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Former Kwara State Governor, Bukola Saraki, has said PDP is the only party that can rescue Nigerians from the rulling party,APC. Saraki, stated this while briefing journalists at the end of a meeting held with the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Sunday, at the Ramat House, Bauchi. He said that the over two and a half hours discussions centred around the 2023 general election and the possibility of having a northern consensus aspirant. The former Senate President who spoke on behalf of the two governors said that the three of them that have…
As the race for the successor to President Muhammadu Buhari hots up, a former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has said that he will officially declare his intention to run for the presidency on Wednesday. In a statement signed by the Atiku Media Office on Sunday, the presidential hopeful revealed that he will declare at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The statement is titled ‘2023: Atiku declares intention to run for president.’ It read, “After several months of consultations with stakeholders across the country and in the diaspora, as well as all organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria’s former…
A Nigerian female goalkeeper playing with the Akure Ondo state based Sunshine Queens, Elizabeth Johnson, has died. Johnson died hours after she trained with the team in Akure. The team confirmed the development in a brief statement issued on Sunday. “Very heartbreaking! Sunshine Queens lost one of its goalkeepers, Elizabeth Johnson (Janded) to the cold hands of death moments ago,” a statement from the club’s media officer, Femi Atolagbe, read. “Johnson who was hale and healthy trained with the team yesterday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure. “She earlier in the day complained of feeling feverish and dizzy. She…
Nigeria’s ex-international football players (ex-Super Eagles), on Sunday defeated Team Lagos ex-Internationals 2-0, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The ex-Super Eagles humbled Team Lagos during a Novelty Football Match played as part of the programme lined up for a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, whose 70th birthday comes up on March 29. The Novelty Football Match was organised by the Tinubu Support Group, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, and it featured two matches. The ex-international who played the novelty match to celebrate Tinubu, included Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Peter Rufai, Victor…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra on Sunday promised that his government would ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the state. Soludo made the promise while addressing inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Aguata. He decried the fact that some inmates had spent years in the correctional centre without trial, promising that his government will look into their cases. “This government will look into cases of inmates to ensure speedy dispensation of justice. “Having discovered some challenges during the inspection of the facilities in this correctional centre, I promise that this administration will provide recreational facilities and renovate these…
Economic experts on Sunday expressed optimism that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), might retain interest rate due to rising inflation rate. They made the projection during an interview with the in Lagos on expectations from the meeting slated for March 21 and March 22. Prof. Ndubisi Nwokoma, Director, Centre for Economic Policy Analysis and Research (CEPAR), University of Lagos, predicted that the outcome of the meeting might hold rates. “I think the meeting will be a mixed grill. “Inflation is not falling as has been trending in the past few months. “The last NBS report…
The Peoples Democratic Party has warned that the ongoing fuel crisis may snowball into nationwide protests worse than the October 2020 EndSARS protests. In a statement signed on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the main opposition accused the Federal Government of “kneeling on the necks of Nigerians.” PDP said, “There is a limit to what the people can bear under an administration that remains insensitive to their plights. President Buhari needs to be reminded of his duty to Nigerians, to in the least, show some empathy, competence and concern as our country rapidly drifts towards a…
Buhari Condemns Attack on Ohanaeze Ndigbo President’s Country Home President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday described as “deeply distressing” the destruction in Imo State, of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Professor George Obiozor, the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo. Obiozor is a leading voice of moderation in the affairs of the country. The President, who strongly condemned the violence in the subregion urged everyone to maintain peace, adding that the law and order capabilities in the Southeast are being strengthened. While this is being done, President Buhari called on the people of Imo State in…
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, says that all the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopefuls from the North are ready for a consensus candidate during the party’s primaries without acrimony. He gave the assurance in Bauchi on Sunday when Saraki and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, also a PDP presidential hopeful, paid a consultative visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Saraki, who addressed the media on behalf of the three presidential hopefuls, said they found it necessary as stakeholders of the party to meet, brainstorm and see how things could best work out among them. He…
REDTV, United Bank for Africa’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, on Sunday said it will continue to support the continent’s creative industry and empower young film producers in Africa. A statement made available to the NPO Reports on Sunday recalls that REDTV has been producing award-winning contents. It listed productions such as The Men’s Club which has, for over five years, brought the best of Africa to the world. “One of the main objectives of the network is to develop new talent and help provide avenues for young entrepreneurs in the business of film, to grow. “This month, they will be…