PRP denies collapsing into APC in Sokoto
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Sokoto State has denied the assertion that the party has collapsed into the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the weekend had reported that the PRP governorship candidate, Alhaji Sa’idu Gumburawa, alongside other members of the party in Sokoto announced […]
Adeleke replaces sacked APC LG chairmen with civil servants
*Warns against violence Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed career heads of local government areas (LGAs) and area councils development areas (ACDAs) to take charge of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councilors. This is coming as the governor warned against violence across motor parks in the state. In a directive, the […]
No Bobo! No Zobo! (Part 3)
By Toyin Falola Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving. ― James E. Faust Chinedu hurls himself through the crowded roads in Alaba Market, brisking through grabbing hands, and whisking his head right and left to fish out which outlet is exactly […]
Now that the north has found oil
In October 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel over its occupation of the Golan Heights and Sinai Peninsula, two Arab territories. With the now-defunct Soviet Union (read Russia) backing Egypt and Syria, the US automatically queued behind Israel. Arab countries, in solidary with Egypt and Syria, retaliated by placing an oil […]
TEXUB Bridges IT Trading Gap for Nigerian Market
Foremost marketing platform for IT trading in the world, TEXUB has extended its service to Nigerian traders to enable direct and safe IT products trading between buyers in the country and major products sellers in countries across the globe. With the entrance of TEXUB into the Nigerian market, dealers of IT products in the country […]
High Court Nullifies Osun LG Election
A federal high court sitting in Osogbo has nullified the local government election conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) In the ruling delivered by Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel, he said the election was held in contravention of sections 29 & 32 of the Electoral Act, 2022. On October 15, OSIEC conducted the election […]
BREAKING: Gospel Musician, Sammie Okposo, Is Dead
Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. The singer was said to have slumped and died on Friday morning. His death was confirmed by his project manager, Hillary Vincent The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed. He was aged 51.
Dillibe Onyeama: in memoriam
By OLayinka Oyegbile Though we tremble before uncertain futures / may we meet illness, death and adversity with strength / may we dance in the face of our fears – Gloria E. Anzaldúa The death of the writer Dillibe Onyeama was announced without any fanfare. It was announced as if it was just like any […]
Court stops Nigeria Air, adjourns case till next year
A Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped the establishment of the proposed national carrier – Nigeria Air, by the Federal Government. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa reordered the Federal Government and domestic airlines to maintain status quo in their suit relating to the establishment of airline. He made the order pending the determination of […]
APC chieftain says Tinubu’s age not a barrier
A leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mike Msuaan, has said critics of the ruling party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, who see his age as a barrier are not serious. He told party stalwarts on Thursday in Abuja that the party’s candidate has nothing against This is as he disclosed that the former […]
