Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu defeated 13 other contenders to emerge the flag bearer of the party at the Special National Convention of the party in Abuja on Wednesday. He won with a total vote of 1,271 Tinubu, who had before balloting gotten the endorsement of six aspirants, who stepped down for him, is trailed by former Transportation Minister, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi; and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Rotimi Amaechi — 316 Yemi Osinbajo — 235 Dave…
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The Convener of a Pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians and Human Right Activist, Adeyanju Deji, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to storm the venue of the All Progressives Congress, APC, alleging that the presidential aspirants of the party are planning to share dollars to delegates for vote buying. “Dear EFCC, please go close to Eagle Square. There are reports presidential aspirants of the APC are planning to share dollars to delegates for vote buying,” he said on his facebook handle. Recall that on the 28th of May 2022, the operatives of the…
The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, has expressed his support for the newly appointed vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Adenike Oladiji, describing her as suitably qualified for the job. The royal father gave the commendation while receiving the vice chancellor and members of the university management who paid a courtesy visit to the palace on Friday June 3, 2022. Oba Ogunlade said: “Your carriage speaks well of you. You are excellently qualified for the job and FUTA is blessed to have you sitting at the helm of affairs at this…
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has condemned the attack and killing of innocent worshippers at a Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Amaech,i in a statement released by his media office, commiserated with the affected families, St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the people of Owo Kingdom and the people and government of Ondo State, calling the sad event, “a terrible, absolutely vile and senseless murder of innocent citizens.” The former governor of Rivers State and immediate past minister of Transportation, urged security agencies to collaborate and fish out the perpetrators,…
Income from cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is expected to cross $70 billion by 2025, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a financial report has said. The CryptoMonday.de report stated that while the world grappled with the downsides of the pandemic, the crypto space registered unprecedented booms, NFTs in particular registered a meteoric rise in their adoption last year. Data points to NFTs continuing to contribute a small percentage of the crypto sector’s revenue. The NFTs are cryptographic assets on a blockchain with unique identification codes and metadata that distinguish them from each other. Unlike cryptocurrencies, they cannot be traded…
Cristiano Ronaldo has scooped Manchester United’s Goal of the Season prize – just a day after being named as the club’s Player of the Year. The Portuguese forward was voted by fans as United’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year, it was announced on Saturday, and his long-range effort in the 3-2 win over Tottenham in March was picked as the team’s best strike in 2021-22. “Cristiano Ronaldo has won Manchester United’s Goal of the Season award,” the club said on their website on Sunday. “The 37-year-old claimed the majority of your votes for his blistering first goal against…
Staff of the National Assembly and National Assembly Service Commission have blocked the main entrance into the National Assembly Complex. The workers under the auspices of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) warned on Friday they will commence an indefinite strike on Monday. They accused the management of the National Assembly of reneging on a Memorandum of Understanding to fully implement the revised condition of service and the training and re-Training of staff. They are also asking for the payment of arrears of Minimum wage, leave grant and other allowances. The workers blocked the gate with their coastal bus and…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has appealed to residents of the state to donate blood to help save the lives of survivors of the mass shooting which occurred earlier today, Sunday, inside a Catholic Church in the South-western state. The Chairperson of the NMA in the state, Stella Adegbehingbe, made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on the situation in Owo where the shooting took place. Mrs Adegbehingbe said doctors have been overwhelmed at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo because of the number of victims. “They need blood,” she said. “So we are telling the public…
Less than 24 hours to the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential primary, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police (CP) Babaji Sunday has approved massive deployment of officers in and around the city to ensure a hitch-free event. The Eagle Square, venue of the APC primary, according to the police will also witness tight security. The police will effect traffic diversions during the primary around: “the GoodLuck Ebele Jonathan way by Court of Appeal, Behind Court of Appeal, Ecowas by Women Affairs , Finance, Behind Foreign Affairs, Kur Mohammed by National Mosque, Benue Plaza, NITEL junction, Phase 3, NNPC…
A founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Preye Aganaba, says Nigeria cannot afford to miss the option of having Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as president the way it ignored the service of the late Obafemi Awolowo. “For once, Nigeria cannot afford to miss the Osinbajo option, the way we lost Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who was the best president Nigeria never had,” Mr Aganaba said. Mr Aganaba, who described Mr Osinbajo as the best presidential aspirant among other APC contenders, said his entrance into the race marked a beacon of hope for discipline and selflessness in public service.…