Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who was recently re-elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, is free to return to the All Progressives Congress if he feels the PDP is not working for him. The governor made this known in an interview with Channels TV on […]
The State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi. According to a statement released by the party on Friday, September 25, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary […]
The United States government has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies over the conduct of the Edo State Governorship election. In its tweets on Wednesday September 23, the US government also commended the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise. It read; [email protected] and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Godwin Obaseki as the elected governor of Edo state. Governor Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, both of whom contested in the state governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were presented with the certificate in Edo on Tuesday, September 22. […]
Barcelona wantaway star, Luis Suarez is reportedly facing fraud allegations after being accused of cheating in his Italian exam to secure a move to Juventus. After being told he was surplus to requirements at Barcelona by new manager Ronald Koeman, Suarez wanted to join Juventus. The Uruguay international was required to take an Italian exam […]
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has disbursed N1billion each to 32 states in the country amid the Coronavirus pandemic. PTF Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu who made the announcement on Monday September 21 said the disbursement is to drive up the states’ COVID responses. Aliyu said; “We have released money to the state governments recently, to […]
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire on Monday September 21 revealed that 10 per cent of all positive COVID-19 cases in the country are people below the age of 19. Speaking at the daily briefing of the PTF on COVID-19 in Abuja, the Minister said that though adults especially those 60 years and above are more vulnerable to Coronavirus complication, such […]
Actor, Sylvester Stallone’s mother and Celebrity Big Brother star, Jackie Stallone, has passed away at the age of 98. Frank Stallone, the younger brother to Sylvester, made the announcement on Monday night, saying his mother had died that morning. In a post shared to Instagram, Frank stated that Jackie ‘died in her sleep as she […]
The All Progressives Congress has rejected the September 19 Edo governorship election result which brought back Godwin Obaseki as the Governor of the state. Chairman of the APC Media Campaign Council, John Mayaki in his statement on Sunday September 20 alleged that there was foul play due to “strong-arm tactics”. Mayaki also claimed that there was an […]
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state says Nigerians have the wrong notion that state governors are all thieves. The governor said this on Channels TV on Monday morning, September 21. He is of the opinion that the worst job in Nigeria is to be a Governor. He said this while responding to questions on how tasking the […]
All Progressives Congress senator, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to his party’s loss in the governorship election held in Edo state on September 19. The former Governor of Imo state who noted that the people of Edo State revolted against injustice in the recently concluded governorship, also alleged that his party has failed to address some issues […]
The Department of State Security DSS and the police in Lagos state have reportedly invited music executive, Don Jazzy as well as singers Yemi Alade and Waje to their office to caution them against making social media comments against the Buhari-led administration. Punch reports that Don Jazzy was invited to the DSS office in Lagos state where he was warned to […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has said the emergence of presidential candidates in 2023 will be by party allegiance and not by tribe. Responding to questions from State House correspondents after a meeting with President Buhari on Tuesday September 1, the Imo state Governor stated that anyone can contest for the presidential ticket on the APC platform […]
Arsenal has finally confirmed the signing of Brazilain defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille. The Premier League club made the announcement this afternoon with the help of his Brazilian compatriots, David Luiz and Willian. In a clip posted to the club’s official Twitter page, Luiz starts by congratulating Willian on his move to the Emirates, with the winger […]
In a bid to stimulate the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slashed the interest rate payable on monies deposited in savings accounts from the previous benchmark of around 3.75 per annum to around 1.25% per annum According to a circular issued to all banks, the rate cut is effective from today September 1, 2020. […]
The school resumption timetable making rounds on social media has been disowned by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Education. While Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had said that the resumption date he announced was tentative, the supposed 2020/2021 academic calendar states that the first term of the session will start on September 21 […]
The Association of Resident Doctors, federal capital territory administration (ARD-FCTA) have declared an indefinite strike which will take off from Tuesday September 1. The group which conveyed announcement of their indefinite strike in a communiqué signed by Roland Aigbovo and Mustapha Ibrahim, chairman and general secretary of the association, said they took the decision amid the […]
Trevor Noah has gotten a new woman in his life. The Daily Show host is now dating ‘Friday Night Lights’ actress Minka Kelly, a source confirms to PEOPLE. The insider reveals that the two stars have been seeing each other for “several months.” “They’re very happy,” the source shares. “It’s a very serious relationship.” It was also claimed […]
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has issued a warning to President Buhari’s appointees following the continous face-off that has been recorded between the executive cabinet members and the legislature in the last few weeks. Addressing State House reporters on Monday August 31 after Buhari inaugurated the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led Executive/Legislative/Party Consultative Committee, Lawan disclosed that the […]
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that the Chinese government is building the $50 million University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State for free. Speaking during his maiden inspection tour of the ongoing project in Daura, the Minister also disclosed that he Chinese government will build a primary and secondary school which will cater for the […]
