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Politics in Nigeria is a case where lunatics have taken over the asylum -Peter Obi
President candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has called for a change in the political system of the Country. Speaking on Sunday at the Men of Valour conference with the theme: “Navigating the corridors of power, the church, and the politics” organized by the Revival House of International Church (RHOGIC) in Abuja, he said 70% of Nigerian politicians have no business in the leadership of the country and should be kicked out of power…
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You are only fair to Northern Nigeria – Abaribe tells Buhari
The former Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has accused the President Mohammadu Buhari-led administration of being fair to only the North He said this when he Featured on Arise TV. The lawmaker said the current administration had downplayed non-northern region.“The APC government-led by President Muhammadu Buhari was not fair. He was totally unfair to the people, who are not from what he claims is his own place, he said“At the time I was saying that,…
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I want new tanker and not national honour – Man who drove a tanker of fire and saved a Delta community from explosion says
Ejiro Otarigho, the driver who drove a burning fuel tanker away from a community in Delta state has disclosed that he needs a new vehicle. Speaking after the senate asked President Buhari to confer him with a “befitting national honour as he may deem fit for his extraordinary act of bravery, courage and skill that prevented the loss of human lives and property on a massive scale”, Ejiro said it’s not been easy since losing the tanker as…
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Kwankwaso may accept to be Peter Obi’s Vice…we are still discussing – NNPP-LP alliance
The national publicity secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major has given an update on the alliance talks between the party and the Labour Party (LP). Agbo in an interview with Daily Trust, said talks are progressing smoothly and Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso or Peter Obi may accept to be each other’s running mate even though he doesn’t want to speculate. He added; “By the time we are done with the discussions, Nigerians…
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APC’s Biodun Oyebanji wins Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared APC’s Biodun Oyebanji the winner of the 2022 Ekiti state governorship election. According to the electoral body, Oyebanji polled a total of 187,057 votes to defeat his two closest challengers, Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who polled a total of 82 211 and Bisi Kolawole of the People’s Democratic Party who polled a total of 67,457 votes. Oyebanji is now set to replace incumbent…
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2023: You truly belong to everyone, nobody – Tinubu sends message to Buhari
The 2023 presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true leader, brother and friend” who demonstrated a “sense of purpose, composure, and maturity” in the weeks leading to the Special Convention of the ruling party.He related this in a letter to the President, which he personally signed. Tinubu expressed gratitude for Buhari’s congratulatory letter to him, adding that while all the contestants expected…
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Gambian Man asks For Nkechi Blessing’s hand in Marriage
Controversial Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has revealed that a Gambian man who apparently has fallen in love with her asked for her hand in marriage.The actress shared a screenshot of the message she received from her admirer who begged her to accept his proposal since she is no longer with ex, Opeyemi Falegan.The suitor asked Nkechi to forget Nigerian men and move with him to the Gambia or to his place in the UK.The actress…
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I have 2 houses in America, I have nothing to lose if I leave Nigeria — Peter Okoye
Peter Okoye of the popular singing duo, P Square, has revealed that he has nothing to lose if he relocates with his family.The singer shared that he has two houses in the United States. He said this during a live chat while replying to critics, the singer who has recently been vocal about the forthcoming 2023 general elections, especially the presidential poll, called out Nigerians to take back the country.He said, “My brother look at…
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Actors Guild of Nigeria suspends actor Moses Armstrong accused of raping a 16-year-old
The Actors Guild of Nigeria AGN has suspended actor Moses Armstrong after he was accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Akwa Ibom. Confirming his arrest, the president of the guild, Emeka Rollas said the matter was being handled by the First Lady of the state, Martha Udom Emmanuel through her Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path Initiative. In a statement released today Saturday, June 15 and signed by its publicity secretary, Monalisa Chinda-Coker, Moses…
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We are on the threshold of victory. Hunger won’t force us to resume – ASUU tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU have said its members are not beggars and the stoppage of their salaries by the government won’t force them to call off their strike The strike led to the imposition of a No-Work-No-Pay policy by the Federal Government. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, said the directive was in compliance with Section 43 of the Labour Law. In a statement released on Friday, June 17,…
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2023 presidency: I’m an Igbo man, part of Southeast – Okowa
Governor of Delta State and presidential running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, says he is an Igbo man and part of the Southeast.Okowa said his emergence as the PDP presidential running mate does not stop the Igbos from agitating for the presidency.He spoke on Friday evening while featuring on Arise TV, in response to the reaction of many political pundits regarding his ethnicity.According to Okowa: “Being from the South-South, I’m also an Igbo man.“I fit into all…
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2023: We are talking with Peter Obi – Kwankwaso gives update on possible LP/NNPP merger
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed he is in talks with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi.The duo are exploring a possible merger in the 2023 electionsHe made the remarks in an interview with BBC Hausa.Kwankwaso said: “We are really talking to Peter Obi, or at least saying that the committee is working to look into the matter (and cooperate with him), and friends and family…
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