2023: Why Atiku can’t be trusted -Afegbua
Kassim Afegbua, a former commissioner for information in Edo state, says Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, should not be “trusted” with the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket ahead of the 2023 election. Afegbua, spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organisation in the 2019 election, was reacting to a comment made […]
Court Denies Abba Kyari Bail Application
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused the bail application of suspended deputy commissioner of police(DCP) Abba Kayri. Justice Inyang Ekwo in his ruling held that the application has been overtaken by events. On February 14, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) declared Kyari wanted “over his involvement in a 25kg cocaine […]
US, EU, UK, Canada to remove Russian banks from SWIFT payment system
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and Canada, on Saturday, agreed to remove “selected” Russian banks from the SWIFT international payment system. This was disclosed in a statement, adding that the countries is also committed to blocking the Russian central bank from using its international reserves and preventing wealthy Russians from buying […]
Oil is $100 and we’re not smiling
Gone are the days when high crude oil prices meant a lot to Nigeria, or should I say Nigerians. It used to mean a massive boost in our foreign reserves. This enabled the country to meet its foreign trade obligations more comfortably — without having to ration forex. We could also boost our excess crude […]
2023: I’m confident of winning PDP Presidential ticket, says Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed the optimism that he would win the Presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 general elections. Atiku who is going to be battling with others, including: former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, Bauchi State governor, Bala Muhammed and the publisher of […]
No Need To Lure Jonathan To Presidential Race- Osita Chidoka
Former minister of aviation, Osita Chidola says former President Goodluck Jonathan should not be lured into the race for the presidency in 2023. Speaking on Arise Television on Saturday, Chidoka said if Jonathan wants to run for president, he will do so. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member said the former president will determine his […]
2023 Presidential Election To Hold February 25
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday at a media briefing in Abuja. He added that the national assembly elections will hold on the same day, while governorship and state house of assembly polls will take place on […]
I’m Single and Soft, BBNaija’s Vee Confirms Break-up With Neo
Vee, the 2021 Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) housemate, has finally confirmed that her relationship with Neo, her colleague on the show, is over. While the show lasted, the duo left tongues wagging on several occasions over their romantic displays in the ‘Lockdown’ house. Recall, few months ago Neo had sparked a frenzy on social media […]
I’m not sick, I’ve mental capacity to lead Nigeria –Tinubu
Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, on Friday said his ambition to succeed the incumbent president, Mohammadu Buhari (retd.) in 2023, was seeking a job that requires brain and focus and not one that requires strength. Tinubu spoke at the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, when he visited the monarch, as […]
Hidiat Clinches ADC Deputy Guber Ticket in Ekiti
Motivational speaker and finance guru, Hidiat Simbo Popoola, has emerged as Ekiti State Deputy Governor choice for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the forthcoming election. Hidiat Popoola was picked by a panel of party top shots after a painstaking screening exercise that featured aspirants, comprising members of the academia, technocrats, politicians, men and women […]
