Former Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship primary in Imo state. Ihedioha was screened and cleared a few days ago by the PDP to contest the party’s primary ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state. However, in a letter dated March 27, […]
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The Lagos government has revealed its plans to discontinue the fifty percent reduction in the fares of the buses owned by the state. The directive was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). On February 8, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state governor, announced a fifty percent reduction […]
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The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that his parents forced him to go school because left to him, he was supposed to be into entertainment. Speaking on News Central TV in an interview on Tuesday, Adeleke said, “I love music. I love dancing. In fact, I was supposed to be into entertainment […]
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Operatives of Kogi State Police Command attached to the Quick Response Unit have rescued eleven males, two females who were kidnapped at a hotel in Eleite area of the state along Ajaokuta Road on March 25, 2023. The development was sequel to the order by the Commissioner of Police, CP Akeem Yusuf, that efforts must […]
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one out of three members of a syndicate that allegedly gang-raped two girls in Sangere village, Yola South local government area. A statement released by the police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, says the suspect, Bello Abdullahi, 30, who is a Vigilante member and two others now at large […]
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Popular Nigerian Afropop singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, professionally known by his stage name Iyanya has disclosed who he would like to be best friends with. Iyanya stated this when he was presented with the option of choosing between Tems and Ayra Starr while engaging in a poll where he had to pick between two things […]
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Tuesday, stated that no newly elected National Assembly members under the party would defect to other parties. Speaking in Abuja after meeting with members of the National Assembly-elect, the chairman noted that the party would make a difference in deepening the nation’s democracy. ‘ ‘The […]
Those elected on Labour Party’s platform won’t defect — Abure
The Federal Government has commended the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, for its contribution in diverse areas to the overall development of the country, noting that its existence has been a strong tool for socio-economic development and national unity in its 50 years of existence. The Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare […]
Controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, has distanced himself from the world’s deadliest terrorist group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS. The ‘I Am A Yahoo Boy’ crooner said though he is a Muslim, Islamic State does not represent him or his religion. Naira Marley who is currently observing Ramadan […]
Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles were defeated 2-0 by Guinea in the final qualifier for this year’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Second-half goals from Algassime Bah and Alseny Soumah sealed the qualification in Rabat, Morocco. Guinea booked their spot on Tuesday after they had recorded a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Abuja. […]
Nigeria fails to qualify for 2024 Olympics after defeat to Guinea
Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi, has confirmed that his international teammate, Victor Osimhen, has an ambition to play in the English Premier League, EPL, amid reports linking him to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. Iwobi, who currently plays his club football at Everton, confirmed that Osimhen, a Napoli striker, asked him about the Premier League. […]
EPL: He has ambition – Iwobi on Osimhen joining Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal
The Federal Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have evacuated another batch of stranded Nigerians in Libya. According to Ambassador Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, who issued a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, a total of 151 citizens were flown from Benghazi, as the government resumed its voluntary […]
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has vowed not to stop dancing despite criticisms. He revealed that his childhood dream was to become an entertainer. In an interview with News Central Africa, Governor Adeleke said he couldn’t achieve his dream because his father forced him to pursue an academic career. He said: “Music […]
Bayern Munich are reportedly keen to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount for their manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel coached Mount during his time at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea’s head coach. The German wants to raid his former club to bring Mount to Germany in the summer. Mount is likely to leave Chelsea after talks between his […]
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Working Committee and the enlarged State Executive Committee on Tuesday decided to go to court to challenge the result of the Abia Governorship election which declared the Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti as winner, especially in six Local Government Areas where the BIVAS machines were […]
