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Former Minister of Education Dr. Oby Ezekwesili on Sunday said justice must be done over allegations that the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu actually died as a result of spousal violence. This was just as the husband of the late singer was said to have engaged in domestic violence which led to her being hospitalized in the first instance. She wrote, “The death of Osinachi Nwachukwu of the epic Ekwueme worship song really hit hard. To read allegations of spousal abuse worsens the pain. “I hope the truth is unearth and justice given. Everyone, including Churches must take issues of…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the composition of a Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the Osun chapter of the party. Its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, stated in Abuja on Saturday that the decision followed the expiration of the tenure of the State Executive Committee. He added that the committee would manage the affairs of the party from Friday, April 8, for a period not exceeding 90 days or till the time that a new State Executive Committee would be elected. The committee has Dr Adekunle Akindele as chairman…
Mr. Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information has declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of Nasarawa State in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Maku, a one-time deputy governor and ex-Commissioner in Nasarawa State, made the declaration on Saturday in Lafia when he led his supporters to inform the State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP of his return to the party. Maku, who until his recent return to PDP, was the National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), apologised to party members for leaving them since 2015. He said that he…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, has called for less emphasis on the age of the leaders to pilot the affairs of the country. Bankole made the call on Saturday on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Ramadan Lecture in Kaduna. The event, titled: ‘Social Media: Effects on morality,’ was organised by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and Voice of Nigeria. The former speaker, who was the special guest of honour at the annual event, urged Nigerians to continue taking part in the electoral process to elect responsible leaders. Bankole…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday brought a 48-hour gridlock at Obajana, Kogi, to an end. The gridlock was caused by multiple breakdown of obsolete trucks along the Kabba-Lokoja-Abuja Road. The Obajana portion of the road which hosts the Dangote Cement factory is notorious for the perennial gridlock in the area. Assistant Corps Commander of the FRSC at the Zariagi, Kogi Unit, Moses Odogiyon, lamented perennial gridlock in the area saying, “You won’t believe that for two days now we have been battling with serious gridlock at this Obajana Junction on Kabba-Lokoja-Abuja Road because of ceaseless breakdown of…
Growing up in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, 15-year-old Saniya Mistri often wondered why her life was so different from those who lived in the glossy, rich parts of the city. Saniya – whose rapper name is Saniya MQ – grew up in a crowded neighbourhood in the eastern part of Mumbai. She began writing poetry at a young age. Soon after, her friends introduced her to rapping. They also help her shoot and record the songs. Saniya has around 10,000 subscribers on YouTube now. Her songs – which express frustration and anger at systemic inequalities and poverty – have won…
(CNN)The UK is to send 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems to Ukraine, Downing Street announced Saturday, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid an in-person visit to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Johnson and Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer made separate visits to Zelensky on Saturday, the latest in a string of leaders to travel to the country during the ongoing Russian invasion. A photograph tweeted by Ukraine’s Embassy to the UK showed Johnson seated opposite Zelensky at a table in a pink and green stuccoed room. The post was captioned with the word “Surprise” and a winking face emoji. The…
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted as the country’s leader following a vote of no confidence over allegations of economic mismanagement and mishandling of the country’s foreign policy, bringing an end to his tumultuous term in office. The parliamentary vote, held Sunday, saw the former cricket star defeated. The opposition needed a minimum of 172 votes out of the 342 member assembly to oust him. The vote of no confidence was backed by an alliance of politicians including more than a dozen defectors from Khan’s own political party. The vote took place after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday a decision…
By Ehi Braimah The most topical issue today wherever you find two or more people together is next year’s general elections and the accompanying permutations. This should not be surprising because the stakes are high – especially in the presidential election holding in less than one year from now. It is also a season when our politicians and their strategists are at their best, playing with all kinds of scenarios. After different circles of elections since 1999, why is 2023 special and significant? It will be a make or mar year for a slew of reasons – it will actually…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding a meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv this afternoon. The Ukrainian Embassy in London has tweeted a photograph of the two men holding talks. We’ll bring you more details when we get them. The deputy head of the Ukrainian president’s office, Andriy Sybiha, said on Facebook that Johnson and Zelensky were holding “a tête-à-tête meeting”. “The UK is the leader in defence support for Ukraine. The leader in the anti-war coalition. The leader in sanctions against the Russian aggressor,” he added. Downing Street has now confirmed Johnson’s meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in…