Nigeria’s situation critical, not hopeless – Peter Obi

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the country’s challenges can be overcome with the right approach. He said though the country’s situation was critical, it was not yet hopeless as things can still change for the better. The former Anambra State governor stated this in a series of tweets on his Twitter […]

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Climate deal: Nigeria to reap billions of dollars in debt relief — Osinbajo

Photo/Facebook/TheAsoVilla Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will be reaping billions of dollars in debt relief from some creditors if the Debt-for-Climate (DFC) swap deal is accepted. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the swap deal was proposed recently in the U.S. by the vice president. The […]

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Trump brands Biden ‘enemy of the state’ at Pennsylvania rally

Former US President Donald Trump (L) applauds Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano during a campaign rally in support of Mastriano and Mehmet Oz for US Senate at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on September 3, 2022. (Photo by Ed Jones / AFP) Ex-president Donald Trump branded his successor Joe Biden an “enemy of the […]

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The Bar must remain united and focused

By Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Let me start by congratulating our Association for the largely successful annual conference held in Lagos. I must congratulate the immediate past leadership for the reawakening in the Bar. An especial mention must be made of the former President, Olumide Akpata, Esq, for providing courageous leadership at crucial moments. Posterity will remember […]

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Oyo obas commend Makinde for giving them special attention, pledge support

The Alepata of Igboho, Oba Joel Olalere Olawuwo has reiterated the resolve of Oyo state traditional council to support Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, saying he accords the monarchs utmost respect. A statement by the commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, quoted the monarch saying his colleagues are thankful to the Governor, for […]

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I’ve not withdrawn from Yobe North senatorial race – Machina

Alhaji Bashir Sheriff Machina, who won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yobe North senatorial ticket has denied stepping down or withdrawing from the ruling party. Senate President Ahmad Lawn had made a detour to have a shot at the Senate seat for Yobe North after losing the presidential ticket of the party with 11 other […]

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Missing Ondo director found dead

Ondo State Police Commissioner, Oyeyemi Oyediran A missing Director in the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mr Gbenga Olofinmoyegun, has been found dead, according to the police. Confirming the incident to NAN in Akure, the state capital, on Sunday, the state police command spokeswoman, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, said that the mutilated corpse of the […]

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Ondo PDP unveils alleged plot by APC to rig 2023 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ondo State on Sunday said it has uncovered an alleged “grand plan by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the 2023 general elections.” In a statement by its spokesman in the state, Mr Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, which was titled “APC plotting to rig 2023 general elections,” the party […]

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2023 Presidency: In whose interest is Obasanjo’s agenda?

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has continued to demonstrate his undying patriotism and determination to ensure that Nigeria continues on the path of moral rectitude and good leadership. His contribution to Nigeria’s political development, especially through conversation for democratic growth are unquantifiable. From being a navigator for leadership selection to his numerous public letters, Obasanjo had […]

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