I read practically everything that Sam Omatseye writes even when I do not agree with him. I believe that he is gifted, very gifted. I have read several materials Sam has published in this political season when Nigerians are trying desperately to recover their nation which seems heading for the precipice. The articles have left me perplexed. I was, to ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
Shettima’s unveiling was an open event, including for clergymen Tinubu Campaign Organisation
THE Tinubu Campaign Organisation has described as unwarranted distractions the viral pictures and videos of some Christian clergymen and women at the unveiling of the All Progressives Congress Vice presidential candidate, Senator KASHIM SHETTIMA, on Wednesday in Abuja. APC formally presented Senator Shettima to the public and its various organs as the running mate to the party’s presidential standard-bearer, Asiwaju ... Read More »
DIASPORA DAY 2022: NO NATION CAN DEVELOP WITHOUT ITS DIASPORA- NiDCOM Boss*
All is set to mark this year’s National Diaspora Day Celebrations with the theme: “Diaspora Engagement in Global Challenges Times for National Development.” Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), stated this at a press conference in Abuja as part of activities ahead of July 25, 2022, National Diaspora Day celebrations. She stated further that a robust ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU RE-LAUNCHES LAGOS RESIDENCY CARD WITH SMART FEATURES
…State Targets 10 Million Residents For Enrollment Before December …‘Registration Is Free, Card Useful For 28 Services’ – LASRRA Boss The move by the Lagos State Government to generate a comprehensive database of all persons residing in the State has moved a notch higher, with the launch of an upgraded and chip-embedded smart residency card by the Lagos State Residents ... Read More »
DIASPORA DAY 2022:NIDCOM BOSS HARPS ON DIASPORA VOTING
All is set to mark this year’s National Diaspora Day Celebrations with the theme: “Diaspora Engagement in Global Challenges Times for National Development.” Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), stated this at a Press Conference in Abuja as part of activities ahead of July 25, 2022, National Diaspora day Celebrations. The NIDCOM Boss stated further that ... Read More »
Muslim-Muslim ticket: I’ ve made the hard choice – Tinubu
Following criticisms that greeted his choice of Senator and former governor of Borno State, Kashim Ibrahim Shettima, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wednesday, said he had made the hard choice. In a statement on his verified Twitter handle, the former governor of Lagos state, averred that he made the hard choice because he ... Read More »
BREAKING: CAN disowns bishops at Shettima’s unveiling,says APC too Desperate
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Wednesday dissociated itself from Bishops who attended the unveiling of the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Kashim Shettima, saying they were desperados who went there for themselves. The organisation said that although the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was free to “hire mechanics and other artisans and sew ... Read More »
INEC, NCS Discuss Modalities for Actualising Inmates’ Voting
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) have resumed discussions to find constructive ways of addressing all encumbrances to the participation of inmates in the electoral process. Both organisations had been meeting to determine the best way of giving prisoners the opportunity to exercise their franchise. A Federal High Court sitting in Benin had, in ... Read More »
BREAKING: Adeleke receives certificate of return
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday presented the certificate of return to Osun State Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The certificate presentation to Adeleke by the INEC National Commissioner, Supervising Osun, Ogun and Oyo states, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, was preceded by the presentation to the deputy governor-elect, Prince Kola Adewusi. The presentation came about 72 hours after Adeleke was declared ... Read More »
Prof Osinbajo now on Crutches Duchess International Hosipital
DUCHESS INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL, IKEJA GIVES UPDATE ON VP OSINBAJO’S CONDITION The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON continues to make good progress at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja. Following a successful operation to repair a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone) on Saturday, His Excellency is now receiving physiotherapy and ... Read More »