***Calls the party’s reaction a wild ranting of a dying hegemony We read with amusement the desperate but futile attempts by the Lagos State APC to ridicule the kind gesture of the Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) and his running mate, Olufunke Akindele, in bringing succour to the victims of the ill conceived and draconian Lagos ... Read More »
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES DEPUTY, HAMZAT AT 58, DESCRIBES HIM AS COMMITTED PARTNER
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent warm greetings to his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as he marks his 58th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Dr. Hamzat, who clocks 58 on Monday, September 19, as a worthy ambassador, committed public servant and partner in the ‘Greater ... Read More »
MultiChoice to merge BBNaija with Big Brother SA, announces more packages
Following the success of Big Brother Mzansi (South Africa) and Big Brother Naija, MultiChoice is set to unveil a Big Brother show like no other: a ‘contest’ between housemates from Nigeria and South Africa – in one house. ”With it being one of MultiChoice’s most popular franchises ever, the company is now bringing two nations together in one house. This ... Read More »
Bandits relocating to North-East, govs raise the alarm
The North-East Governors’ Forum says the mass exodus of bandits from the North-West region has made the relative peace in the region vulnerable. Our correspondent reports that governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno Gombe, and Yobe states were present except their Taraba State counterpart, Darius Ishaku, who was represented at its seventh meeting held in Gombe. The group stated this on ... Read More »
Ogun will partner with foreign firms to boost cotton production – Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun says his administration will partner with a foreign firm in the local production of cotton in the state. The firm, according to the governor, has turned around the production of cotton in Togo, thereby, making the West African country the second largest producer of cotton in the continent of Africa. Abiodun who made this ... Read More »
PANAF condemns the directive by govt to arrest entertainers in Northern Nigeria
The Nigerian chapter of the Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom demands that the Kano state government and the Kano Upper Sharia Court withdraw their order to arrest or restrict ten entertainers and musicians from expressing themselves through their songs and social media accounts immediately. On September 8, lawyers filed a lawsuit seeking the prosecution of ten local entertainers; four ... Read More »
OSINBAJO TO REPRESENT NIGERIA AT STATE FUNERAL FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH II IN LONDON
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be representing Nigeria at a number of events tomorrow and on Monday, during the State funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom. Prof. Osinbajo departs Abuja today and will join members of the Royal Family, world leaders – including members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and ... Read More »
KSA@76: Iconic Maestro Rides On by Faj
In a few days, Thursday, 22 September, 2022, the lithe, lyrical superstar shall be 76 years old, without a hint of waning in musical glory or dwindling in pomp and pageantry. The immensely popular and ‘world-famous’ Nigerian global export, Chief Sunday Anthony Oshola Adeniyi Adegeye further sketches his legendary status into our consciousness – even after almost 60 years on ... Read More »
Chinese stabs girlfriend to death in Kano
A Chinese man has allegedly stabbed his lover identified as Ummakulsum Sani Buhari, to death at Janbulo quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State on Friday. It was gathered that the incident occured when the Chinese visited the 23-year-old deceased at her parents’ house. Daily Trust reported that the deceased, popularly known as ‘Ummita’ attended the Kano School of ... Read More »
Buhari to address 77th UN General Assembly
.Buhari tasks youth on creative power President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday to attend the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA77). He will address the UNGA on Sept. 21, his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina stated in Abuja on Saturday. “Aside his National Statement, the president will also participate in high level meetings and ... Read More »