NNPP vice presidential flag bearer, Olufemi Ajadi A crisis is brewing in the New Nigeria Peoples Party as the Ogun State chairman of the party, Sunday Oginni and the governorship candidate, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo over the choice of counsel to handle their tribunal matter. The NNPP had filed a petition before …
Read More »We’re fully prepared to conduct supplementary polls, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared for the supplementary elections on April 15. The commission announced winners in the federal legislative, governorship, and state house of assembly elections held on February 25 and March 18. However, the electoral umpire fixed supplementary polls for the governorship …
Read More »UNICEF: 96 Chibok girls still in captivity, Urgent actions needed to protect children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says urgent actions are needed to protect the children suffering from the impacts of the conflicts in north-east Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, UNICEF said 96 out of 276 girls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in Borno are still in captivity …
Read More »Osun APC slams Gov. Adeleke over sack Ilesa varsity principal officers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the sacking of the principal officers of the University of Ilesa by Governor Ademola Adeleke as reckless and an act of illegality. The university was established by the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on March 31, 2022, when he …
Read More »Tinubu to Nigerians: Vote overwhelmingly for APC candidates in Supplementary elections
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on APC members and supporters to come out and vote overwhelmingly for all its candidates in Saturday’s supplementary elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will conduct supplementary Governorship Elections in Adamawa and Kebbi states, five Senatorial Districts, …
Read More »Nigeria Police Force showers praises on Nollywood actor
Owolabi Ajasa The Nigeria Police Force has showered encomiums on Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa for always portraying the institution in a good light via his movies. In a statement issued by Adejobi Muyiwa, the force said Ajasa has even done more than some officers of the institution. The Police Force …
Read More »Davido’s Timeless: Worth the hype?
Davido Days after singer, Davido released his highly anticipated album, “Timeless”, it has continued to soar and break several records in the Afrobeats music industry. The 17-track album, is a delight to listen to. Below are what made the album special. 1: Wizkid promoted the album: The controversy between both …
Read More »How Gatti’s goal secured Juventus win over Sporting
Juventus took a small step towards the last four of the Europa League as Federico Gatti’s second-half goal secured the hosts a 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their quarter-final on Thursday. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri changed the formation that lost 2-1 to Lazio in Serie …
Read More »Ten Hag laments injuries as Man Utd concede ‘two stupid goals’
Erik ten Hag Erik ten Hag was left ruing injury problems as Manchester United suffered late heartbreak against Sevilla in the Europa League, while Marcel Sabitzer slammed “two stupid goals” to concede. Sabitzer’s first-half double seemingly had United in complete control of Thursday’s quarter-final first leg, with Ten Hag’s …
Read More »CBN to mop up dormant account balances, unclaimed funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has slammed a minimum fine of N2 million as a penalty on banks that disobey its new guidelines on the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances and other financial assets in financial institutions in the country. CBN defines a dormant account as a bank …
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