Former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose on Sunday said he is qualified to be referred to as the father of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Speaking on Channels Television programme ‘Sunday Politics’, monitored by Daily Independent, Fayose said while he respects Makinde by virtue of his position, he is …
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Rejected By APC, What Is Fani-Kayode’s Next Move?
The media was awash last week with reports that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation and supposedly chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was on his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) . The former Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to former President Olusegun Obasanjo met …
Read More »Rafiu Omoaje: APC, PDP Same Family, Reject Them
AHEAD of 2023 general elections, National Chairman of the Action Alliance, Mr. Rafiu Omoaje, had urged Nigerians to reject both ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, to save the country from total collapse. The AA chairman spoke at the national convention of the party, in Osogbo, …
Read More »AK-47 For Herders: Bala Mohammed Says He Was Misunderstood
Following series of backlash trailing his recent comments on the herders’ controversy, Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has defended himself saying that he was misunderstood insisting, however, that carrying of AK47 by Fulani herders was the last option for self-defence. The governor in a press release issued by …
Read More »Anambra EndSARS Panel Members Resign Over Government’s Insincerity
The five panel members in their joint resignation letter, dated February 13, 2021, noted that police brutality, extortion, and even extrajudicial killings had remained unchecked in the state. Members of the #EndSARS panel in Anambra State have tendered their resignation letter, knocking Governor Willie Obiano for ignoring the panel and …
Read More »Buhari: We Will Not Allow Any Ethnic Group Stoke Up Hatred Against Other Groups
Our government will protect all religious and ethnic groups in Nigeria, whether majority or minority, in line with our responsibility under the constitution. We will not allow any ethnic or religious groups to stoke up hatred and violence against other groups. I appeal to religious and traditional leaders, as well …
Read More »Guinea Records Seven Ebola Cases As Health Chief Calls Outbreak An ‘epidemic’
The head of Guinea’s health agency said Sunday that the country was in the midst of an Ebola “epidemic situation” with seven cases confirmed in the West African nation, including three deaths. “Very early this morning, the Conakry laboratory confirmed the presence of the Ebola virus,” Sakoba Keita said after …
Read More »This Is The World’s Oldest Valentine Day Card, Printed In 1797 (Photos)
The Valentine’s Day card is currently being kept at York Museums Gallery and is illustrated with cupids, hearts and lovebirds A Valentine’s Day card unearthed from 1797 shows some things never change after a real life ‘Bridget Jones’ berates her beau for ghosting her. The 224-year-old correspondence from a Miss …
Read More »Bandits Kidnap 21 Passengers In Niger State
Bandits have aducted 21 passengers on board a bus belonging to the Niger state Transport Authority (NSTA) on Sunday afternoon at Yakila village in Rafi local government of Niger state. The bus was said to be traveling from Kontagora town to Minna, the state capital before it was intercepted by …
Read More »Meghan And Harry Are Expecting A Second Child
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with her second child, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to CNN on Sunday. “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother,” the spokesperson …
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