The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has confirmed that the inclusion of the name of former Governor of Enugu State and a People Democratic Party (PDP) Senator representing Enugu South in the Senate, Chimaroke Nnamani, on its campaign was not a mistake. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, it was stated Nnamani is on the list on the premise of being a supporter of the presidential candidate of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. It added: “The PCC will also want to clarify that the appearance of the name of HE…
Author: Victor Fola
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday returned to Abuja after an 8-day outing in New York, the United States (US) where he took part in the 77th edition of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77). The President arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, before 7am, was received by waiting senior government officials, including his Chief Staff Professor Ibrahim Gambari; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello; the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman with some other senior military and intelligence officers. While in New York, President Buhari participated in no fewer than 12 High level…
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors to re-open universities across the country after seven months of closure. The directive was issued through the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter was addressed to all vice-chancellors; Pro-Chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities. The letter reads in part, “Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses.” Recall that the National Industrial Court of…
Over 2,000 members of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ona-Ara Local government of Oyo State over the weekend defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). Mogaji Victor Akinjide led the defected PDP members while Elder Kalejaye led the defected SDP members during the APC meeting at Elekuro High School, Ogbere in Ona-Ara Local Government. Governor Seyi Makinde hails from Ajia in Ona-Ara Local government area. Other APC leaders at the meeting were Pa Akintayo, Hon. Kolawole Waliyu (Ikoko), Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, Hon. Hammed Bodunrin Digbi, Hon. Remi Sodiq, Hon. Waheed Ajibade, Hon. Mojeed Delesolu,…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has indicated that a brighter future filled with possibilities and God’s blessings awaits Nigeria. He said this in a speech at the 62nd Independence Anniversary Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Sunday, ahead of Nigeria’s 62 years of independence on October 1. “Brethren, we stand at the gate of a new nation, and we see its light shining bright; a nation of God’s promises, a nation of opportunities, equity and justice; a secure and prosperous nation, a nation of laws and righteousness. “Even if what we see…
A Coalition of the Northern Nigeria Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Movement has protested at the Katsina City Gate, demanding the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu. The youths on Sunday where seen bearing placards with various inscriptions such as ‘Ayu Must Resign’, ‘PDP is Not a Private Company’, ‘Fulfil Your Promise’, ‘Northern Youths: We are for justice and fairness’, insisted that Ayu must be removed from office before the 2023 polls. The Leader of the Coalition, Shehu Isa-Dan’Inna, addressed journalists during the protest, saying that the PDP national chairman should resign and stop parading…
Frances Tiafoe led Team World to their first Laver Cup title as the American saved four match points in a dramatic victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas that denied Roger Federer a farewell trophy on Sunday. Tiafoe staged a superb fightback to win 1-6,7-6 (13/11), 10/8 in the penultimate match of the tournament at London’s O2 Arena. That was enough to give John McEnroe’s Team World a 13-8 overall margin of victory with a match to spare, sealing their maiden triumph in the competition after Team Europe won the first four editions. While Federer had hoped to mark the end of his…
The Lagos State Police command on Saturday said its operatives arrested three suspects at Poromope Estate, Ijede road in the Ikorodu area of the state. The suspects identified as Tukur Abdullah, Muazu Telim and Dahiru Idris, were caught with two buses, an unspecified number of live cartridges, three dismantled motorcycles, phones among other items. Our correspondent gathered that the trio were on their way to Katsina State when operatives from the Ikorodu Police Division intercepted them. The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated in a statement on Saturday that the suspects had been transferred to the command’s headquarters in Ikeja…
Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Segun Olusemo, Sheggz has been evicted from the ongoing TV reality show. Other housemates evicted include Chibueze Iyele, known as Hermes and Henry Orakwu, popularly known as Groovy. The three housemates were evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday. Sheggz, Hermes and Groovy spent nine weeks on the reality TV show. Groovy was the 17th housemate to leave Biggie’s house. Speaking to the show host, Ebuka Uchendu, after his eviction, Hermes said he would be exploring several career opportunities. According to him, I will explore sports, arts, other creative opportunities. On his polyamorous…
With four days to the commencement of electioneering campaigns for the 2023 elections, the All Progressive Congress has released its official presidential campaign council list. It comprises 422 members with President Muhammadu Buhari spearheading the council. According to the list of members of the council released in Abuja on Saturday, Bola Tinubu, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate and Abdullahi Adamu, its National Chairman, are to serve as deputy chairmen of the council. Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau is the Director General with James Faleke as secretary of the council. Sen. Kashim Shettima, the party’s Vice-Presidential candidate is the vice chairman…