Defectors Are Political Normads – Presidency
The presidency has described the governors, lawmakers and others who defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress to the People’s Democratic Party as “political nomads” who were denied stealing strategy by the Buhari- led government. Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Calabar, the […]
Poll Tribunal: Fayemi Hails Eleka’s Petition, Says It’s Democratic
The Office of the Governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has hailed the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the July 14, 2018 governorship election, Prof Olusola Eleka, for resorting to the law in the resolution of dispute arising from the election that returned the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate as the winner. A […]
Maggy, My Love!
This is a true life story of a son of peasant who burbles into troubled waters in his bid to date a lady clearly beyond his means; reports GBOYEGA ADEOYE. Margaret works for a foreign embassy in Lagos. Her mother is Igbo while her father is Dutch. I met the beautiful, light skinned and lovable […]
Remembering Music Icon, Teddy Pendergrass and the Car Accident
Teddy Pendergrass was driving his new Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit through the treacherous curves of Lincoln Drive, when he lost control of the vehicle near the East Falls section in Philly. The singer was traveling with a transsexual dancer named Tenika (John) Watson, who performed at Philadelphia clubs. The singer lost control of his Rolls-Royce on […]
Davido Announces His US Tour
Nigerian singer and DMW CEO, Davido, has revealed the dates and states for his upcoming tour. Beginning August 28 at First Avenue, Minneapolis, the Atlanta-born singer will be performing at 12 venues across the United States. The ‘FIA’ singer will continue to Park West, Chicago on August 29 and on August 31, proceed to House of […]
Ekiti Workers Spoil for Strike, Demand Information On IGR
The Nigeria Labour Congress in Ekiti State has threatened to embark on strike if Governor Ayo Fayose fails to pay them two months’ salaries and pensions from when he receives July allocation. The position of the workers was stated on Thursday by the Chairman of the NLC in the state, Ade Adesanmi. Adesanmi, who accused […]
CACOL Labels Party Defectors as Opportunists
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has urged political parties in the country to adopt ideologies which all their intending members must embrace. The Executive Chairman of CACOL, Debo Adeniran, made the suggestion in Lagos while reacting to the defection of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki from the ruling All Progressives […]
‘Mama Taraba’ Denies Resignation, Seeks APC Guber Ticket
Hajiya Aisha Alhassan, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, who is popularly called Mama Taraba says she has not resigned her position as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Alhassan in her clarification said: “Contrary to insinuations especially in the social media, I only sought for permission from President Muhammdu Buhari […]
Lagos Stand Still to Receive Ace Environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey
Launches community office and school boat for Makoko community Honoured by Makoko community for his support and 60th birthday celebration Presented the Third Nnimmo Bassey Educational Scholarship for Makoko children It was a celebration befitting a king. Everyone, including the celebrant was wowed by the colourful reception. Nnimmo Bassey, eminent environmentalist, writer, architect […]
Emirate Group Disowns Saraki, Tips Buhari
The lingering claims by Senate President Bukola Saraki that President Muhammadu Buhari does not like the people of Kwara State has been faulted by a political group, Ilorin Emirate for Buhari (IEB). Saraki had in a statement in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, attributed his recent defection to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from the ruling […]
