Today, I take delight to celebrate an enigma who has brought us so much honor and dignity in all spheres in Nigeria as he celebrates 96 years of his existence, Dr Tola Emmanuel Awosika during his courtesy visit today commended Chief Reuben Fasoranti as a man of noble reputation who has lived his whole life with maximum integrity free of blemishes, he described Pa Fasoranti as one of the perfect leading examples in the Yoruba nation that the youths of today admire and learn alot from their tutelage. On this auspicious occasion of your 96th birthday anniversary, we want to…
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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has exclusively confirmed to The PUNCH that a new head coach for the country’s senior national team will be announced latest Thursday. The Super Eagles have been without a full-time manager since December 2021, following the sacking of Gernot Rohr. There has been an outcry over the delayed appointment of a coach for the team, with the 2023 AFCON qualifiers set to begin next month, but Pinnick confirmed the Eagles would get a new coach latest Thursday, after meeting with sports minister, Sunday Dare, on Monday. Reports say officials of the NFF are keen…
The Presidency on Tuesday said the transfer of power from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to another democratically elected leader on May 29, 2023, remained sacrosanct. This was in response to comments by a senior lawyer, Robert Clarke, who, in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, suggested that the President remains in office for six extra months to address insecurity. The Presidency’s position was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘May 29 handover is sacrosanct, says the Presidency.’ “We wish to categorically restate that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday turned down a request by the 18 political parties to alter the timetable for the 2023 general elections. The commission said acceding to the request would affect its “other activities” and create “unnecessary tension” that could negatively affect the general election scheduled to commence February 25, next year. The commission will not review the timelines,” INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said during a meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body of the registered parties in Abuja. The meeting was attended by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu and National Secretary,…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential aspirant, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, officially welcomed Nigerian music star Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, to the party. Recall that Banky W on April 2, announced that he officially joined the main opposition party to pursue the seat of Eti-Osa federal constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives in 2023. Saraki in a Twitter post welcomed him saying “It was a pleasure to welcome Banky W to the #officialPDPNig yesterday alongside Jandor!” The singer who dumped the Modern Democratic Party contested for the same seat during the 2019 general election…
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has approved the recruitment of 350 persons into the Amotekun Corps to ease the pressure on the Ondo State Security Network. Akeredolu announced this at an award programme organised by Ondo State Agribusiness Empowerment Centre (OSAEC) on Tuesday in Akure. Akeredolu also said that more operational vehicles and motorcycles would be purchased to aid the corps’ operation in the state. Akeredolu said it became imperative because the corps had been overstretched while protecting farmers in the bush Akeredolu approves recruitment of 350 into Amotekun corps By Agency Reporter On May 10, 2022 Share Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,…
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms for a second term in office. He submitted his form accompanied by prominent Lagosians, including Ayangurin of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Sotobi and the Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, among others. Speaking with reporters, Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in his re-election. He also promised to consolidate on the programmes, projects and policies that have made the State investors delight in the last three years. He assured Lagosians that his administration will continue to accord priority to sustain the peace and development of the State. Details later…
The frontline Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Ondo Central Senatorial Election, 2023, has submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja. The Senatorial Aspirant during a media interaction with newsmen promised his commitment to ensuring the enthronement of people oriented representative if given the opportunity to represent the people at the Red Chamber come 2023. According to him, the wellness and overall progress of the people of the Senatorial district remains dear to him and he will ensure a representation that will prioritize their needs.…
The police have arraigned four teachers of Chrisland Schools at the Magistrate Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Those brought to the court on Tuesday were the teachers who accompanied some pupils of Chrisland to the World School Games in Dubai. More to follow…
Press release The Ondo State House of Assembly Lawmaker and one of the leading contenders for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives has made an announcement of his withdrawal from the contest. The Lawmaker representing Ilaje Constituency 1 at the State House of Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary, announces his formal withdraw from the race. According to him, the decision to withdraw followed a meeting among which Mr Governor, The Deputy Governor,The State Exco lead by Engr Adetimehin with notable Party leaders and Stakeholders were present in akure. Hon Abayomi made this decision in the best…