The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to strike out ground 2 of the petition of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, which borders on the electoral transmission of the 2023 presidential election results. INEC through its lawyer, A.B. Mahmoud SAN, …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Buhari arrives army parade in military uniform
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has arrived at the Nigerian Army trooping and presentation of colours parade at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday. Buhari will unveil 28 out of the 81 national and regimental colours for the newly established and operationalised units and retired unit colours …
Read More »How Dangote influenced my financial habits – Davido
Davido Nigerian singer David “Davido” Adeleke has revealed that Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, influenced his financial habits. He stated this in a recent Forbes interview while in Botswana for the Forbes 30 Under 30 summit. Randall Lane, Forbes’ Chief Content Officer (CCO), had questioned Davido, who is known …
Read More »I look forward to working with Femi Otedola at Transcorp – Tony Elumelu
The group chairman of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), Tony Elumelu said he looks forward to working with the Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola at Transcorp. Elumelu disclosed this while speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday. The Transcorp chairman commended Otedola for his acquisition of a significant stake …
Read More »Crisis Rocks LRCN As Librarians’ Association Directs Members To Boycott Council
LRCN The interminable crisis rocking the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) has taken a new dimension following the directive by the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) to its members to boycott the activities of the council. President of the NLA, Dominic Omokaro, in a statement issued on Wednesday bemoaned what …
Read More »Brazil Football Legend’s Name Enters Dictionary To Define Excellence
Pelé Regarded as the greatest athlete of all time to have graced the game of football, Brazil footballer, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, has been officially entered into the dictionary as a synonym for “exceptional, incomparable, unique”. Pelé, who died in December aged 82 from colon cancer, is the …
Read More »Emirates opens new ‘City Check-In and Travel Store’ in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
In the heart of Dubai’s bustling financial district, Emirates is set to launch a new City Check‑in and Travel Store, enabling customers to conveniently book travel, check-in for flights, drop luggage, shop for travel essentials, and save time at the airport. Passengers can avail of complimentary access and discounts to lifestyle …
Read More »Supreme Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case till next month
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of a case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu till next month. The decision of the apex court was revealed in a tweet by the IPOB leader’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Ejimakor wrote on Twitter: “Sadly, …
Read More »I am in shock — Frank Nweke Jr
APGA guber candidate Frank Nweke Jr Chief Frank Nweke Jr, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governorship Candidate in the 2023 elections, has said he is still in shock over the murder of the party’s former governorship aspirant, Mr Dons Udeh, in Enugu. Nweke expressed his feelings in a statement …
Read More »City-United FA Cup final to be affected by train strike
FA Cup Final: Man City vs Man Utd. Supporters traveling to the FA Cup final look set to face disruption after train drivers announced three fresh strikes in a long-running row over pay. Members of Aslef will walk out on May 12 and 31, as well as on June 3 …
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