Like in most states, permutations and horse-trading, ahead of the 2023 general elections, have become intense in Sokoto State. With the political transfer window (defection) still wide open, parties and candidates are mindful of not being caught off guard in recruiting strategic members into their fold. Over the years, Sokoto …
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How the Queen ‘Saved’ My Life – Prof Badejo
On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip were on a visit to Kenya and stayed the night at a treetop lodge at the Aberdare National Park, Nyeri Kenya noted for watching wild animals on prowl overnight. King George VI had died at home and on waking …
Read More »BREAKING: Prince Charles Succeeds Queen Elizabeth As King
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Her eldest son, Charles, 73, succeeds as king immediately, according to centuries of protocol, beginning a new, less certain chapter …
Read More »BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II Dies At 96
Queen Elizabeth II of England has died at the age of 96 Crowd had gathered at the Buckingham Palace residence in London on Thursday as concern was growing over the Queen’s health. Around 100 people braved torrential rain to stand at the palace gates, according to AFP, as senior royals …
Read More »Father, Mother, Baby Crushed By Speeding Truck In Ogun
A truck in Ogun State has claimed the lives of a man, his wife and their baby while travelling on a motorcycle. The accident happened Wednesday at Ijebu-Ode, along the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode highway, around 9:05pm. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps, said the driver of the truck had …
Read More »Why I Appointed Graham Potter As New Chelsea Manager – Boehly
Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly, has given reasons why he decided on Graham Potter as the team’s new head coach. Potter has been confirmed as Thomas Tuchel’s replacement. Boehly, in a statement on the club’s website, hailed the former Brighton boss as “a proven coach and an innovator”. He said: “We …
Read More »Tuchel Upset With Chelsea Owners For Failing To Sign Brazilian Star
Sacked Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, was left upset by the club’s owners over the failure to sign Brazilian striker, Gabriel Jesus, ahead of Arsenal during the summer transfer window. According to The Athletic, Tuchel was initially against signing a new striker during the summer transfer after his difficulties with Romelu …
Read More »PDP Crisis: BoT Chairman’s Resignation, Insult To Southerners – Wike Rages
The Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has described the resignation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Walid Jibrin as an insult to the Southerners. Jibrin resigned Thursday during the BoT meeting in Abuja. Wike spoke at the inauguration of the Ahoada campus of Rivers State …
Read More »APC Must Show Sincerity, Fairness For Success Of 2023 Polls – Ortom
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has challenged the All Progressive Congress, APC-led federal government to exhibit more sincerity in the conduct of next year’s general election. The governor stated this Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at the headquarters of the International Republican Institute (IRI), Washington when he paid a working …
Read More »Monarch Condemns Sending Poor JAMB Performers To Colleges Of Education
Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi has decried the misplaced priority in the Nigerian Colleges of Education system. Oba Olabomi asked that the Nigerian Education policy which dictates that students who scored the lowest in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) be sent to Colleges of Education be …
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