Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the meeting of some PDP governors with presidential candidates of other parties, saying such politicking is likely to confuse PDP supporters. The party therefore called on the national leadership of the party to call for an all-inclusive meeting with its governors on the need to close ranks …
A political pressure group, the Protectors of Shettima Legacy, has condemned the deliberate attempt to malign and impugn the person and character of the APC Vice-Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima by fifth columnists. The group noted that Shettima’s emergence as the APC Vice-Presidential Candidate has indeed unsettled the political opposition, who have gone into an overdrive to dig up dirt …
Akin Osuntokun, a former aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP). He is now the South West leader of the party, according to an announcement on Obidient TV, widely shared in the social media. The statement described Osuntokun as a political scientist and researcher with experience in media …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared that the industrial actions often employed by the lecturers union are aimed at saving public universities from total collapse. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President made this known in a statement issued at the end of the Union National Executive Council, NEC, emergency meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The union president said: …
Delta Air Lines has suspended its flights between New York- JFK and Lagos effective October 4, 2022. Delta Air Lines exclusively disclosed via a statement that the route suspension was to fit into “the current demand environment.” The statement however stressed that the airline was still operating its Lagos and Atlanta routes. It read, “Delta is suspending its nonstop service …
Nigerians in the U.S. are to host the Labour Party’s flag-bearer for the 2023 Nigeria presidential election, Peter Obi, in five U.S. states. Obi announced his engagement with Nigerians in the U.S in a video posted on social media, which according to him, will start from Wednesday Aug. 31 to Saturday, Sept. 3. “I’m a guest speaker on the Role …
Celtic midfielder, Matt O’Riley, has decided to rule out any possibility of leaving the club amidst reported interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. O’Riley admitted that some clubs are looking to sign him this summer but stressed that he wants to work with Celtic this season. As per ESPN, apart from Arsenal and Liverpool, O’Riley has also garnered interest from Manchester …
Former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy, has advised Everton star, Anthony Gordon, to stay at Goodison Park this season, despite Chelsea’s transfer interest. The former Liverpool midfielder is very impressed by the Toffees’ 21-year-old, who has reportedly been the subject of a £60million offer to move to Stamford Bridge. “I completely understand the interest,” Murphy said on talkSPORT, “I think he’s …
The leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Monday afternoon empathised with the people involved in the gas explosion – and not bomb blast – that occurred in the early hours of Monday. It was reported that according to the RCCG in a statement released by its Public Relations department, “against the news making the round, the …
Young men and women of Ebbaken community in Boje, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, have reportedly lynched two windows, Mrs Martina Osom and Mrs Rose Akom, for allegedly practicing witchcraft. The incident, which occured at the weekend, is currently causing chaos in the community as some residents condemned the act. An eyewitness told Vanguard that the victims, …
The Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal has granted leave to the All Progressives Congress, APC, to inspect INEC documents and other forms used for the conduct of the June 18, Governorship election in Ekiti State. Earlier, Kabir Akingbolu, holding the brief of Chief Akin Olujimi, SAN, brought a motion exparte in pursuant to Section 6(6) of the Constitution of the …
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Prof. Rufai Alkali, has quashed insinuations that the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso is working for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It was reported that speaking with journalists in Abuja at the weekend, Prof. Alkali said …
Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a special scheme on Back2School loans and remittances for all its customers. Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Korede Demola-Adeniyi said the loan offerings have been developed based on the bank’s understanding of the importance of education and tsco further support customers with the financial freedom they deserve. She stated that, as part of the scheme, Ecobank …
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), is very excited to hear of the remarkable contribution of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2 2022). The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated this in the ‘Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product Report’ for …
Fresh facts have emerged about Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in London, United Kingdom (UK) last week. It was learned that Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) showed “zero commitment”, as it was alleged that he declined to commit to all of Wike’s conditions before they can work together during …
By: Michael Adesina Spanish newspaper El Pais has reported that there was a terrifying attack in the home of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday morning. According to the report the Gabonese was physically assaulted during an armed robbery. At least four men are reported to have entered the garden of Aubameyang’s home in the Castelldefels area of the Catalan …
Gboyega Akinsanmi Former Chairman of Ikeja Hotels Plc, Chief Goodie Ibru, has said South-south, a geo-political zone comprising six oil-producing states, can influence Nigeria politically if the people work in unity across the federation. Ibru therefore, called on the people of South-south that chose Lagos as their residence to work together and take advantage of numerous empowerment and investment opportunities …
By Ozioruva Aliu A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as part of the national reconciliation efforts after the party’s presidential primary election a few days ago called a stakeholders meeting in Edo State and thereafter had a chat with journalists. What is the essence of this stakeholders’ meeting The whole idea is to …
Arikuyeri, an official of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos, has been murdered. Real name Sulaimon Onaolapo, the deceased was the NURTW chairman in Mile 12. In a trending video, Arikuyeri is seen on the ground as some young men repeatedly hit his body and smash his head. He had been chased to the spot after …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has extended the ongoing strike. It was reliably informed that ASUU extended the strike during its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Abuja. A lecturer with the University of Calabar, UNICAL, who disclosed this to our correspondent, said: “ASUU has extended the strike again. This government has refused to pay us, so we …
