The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, says he will not celebrate his 62nd birthday due to the myriad of challenges confronting the country. In a statement shared on his Twitter page on Monday, Mr Obi said although his friends, family and supporters sought a celebration, he would not rescind his two-decade decision…
Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido has excoriated ex President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s constant vilification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Obasanjo and Abubakar were elected as president and vice president respectively on the platform of the PDP upon the return of Nigeria to democracy in 1999. However, both did…
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has slammed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his claim that he owns the political structure in Rivers State. In a statement signed on Friday by its President, Prof. Benjamin Ogele Okaba, the group posited that the political structure in Rivers should not and cannot…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and the three other soldiers killed during a clash with the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) members in Borno State. They were attacked a few kilometers from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State while they were…
Peter Obi is admired because you always have something to learn from him.🤝 Anyone that joined the online meeting definitely inhaled wisdom from PO tonight!😊💪✌️ Here are some excerpts from him in the meeting👇: “You cannot float the Naira when you have not moved the country’s economy from consumption to production. You cannot float what…
The Emir of Daura, Katsina State, Alhaji Umar Farouk, has explained why the emirate decided to confer a title on President Muhammadu Buhari’s only son, Yusuf.On Saturday, Yusuf will be turbaned as the Talban Daura and District Head of Kwasarawa, however, many Nigerians questioned the rationale behind this. Speaking at his palace during the turbaning…
By Makerson The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Thursday, congratulated the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) group, Dr Tony Elumelu, for making the list of top 100 most influential people in the 2020 Time magazine award. The lawmakers described the recognition as “well-deserving, given Dr Elumelu’s selfless contribution towards…
By Adejayan Gbenga Gsong John Mikel Obi has hit out at former Super Eagles Captain, Sunday Oliseh, labeling him as the worst coach in history. During a recent installment of his Obi-One-Podcast, the 36-year-old retired football icon discussed his encounters with the former Nigerian national team. He vehemently expressed discontent with Oliseh’s managerial abilities. “He…
*Mazi Akpa Emeka – Chimereze : GENTLE & GENIAL GENIUS* An Aspirant for the Chairmanship Position for Mgbowo United Welfare Association (MUWA) It was Henry Fairchild that suggested that no amount of artificial reinforcement can offset the innate inequalities in humans. In the case of Mazi Akpa Emeka, it is simply a matter of testimonies…
Written by SANDA TUMAN & DORATHY CHRISTOPHER Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has said that he desires to become a cleric. The 47-year-old music icon said sometimes he desires to establish his own church. He said, if peradventure, he answers the call to serve in God’s vineyard as a cleric,…
