Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he never wanted to be Nigeria’s Vice President when he was chosen to contest alongside the late Musa Yar’Adua, adding that he cried but had to take it as his destiny. He advised politicians to conduct themselves peacefully during and after the 2023 elections. Jonathan stated this when…
Nigerian singer, Adebayo Adeleke, has taken a trip down memory lane as he recalls some struggling moments in his life. Fondly known as B-Red, the young man is the son of Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke. Moreso, the singer is a cousin of award-winning Nigerian music star Davido. Although from a wealthy background, the singer…
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has clocked 100 days in office. In this interview with journalists in Osogbo, the State Capital, Governor Adeleke reflected on achievements so far, affirming ” so far, so good. Excerpts from the interview is presented below: Question: 100 days in office, how challenging, how rewarding? Governor Adeleke:…
What I’ll do if Tinubu invites me into his govt says Peter Obi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he would not accept any offer to be part of Bola Tinubu’s Government of National Unity. Tinubu, the president-elect and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been dragged to court…
Lagos residents have been urged not to be swayed by bigoted statements ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this in an interview, stressed that as the commercial hub of Africa’s biggest economy, Lagos is too sophisticated to be handed to those without experience….
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said the National Youth Service Corps members that participated in the presidential and National Assembly elections will be paid their allowances. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, to our correspondent.In a social media post on Wednesday, a corps member complained that…
By Najatu Mohammad Democracy is often considered the best form of governance, as it is supposed to represent the will of the people and promote equality and freedom. However, there are instances where democracy fails to deliver on its promises. The past 8 years of the APC led government is one of such instances. From…
By Ojuolape Odetola The recent official commissioning of the second phase of the 10.5 km Osogbo-Ikirun-Ila Odo(KWSB) dual carriage road by His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke was meant to herald good tidings and further transform public infrastructure in Osun. However, for many apologists of the immediate past governor of the state, this landmark achievement appears to…
World Consumer Rights Day: 5G coverage will leads to higher data demand, energy usage in network infrastructure – NCC As every 14th March, marks World Consumer Right Day, the Nigeria Communications Commission celebrated this year WCRD at the NCC Annex head office, in Abuja on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a communique signed by the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed May 22 for hearing in a suit instituted by a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ugochukwu Uchenwa, seeking to stop the conduct of elections and examination on Saturdays in the country. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date when the matter was mentioned before him. At…
