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Finally, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Monday morning, declared his intention to run for the presidency come 2023. His declaration came after almost one year of speculations. In a broadcast that started at exactly 7am Monday, Osinbajo promised to continue with reforms in all sectors while seeking the support of Nigerians to achieve a greater Nigeria. “We will build on the foundation laid by our predecessor,” Osinbajo. He said Nigeria has the resources to be the foremost Black nation in the world. Opening his declaration video, he said, “Dear Nigerians, for the past seven years, I have served as Vice President…
Terrorists who kidnapped passengers from the Abuja-Kaduna train last week have released a video of their hostages. In the video, which is going viral, the kidnapped passengers were seen sitting down on bare floor while some gun-wielding men formed a line behind them at an open space in the forest. Two women out of the hostages were asked to speak into the video while three men also spoke. The First Lady to speak said she is a student of Kaduna state University pleading with the government to come their aid. Another victim of the kidnapping Gladys Puwa said she is…
Pastor of the Later Rain Assembly (now called the Citadel Global Community Church) Tunde Bakare, has joined the presidential race. He was the running mate to President Muhammadu Buhari when he contested for the presidency in 2011. He unveiled his ambition during a virtual programme tagged ‘Unveiling Project 16 to Nigerians in diaspora’ event tagged “The portrait is a new Nigeria” He described the present crop of leaders as “cake eaters” saying he intends to raise a body of “cake bakers” for Nigerians. He said the Nigerian current situation calls for concerns. READ ALSO: Ex-Minister, Labaran Maku Returns to PDP;…
The Holy mosque, in Mecca on Friday celebrated its full capacity status once again after a long period of low visits as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, pilgrims were seen circumambulating the Holy Ka’abah to its fullest capacity. The Holy Mosques management, in its tweet on historic return of full capacity at the ground, said Now: “The Mataaf reaches capacity for the first time in two years.” The pandemic prevented the annual Hajj operations for two years. Ummrah (the lesser hajj) was equally restricted as the entire battled with a global health crisis the seemed to defy…
Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Science, which organises the awards ceremony, met virtually on Friday to discuss disciplinary action. Smith has apologised for his actions and resigned from the Academy. The actor hit Rock for joking about his wife’s shaved head, a result of the hair-loss condition alopecia. Less than an hour later, he was awarded the best actor award for his role in “King Richard”, where he played the father of…
The United Bank for Africa Plc, has assured shareholders and investors of its commitment to sustain its current growth record. The bank said it is targeting business diversification across Africa and beyond continues. It said this is yielding increasing returns. Speaking at UBA’s 60th Annual General Meeting, which was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Thursday, Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu,noted that the bank’s strategic investment decisions over the past few years have indeed translated to huge returns for its investors. He said this is despite the challenging business environment witnessed in the last two years. “I am proud…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has described the recent attacks in the state as an “act of mindless criminality by a bunch”. Soludo was reacting to the arson that visited Aguata Local Government Area Secretariat on Thursday. The governor said that the act was carried out by fleeing criminals who had been sacked from their operational camp by joint operations of Nigerian Security forces. He said military operations around the borders of Aguluezechukwu and Ogborji communities in the council had led to the dislodging of the arsonists who had operated for about two years. He said that information from those…
The Senate just confirmed President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson in a historic vote that paves the way for her to become the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the nation. The final confirmation vote required only a simple majority. The tally was 53 to 47 with Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining with Democrats to vote in favor of Jackson. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the historic vote. Harris, who is the first Black woman to serve as vice president, presided over the Senate during the historic…
Terrorists who abducted more than 180 passengers in the Ill-fated Kaduna -Abuja train have released a video showing the Bank of Agriculture Managing Director Alwan Hassan. The video was reportedly recorded shortly before his release.
A man occupying a Honda Accord car has been trapped and killed after a truck fell off the popular Ojuelegba Bridge Saturday night. The Ojuelegba Bridge remains a constant scene of similar tragedies over the last five years with the government paying lip service to averting such loss of lives. The Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) said it was making efforts to evacuate the fallen truck in order to end the traffic congestion along the corridors. “Earnest effort is currently being made towards evacuation.” The incident occurred at 8:36 [p.m.], the agency said. As of the time of filing…