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By Halimah Olamide Hours after former vice president Atiku Abubakar lambasted President Bola Tinubu for dashing Nigerians’ hopes, the Presidency has said that claim that the economic policies are not working is false. The presidency, which said Atiku has found a new hobby in criticisms, said those who understand “the situation Tinubu found himself” with the state of the economy have commended what they see as landmarks. In a response signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the presidency said appeared still hunted by the failure to achieve his lifelong ambition to rule Nigeria.…
By Halimah Olamide Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday took another swipe against the performance of the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu’s administration describing it as dashing hopes. In a statement by Atiku, he faulted Tinubu’s policies saying life is becoming harder by the day in the country. “Nigerians are gravely concerned, and rightly so, that Tinubu’s poor response to Nigeria’s economic challenges is setting the stage for a prolonged and deeper domestic economic crisis,” he said He said the economic policies, drawn from “a so-called renewed hope agenda, are ironically dashing hopes, creating pain and causing despair.” Atiku…
CNN — Taylor Swift won the album of the year Grammy on Sunday for her 2022 album “Midnights,” becoming the artist with the most wins in the coveted category with four. Prior to her win of the coveted award, Swift was tied with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, who along with her all previously won album of the year three times. She took home golden gramophones for album of the year in 2009 for “Fearless,” 2015 for “1989” and 2021 for “Folklore.” After a stunned and overjoyed Swift accepted the award on Sunday from surprise presenter Celine Dion, she said, “I would…
By Kamil Opeyemi Amidst the euphoria of the release of the school children kidnapped in Ekiti state on Monday, Governor Biodun Oyebanji Sunday morning explained how he and others stayed overnight to ensure the release of the pupils and their teachers. Oyebanji, while thanking others like Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Leader who join in monitoring the operations, said they the pupils and their teachers were released in the wee hours on Sunday, February 4th, and brought to the Elemure’s palace around 4am. The Governor confirmed that the driver of the school bus was killed, reportedly, by the kidnappers. The Governor congratulated the children and…
By Halimah Olamide Relief in the early hours of Sunday as kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have been freed. Sadly, the driver of the school bus in which the pupils were abducted, was found dead. Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu confirmed the release of the pupils in the early hours of Sunday. The pupils and staff were abducted on Monday evening along Emure – Eporo Road while returning to Eporo after closing school. The kidnappers shot at the bus and later whisked away nine persons comprising five students, three female teachers and a…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Mr Geingob had died in the early hours of Sunday morning. “At his side was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children,” Mr Mbumba said in a statement. The 82-old leader had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed his diagnosis to the public last month. His office announced he would be travelling to the US for treatment, but would return to Namibia on 2 February. Mr Geingob became president in 2015 and was serving his second…
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cote d’Ivoire 2023 has entered into the penultimate stage with four teams set to battle for two final spots. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with the conclusion of the quarter-finals matches on Saturday, the 24 teams that started the tournament have now be whittled down to just four. In the concluding matches played on Saturday, hosts Cote d’Ivoire came from a goal down to dispatch Mali while South Africa eliminated the stubborn Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties, after a pulsating goalless 120 minutes to advance to the semis. The Super…
Agency Report The APC candidate, Prof. Anthony Ani, was announced the winner of Saturday’s Ebonyi South Senatorial by-election in the state. Ani won with 46,270 votes, defeating his closest rival, Ifeanyi Eleje of APGA who garnered 3,513. Silas Onu of the PDP polled 2,783 votes and Mr Linus Okorie of the LP scored 2,710 votes in the election. Returning Officer for the Ebonyi South Senatorial election, Eze Uchechukwu, disclosed this on Sunday in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. According to Eze, Prof. Ani, having certified by the law, is declared the winner and is returned elected. The…
Agency Reports Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for increased bilateral relations between Nigeria and Angola. Obasanjo made the call at the Angola-Nigeria Diplomatic-Business Investment meeting on Saturday in Lagos. Obasanjo, who was a special guest of honour at the event, said the meeting focused on the potential for enhanced collaboration between the two countries. According to him, the meeting also emphasises the need to boost trade volume within Africa, which reflects a commitment to advancing economic partnerships on the continent. Obasanjo advised that attention should be on African countries’ benefits from their own products, as it aligns with the…
By Molade Durojaiye From being one goal down, 10-men Cotê d’ Ivoire came back on Saturday to defeat fierce fighting Mali to book a space for the Semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The encounter which took place at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake,Cote d’Ivoire, saw the host country coming back to impress countrymen who had filled up the stadium. With a poor start in the game, the Elephants watched as Mali created majority of the chances which led to them getting a penalty in the early stages of the game. Lassine Sinayoko was brought down in the penalty box by Côte d’Ivoire’s…