Again, PDP blasts APC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Friday, urged Nigerians and the international community that the All Progressives Congress, APC, "has become technically invalidated and now lacks the statutory structure to operate as a political party," given the split decision of the Supreme Court faulting the continued stewardship of Mai Mala Buni as caretaker chairman of the APC, while simultaneously serving as governor of Yobe state.
Bayelsa sets up committee to resolve Aghoro II chieftaincy tussle
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has set up a seven-man committee to look into the lingering chieftaincy tussle over the Amananaowei stool of Aghoro II community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state. It also approved a 5-member Constitution Drafting Committee as part of efforts to resolve the conflict bedeviling the coastal […]
Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m team excited by African Record set at Olympics debut in Tokyo
Although they would have been hoping to at least make the final of their event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Nigeria’s Mixed 4x400m quartet comprising Emmanuel Ojeli, Imaobong Nse Uko, Samson Nathaniel and Patience Okon-George will leave the competition with their heads held high after storming to a new African Record of 3:13.60 to finish […]
Breaking: We’re not aware of $875m ammunition deal with US – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which is being purportedly blocked by some lawmakers in that country.
AFN appoints Prof Anugweje Head of Medical, Anti- Doping Commission
‘’A few athletes in the American collegiate system were tested, but those tests were deemed not to have complied with WADA sample collection and analysis standards. It must be noted that no Nigerian athlete tested positive to prohibited substances.’’
NFF blames COVID-19 for non-payment of Eagles, coaches bonuses
“We are working at a pace presently to clear what is remaining. As I speak, we are owing the team bonuses and allowances from only the last two matches, and payments for these two games have been sent to the Central Bank some weeks ago.
Fear grips families of Taraba #EndSARS victims over panel report’s delay
By Femi Bolaji RELATIVES of victims of policebrutality in Taraba State are now becoming more apprehensive over the inexplicable delay in the release of the report of the panel which sat over petitions tabled against police and army brutality in the state. The fear of the victims has heightened following the continued silence over recommendations […]
NAS flays NBC over media censorship
The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has lambasted the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), over what it called “blatant assault on press freedom.”
Congresses: APC to punish members who hold parallel Congresses, open parallel offices
Ahead of Saturday’s commencement of its Wards, Local Governments and States Congresses, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has threatened to wield the big stick on any of its members who conduct parallel exercises or open parallel party secretariats.
Henley Business School, AdCademy: Solid Partnership for Marketing Communications
Back in March, a new foundation for Marketing Communications in Nigeria and Africa, in general, was unveiled. It came into public consciousness in the shape of AdCademy, the brainchild of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria in partnership with the globally renowned Henley Business School (HBS).
Ward congresses: Kwara APC stakeholders settle for consensus
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara on Friday agreed to adopt consensus candidates for ward congresses slated for Saturday across the 16 local government areas of the State. Chairman of the Kwara APC ward congress Prof Jonathan Ayuba urged all the stakeholders to ensure the process is peaceful and orderly. “The congresses […]
