APC zones Presidency to South-West, VP to North-East
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reportedly zoned the Presidential Slot to the South-West as recent events indicate that they have agreed on a zoning arrangement for the big six positions in party and government at the national level. The South-West is favoured to produce the next presidential standard-bearer of
Tinubu: Illnesses associated with shaky hands
Last week, videos of Bola Tinubu, a major contender for Nigeria’s presidency in the 2023 general elections, emerged, showing his hands shaking repeatedly. Many people who saw the video raised concerns over the fitness of the 69-year-old to lead the nation. His age has been a subject of discourse. Tinubu
Obasanjo: We’ll soon have to say goodbye to Nigeria as a nation if…
Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has grimly predicted the discontinued existence of Nigeria as a country due to the manipulation of the electoral process and the selfishness of its leadership. Obasanjo made this assertion on Saturday during an international symposium to mark his 85th birthday in Abeokuta, the Ogun
Shehu Sani reveals question Obasanjo asked him when he was sentenced by a military tribunal
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has spoken about the sense of humor possessed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo even in not-so-pleasant situations. Going back in time, Sani on Sunday recalled a period he and Chief Obasanjo were sentenced by a military tribunal sitting in Lagos State and how the
UK to lay out six-point action plan, vows Putin must fail
The United Kingdom UK, will lay out a six-point plan of action on the Russia-Ukraine war. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson would lay out the plans during meetings with Canadian, Dutch, and Central European leaders this week. Johnson will let the leaders understand that they must come together under those
Senate President, Lawan greets Obasanjo at 85
President of the Nigerian Senate, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, on Sunday, joined millions of others around the world to felicitate with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85th birthday. Lawan in a statement described Obasanjo as an elder statesman, who is an accomplished African, but still continues his
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others told to intervene in Ndigbo APC Lagos crisis
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr. Jude Idimogu has called on Sen. Bola Tinubu, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to wade into the leadership crisis rocking Ndigbo in Lagos APC ahead of the 2023 general elections. Idimogu, a two-term member of the
Obiano has institutionalised himself in Anambra, says state lawmaker
A member of the Anambra state house of assembly, Chief Pete Ibida, says the sterling leadership skills of Anambra Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is a legacy on itself that will outlive him after March 17. Ibida, lawmaker representing Njikoka 2 Constituency in the Anambra House of Assembly, said Obiano would
Gov. Oyetola opens N2.7bn Olaiya flyover for public use
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Monday opened the newly-constructed N 2.7 billion Olaiya flyover in Osogbo, the capital, for public use. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyetola and members of his cabinet performed a test run and the first drive through on the bridge. NAN also
FIFA, UEFA suspend Russian teams from international football
FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia’s national teams and clubs from international football until further notice due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The move makes it likely that Russia will be excluded from this year’s World Cup and the women’s Euro 2022 tournament. “FIFA and UEFA have today decided