The Labour Party, its presidential council (LP-PC) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi have joined issues with Anambra State governor Charles Soludo over his recent outburst, with all four now embroiled in a war of words even as other parties get their campaigns underway. In its reaction to Soludo’s latest attack on Obi, the LP campaign team on Tuesday claimed the outburst of the Anambra State governor against the presidential candidate was full of inaccuracies. Recall Soludo had, in a lengthy article on Monday dismissed the chances of the former Anambra State governor in the 2023 presidential election, adding that…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has announced plans to swap the elapsed Vision 2020 with ‘Nigeria Agenda 2050’ which is currently being finalized. Buhari disclosed this through the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed on Monday in Abuja at the 28th Nigerian Economic Summit. She noted that the government had developed the National Development Plan 2021- 2025 to succeed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan 2017- 2020. Ahmed revealed that resources were being mobilised with less priority given to oil revenues. She said, “We are in the second year of the NDP 2021-2025 with the private sector taking the…
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not sink, noting that with him as president hope is back. Tinubu said this at the APC presidential campaign flag-off that held on Tuesday at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, Plateau State. “Hope is back, Nigeria will be well. Nigeria will not sink. We hereby reaffirm our commitment to progressive good governance,” Tinubu said. The flag-off was attended by President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, the APC governors among other party national stakeholders. The APC flagbearer also promised to create better…
It was a standstill on Tuesday in Jos, the state capital as the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) kicked off their campaign rally with a mammoth crowd in attendance. The flag-off of the party’s presidential campaign took place at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos. Dignitaries in attendance include President Muhammadu Buhari, the party’s flag bearer, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and the hosts, the Director General and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong among other dignitaries. People began to troop into the venue as early as 7am…
The All Progressives Congress, APC will today, Tuesday, commence its presidential today in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Simon Lalong who doubles as the Governor of the state on Monday inspected the the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos. Lalong, speaking during the inspection of the venue of the campaign, said that his state is ready to host APC faithful and residents. Among the dignitaries expected to headline the campaign flag-off include: Chairman of the PCC and President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; APC governors; the party’s presidential…
Annie Idibia, actress and wife of popular singer, Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, has said she is officially deaf to those who criticise her marriage. The mother of two said this in a comment on her husband’s birthday post meant for her. She wrote, “I”m officially deaf to naysayers. “MyMine” 😍🥰. Loveeeee you dear Mr Innocent Idibia 💝” Annie made the statement hours after some people chastised her husband, 2baba, for posting a simple birthday caption on his Instagram page on her birthday, which was Sunday. He wrote: “Birthday blessings my Queen. More light and love for you.” In his…
Ahead of their international friendly clash against Portugal in Lisbon, Super Eagles have suffered fresh injury crisis. Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen and Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah picked up knocks over the weekend at their respective clubsides which has now ruled them out of the prestigious friendly. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday confirmed the development. According to the NFF, Cyriel Dessers will replace Osimhen, while Chidozie Awaziem will replace Ndah for the Portugal clash It tweeted, “Update Portugal V Nigeria friendly: Chidozie Awaziem replaces injured Olisa Ndah, while Cyriel Dessers replaces injured Victor Osimhen.” Thursday’s encounter between Portugal…
The Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, has refuted speculations going around that the Abuja-Kaduna rail service will resume on 24 November. The Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. Okhiria labelled the news has false and should be disregarded. It will be recalled that the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was stopped due to a terrorist attack on 28 March, which led to the loss of lives and the kidnap of some passengers. He said the federal government is making every crucial action to ensure it resumes before the end of November but a date…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned Arise TV two million naira for airing fake reports about Tinubu. Recall the TV station had given broadcast to a report that the Independent National Broadcasting Commission (INEC) was investigating Tinubu’s alleged crime bothering on narcotics and illicit drugs. INEC at the weekend denied the statement on which Arise TV based its report. The Broadcast regulatory body, in response, sanctioned the television station with a fine of N2m for breaching the broadcasting code. Meanwhile, Arise TV have apologised on Sunday after reporting the Independent National Broadcasting Commission (INEC) was investigating Tinubu over alleged…
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed confidence that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi will not win the 2023 election Soludo stated that Obi is imposing defeat on himself via his attempts to pull down the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby making the path to victory of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu easier. Soludo said this in an article titled ‘History beckons and I will not be silent (Part 1)’. According to Soludo, Obi is running a campaign on a dangerous desperation that may likely cost Igbo dearly for years. He…