After a shambolic and disappointing presidential campaign rally in Lagos, supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party who were mobilized for the rally have exposed the lack of integrity within the party’s leadership after it promised them monetary payment for their presence at the rally but failed to deliver on its promise. Recall that the party has been embroiled in a leadership crisis that centres around lack of integrity with the party’s ntional chairman, Iyorchia Ayu accused of irregularities and failure to keep to agreement which has polarized the party, given rise to aggrieved state governors known as the G-5. In…
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Nigerian-born BBC journalist, Peter Okwoche has revealed that he has been receiving abuses online over his interview with All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recall that Okwoche had announced on Monday that Tinubu who many claim does not talk to the press had talked to him in an exclusive interview about his presidential ambitions and plans for Nigeria if elected in the 2023 presidential election. The news seemingly didn’t sit well with traducers of the Tinubu campaign who were shocked and shaken that Tinubu could speak to the press; and will choose in their response, a resort to…
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained where his wealth came from, putting to rest allegation of corruption that has been leveled against him in time past. Tinubu said that his critics are only envious of his wealth, and are ignorant of how much investments do yield into wealth. The APC standard bearer, in an interview with the BBC in London, recalled he is the most investigated and accused former governor yet nothing has been found on him. Fielding question on corruption allegations, he said, “You got to know how to analyse and how to ask…
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his critics know he is the front runner in the race for the presidency, hence are doing everything to bring him down. Tinubu said this in an interview with BBC released on Tuesday. The APC standard bearer also expressed confidence that the 2023 election will be free and fair. He said, “I’m very confident that this election will be free and fair, I’m the front runner, that is why I am getting many arrows . On why Nigerians should vote for him, Tinubu affirmed he is different and…
Portugal made light work of Switzerland on Tuesday with a 6-1 resounding victory that books them a place in the last eight of the World Cup in Qatar. Goncalo Ramos made history on a night star man Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench as he scored the first hat-trick in the tournament. Goals from veteran Pepe, who also became the oldest player at 39 to score in the knockout stage of the World Cup, Raphael Guerriero and Rafael Leao completed the rout for the Portuguese. Man City defender Manuel Akanji who has had a splendid tournament capped it off with…
The Ogun State Police Command have arrested three robbery syndicate who specialised in snatching motorcycles from owners while pretending to be passengers. The robbery syndicate identified as Daniel Akapo, 27 years, Idowu Ajao Sunday, 20 years and Dare Olusegun 24 years at Oke Erigba village, Ago Iwoye town of the state. The Ogun state police spokesperson, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement that they are specialised in snatching motorcycle. Oyeyemi said further that the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime. “The motorcyclist said the two suspects suddenly stopped him along the road, and told him that they…
Morocco have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after getting past Spain 3-0 on penalty shootout. Both nations had played out a goalless draw after 90 minutes and extra time with none able to find the back of the net despite numerous chances. The game evolved into penalties with Spain losing all of their kicks and Morocco scoring three and losing one to edge out the former World Champions. It will be the first time Morocco will be making it to the last eight of the competition. Morocco are also the only African side left in the…
The Federal Government has inaugurated prison control room at the National Headquarters to monitor the activities in some selected centres. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said that the Nigerian Correctional Service is becoming digitised as a command and control room is now established at the National Headquarters. He said that effective surveillance is mounted in the custodial centres to monitor the activities in some selected centres. Aregbesola disclosed this at the inauguration of service operational vehicles, junior staff quarters, Information and Communications Technology command and control rooms, unveiling of new uniform for staff of the NCoS and presentation of…
The Federal Government has attributed the poor performance of the power sector to inadequate gas supply power plants. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi made this known on Tuesday. Fashede disclosed this on the first day of the 5th National Council on Power, saying the challenges have created illiquidity in the electricity market in the country. He added that there were still major challenges in the sector despite the strides recorded. He said, “This year’s theme ‘Sustaining and Improving Electricity Supply through the Power Sector Value Chain for Socio-Economic Growth’ is apt. This is because despite…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has mocked its detractors as it keeps basking in the excellent performance of its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at Chatham House on Monday. Tinubu made a live appearance at Chatham House in London where he gave a speech as regards his presidential ambition. The APC standard bearer’s speech continues to draw praises with the intelligence and profundity at which the former Lagos state governor answered questions thrown at him and spoke to issues highlighted as impressive by political enthusiasts. Tinubu discussed some of his plans in defense, economy, education, and technology, among others at…