Ambode Denies Sanwo-OluEndorsement Rumour
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has debunked social media reports that claimed he had suspended his campaign for a second term of office and endorsed one of his rivals, Jide Sanwo-Olu. The denial was contained in a statement today in Lagos by Ambode’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna. Reports making the rounds on social […]
Jimi Agbaje Joins Lagos Governorship Race
Jimi Agbaje, founder of JayKay Pharmaceuticals and two-time governorship candidate in Lagos state, says he will take another shot at the number one position in the state. Agbaje said he changed his mind at the 11th hour and bought the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The pharmacist said he is confident he […]
Student Kills Ten in Revenge for Torn Cloth
A final year medical student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, simply identified as Dr Einstein, was among the 10 people allegedly killed at a graduation party on Tuesday. Another victim was identified as Architect Ose Abulu, a Masters degree student, who was rounding off his programme. It was learnt that the deaths resulted […]
Adeleke, Brother Face Fresh Exam Malpractice, Impersonation Charges
The Nigeria Police Force has filed charges of examination malpractices, impersonation and criminal conspiracy against the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the coming Saturday’s election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and his brother, Sikiru. The charge is coming few hours after news of confirmation of Senator Adeleke’s certificate by WAEC […]
Ekiti: Election Tribunal Relocates As Violence Mars Sitting
The Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal started sitting today at Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on a violent note as thugs invaded the Ado-Ekiti High Court premises where the tribunal is scheduled to sit, wielding sticks, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons. Owing to security concerns, the venue of the sittings of the Tribunal has been […]
Calabar Carnival to Host 1 Million Tourists to ‘Africanism’
Nigeria’s economy is set for another major boost in the tourism sector as Carnival Calabar, organisers of the annual Calabar Carnival, promised to attract one million tourists to participate in this year’s event. According to the Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Mr. Gabe Onah who featured at the recently held Akwaaba Africa Travel Market in Lagos, […]
Abuja Airport Wins 2018 ACI Safety Award
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been chosen as “the best improved airport in safety” by Airports Council International, Africa region. The airport emerged the winner of the category, following an extensive evaluation process that considered entries from several other airports in Africa. In a letter dated 13th September, 2018, addressed to Captain Rabiu Yadudu, Director […]
I Won’t Follow Dogara to PDP – Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yussuff Lasun, on Sunday, denied reports that he has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). It would be recalled that a pro-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) group in the House, under the auspices of Parliamentary Democrats Group (PDG), had described Lasun’s defection to PDP as a forgone issue. The […]
APC Supporters Attack Zamfara Governor
Governor Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara State has condemned attack on his convoy by All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters who are loyalists to aggrieved governorship aspirants in the state. Yari, in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau by Malam Ibrahim Dosara, his Special Adviser on Media and Public Enlightenment, cautioned his loyalists to desist from […]
Leadership Style: I have no Regrets – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, a former Governor of Edo State and now Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) has told anyone who cares to listen that he has no apology for his style, saying, “My background has helped me to understand the complexity of the country and also equipped me with the things I needed to deal […]
