Argentine star, Lionel Messi has said that the FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be his last appearance in the World Cup. “This will be my last World Cup — for sure. The decision has been made,” the 35-year-old was quoted as saying. “I’m counting down the days until the World Cup. “The truth is, there’s a little anxiety, saying: ‘Well, we’re here, what’s going to happen? It’s my last one, how’s it going to go?’. On one hand, I can’t wait for it to arrive but I’m also desperate for it to go well,” he added. “We’re at a…
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Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will empty the country’s treasury if the party regains power. The minister issued the warning in reaction to the controversy over the return of N122.4 million by members of the PDP’s national working committee (NWC). Speaking on Thursday in an interview with NAN in Arusha, Tanzania, the minister said the PDP has not yet learned its lessons. “If a man can steal from himself, he will steal without any restrain from other people,” he said. “The problem is that PDP will never change and like…
The All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has arrived the country after weeks in the United Kingdom. In a tweet on Thursday, Chief spokesperson of the APC presidential campaign, Festus Keyamo confirmed that Tinubu has returned to the country. He tweeted, “The Eagle has landed. “He teased them; he played mind games with them; their thoughts went wild; but @officialABAT is the master of the game. Just when they thought they had something on which to feast, he’s rather the one now feasting on their naivety. Welcome back, the City Boy!” It will be recalled that Podium Reporters had…
A social-political group, Yoruba Ronu has warned the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi to desist from using violence and hate speech to promote their candidate. Chairman of the group, Chief Diran Iyantan issued the warning in Ondo while speaking to newsmen. According to him, it is important the group quit their “habit of forcing their candidate on the people of the South-West.” He called on Obi to speak to call his supporters to order. He said that the group is fighting the cause of the Yoruba people worldwide, adding they can no longer condone the unwholesome…
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is airborne and expected to land at the Abuja international airport in a few hours, multiple sources have confirmed to PODIUM REPORTERS. Tinubu left London in the early hours today after days of intensive political consultations and meetings, including with leaders of the Nigerian diaspora and business moguls. He was also pictured recently spending time with his grandchildren, prompting affectionate comments and effective dismissal of rumors over his health, as Nigerians praise his “vitality and readiness to hit the ground running” if elected as winner in 2023. Upon…
The Nigeria Police have slammed the action of a policewoman who was captured carrying the handbag of Titi Abubakar, the wife of Peoples Presidential Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The orderly, who is yet to be identified, was seen in a series of photos shared from the unveiling of a women-based initiative in Abuja carrying a handbag reportedly belonging to Mrs. Abubakar while standing behind her whilst she was making a speech. Reactions from seeing such degradation of the Nigerian Police on the part of the Atiku campaign had erupted the social media space, with many calling out the action as…
Gratitude and accolades for the Federal Government have continued to pour in following the seven-man presidential committee securing the release of the remaining 23 captives of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. The Secretary, Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee, Professor Usman Yusuf on Wednesday in a statement announced that the seven-man Presidential Committee assmebled by Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, secured the release and took custody of all the 23 remaining pasengers held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists at 1600Hrs Wednesday. Part of the statement read, “I am pleased to announce to the nation and the world that at…
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress Women Leader, Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, has berated supporters of the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on embarking on a campaign of calumny against political opponents. Okoya-Thomas said this while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday. She said that unlike Atiku, the Obidients camp only have a campaign of calumny to offer. She said, “One thing I like about Atiku is that he does not embark on this campaign of calumny like Obidients.” She also dismissed speculations that Tinubu is ill and receiving treatment in London, stating that very soon, the APC presidential…
Ahead of the 2023 Presidential election, over 10,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) women in south-east have staged a solidarity march for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The women converged at the Ndubuisi Kanu stadium before commencing their march through some streets in Owerri, temporarily halting vehicular movements in some parts of the metropolis. They were dressed in different and stylish APC insignia, carrying placards depicting support for the APC’s presidential candidate. According to them, Tinubu is the best candidate to lead Nigeria. The wife of Imo State Governor, Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma warmly received the APC women. While addressing them, Mrs…
The Nigerian military has secured the release of the 23 remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram Terrorists following the attack on the Abuja to Kaduna train. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee (CDSAC), Prof. Usman Yusuf on Wednesday. The statement reads: “I am pleased to announce to the nation and the world that at 1600Hrs. (4:00pm) today, Wednesday 5-10-2022, the seven-man Presidential Committee assembled by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General L E O Irabor, secured the release and took custody of all the 23 remaining passengers held hostage…