists on Saturday attacked the headquarters of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, setting four security vehicles ablaze. The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Awka, the state capital. Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Obono Itam, condemned the attack which happened on Saturday morning. “The attack, which resulted in the destruction of four patrol vehicles belonging to the vigilantes, has been described as…
JUST IN: NFF President Speaks On Finidi George’s Resignation Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Saturday said he has no knowledge of Super Eagles coach Finidi George resigning from his position. This statement comes amid circulating reports suggesting that George resigned following the NFF’s announcement on Thursday about hiring a new “expatriate technical adviser” for the team. This decision was prompted by the Super Eagles’ poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. Currently, the Super Eagles have accumulated only three points out of a possible 12, placing them fifth in their six-team group,…
Lady Burns Her Mother To Death As Pastor Said She’s Behind Her Predicament’ A 45-year-old housewife, identified as Abiodun, nicknamed Iya Sunday, has given the reason for setting her 86-year-old mother ablaze in Ondo town, Ondo State. The suspect said her pastor told her that her mother was behind her predicament. After the ugly incident, the victim reportedly sustained burns from head to toe and is currently on admission at an undisclosed hospital, in the town. Police said the aged woman later died in the hospital. An eyewitness account said that the suspect, who visited her mother on Friday, around…