Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from engaging the services of Chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, to distribute election materials in Lagos. Aneke made the order following a suit instituted by the Labour Party against INEC, citing possible compromise if Oluomo’s organisation is made to distribute election materials. Applicants in the suit were Labour Party, its Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-vivour, African Democratic Congress, its Lagos State governorship candidate, Funsho Doherty, and Boot Party and its governorship candidate Wale…
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The All Progressives Congress has rejected the appointment of a former Director of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Naja’atu Muhammad, as the North-West coordinator of the Police Service Commission in the forthcoming general elections. The ruling party made this known in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson, Tinubu/Shettima PCC, Festus Keyamo, on Monday. The party said it was “deeply shocked” by Muhammad’s appointment, adding that her selection is “callous and insensitive” considering her strained relationship with the APC The statement read partly, “We are deeply shocked and appalled to read a release by the Police…
The Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for changing his stance on the Naira redesign policy. Reported that Atiku appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to allow commercial banks to accept deposits of the old Naira notes. Also Read: Naira Swap: Wike Lashes Atiku, backs Supreme Court’s Judgment Recall that since the February 10 deadline for the Naira swap policy elapsed, Atiku, who backed the currency redesign policy, advised the apex bank not to extend the deadline. According to the former…
In a Video To Sway Votes for Tinubu, President Buhari Vows to End Hardship President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday sent a message home from Addis Ababa, saying he is fully aware of hardship some policies of government, “which are meant to bring overall improvement to the country” had caused and appealed for further patience as the government takes appropriate measures to ease them. In a video recording to shore up support for Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the upcoming elections a few days ahead, the President thanked Nigerians for electing him to…
The body of an 80-year-old woman affected in a building gutted by fire in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been recovered. The Kwara State Fire Service disclosed the fire incident occurred at number 43 Adegboye Street behind the Federal Secretariat, Fate area, Ilorin, Ilorin East Local Government. The state fire service confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the Head, Media and Publicity of the service, Hassan Adekunle. The statement disclosed the fire was reported by one Mr Oni at about 3pm on Sunday. According to the statement, “The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained. out…
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions has announced that banks should begin operations from Monday, February 20, 2023. The association disclosed this while suspending its plans to commence strike action on Monday. It will be recalled there had been several cases of protests and destruction of bank facilities across the country over the naira scarcity. The President of the association, Olusoji Oluwole, disclosed this on Sunday. He said: “Following the recent unwarranted attacks on members of ASSBIFI, other bank workers, and the destruction of several branches across various states, we were forced to issue a…
Biggie, the instructive voice in the ongoing Big Brother Titans (BBTitans) reality show, has separated the male housemates from the females in a new twist. Thabang, the head of house (HoH), announced the new twist on Thursday after the housemates’ wager win. Until Biggie says otherwise, the #BBTitans housemates of the opposite sex are not allowed to interact with each other. Biggie referred to the latest twist as a “task of the divide” where housemates are not allowed to interact with the opposite gender. He instructed the housemates to change their sleeping arrangements. The females are expected to be in…
At times like this, two works of literature are my abiding refuge. One, written over a century ago, speaks to the melee both in the APC and Nigeria as a whole. It is a poem entitled ‘The Second Coming’ by William Butler Yeats. It was written at a time similar to that of present Nigeria. It was a time when it looked like the world was coming to an end. The casualties of the First World War were benumbing and overwhelmingly high. The deaths of millions from the pangs of the flu pandemic that also occurred at this time were…
Underfire Chelsea boss Graham Potter has confirmed captain César Azpilicueta had to be rushed to the hospital after he was caught in the face by substitute Sekou Mara late in the game. The Blues were chasing a goal that would have at least given them a point after James Ward-Prowse delivered one of his trademark freekicks to give his team the lead at Stamford Bridge. That goal despite Chelsea almost throwing the kitchen sink at Southampton was enough to seal the Saints first league win of year. The win also bagged Southampton’s first league double against Chelsea in 35 years.…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has been warned to be wary of Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, warned Tinubu to be prepared because El-Rufai would betray him when the time comes. In a tweet, obtained by Daily Post, Adeyanju pointed out that the governor has betrayed President Muhammadu Buhari. Stressing that power is transient, Adeyanju wrote: “ElRufai will still betray Tinubu at the right time. Buhari is learning new lessons. He hasn’t even left Aso Rock yet but they are already showing him the kind of shege to expect. Power is always…
Following incessant attacks on commercial banks’ facilities across the country as depositors vent their frustrations on naira scarcity, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Body of Banks CEOs have begun collaboration to address the lingering challenges. CIBN President, Dr Ken Opara, in a statement assured that banks would always remain open to serve the public as long as it is safe to do so. CIBN President, Dr Ken Opara, in a statement assured that banks would always remain open to serve the public as long as it is safe to do so. The safety and security…
A support group, The Asiwaju Group (TAG) has reiterated it’s commitment to mobilised massive votes for the Tinubu/Shettima presidential candidacy at the February 25, presidential election. This was disclosed during a solidarity meeting with the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha in Abuja, on Friday. The Group, led by its Convener, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi expressed their solidarity and unflinching support for the Tinubu/Shettima presidency. While affirming their staunch confident, Mr. Abdullahi assured Sen. Shettima of total and absolute commitment of the group to the deliver massive youths votes to ensure landslide victory for…