Internet blackout as Congo votes, with president set to secure fourth term
The Republic of Congo voted Sunday in a presidential election boycotted by the main opposition and attacked by critics as tilted towards veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso. Access to the internet and social media was cut hours before polls opened at 7 am (0600 GMT), AFP correspondents said. The 77-year-old Sassou Nguesso is widely expected […]
I hate hearing about abandoned projects ― Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that he hates hearing about abandoned projects and would strive to complete all projects he initiated and some inherited ones before leaving office. Lalong stated this on Saturday while interacting with journalists after a media tour of ongoing projects in the state. The governor said that he sees […]
Hijab: The state of harmony at centre of crisis
By Arogbonlo Israel As paradoxically the headline may suggest, Kwara popularly known as ‘The State of Harmony’ has been engulfed at the centre of crisis following the hijab controversy making rounds in the media space in recent days. The crisis that became full-blown this week started in 2012 when Christian groups challenged the state government’s […]
I love being sexy ― DJ Dimple Nipple
By Ayo Onikoyi Rachel Oluwabukola Martins is an actress, a dancer and a disc jockey known in the entertainment space and Instagram as DJ Dimple Nipple. She has become a sensation on Instagram on account of juicy and raunchy pictures and videos she posts. The six-foot drop-dead gorgeous diva in a chat with Potpourri explains […]
NGO constructs mechanised borehole to assist Lagos community
The project comissioning in progress By Arogbonlo Israel In its new humanitarian drive, a non-governmental organisation, The Great Commission (TGC) has constructed a mechanised borehole for residents of Abesan Estate, Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos. President of the NGO Mr. Andy Ikekhide, who inaugurated the borehole said, “The project is our own way […]
Maurice Griffin’s ‘Love Peace Happiness’ rules African airwaves
Many international acts may have made names for themselves over the years, but gospel singer and songwriter, Maurice Griffin believes it’s time for the world to listen to new tunes that would not only enrich souls but make impact in multiple ways. Famous for his hit single, ‘Love Peace Happiness’, Griffin is fast becoming a […]
The possible impossibility of Nigeria (4)
By Douglas Anele To ensure continuous economic exploitation of the country,British colonial officials had always wanted the insular, undereducated and pliant Fulani to dominate post-independent Nigeria in line with Frantz Fanon’s perceptive observation that colonialists prefer as their successors stooges of the colonial power, that is, dependants who they could easily manipulate. That was why […]
Boring legal cases against Governor Obaseki
By Tonnie Iredia In most democracies, the term ‘election’ means far more than its voting segment of casting ballots which many erroneously over-patronize. In truth, election is not an event but a process of inter-related events which must holistically be handled to get an undisputed winner. Before the casting of ballots, segments such as the […]
Watchout for original Astrazeneca vaccine labels, NAFDAC tells Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has advised Nigerians to ensure the Astrazeneca vaccine being administered on them had the original label. The agency said the warning was imperative to ensure people did not risk being vaccinated with fake Astrazeneca vaccine. The position of NAFDAC is contained in a statement […]
IGBO PRESIDENT: Forget 2023, fight to survive insecurity first – Peter Obi (2)
By Kennedy Mbele In the second part of his interview with Sunday Vanguard, Mr. Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and presidential running mate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, advises Nigerians to deal with issues at hand (insecurity) first and leave the 2023 presidency alone. Obi also […]
Group berates Governor Wike’s blatant disregard for the Judicial hierarchy
The Niger Delta Conscience Alliance Forum has condemned the recent move of the River’s State Governor regarding the appointment of the new Chief Justice of the State. In a communique released through the group Converner, Comrade Ifeanyi Tarelayefa. According to him, “Justice, Fairness and Equity are one of the basic factors which is expected to […]
