2023: Learn from Abiola’s mistake, CAN advises APC, Tinubu

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Monday urged the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to learn from Chief M.K.O Abiola’s political achievements and mistakes. In a statement signed by the Vice Chairman, North East Zonal Chapter of CAN, Rev (Dr) Innocent Rubiruka Solomon, the apex Christian body noted that […]

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50 abducted train attack victims sick, suffer snakes bite – Mediator

The lead negotiator between the government, families and abductors of the passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna AK-9 Train, Malam Tukur Mamu, has claimed that most of the remaining victims of the train attack may hardly survive the next few weeks due to deteriorating health conditions caused by snakes bites and inhumane conditions in the forest. Mamu […]

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VP slot: Cracks in PDP over Okowa’s nomination widen

Work against Okowa, Delta APC chieftain begs southern leaders The dust threw up by the emergence of Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as presidential running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is yet to settle. His choice has divided PDP governors and their predecessors. Some are bitter that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike was dumped for […]

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VP slot: You are a traitor, Southern, Middle Belt leaders tell Okowa – Full statement

By Banji Ayoola Southern and Middle Belt leaders have described Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as a traitor for accepting to be the Vice Presidential candidate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, another northerner, in the 2023 elections, contrary to the collective position of all the Southern governors. The 17 Southern governors at meetings in Asaba, Delta […]

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Over 197 waste collectors re-apply for PSP job in Oyo

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Govt gives conditions for re-engagement Oyo State Government has said that over 197)waste collectors have applied for the renewal of the PSPs contract. Environment and Natural Resources commissioner, Hon. Abiodun Oni disclosed this in Ibadan, the state capital. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture […]

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Group insists Lawan, Akpabio, others didn’t participate in APC primaries

Warns INEC against substituting names of elected candidates A group, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to take the country to inglorious days, when impunity reigned, by substituting the names of validly elected candidates in the just concluded political parties’ primaries with people that did […]

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Ekiti Election: Oni vows to challenge outcome, governor-elect seeks truce

Photo/facebook/biodunaoyebanji Oyebanji extends hand of fellowship to Oni, Kolawole, others Prosecute vote-buyers or face legal action, SERAP warns INEC Social Democratic Party’s candidate in Saturday’s governorship election, Chief Segun Oni has rejected the results of the election, saying the outcome would be challenged in the court. Speaking through his state collation agent and former Attorney-General […]

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Akeredolu congratulates Ekiti governor-elect, Oyebanji

Commissions upgraded Millennium Eye Centre, Akure Pledges continued partnership with private sector By Banji Ayoola Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and winner of Saturday’s governorship election, in Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. He also greeted good […]

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Akeredolu’s admission of failure to protect people enough reason to vote out APC in 2023 – PDP

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, at the funeral mass for 22 of the 40 slain victims of the Sunday, June 5 Owo massacre… at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo, on Friday, June 17, 2022 Criticises salary arrears owed teachers, promotion plans By Banji Ayoola The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State on Monday […]

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Auto firms’ stocks crash as Nigerians spend N4tr on Tokunbo in 10 years

Tokunbo Vehicles Stock investors count losses as RT Briscoe, SCOA hit a 10-year low Stakeholders blame worsening forex shortage, inflation, weak demand, others Auto sector on verge of collapse over rising imports, operators warn FG urged to support industry with credit facilities, tax relief Worsening foreign exchange (forex) scarcity in the country, coupled with an […]

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