I am prepared to lead Nigeria – Full text of Osinbajo’s speech at APC convention

VP adds: Vote for the right person to lead this country into a better future Says, I’ve been prepared in the most profound ways, I’ll be ready from day one “You cannot wish the country well and vote for someone you do not believe in,” according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President […]

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Nigeria, challenge of unity: Beyond 2023 elections

By George Ehusani Introduction: Nigeria is today teetering on the precipice Nigeria as a national entity is on the verge of collapse. All the indices of state failure are in place. There is an unprecedented level of impunity, and a never-before witnessed orgy of violence across the land. Criminal gangs are holding swathes of the Nigerian […]

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Only legacy for Buhari to leave behind is free and fair elections – Segun Oni

Former governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the June 18 governorship election, Segun Oni, said having failed on every other indices, the only legacy President Muhammadu Buhari must insist on leaving behind is that of free and fair elections. He spoke to Obire Onakemu. Have you been able […]

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600 million persons fall ill, 420,000 others die globally from toxic foods

NAFDAC urges healthy eating to check diseases Some 600 million people fall ill and 420,000 others die yearly after eating contaminated foods. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, who made the disclosure at an event to mark the 2022 World Food Safety Day, yesterday, in Abuja, observed that hunger-starved under-five kids were at higher risk. […]

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Shops closed, streets deserted as Lagos task force, Okada riders clash

One of the deserted streets during Lagos Task Force clash with Okada riders in Idi-Araba.. yesterday. Credit: Eniola Daniel The sound of gunshots rent the air yesterday, in Idi-Araba, Mushin, Lagos when commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders clashed with officials of Lagos State Task Force over enforcement of the state’s ban on their […]

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Northern governors condemn Owo massacre, mourn victims

Ganduje, C&S leader task FG, security operatives Chairman of North Central States Governors’ Forum (NCSGF), Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State, has described as heinous, satanic and heartbreaking the killing of worshipers at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on Sunday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje, […]

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IPOB raises alarm over alleged plan to seize guns in South East

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised the alarm over alleged plan by the Nigerian Army to commence confiscation of local guns in the South East. IPOB revealed that the house-to-house search and seizures would be embarked upon against the innocent citizens of four local councils of Imo State, including Obowu, Achingali in Mbaise, Mbano […]

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Abuja residents groan over fuel queues, heavy traffic as APC converges

It was not the best time for many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yesterday, as long queues of motorists jostling for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) compounded with the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist hardship on citizens. Although long queues have persisted due to scarcity of petrol, security operatives […]

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