Abia: PDP to challenge declaration of Alex Otti winner of guber election
Tottenham Hotspur forward, Son Heung-min, has apologised to manager Antonio Conte over his exit from the club. Tottenham had on Sunday confirmed Conte’s departure ‘by mutual consent’. Spurs immediately appointed Cristian Stellini as caretaker manager until the end of the season. Before Conte’s exit from Tottenham, the Italian had hit out at the club’s players, […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed the immediate recall of Dr Niyi Oginni, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS). The recall became inevitable to save the state health insurance scheme from imminent collapse. Dr. Oginni was suspended early in the year on the recommendation of the Review Committee set […]
Nigerian skit maker, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, professionally known as Ijoba Lande, has been announced missing by his family. Sharing the announcement video posted on the skit maker’s Instagram page on Tuesday, popular comic actor and online comedian Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, called people’s attention to the development. He wrote: “Ah, what is going on? […]
British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has insisted he would retire from boxing if he loses to American boxer Jermaine Franklin. Joshua will clash with Franklin on Saturday at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London. The 33-year-old had scheduled to fight Tyson Fury in a bout in November or December. However, the fight never came to […]
Famous singer Inetimi Odon, known as Timaya, has recently expressed concern over the difficulties of finding true love. Taking to social media to seek fans’ opinions on the sensitive topic, the singer observed that true love has become difficult, resembling a challenging pursuit. He tweeted: “This day’s love is hard to find. Is it me, […]
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, is under investigation by Greater Manchester Police, GMP, for appearing to use his mobile phone while driving. A video of the 22-year-old appearing to use the device while driving a £300, 000 Rolls Royce has emerged on social media. The incident is believed to have happened on Wednesday, March 15, […]
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Tuesday received a letter from Nigerian youths asking it to prevail on the federal government to nullify the February 25 presidential election. The youth group had stormed the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja to protest the manner in which the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, conducted the […]
The Enugu Good Governance, E-G3, a pro-democracy group monitoring electoral developments has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ignore calls by the Labour Party, LP, to review the governorship election in which a winner has already been declared. The group noted that INEC successfully collated 17 local government councils’ results of the March […]
Enugu guber: Group regards LP’s call for review invitation to anarchy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Nasarawa State Office refused to obey the court order directing the Commission to allow the legal team of the party to inspect documents used during the 18 March 2023 governorship election in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the Secretary […]
Nasarawa guber: PDP alleges destruction of election documents, accuses INEC Of flouting court orders
Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni vowed his side will put an end to Bendel Insurance unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Group A leaders, Insurance are the only team yet to taste defeat in the Nigerian top-flight this term. The Benin Arsenals currently enjoyed a six-point lead over Akwa United, […]
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has revealed that medical doctors in Nigeria are trained for next to nothing, as they are made to pay an average of N48,000 per section as fees in public tertiary institutions. Ngige went further to reveal that was not the situation in Europe and America where most […]
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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has disagreed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s claim that there is a breath of fresh air in the Portugal national team. Portugal sacked Fernando Santos as their manager after World Cup Roberto Martinez stepped in his place. Santos and Ronaldo, his ‘friend’ clashed at the World Cup after the coach decided to […]
No breath of fresh air under Marinez – Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo
An auto crash has claimed the lives of 24 people on Monday night in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. The truck conveying the passengers was heading to Lagos from Zaria with 87 persons on board. According to the sector commander of the Niger State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kumar Tsukwan, […]
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Chelsea are willing to offload eight top players from the club in the summer. According to the Evening Standard, these players include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic. The others are Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The report said that Todd Boehly would let these stars leave […]
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has warned Arsenal that his former club will fight ‘until the final minute of the final match’ to win the Premier League title. Arsenal are currently 8 points ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League table although Pep Guardiola’s side have a game in hand. The Gunners are hoping […]
