The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has shared his condolences with the family of dead lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem. Raheem was shot dead on Christmas day by a police officer in Lagos while she was returning from a Christmas outing in a car with her husband and her children. Benjamin Hundeyin, the state Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a tweet. Hundeyin also confirmed that the police officers involved have been arrested. “Unfortunate and avoidable incident that was. The ASP that shot and two others with him have since been taken into custody. “They are to be…
Author: Victor Fola
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians of victory over those who seek to disrupt the peace in the country. Buhari gave this assurance on Saturday in his Christmas message to Nigerians ahead of this year’s celebration. He urged Christians on the symbolism between Christmas and hope, Jesus Christ and humility, and Christianity and grace. According to him, this is a season of love, joy, and peace that should reflect among Nigerians everywhere and anywhere. He stated that this year’s Christmas celebration would be unique because it would be his last as the president of Nigeria. He hopes that whoever succeeds…
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Rema made it to the 2022 favourite music list of former US President, Barack Obama. Obama’s list includes some of the biggest releases of the year in different genres, including Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ and Rema’s ‘Calm Down’. The former US president took to his verified social media to share his list of favourite tracks which includes 25 songs from different artistes across the world. “I always enjoy sharing my end-of-year music playlist with all of you — and this year we heard a lot of great songs. “Here…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against the host of the Under-20 African Cup of Nations, Egypt, as well as Senegal and Mozambique. The Flying Eagles are in Group A with Egypt, who won in 1981, 1991, 2003, and 2013, as well as Senegal, who finished second in 2015, 2017, and 2019, and Mozambique, who are making their second appearance in the competition. However, Nigeria, is competing in the tournament for the 12th time and has won seven titles. Although, the Flying Eagles missed the 2021 event. The hosts will also be under pressure to perform at home…
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has tasked his opponent in the 2023 presidential race to abandon political affiliations and strive to move the country forward. Tinubu said this in a Christmas message to Nigerians ahead of the Christmas celebration on Sunday. Tinubu stressed the symbolism of love this season, noting how important it is Nigerians show love to one another. The former Lagos state governor wished that the joy of Christmas be the renewed hope that we can and will propel Nigeria to becoming a better nation. Tinubu said “May the joy and great gift…
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has called on the Christian community in Nigeria to get involved more in politics. He stressed that it is not a dirty game as they have been made to believe. Lalong said this in a statement by his spokesman, Dr Macham Makut, on Saturday, when he hosted northern Christian leaders in Jos, the state capital. Lalong also urged Christian leaders to make demands from candidates vying for political offices. The governor said this was necessary because anyone with the mandate to rule from God, must work in the interest of all Nigerians and that includes…
Presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that his administration won’t disappoint him if elected president of the country in 2023. Tinubu said this at a private dinner organised by family and very close associates of President Buhari, to celebrate his 80th birthday tagged “Celebrating A Patriot, a Leader, an Elder Statesman.” The APC standard bearer lauded President Buhari for sacrificing a lot for the progress of Nigeria. He said, “You have been at the helm of the affairs of this country at a critical time. We have seen a life…
President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Nigerians a merry Christmas as he promised to continue working towards leaving lasting legacies. The president, in his Christmas message, said that he will continue to promote peace, unity, stability and progress of the country. The President added that the people should exercise their franchise and vote wisely to choose leaders that will develop the country. He said, “Until my last day in office, I will continue to provide political and material support to sub-national governments, the Armed Forces, institutions and individuals working wholeheartedly for the peace, unity, stability and progress of Nigeria. “The advances…
The suspended National Youth Leader of Labour Party, Anslem Eragbe, has demanded N10m refund from the party as payment for the development of the party’s National Mobilisation website. Eragbe made his demand in a letter he addressed to the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi; his running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed; National Chairman, Julius Abure; the LP National Working Committee and members of the campaign council. He added that he has been using his personal funds to sort some of the party’s official duties. According to him: “I wish to request that only N10m be paid to me to offset…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday opened the Ishuti Road, Ishefun-Camp Davies-Ijon-Lasu Ojo-Ijo road network with jetty terminal, all at Alimosho Local Government Area. The governor said the jetty will enhance business and social activities of the local government. He added that his administration is a listening government that he understands people’s plight. He appealed to the people to vote for All progressive congress to continue to enjoy dividends of democracy. He said: “We just don’t want to come to Alimosho and garner votes, but we went to prove to the people that our government has a human face…