The fairy tale rise-to- fame of Olajumoke Orisaguna in 2016 inspired millions of Nigerians, captured the interest of international media and served as a prayer point for many who desired such overnight transformation. Olajumoke became the modern-day Nigerian Cinderella when she accidentally strayed into a photo shoot helmed by TY Bello, a Nigerian singer/photographer, while … Read more
Chukwuma Agbo, Assistant Coach, Beach Soccer national team, the Super Sand Eagles, is dead. His death came barely 10 days after the demise of Taiwo Ogunjobi, who passed on, on Monday, Feb. 11. Agbo, former Rangers International and Delta Force Head Coach’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) has said that the deployment of voting materials to the 774 Local Government Areas of the country will be completed on Thursday. INEC also said that it has completed 100% the configuration of the Smart Card Readers (SCRs) which will be used for the accreditation of voters … Read more
Gunmen have assassinated chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Logara/Umuohiagu Ward in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo state, Ifeanyi Ozoemena. He was murdered on Tuesday night shortly after presiding over a meeting of the party in the ward. The development sparked off fear in the state ahead of Saturday’s rescheduled presidential … Read more
After the tongue lashing by virtually all segments of the public for last Saturday’s last minute postponement of the presidential and National Assembly election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began the public confidence rebuilding process, telling Nigerians that it is now ready to hold the poll rescheduled for Saturday nationwide. Its Chairman, Prof. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of Saturday’s elections. Abubakar warned that history would condemn Buhari if Saturday’s presidential election was not free and fair. The former Vice President, who spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, also alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had equipped many … Read more
Although President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Military and the Police the power to be ruthless as ballot box snatchers because they commit the offence “at risk to their own lives”, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has expressed the belief that ballot box snatchers should be punished only in accordance with the electoral law. Speaking in Abuja … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is holding its 84th National Executive Council(NEC) meeting in Abuja. In attendance are the Presidential Candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman Uche Secondus, and other party leaders. The meeting comes a day after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus met in Abuja, where the party condemned the … Read more
The Deputy Speaker, Yobe State House of Assembly, Dr. Garba Ibrahim Kurmi is dead. It was gathered that he passed on, Monday, following a protracted illness. The lawmaker died at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, according sources close to his family. Until his death, the late Deputy Speaker was a member of the … Read more
The director of Africa Canada Trade Investment Ventures, Mr. Kenneth Oguzie has called on Nigeria government and business owners to explore foreign businesses especially in Canada. He said this in an interview during his visit to Nigeria in preparation for a 2 days summit that is stated to hold in Canada by 23-24th of March, … Read more
This is the 2nd part of a three part serial on the recent political development in Lagos, drawing attention to its overall implication on Epe Division: The Agenda Going Forward. It bears repetition that what happened to Epe is a call to action, a strident summon on sons and daughters of Epe irrespective of the political … Read more
INEC Has told all political Parties in Nigeria to resume campaign, following the postponement of the proposed February 16th to February 23rd. In a press release signed by the Fetus Okoye, chairman information and voter education committee, the commission said that all campaign activities will be stopped on Thursday.
The National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress rose from its emergency meeting on Monday with a directive to all party members to resume nationwide campaigns ahead of the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday. The party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, disclosed this while briefing journalists of the meeting’s outcome in Abuja. Oshiomhole … Read more
President Buhari, Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari, APC Chieftain Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Amaechi,Oshiomhole,Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, APC National Secretary Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, APC National Women leader Hajia Salamatu Baiwa and Deputy National Chairman Otunba Niyi Adebayo today attended APC caucus meeting held at the APC Headquarters in Abuja. Details of what they discussed … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he does not have to rig before winning his re-election because he campaigned in all parts of the country and he can boast of enough support from Nigerians. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress national caucus meeting in Abuja on Monday, the President said, “I’m not afraid. I went … Read more
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says he owes his appointment as minister to President Muhammadu Buhari and no one else. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the minister said it was “laughable’’ that anyone would seek to take credit for his appointment. Mohammed was reacting to a statement by … Read more
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says he has ordered the police and military to be “ruthless” with vote-riggers, following the last-minute postponement of the general election. The incumbent president also called the electoral commission incompetent and ordered an investigation into why the vote was delayed. Buhari made the comments at an emergency meeting of his All … Read more
The attached video captures the current deplorable state of all roads that lead to Epe, in Lagos State. The reality is that it has paralyzed economic activities in the region, hence, the people are calling on the government of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat who is also an indigene of Epe to do … Read more
The First Lady of Nigeria and wife of the current President of Nigeria Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17 February 1971 On 2 December 1989, she got married to President Muhammadu Buhari had five children with him and one grandchild. Mrs Buhari holds a bachelor of arts degree in public administration from Ahmadu … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there is no more room for political campaign or collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in spite of the postponement of elections dates by one week. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure while fielding questions at the commissions meeting with stakeholders, on Saturday in … Read more