EPL: It’s not over – Aguero warns Arsenal about City’s chances of winning title
Reports from multiple bank officials show that Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are set to raise their cash withdrawal limits from the current N20,000-N50,000 range to over N80,000-N100,000, to help bank branches to tackle naira scarcity and lingering queues in some cities across the country. Recall the Central Bank of Nigeria had on Friday last week […]
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A domestic staff, Joseph Ogbu, was sentenced to death by hanging by a Lagos State high court on Monday for the murders of his employer, Adejoke John, 89, and her daughter, Oreoluwa, at their house in the Surulere area of the state. The verdict was delivered by Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay after she found that the […]
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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has said that it was wrong to compare youngster Alejandro Garnacho to Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The 18-year-old Garnacho has emerged as one of the rising talents at Old Trafford since joining from Atletico Madrid for £420,000 in 2020. He has made a couple appearances for the Red Devils […]
EPL: He’s a lion – Saha reacts to comparison between Ronaldo, Garnacho
Chelsea have identified recently sacked manager Julian Nagelsmann as the possible replacement for under-performing Graham Potter. The Blues now want to rival Tottenham to appoint the former Bayern Munich man in the summer if Potter fails to meet their expectations. Tottenham want to appoint Nagelsmann as a replacement for recently sacked Antonio Conte. But the […]
EPL: Chelsea identify Graham Potter’s possible replacement as manager
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has replaced its suspended National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu with one of his deputies, Amb Umar Damagum. Damagum, who was the Deputy National Chairman, will take over as acting chairman pending the determination of the substantive suit restraining Ayu from parading himself as National Chairman. READ MORE: Court […]
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Fire has engulfed a five-storey building at the popular Balogun Market in Lagos State. According to a video of the incident which had gone viral on social media showed smoke billowing from the structure. But the incident has been put under control by emergency responders. READ MORE: Fire Guts Three-Storey Building In Balogun Market (VIDEO) “The […]
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The staff and students of Federal University of Technology, FUTO, Owerri, on Tuesday gave Professor Nnenna Oti a hero’s welcome back to the institution. Oti, the current Vice chancellor of FUTO, was the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Returning Officer for Abia State governorship election. In a video circulating online and obtained by DAILY POST, […]
Abia INEC returning officer, Nnenna Oti receive heroic welcome in FUTO
Experts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology have cautioned against engaging in oral sex during women’s menstrual period, describing it as unsafe and could lead to multifaceted infections. Though some online platforms have claimed that the practice is safe, the experts warned that not everything on the internet was factual and accurate. According to them, such practice […]
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Big Brother Naija season 6 winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney has claimed some of his female colleagues only come to him for hookup. The reality star made this known during the latest episode of the Honest Bunch podcast with Nedu Wazobia and crew. White Money alleged that some female BBNaija stars ask […]
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Chelsea are currently ‘disappointed’ with their former manager Thomas Tuchel after the German publicly said he wants to take Anthony Barry from the west London side. Tuchel was recently appointed as the new manager of German Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich after their sacking of Julian Nagelsmann. The former Borussia Dortmund boss was without a job […]
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has revealed that poor people have no business getting into a relationship. The actor made this known via a tweet on Tuesday, claiming that if one is not yet financially buoyant, it is wise to take a vacation from a “serious” relationship and focus on developing oneself. Deyemi wrote,” If you’re […]
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Former Real Madrid playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has compared ex-Barcelona ace Memphis Depay to veteran forward Lionel Messi. Depay failed to score what would have only been a consolation goal as Netherlands were demolished 4-0 by France in the Euro 2024 qualifying game at the weekend. Depay, who left Barcelona for rivals Atletico Madrid […]
He’s the best player – Van der Vaart names Dutch star who’s like Messi
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has rejected the club’s no.7 shirt. The Brazil international has been reportedly offered the shirt for the 2023-24 season but the he is not interested in wearing the iconic shirt, The Brazilian wears the no.20 shirt for Los Blancos while former Belgium international, Eden Hazard is currently holding the no.7. […]
LaLiga: Vinicius Junior rejects Real Madrid’s offer to take Hazard’s no.7 shirt
