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…
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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…
Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh, has called out her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, over neglect to child support. This comes after Churchill took to Instagram on Friday to celebrate his son, King Andre on his 7th birthday and expressed how he has yearned to see him. Reacting to the emotional social media epistle, Tonto Dikeh, in a series of social media posts labeled Churchill as a ‘deadbeat father and questioned his role as a father to their son. According to the actress, Churchill and his family members have always claimed they won the child custody case in court but…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned Nigerians against making comments capable of triggering crisis in the country. Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, in a statement on Saturday, urged Nigerians to remain calm and embrace peace, as the federal government is working hard to address the naira and fuel scarcity. Adejobi also called on Nigerians to desist from any act of violence that may jeopardize the forthcoming elections. Also Read: Naira Redesign: Buhari Disobey Supreme Court order – Ozekhome “Amidst the prevailing outcries and reactions on the new naira policy in the country, the Nigeria Police Force has deemed it necessary…
On Friday, Qatari Islamic Bank (QIB) chairman Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani confirmed that an official bid has been made for the complete takeover of Manchester United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since joined the race to purchase the Red Devils, but it has been reported that Sheikh Jassim could be the early front-runner to take control of the club. He has made the highest bid on the table at £4.5 billion. The next few days should give a clear indication whether the Glazers are prepared to walk away for that fee. If QIB’s bid is successful, there could be…
Gunmen bombed the Ogidi Police Station in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing three policemen in the process. The attack happened in the early hours of Saturday, according to sources. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, saying more security operatives had been deployed in the area. Ikenga said,” Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in the Idemili North area of the State following the attack on the Ogidi area command in the early hours of today(Saturday) 18/2/2023, where three police operatives paid the supreme price. “The hoodlums started shooting sporadically…
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in next Saturday’s election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied asking state governors on the platform of the party to disregard President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives on the cash swap policy. In a statement yesterday by the Director, Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the report that he gave such directive to the governors as fake. The statement read: “Our attention has been drawn to a fake viral news published by the Peoples Gazette, claiming Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate has asked APC governors to…
Barely 7 days to the presidential election, the spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Saturday said that the group will not be pressured to endorse the candidacy of Peter Obi-Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is the presidential flag-bearer of the Labour Party. Datti Baba-Ahmed, a former Senator, is the younger brother of the NEF spokesman, Meridianspy reports. Also Read: Lagos Police begins investigate Attack on Peter Obi’s supporters While many Nigerian commenters have expressed their disappointment with the two main political parties who have governed the nation for a combined…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports making the rounds that it has authorized deposit money banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes. In a statement by Osita Nwanisobi, CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications on Friday, the apex bank said for the avoidance of doubt the CBN is only reissuing and recirculating the old N200 banknotes and which is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up to April 10, 2023, in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s national broadcast on Thursday. The CBN advised members of the public to disregard any message and/or information…