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target=_blank>Appointing IBB’s son, other Northerners cannot save you, ADC taunts Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the recent announcement of appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “desperate attempt to buy back the trust that he has spent over a year squandering, particularly in Northern Nigeria.” In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC dismissed the
target=_blank>Tinubu’s visit to Kano highlights Senator Barau’s strength in Northern Nigeria – Alhaji Fahad Ogan Boye
The recent visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Kano State has underscored the strength and influence of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, in Kano and across the North. This was disclosed by Alhaji Fahad Ogan Boye, a close ally and associate of Senator Barau. The visit showcased the respect
target=_blank>18 incumbent governors under probe, says EFCC Chair
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says 18 sitting governors are currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede spoke in Lagos on Friday during a sensitisation programme on the ills of naira mutilation and abuse. According to him, the agency will take action when the tenure of
target=_blank>IBB’s son: Ndume hails Tinubu but queries exclusion of South East
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over fresh appointments into boards of key federal agencies, but asked the President not to forget the South East region in his next appointments. Recall that President Tinubu had in May, appointed 12 Northerners for top jobs
target=_blank>AMAC Chairman fumes over demolition of Karsana community
The Executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, is presently fuming over the demolition of Karsana 2 community. Addressing journalists and community members on Saturday morning, after an inspection of the damages done, Maikalangu said he would take up the issue, insisting that the developer must compensate the community members.
target=_blank>Buhari never honoured anyone the way Tinubu did to him – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said while alive, late President Muhammadu Buhari never honoured anyone the way President Bola Tinubu did to him. Tinubu had declared a public holiday on the day Buhari was buried, personally attended his burial, also named a federal institution after the late Nigerian leader, among other recognitions Sani
target=_blank>We’ll immortalise Buhari by surpassing his expectations – FUTD Pro-Chancellor
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD), Mr. Wahab Owokoniran, has said the institution will immortalise late President Muhammadu Buhari by surpassing his expectations of the university. Owokoniran, a former chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos state, in a tribute, said the council and management of the university would make the
target=_blank>Stop dancing on Buhari’s grave for Relevance, Presidency hits ADC
The Presidency has hit back at the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) accusing its leadership of dancing on the grave of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and using his demise to seek relevance. In a statement on Friday, the ADC had accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration of exploiting the death of Buhari to whitewash
target=_blank>Police ban pro-Obi Rally in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has stopped a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, which was scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command said it received credible intelligence indicating that the rally, though
target=_blank>We’ll hold you if anything happens to Peter Obi, Obidients tell Okpebholo
By Musa Luka Musa The Obidient Movement on Saturday said Okpebholo should be held responsible if anything happens to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kazaure was reacting to Okpebholo’s threat that Obi should not step foot in Edo State without informing him. In a viral video, Okpebholo was heard saying, Obi’s coming to
target=_blank>Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75. It was gathered that he died on Friday following a battle with prostate cancer. Tom Njemanze, who gained fame in the 1990s, is renowned for his powerful performances in iconic films such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London,
Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is dead
target=_blank>I’m not a womaniser – Timini Egbuson
Popular Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has said that contrary to widespread assumptions, he is not a womaniser. He explained that his age, priorities, and demanding schedule do not permit indulgence. The 38-year-old revealed that he has been single for the past two to three years. He disclosed in a recent episode of The Culture League
I’m not a womaniser – Timini Egbuson
target=_blank>Senator Natasha vows to resume at Senate on Tuesday
The senator representing Kogi Central District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to resume at the Senate next Tuesday, in line with the judgement of the court. This development comes amid an appeal by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Channels Television reports that the lawmaker said she has communicated her intention to resume on Tuesday
Senator Natasha vows to resume at Senate on Tuesday
target=_blank>Anambra South senatorial by-election: Ex-guber aspirant Azuka Okwuosa wins APC ticket
Former Anambra governorship aspirant, Hon. Azuka Okwuosa, has clinched the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the August 16 senatorial by-election in the Anambra South senatorial zone. Okwuosa, a renowned politician and former local government chairman, commissioner, and Secretary-General of the South-East Development Initiative, defeated Mr Obinna Uzor to secure the ticket. The
Anambra South senatorial by-election: Ex-guber aspirant Azuka Okwuosa wins APC ticket
target=_blank>Mukhtar emerges APC flagbearer for Jigawa by-election
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared Rabiu Mukhtar as its candidate for the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency in Jigawa State. Ismaila Ahmad Gadada, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee for the by-election, announced this following the party’s primary election held at Duplex, Babura, on Saturday. He stated that the candidate emerged through consensus and
Mukhtar emerges APC flagbearer for Jigawa by-election
target=_blank>ADC: Coalition lied about threat of one party state in Nigeria – Fashola
Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has said the newly formed coalition of political leaders is a manifestation of a right to choose, a freedom of choice, a freedom to associate, adding it should be respected. Speaking on Channels Television, Fashola pointed out that the coalition put out a big lie when it tried
ADC: Coalition lied about threat of one party state in Nigeria – Fashola
target=_blank>Expecting LG autonomy from Nigeria’s constitution unrealistic – Fashola
Former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says it will be unrealistic to expect the local governments in Nigeria to function independently under the current constitution. This is amid the growing call for local government autonomy in Nigeria. Fashola made this statement on Saturday, when he featured on ‘Sunrise’, a programme on Channels
Expecting LG autonomy from Nigeria’s constitution unrealistic – Fashola
target=_blank>Police rescue six trafficked children, arrest 10 suspects in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of six children who were stolen and trafficked within and outside Nigeria, following a series of operations conducted between June 30 and July 16. According to Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesperson, these operations led to the arrest of 10 suspects involved in both local and
Police rescue six trafficked children, arrest 10 suspects in Enugu
target=_blank>No governor can block our movement across Nigeria – ADC fires at Edo, Benue Govs
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that no state governor has the power to stop its leaders from entering or operating in any part of Nigeria. The ADC insisted that the country belongs to all Nigerians and not a select few in power. The party condemned the recent statements by some state governors allegedly
No governor can block our movement across Nigeria – ADC fires at Edo, Benue Govs
target=_blank>Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen join Ndidi chase
Bayer Leverkusen are the latest club to express interest in Leicester City star, Wilfred Ndidi. Ndidi is reportedly keen to leave Leicester City this summer following the Foxes relegation from the Premier League. The Nigeria international has a £9m release clause in his contract. According to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs, he has interest from other
Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen join Ndidi chase
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