The last general elections will go down in the political history of the country as one of the finest elections ever conducted in Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commissioner for Kwara, Kogi and Niger states, Professor Sanni Muhammed Adam, declared this in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Tuesday while presenting certificates of return to the […]
Kwara guber: Gov Abdulrazaq, Deputy, others receive certificates of return
There was a mild drama between the Nigeria Police and controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, on Tuesday. The ‘Zahzooh’ crooner took to his Instagram page to share a live video of himself resisting arrest from the men of the force who stormed his wine bar. In the video, the singer was seen […]
‘I work for Tinubu, we own Nigeria’ – Portable resists police arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters. EFCC made this known in a tweet on Tuesday. The commission identified the suspects as, Peter Omega Awupri, Philip Okonkwo, Emeka Okonkwo and Williams Chukwu. Others include Stephen Anthony, Edobor Osas, and Adetola Sunday, were arrested in Gwarimpa, Abuja following credible […]
The Patriots in Defense of Democracy, a political pressure group, has described as condemnable and unpatriotic calls by some persons for the establishment of an Interim National Government against a democratically elected one. Donald Ayibiowo, the Co-Convener of the group, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Presidential election: Group reacts as call for Interim National Govt intensifies
Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has apologized for his demeaning comments about women. Recall that the reality star came under heavy fire after he insinuated that no woman is above a man’s league as long the man is wealthy. His comment elicited outrage from ladies most notably […]
Whitemoney apologizes to Victoria Inyama, Doyin, others over comments against women
Wales midfielder, Aaron Ramsey, is backing Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. According to him, Gooners “deserve” it. Ramsey left Arsenal in 2019 after 11 seasons at the club. “It is still a massive part of me. “I spent 10, 11 years there and for them to go on and win the […]
EPL: The fans deserve it – Aaron Ramsey names team to win title
The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to convert the Dave Umahi University of Medical Sciences to a federal government-owned university. The bill, sponsored by Chinedu Oga, was considered by the Committee of the Whole and passed. The passage followed the adoption of the recommendations of the House Committee on Tertiary Education and […]
Reps pass bill for FG to take over Dave Umahi University of Medical Sciences
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur boss, Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly leading the race to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as the next Real Madrid manager. According to journalist Jorge C Picon, Pochettino is in pole position ahead of the club’s legend Raul as Real Madrid draws up a list of candidates who could replace Ancelotti in […]
Real Madrid: Favourite manager to replace Ancelotti as coach revealed
Thirteen kidnap victims have been rescued by the Kogi State command of the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO, SP William Ovye Aya disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday evening. Aya said the rescued victims consist of 11 male and two female. He said the rescued victims were kidnapped at a […]
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday eulogised Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday. Gbajabiamila in a statement in Abuja said that Tinubu had demonstrated democratic credentials over the years and ought to be celebrated by well-meaning Nigerians. He described Tinubu as a dogged and determined fighter for a […]
A chief bomb-maker and a high-ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Awana Gaidam, has been killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device (IED). According to counter insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, said the bomb struck his vehicle along Njumia and Arra in the Sambisa forest, on March 27, killing […]
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A woman identified as Annie Ofili, has allegedly stabbed her friend, Glory Okon, to death at her residence on the Greenville Estate, Badore, in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The Punch gathered that on the day of the incident, Okon paid Ofili a visit at home. While the two of them were discussing at […]
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Emeka Ihedioha, former Governor of Imo State, has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship Primaries. The development was contained in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party. Ihedioha, who severs as governor of the state for seven months before the Supreme Court announced Hope Uzodimma as winner of […]
BREAKING: Ihedioha withdraws from Imo PDP governorship primaries, gives reason
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has finally accepted the outcome of the Benue North West Senatorial election which took place on February 25. DAILY POST recalls that Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who is expected to complete his second term in office on May 29, contested for the senatorial position but lost the […]
NASS elections: Gov Ortom finally accepts defeat, withdraws case from tribunal
