Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, received the blessings of royal fathers in Epe. The traditional rulers, under the aegis of Epe Council of Elders, unanimous endorsed the former Accountant-General of the state. This took place during a meeting of Ambode with the Obas at the…
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Jonathan Should Be Ready For Defeat—Rivers APC
By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, said that its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, has all it takes to convincingly win the March 28 presidential election. Rivers APC Chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said in a statement he issued on Monday in Port Harcourt that, “Whatever doubt that might have…
Diamond Bank Boss, Uzoma Dozie Dazzles In New Commercial
The Chief Executive Officer of one of the leading banks in Nigeria, Diamond Bank, Uzoma Dozie, recently featured in a television commercial (TVC) as the lead character for the Diamond Mobile App. Diamond Bank has been gaining massive recognition from Nigerians, especially youths, who love the Bank as an innovative and technologically driven financial institution.…
Nigerians Lament As Fuel Scarcity Worsens
The adverse effect of the recent dearth in the supply of petrol to filling stations across the country is gradually biting hard on Nigerians. Long queues have since returned to major cities in the country due to the shortage of fuel supply to most petrol stations visited by our correspondents. In most parts of Lagos,…
Fani-Kayode Exposes Intimate Secrets Of Tinubu, Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has hit at the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and also the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Lai Mohammed. The Ife, Osun State-born lawyer turned politician slammed both APC chieftains and revealed some secrets about them most Nigerians may not know about them. The eloquent…
NTDC Boss, Sally Mbanefo In Fraud, Abuse Of Office Scandals
The appointment of Otunba Runsewe as the Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo had boosted the already-dead tourism industry in Nigeria. It was during the tenure of Runsewe that the money-spinning industry breathed fresh air. However, the hardworking Ogun State-born Runsewe was unceremoniously removed from office by…
207 Boko Haram Members Killed In Nigeria—Chadian Army
The Chadian Army has said its officers killed about 207 members of the Islamic sect called Boko Haram since their onslaught on the group started. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the country’s army authorities, the insurgents were feared dead in a gun duel near a Nigerian town close to the border with Cameroon…
Senate To Screen Obanikoro, 7 Others Today
The Nigerian Senate will on Wednesday (today) screen the eight ministerial nominees for possible confirmation as Ministers as requested by President Goodluck Jonathan. Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro is among the nominees to appear before the lawmakers. There have been calls from some quarters that Obanikoro’s nomination should be rejected by…
Fresh Blast Hit Kano Motor Park, Many Killed
A blast in the busy city of Kano has occurred and has claimed more than 12 lives. The explosion took place at one of the busiest motor parks in the ancient city. The Tuesday blast also affected some vehicles in the park and thick cloud of smokes were visibly seen from a distance. Residents and…
Omotola’s Son Slumps At US Embassy
The last child of a popular actress in Nigeria, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, slumped recently at the Embassy of the United States of America, USA. The incident almost caused panic at the Embassy, but the actress’ son was quickly attended to by officials at the Embassy. He was said to have been quickly given a First Aid…