Ahead of this Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, President Muhammadu Buhari will not attend today’s grand finale rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Daily Independent has gathered. A presidency source told our correspondent that the president who has a very busy itinerary today will be represented by Vice …
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Rambi Ayala: Gombe Deputy Minority Leader Dumps PDP
Deputy Minority Leader dumps PDP Deputy Minority Leader, Gombe State House of Assembly, Rambi Ayala, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ayala represents the Billiri East constituency. He made the pronouncement on Tuesday after a Gombe High Court dismissed his application that sought the declaration of …
Read More »Why Thomas Partey’s Move From Atletico Madrid To Arsenal Got Messy
As soon as Thomas Partey was confirmed as an Arsenal player late on transfer deadline day, the blame campaign began. Atletico Madrid were upset because they claim the Premier League club did not make a courtesy call to let them know they were willing to pay the Ghana midfielder’s 50m …
Read More »Construction Work At Onitsha-enugu Expressway, At Zero Level, Obiano Tells Buhari
GOVERNOR Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday, told President Muhammadu Buhari that construction work at the Onitsha-Enugu federal highway has slowed down to almost zero level. The governor also begged the President to intervene in ensuring that the equipment purchased for the ongoing work at the Second Niger Bridge which …
Read More »Eddie Van Halen Dies Of Cancer Aged 65
Eddie Van Halen: Rock star and guitar legend dies of cancer aged 65 The music world’s elite pay tribute to an “astonishing musician”, “innovator” and a “genuinely beautiful soul”. Eddie Van Halen’s style inspired a generation of guitarists Rock star and guitar great Eddie Van Halen has died aged 65 …
Read More »Favour Ikechukwu: Lagos Police Commissioner Visits Family Of Girl Raped To Death
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday October 6, paid a visit to the family of late Favour Ikechukwu, who was gang-raped to death by some unscrupulous elements on 30th September 2020 by 8.30pm, at Olanrewaju Street, Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Newsextra24 reported that …
Read More »Ikedi Ohakim Under Trial For Using Fashola’s Name To Defraud Nigerians
Godwin Tsa, Abuja Police authorities have commenced the criminal trial against a former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In the charge marked CR/993/2020 and dated September 23, 2020, the office of the Inspector-General of Police accused Ohakim …
Read More »Osinbajo: It’s Time For Executive, Legislature To Focus On Welfare Of Nigerians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the executive and legislature to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to improve welfare of the people. Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday …
Read More »IGP Orders AIGs, CPS To Sack, Prosecute Errant Cops
IG not sincere with SARS reform , says Falana the Inspector-General of Police , Mohammed Adamu, has ordered Assistant Inspectors-General in charge of zonal commands and state Commissioners of Police to arrest , detain and dismiss from service any cop , who violates the rights of the citizens. He said …
Read More »Zulum: Change Your Tactics, Attack Boko Haram In Hideouts
Change Your Tactics, Attack Boko Haram In Hideouts, Borno Governor Tells Nigerian Army Zulum, who has been attacked at least three times by the terrorists in less than a month, also said all heads of military commands must be competent if the war must be won. Babagana Zulum, governor of …
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