Leon Balogun has made his highly anticipated return for Sky Bet Championship club, Queens Park Rangers after a lengthy injury layoff. The centre-back has been sidelined since sustaining a calf injury in QPR’s 2-1 home defeat to Huddersfield Town in November 2022. Balogun featured for 45 minutes in QPR’s Development Squad 2-0 win against Birmingham […]
Championship: Balogun returns to action for QPR after injury layoff
Chairman, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, Babatunde Akoro has charged his players to go all out for a win in Wednesday’s Nigeria Premier Football League home fixture against Plateau United. The Oluyole Warriors lost 2-0 to Akwa United in Uyo last weekend. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side are now hovering around the relegation zone and need […]
The Senate on Tuesday at its plenary passed two bills seeking to extend the implementation of capital components of the 2022 Appropriation bills until June 30. Senate resolution followed presentation of the two bills, sponsored by Sen.Gobir Abdullahi (APC-Sokoto). The two sponsored bills were: Bill for an Act to amend the 2022 Appropriation Act and […]
Redmi Note 12 Series continues to bring flagship-exclusive features to upper-mid range devices, redefining photography, and overall user experiences. Lagos, Nigeria, March 28th, 2023 – Xiaomi today announced the highly anticipated Nigeria release of Redmi Note 12 Series at a launch event held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja. Available for the Nigerian market are […]
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a certificate forgery case filed by the Transparency Advocacy for Development Initiative,TADI, against the Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva. The court in a copy of its ruling dated March 8, dismissed the matter following an application by the lawyer to the plaintiff, Edward Onaga, seeking the withdrawal […]
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have extended their strike ultimatum it earlier issued the federal government for two more weeks, following consultations with their affiliate unions over the cash crunch policy. The decision was announced on Tuesday, after a meeting with the National Executive Council members. Recall […]
BREAKING: Cash crunch: NLC, TUC extend strike ultimatum by two weeks
Marcelo Gallardo, a friend of PSG ace Lionel Messi is reportedly in contention to take over at Real Madrid in the event of manager Carlo Ancelotti’s departure. Ancelotti is said to be heading to Brazil to become their next head coach, following the resignation of Tite last December. The Italian’s contract at the Santiago Bernabeu […]
LaLiga: Lionel Messi’s friend in race to take over from Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has opened up on the very reason he left Arsenal. The midfielder said that the Gunners ‘nudged’ him into signing for Everton. Iwobi joined the Arsenal academy in 2004 and stayed with the club for 15 years before eventually breaking into the first-team under Arsene Wenger. He went on to play […]
Three persons have been killed as cultists resume killings in Abeokuta, the Ogun State fire. DAILY POST learnt that the resumption of killings by the cultists was to mark the one-year remembrance of a popular area boy, Tommy, in Oluwo area of Abeokuta. Tommy, said to be a leader of the Eiye cult group, was […]
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) has not made any decision on the venue of the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six competition. The IMC is the body in charge of running the affairs of the NPFL. IMC head of operations, Davidson Owumi stated the league body has Abuja and Lagos in mind for the competition. […]
Ahead of the 10th National Assembly inauguration, Senator Orji Uzor, representing Abia North Senatorial District on Tuesday said he has formally informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest for Senate Presidency. Kalu, who personally posted his visit to the Villa on his verified Twitter handle, said he has shown President Buhari his Certificate […]
Fire on Tuesday gutted a section of a five-storey In Balogun Market, Lagos building. The fire which started in the early hours of Tuesday led to the loss of properties worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in a statement signed by the Director Adeseye Margaret said the […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed Victor Oye as the lawful and legitimate National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. The court kicked out Edozie Njoku, who had been laying claims to the highest office in the political party. Justice James Omotoso in a judgment held that by the judgments […]
Court affirms Victor Oye as authentic APGA National Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Vice Chairman for North-west, Comrade Salihu Lukman has called on the leadership of the party to zone the position of Senate president to the South-south. Lukman in a statement issued Tuesday said the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led National Working Committee (NWC) needs to become more aggressive in driving the process […]
Zone Senate presidency to South-south – APC national vice chair, Lukman
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ridiculed the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorchia Ayu, following his suspension from the party by the Benue State branch of the PDP. Wike, who spoke on Tuesday (today), during the commissioning of the first phase of the Trans-Kalabari road in Degema Local Government Area […]
PDP crisis: ‘I will fight you till I leave office’ – Wike mocks Ayu after removal
The Lagos State government has disclosed what awaits a staunch supporter of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, if he is found to have broken the law during the just-concluded elections. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, said MC Oluomo must pay if he is found guilty of […]
