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Members of the All Progressive Congress in Lagos State who are loyal to former Governor Akinwumi Ambode have expressed their decision not to support the ambition of former Governor Bola Tinubu . Coordinator of the Ambode Campaign Organization and former Commissioner for Energy Olawale Oluwo said on a radio programme on Saturday that it the camp of the former Governor is poised to ensure return of power to the people in the APC. Oluwo challenged the appropriation of the power of the people by the Governors Advisory Council (GAC) to determine who picks the ticket of the party adding that…
Chief Bola Tinubu, a Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday said the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, would be immortalised. Tinubu made the disclosure at the eight day Fidau/interdenominational prayers held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo. He said that the late traditional ruler would be immortalised by establishing a Training and Skills Development Centre for Youths in his honour. The late Oba Adeyemi died on April 22 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Tinubu arrived Nigeria on Saturday morning from…
Police in Lagos have arrested a 28-year-old traffic gridlock robber, Emeka Igwe, also known as Odogwu. The police recovered three pistols from him. Police spokesman in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on the police twitter handled on Saturday. He twitted that the suspect, who fled when his accomplices were arrested on April 5, has been apprehended. “The suspect and his group, members of `Aro-Baga’ cult group rob people of their valuables in traffic gridlocks. “Following relentless follow-up investigation, Igwe, leader of the gang, previously at large, has been arrested,’’ Hundeyin twitted. Hundeyin had issued a statement on…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said it has beefed up security across all the airports in the country ahead of the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. This was contained in a statement released on Saturday, which noted that FAAN would ensure seamless facilitation of passengers during the Sallah celebrations and beyond. The statement partly reads, “As part of our preparations to ensure seamless facilitation of our highly esteemed passengers during the Sallah celebrations and beyond, security has been beefed up at the Airports. “Also, facilities at our Airports have been generally improved upon and are functioning optimally. “All other logistics have been…
Mr. Bello Dalijan, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 10, Sokoto, on Saturday assured of proper and adequate security arrangements for Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara to ensure hitch free Eid-el-fitr celebration. Dalijan in a statement by the zonal Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) ASP Adamu Abbas, advised members of the public to cooperate with policemen deployed for traffic control duties to ease traffic congestion in the city centres. “I have ordered that security be strengthened across the commands within the zone, before, during and after the Eid-el-fitr celebration. “Moreover, the Commissioners of Police in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara have…
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC. Amaechi, in a statement, said this at a consultative meeting with executives, delegates and other party faithful at the Rivers APC Secretariat on Friday. The Minister of Transportation indicated that in his bid to become the President of Nigeria, which he is thoroughly qualified for, he was neither desperate nor disloyal. The two terms governor of Rivers said it was sad that many politicians did not understand the concept of loyalty. “Loyalty is not when…
A former National Youth Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Ismaeel Ahmed, has expressed a subtle worry over the growing number of aspirants for the presidential ticket of the party. No fewer than 10 aspirants have already indicated interests with the possibilities of many more coming out. Ahmed, who was the National Youths Leader until the last national congress of the party, said the ballot paper with which the primaries of the party would be held may turn out to be a booklet if the party continues to witness its current drove with which aspirants are emerging. “It looks like…
Grammy-wining singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy officially makes history as the first Nigerian artist to headline at the Madison Square Gardens in New York. The afro-fusion singer joins the league of Jay Z and many other artists who have performed at the 20,789 capacity arena. The concert held on the 28th of April, 2022 at the arena fully packed and sold out while which was also streamed by many viewers on YouTube across the globe. Fans have described his performance at the arena as “thrilling and electrifying”, while also hailing him on their social media platforms with…
The Presidency has said the traditional Sallah homage to the President by the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja will return to the Aso Rock Villa two years after lockdown to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. The President’s media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this development in a statement on Friday in Abuja. ”Though this is a sign of the return to normalcy as infection rates fall to their lowest, those coming on invitation are still required to wear face masks and undergo the linear COVID-19 test at the State House Conference Centre to obtain a negative test result as…
A tornado has been filmed tearing through part of the US state of Kansas, with pictures showing cars crumpled into buildings and homes without roofs. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Midwest states including Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. In the city of Wichita, the mayor said 50 to 100 structures had been damaged, especially in the suburb of Andover. However there are so far no reports of serious injuries. The Andover City Police Department says roads are blocked due to downed power lines and large debris. Wichita Mayor Dr Brandon Whipple urged people not…