As the slogan of his second term implies, “Omititun 2.0,” Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was on Monday, sworn-in for a second term tenure amid a heavy downpour that is currently disrupting the inauguration. Held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado Ibadan, the second term inauguration of the governor witnessed a large turnout of…
Popular microblogging platform, Twitter, on Monday removed the verification tag attached to the account of the former Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The special verification tag prior to its removal was designed for officials of government. As at press time, our correspondent had observed that Osinbajo’s tag has been removed however the one of…
The outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retd.) has approved the renaming of 15 airports after some prominent Nigerians. This was contained in a by the Head of Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi made available to the media on Sunday. According to the statement, the airports include Akure International…
The farewell speech delivered Sunday by outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari has drawn criticisms from Nigerians from all walks of life. Buhari, in the national broadcast, apologised to Nigerians for the pain and suffering associated with the implementation of some of his policies. Daily Trust recalls that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had introduced the…
The outgoing First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the adopted candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Senate President of the 10th Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio have all arrived at the Eagle Square venue of today’s swearing-in ceremony of incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima….
Top dignitaries have begun to arrive the Eagle Square, Abuja, for the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice-President elect, Kashim Shettima. Early arrivals at the venue include members of the diplomatic corps, the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Business mogul, Femi Otedola. Others at the venue are the Minister of…
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate urged Nigerians to remain peaceful and law abiding. The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi says he is aware of some evil designs against himself and his supporters in the coming months. The former Anambra State governor disclosed this in a statement released on his verified…
Senator Kashim Shettima has become the 16th Vice President of Nigeria. He was sworn in at Eagles Square with the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Olukayode Ariwoola administering the oath of office on him. Details later…
James Faleke, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said Bola Tinubu will unveil members of his cabinet within 60 days after his inauguration as Nigeria’s President on Monday. He stated this on Monday morning in an exclusive interview with Channels Television at the Eagle Square, venue of the inauguration. Asked whether Nigerians…
Security personnel on parade at the President-elect Bola Tinubu’s inauguration at Eagle Square, Abuja. The personnel were dressed in yellow, dark green and red military kits as the band played at the ongoing event. Punch