Anti-Igbo comments: MC Oluomo will pay if found guilty – Lagos Deputy Gov, Hamzat
Osita Okechukwu, the director-general of Voice of Nigeria, VON, has said Femi Fani-Kayode and Bayo Onanuga are not speaking for president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Okechukwu, the inciting and tribal sentiments being shared by these people does not reflect the position of Tinubu, who he, [Osita] claimed to know very well. Following the conclusion […]
Anti-Igbo remarks: Onanuga, Fani-Kayode not speaking for Tinubu – Okechukwu
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi has said the outcome of the 2023 general elections showed that Nigeria is no longer practicing democracy. Amadi disclosed this at the 2nd Ariyo Dare-Atoye memorial series, themed: “Is Nigeria a democracy? Reflection on the 2023 general election”, held recently in […]
2023 election shows Nigeria no longer operating democracy – Sam Amadi
Leganes defender, Kenneth Omeruo has celebrated his 60th appearance for the Super Eagles. Omeruo was in action in the Super Eagles 1-0 win against Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Monday night. It was a memorable occasion for the centre-back, who captained the former African champions in the game. Omeruo made his debut for the Super Eagles […]
Omeruo thrilled to make 60th Super Eagles appearance in win against Guinea-Bissau
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has directed head teachers of public and primary schools in the state to ensure that they have functional libraries in their schools. The Head teachers are to post instructors from their existing staff to serve as Teachers/Librarians who would properly supervise the libraries. Executive Chairman of the […]
Ekiti SUBEB orders establishment of functional libraries in public primary schools
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu has said Bola Tinubu’s victory at the presidential election was an affirmation of Nigerians’ likeness. The Senator made the remark on Tuesday in a congratulatory message to the President-elect on his 71st birthday. Kalu described Tinubu as a selfless, genuine and positive-minded statesman with passion for growth, progress and development […]
The Governorship and House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Tuesday granted an ex-parte order, for the independent National electoral commission, INEC, to allow Prof. Benard Odoh and Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii to inspect all sensitive electoral materials that led to the declaration of Francis Nwifuru as a winner. Prof. Odoh […]
Ebonyi: Court grants APGA, PDP ex-parte order to inspect INEC results
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State would lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians and enhance overall energy security for the country. In his virtual message to the official spud-in of the Ebenyi-A Well located in the Middle Benue Trough, in Obi Local Government of Nasarawa […]
Oil Exploration in Nasarawa will lead to greater prosperity – Buhari declares
The South South Solidarity Group has claimed that among the entire geopolitical zones of the country, the region remains very marginalised. Coordinator of the group, Ikpen Ilefa in an interview in Calabar maintained that since the Second Republic of President Shehu Shagari, the zone which had late Dr Joseph Wayas as Senate President, has not […]
Give Senate presidency to south south for equity, justice – Group
Niger State Governor and Chairman, North Central States Governors’ Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he turns 71. Bello in a statement described the celebrant who is also the Jagaban of Borgu Kingdom, as a poltical colossus, with outstanding records of achievements. He explained that Tinubu has […]
Rangers captain, Uche John has acknowledged that it is important for the Flying Antelopes to improve on their away form. The seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions have picked just one point on the road this season John believes that their oriental derby clash against Abia Warriors in Umuahia is an avenue to improve their […]
Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th Senate, Sani Musa, the Senator representing APC Niger East, on Tuesday claimed that the National Executive of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) will address the issue of religious balance in the zoning formula for presiding officers. Senator Musa who made the claims while fielding questions from journalists, said […]
APC to effect religious balance in Senate Presidency zoning – Senator Musa
Chief whip of the Senate and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Tuesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, where he intimated him of his ambition to become Senate President in the 10th Assembly. He, however, revealed that the President didn’t give him an automatic endorsement but exhibited a favourable […]
A chieftain of the Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to provide palliatives for Igbos attacked in Lagos State. Following the victory of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi in Lagos State, some markets populated by Igbos were burnt down, with goods worth millions destroyed. However, Isiguzoro […]
Provide palliatives for traders affected by election violence – Ohanaeze to Sanwo-Olu
Iyorchia Ayu, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stepped aside from his position. Recall that Ayu was suspended during the week by the Benue State branch of the party. Details later…..
