Dr Uche Ogah, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Abia, on Friday in Abuja has assured that certain political parties are set to join the APC in Abia against 2019. Ogah spoke with State House correspondents after he and former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, had a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. He said that executive members of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) would soon `submit’ to APC in Abia State. Ogah, who is the President of Maters Energy Group, said if elected, he would ensure that infrastructure…
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Nigeria’s famous publisher and business mogul, Dele Momodu says President Muhammadu Buhari’s certificate controversy should not be a basic issue of concern. According to him, supporters should campaign for their candidates on issues of substance, rather than hitting up the polity with frivolous distractions. Momodu, the Chairman of Ovation International, said this on his verified twitter handle on Friday evening in response to public outrage and criticisms that have trailed President Muhammadu Buhari missing certificate controversy. The President had in a an affidavit submitted to the independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday argued that his WAEC certificate was still with…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State may be heading towards a trying time as thousands of its members defect from its fold to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The defectors denounced their membership earlier today in Nkporo, a community in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state. They were however formally received by a former governor of the state, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu in a colorful political rally held in Nkporo, Ohafia Local Government Area in the state. Dr Kalu, welcomed the defectors with elation, and assures them of a special place in the party. Nkporo, a respected…
Cristiano Ronaldo attracted a huge crowd as Juventus returned to their team hotel after defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Champions League. Ronaldo was the main attraction as he returned to Old Trafford in the UCL clash and fans couldn’t get enough of the Portuguese after the final whistle. Paulo Dybala scored the only goal to help Juventus secure all three points and sit top of Group H with nine points. Ronaldo nearly scored against his former club on Tuesday but a brilliant save from David De Gea stopped him. And supporters showed their appreciation for the striker when Juventus…
On Friday, October 19, 2018, Mr Nnamdi Kanu, the acclaimed supreme leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) reappeared in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel in a manner that elicited mixed reactions among Nigerians. It was the first appearance ever recorded since his forceful and dramatic disappearance in September 2017 after the whirlwind of ‘Operation Python Dance.’ The aforementioned exercise by the Nigerian army had ravaged the southeastern part the country: leaving a good number of Kanu’s followers dead – and many others, severely injured. The fear of Buhari’s ‘Python Dance’ exercise consequently became a precipitant for calmness and…
Barely two days after his sudden reappearance in Israel, the supreme leader of the Indigenous Peoples of the Sovereign State of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu has insisted that the people from the South-south and South-east extraction of Nigeria would not vote in the 2019 general election. Kanu said this on Sunday evening during a live broadcast from Israel. He said that it was either a referendum or nothing as he does not recognize any sovereign entity in the world known as Nigeria. Mr Kanu, also noted that his trial in Nigeria was parochial and politically fueled as he had…
Former minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-kouyode has boasted that his party, the PDP, would force President Buhari out of Aso Rock in 2019 after their imminent defeat. The loquacious Peoples Democratic chieftain, said this via his confirmed twitter handle on Thursday afternoon. Fani-koyode made the statement in response to some members of the ruling party who have been subtly making comments which imply that President Muhammadu Buhari would not concede defeat after 2019 presidential elections should the PDP wins. The ex minister who had accompanied former Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
According to reports, five people have reportedly lost their lives as they were struck by thunder during a downpour, yesterday, in Cross River State. The quite tragic incident is said to have occurred at the popular Utanga market in Utanga community, Obanliku LGA of Cross River State. The victims included two females and three males – the thunder also left its impact on a tree close to the stall where the tragedy occurred. Earlier this month, at least 23 cows were reportedly killed in Ekiti State following the deafening thunder which was accompanied by a downpour recorded in parts of…
The National Youth Service Corps says graduates from Benue State University and the University of Agriculture, Makurdi will not be allowed to participate in the scheme due to alleged falsification of age. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Msugh Kembe, vice-chancellor of the university, expressed shock at NYSC’s decision. “The NYSC did not inform the management of the institution of its decision before executing it. The organisation did not inform us that it had issues with the current list of prospective corps members from our university,” NAN reported him to have said. “On the second of October this year, the Dean of…
Former women affairs minister Aisha Alhassan, who recently resigned her appointment and dumped the APC, has retrieved computers and furniture she donated to the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo. According to Aaron Artimas, APC publicity secretary in the state, Mrs Alhassan also removed rugs, air-conditioning sets and tables she had bought for the political party when she was a member. “We find this development shameful, unfortunately, it is true. The former minister has emptied the office she furnished when she was a member of the APC,” Mr Artimas told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Jalingo. Mr…
Popular music artiste, lady Gaga has confirmed her engagement to Christian Carino. The 32-year-old singer was first reported to be engaged to the CAA talent agent – whom she has been dating since the start of 2017 – in November last year, and now, almost a year later, she’s finally confirmed the happy news. On Monday night, the star gave a speech as she was honoured at the Women In Hollywood Awards, hosted by Elle magazine in Beverly Hills, where she referred to her longtime love as “my fiancé”. According to sources, the ‘Million Reasons’ hitmaker was also wearing a…
The outgoing Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Ayo Fayose is currently in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, office in Abuja. The Governor entered the EFCC office with River state governor, Nyesom Wike, who accompanied him to the anti graft commission. Fayose was seen in the company of supporters entering the EFCC office in Abuja a few hours ago in a black vest, with a bold inscription, ” EFCC I’m here.” The outgoing governor of Ekiti state had on Friday, last week, handed over to the Ekiti state Head of Service, Mr Gbenga Faseluka. Fayose left Ekiti state on…