*Meets APC delegates in Taraba, Adamawa States *Lamido prays for success of VP’s presidential aspirationThere is no greater privilege than to have the opportunity to give one’s best in the service of the country, contributing to society and making life better for the people, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo was speaking on Wednesday during his visits to Taraba and Adamawa States, in continuation of his engagements with stakeholders and delegates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the States. The VP was received in both States by their Governors, Darius Ishaku – Taraba; and Umaru…
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**Emir of Kano acknowledges VP’s contributions, prays God grants him his aspirationNot only is the Kano Durbar festival a fantastic spectacle from a city of firsts, but it is also a symbol of Nigeria’s diverse and beautiful cultures. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this Tuesday evening at the Royal Durbar organised by the Kano Emirate Council to commemorate the 2022 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the ancient city. The Vice President who was the Special Guest at the event spoke to reporters at the end of the Durbar before heading for a courtesy call to the Emir of Kano, His Royal…
…pay Salah homage to Governor. Heads of Security Agencies in Kogi State, made up of the Nigeria Army, Navy, Air force Police, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante services have described as second to none Kogi State governor’s passion for securing the lives of citizens and dwellers in the Kogi state. The Heads of Security Agencies made this known on Monday during a salah homage to the governor at the Kogi state Government House, Lokoja Speaking on their behalf, the State Commissioner of Police Mr. Edward Egbuka noted that the whole country was challenged by various security concerns, ravaging parts of…
…Calls for matured engagement as political season begins A former aspirant for the National Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Saliu Mustapha has felicitated with Muslims nationwide on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations which marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. In a message released to journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Mustapha who is also the Turaki of Ilorin urged Muslims to retain the virtues which the holy month of Ramadan represents. He said: “I congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters on this auspicious occasion. May Allah (SWT) accept all our acts of ibadah,…
On the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across the world, Hon. Toyin Fayinka has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on the successful completion of the month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Holy Book. Hon. Fayinka, in his Eid-el-Fitr message, said, “I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Fitr. As we celebrate the season which is upon us, I urge us all to continue to practise the lessons learnt during Ramadan in order to strengthen the bond of unity in the country. “We should use this post-Ramadan…
In a glamorous celebration yesterday, Oprah Chioma Uzodimma, daughter of Governor Hope Uzodimma, exchanged marital vow with her heartthrob, Henry Ohaeri in Owerri, Imo State. The wedding which took place at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri, was officiated by the Archbishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace A. J. V. Obinna and witnessed by a mammoth crowd of dignitaries, associates, friends and well-wishers of the couple. It was a gathering of progressive Leaders as President Muhammadu Buhari was ably represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo. Other special dignitaries who graced the occasion are the Senate President, Senator…
Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has thrown his weight behind the presidential bid of Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state. Uwazuruike spoke on Saturday when he led some south-east youths on a solidarity march in Owerri, Imo state capital, in support of Bello’s bid.The youths marched through the streets, carrying different placards, with inscriptions such as ‘Power to the Youths’, ‘Support Yahaya Bello’, ‘Youths Can Also Lead’, and ‘Yahaya Bello for the Youths’, among others.Uwazuruike said if Nigeria’s sovereignty must be upheld, zoning should be discarded. He said the contest…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is yet to zone its presidential ticket for the 2023 elections. Its National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu disclosed this while speaking to State House Correspondents after presenting the party’s candidate for the Ekiti governorship election, Biodun Oyebanji, to President Muhammadu Buhari. Adamu was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by the Ekiti Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Kebbi Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Atiku Bagudu and National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) on Thursday asked major…
EXCERPTS OF REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, WHILE AT THE ALAAFIN’S PALACE TODAY ON A CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE ROYAL FAMILY, MEMBERS OF THE OYO MESI AND OTHER CHIEFS ON THE PASSING OF THE LATE ALAAFIN, OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI I bring you the condolences of our President, President Muhammadu Buhari, and also from the Federal Government. Kabiyesi was in the mould of a philosopher king. He understood the place of the correct representation of the history, heritage and political economy of a people in imbuing self-worth and self-esteem in the people and by such means, the building of…
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Wednesday, declared his intention to run for the office of the president in the 2023 general election, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He officially announced his intention to contest the election for the presidency in Abuja when a group of Nigerians, under the auspices of Project Nigeria Group (PNG), presented to him copies of the nomination and expression of interest forms which were purchased for him by the group.