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called on its members and supporters to remain calm and be law-abiding no matter the outcome of their request for the review of the March 18 gubernatorial elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The State Commissioner for Information and internal affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, […]
Kano APC calls for calm as party calls for guber results review
Mr Charles Aniagwu, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), in Delta State says the purported suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu is illegal. Aniagwu said this in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, insisting that those behind the suspension were ignorant of the provisions of the […]
Nollywood star, Nancy Isime has said actors and actresses do not enjoy kissing scenes when shooting movies. Nancy Isime disclosed this during an interview with media personality, Dadaboy on Monday. According to her, she dislikes sex and kissing scenes because it is merely a script. She said, “Well, it’s a script, and Yes, I do […]
President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has felicitated the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday. Lawan joins his family, associates and millions of admirers in Nigeria and across the globe to rejoice with the Jagaban Borgu on this auspicious occasion. In his congratulatory message, the Senate President described Asiwaju […]
Senate President felicitates President-elect Asiwaju Tinubu @71
Fr Kelvin Ugwu, a Nigerian missionary priest working in Gambia has criticized the country’s leaders for seeking prayers from the masses after they had stolen the people’s mandate and suppressed others from voting during the election. Fr Kelvin expressed displeasure over the fact that politicians still had the audacity to ask people to pray for […]
Politicians steal mandate, forge certificates, then ask for prayers to succeed – Fr Kelvin
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said medical doctors in Nigeria are trained for next to nothing, as they are made to pay an average of N48,000 per section as fees in public tertiary institutions. Ngige said that was not the case in Europe and America where most of them run to for […]
We train Nigerian Doctors for free, at N48,00 per session, yet no commitment – Ngige
As the globe marks World Tuberculosis day, the Federal Ministry of Health has highlighted reasons patients of Tuberculosis die silently. Olajumoke Adebari, an Assistant Director of Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization unit of the national Tuberculosis program, said the disease kills silently because those infected delay in carrying out tests and treating it appropriately. She […]
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has said he will not attend the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect. During an interview with Arise TV, the elder statesman was asked if he would oblige and show up at the inauguration of Bola Tinubu if the […]
I want to make heaven – Bode George reveals why he won’t attend Tinubu’s swearing-in
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as Chief Economic Adviser to the Government. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, the appointment of the two-term Senator, representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, takes immediate effect. Senator Adetunmbi, however, will not […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says 52 persons were killed by Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in 21 states in the country between 2022 and 5th March, 2023. A situation report released on Monday explained that as of March 5, a total of 628 suspected cases, including 52 deaths (CFR 8.3%) were reported from 21 […]
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the adjustment of official working hours in the public service in the holy month of Ramadan. This is contained in a circular titled: “ADJUSTMENT OF OFFICIAL WORKING HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN”, with reference number GO/S/HOS/GEN/3/V.V 27th March, 2023; signed by Engr. Isyaka Alhaji Lawan […]
An unnamed 16-year-old girl in Kano State has expressed how eager she is to get married. The girl, who just finished her secondary school, claimed that she made the decision to go public and express her thoughts to the world in the hopes that she could be fortunate enough to find a partner. READ ALSO: […]
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Bode George, an elder statesman and chieftain of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has slammed Bayo Onanuga, a spokesman to the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, over his anti-Igbo comments. George said he is surprised that Onanuga is speaking for Tinubu after making some derogatory and inciting comments on social media, which he described as […]
Anti-Igbo remarks: He’s not even Lagosian – Bode George slams Bayo Onanuga
