‘Politics is the only industry in the north’
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) chairman, Audu Ogbeh, has lamented that politics was the only business in the north. Speaking at a meeting with the Governor of Borno State, prof. Babagana Zulum, he said the security situation in the north is “depressing”. He was in Maiduguri where he led a delegation to meet with the […]
If offered, I’ll reject APC chairmanship, says Oshiomhole
The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has said if given a second chance, he will not lead the ruling party. He said in a statement that he remains proud of the achievements of the party’s national working committee (NWC) under his leadership. He added that he holds no grudge […]
Bye-Election: APC’s Abiru Win Lagos East Senate Seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared candidate of All Progressive Congress(APC), Tokunbo Abiru as the winner of the Saturday Lagos East Senatorial Election. According to the results announced by electoral umpire, Abiru polled a total of 89,204 votes while his closest rival Babatunde Gbadamosi, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 11,257 votes, leaving a […]
Chelsea Edge Leeds At Stamford Bridge To Move Top Of Premier League
Chelsea moved top of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Leeds 3-1 on the night 2,000 fans returned to Stamford Bridge. The Blues had to bounce back after Patrick Bamford’s early opener against his former club. But the home fans in attendance after the coronavirus-enforced absence got a glimpse of why Frank […]
Bye-elections at a glance
Three policemen feared dead as boat capsizes in Bayelsa Three policemen on election duty have reportedly drowned in Bayelsa State after a speedboat mishap. Asinim Butswat, spokesman of the state police command, who confirmed the incident said, “I don’t know the number of officers onboard, but we fear some officers are missing.” The officers were […]
Business Mogul, Harry Akande Dies At 77
Business mogul, and former presidential aspirant, Harry Akande is dead. His death was announced in a statement released on Saturday by his son, Olumide Akande. According to the statement he died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. He was aged 77. He is survived by his children including Olumide, who is […]
US Removes Reciprocity Visa Fee For Nigerians Applicants
The United States has removed the reciprocity fee imposed on visa applications from Nigeria. In a statement released on Friday, the ministry of foreign affairs said the reciprocity fee will no onger be effected from December 3, 2020. “The ministry of foreign affairs wishes to inform that the United States government has removed all visa […]
The Booker Prize and our own NLNG
As long as we can read, we can travel, we can escape, we can explore, we can laugh, we can cry and we can grapple with life’s mysteries – Duchess of Cornwall By Olayinka Oyegbile Last week, the Booker Foundation, administrators of the Booker Prize, announced Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain as this year’s (2020) […]
Court sends Maina back to prison
The former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, is to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center till the conclusion of his trial. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, gave the order on Friday, after Maina’s counsel, Francis Orusanya, withdrew from the case. The new counsel, Abel Adaji, […]
BREAKING: Police Withdraws Suit Against Judicial Panels Of Inquiry
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has applied to withdraw the suit filed against the judicial panels of inquiry set up to probe allegations of brutality and human rights abuses against the force. In a notice of discontinuance filed by Mr. Festus Ibude, a police counsel, the Force said it wished to withdraw the suit against […]
