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Elections: VP Osinbajo justifies APC’s victory
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has justified the victory of the All Progressives Congress at the February 23 presidential and National Assembly elections. At the meeting the Abdulsalami-led committee had with…
Tunde Ayeni took N17.4bn cash from Skye Bank in one year – EFFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says a former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank), Tunde Ayeni, took N17.4bn raw cash from the suspense account of the bank between January 1 and…
We must rescue Ogun workers from Amosun — NLC President
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it must rescue Ogun workers from some alleged anti-labour practices of the state governor, Mr Ibikunle Amosun. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC President made the position…
Buhari and the demystication of a famed Letter-writer
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Letter writing has a history that goes back thousands of years. For instance, a few surviving letters suggest it was common practice to write letters to the dead in ancient Egypt. Some of these…
How I made my first million naira – Alibaba
Ace stand-up comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome aka Alibaba , in a press briefing recently shared a story of how he made his first N1m in the industry . He disclosed this while reflecting on his journey into the…
Oshiomole tackling me over 2023 presidency – Okorocha
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday said that the National chairman of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomole, was against him (Okorocha) because of 2023 presidency.Okorocha while reacting…
Tax evasion: Okocha settles with court
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has doused worries over the possibility of him going to jail, as the ex-international soccer star says he has settled the issue that led to a Lagos court ordering his arrest.In…
Northern elders congratulate Buhari, say spread of votes shows public confidence
The Northern Elders Forum, known as Kungiyar Dattawan Arewa Initiative (KDAI), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, on his “resounding victory” in the Feb. 23 presidential election, describing the spread of his votes as a…
Why Harry Kane should dump Tottenham – Zaltan Ibrahimovic
Former Manchester United striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has said Harry Kane needs to leave Tottenham Hotspur, to win silverware and prove his credentials at a bigger club. Kane has already netted 123 goals in just…
South-west’s impending electoral battle
With the presentation of certificates of return to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, one can safely assume that the presidential election is over. We may, however, not be able to do a…
How presidential polls will affect gov’ship elections
There were several upsets during the Feb. 23 presidential and National Assembly elections that altered calculations in many states ahead of the gubernatorial and state assembly elections scheduled to hold in 29…
Player power rules at Chelsea
There is no doubt in my mind that Wednesday’s 2-0 win for Chelsea over rivals Tottenham allowed the Blue’s manager Maurizio Sarri a stay of execution. Had Chelsea lost I believe Sarri would have been gone by Thursday morning.…
Election results: Why Atiku must go to court – PDP
The South West Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it was fully in support of the party’s presidential candidate in the Feb. 23 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on his decision to challenge the polls…
Amosun’s suspension long overdue, says Ogun APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ogun State has hailed the suspension of Governor Ibikunle Amosun, by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing it as a thing that is “long overdue.” In a press…
I’ll take tough decisions in next four years – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari hinted yesterday of his resolve to take tough decisions in the four years he will remain in the saddle as the nation’s number one citizen. He gave the warning while receiving members of…
The Buhari revolution
Muhammadu Buhari, 76, is a child of reaction. At his first emergence as president-elect, post-March 2015 elections, the citizenry saw him as a saviour from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s 16-year rule. En…
I paid £55,000 to wait for seats to be filled at O2 Arena – Davido
David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, a Nigerian Afropop singer, says he had to pay £55,000 at his January concert that held at the O2 Arena for the show to start late. The ‘Fall’ singer, who is currently on a tour in the…
Aishah Ahmad leads shortlist to replace Emefiele
If not re-appointed, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, might vacate his position for one of his deputies, Aishah Ahmad, a top banker in the country’s financial institution. Ahmad is among eight…
Lagos APC disowns ex-Senator Afikuyomi
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Tokunbo Afikuyomi, a former senator, is not a member of the party in the state, but a member of the Accord Party.The party said the clarification was necessary in…
Indigo Wins ‘ West African Best In Class PR/Communications Service’ Award
Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading full service Public Relations and Event Management Consultancy firm has won the ‘West Africa’s Best in Class Public Relations and Communication Service Company of…
JUST IN: We’ve presented Atiku’s grievances to Buhari, says Abdulsalam
Abdulsalami Abubakar, chairman of the National Peace Committee, says his group has presented the grievances of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to President…
Sanwo-Olu’s rice gift an insult to civil servants — Agbaje
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has lambasted his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for giving rice gifts to civil servants on the premises of the…
BREAKING: Peace committee holds closed-door meeting with Buhari in Aso Rock after one with Atiku
Less than 24 hours after meeting with Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election, the national peace accord committee is currently holding a similar one with Muhammadu…
Akala rejoins APC, dumps gubernatorial ambition
A former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the March 9 governorship election.…