Is PDP on auto-pilot mode?
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has served as Nigeria’s main opposition party since she lost the 2015 presidential election. The party had previously formed the federal government of the country for 16 years from 1999-2015. Against the backdrop of the failure of the current ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to meet the expectations […]
Ewa honoured with prestigious ‘Rainbow/PUSH Coalition International Humanitarian Award’
A US-based Nigerian public policy expert, Dr. Ewa Ewa, was Wednesday, June 22, 2022; honoured with the prestigious the “Rainbow/PUSH Coalition International Humanitarian Award” for his tireless work and advocacy for the community and the African Diaspora.
Actress, Yetunde Adeyemi, bags ‘Most Promising Actress Diaspora’ award
Yetunde Adeyemi popularly known as Yetibae is a Canada-based Nollywood actor and International producer whose works have been a testament to her creativity and passion for films and it’s productions.
Why I’m in love with Tems — Singer, Koji Laynz
Budding Nigerian singer, Dominic Akoji Usman, known musically as Koji Laynz and signed to Nevada Music Group (NMG) record label has professed his love for ‘Try Me’ crooner. Tems, born Temilade Openiyi. Koji Laynz, who spoke to Potpourri in a chat avers that his love is not born out of romantic desires but for songstress but out of pure fascination with her talent and vocal power.
UN Int’l Day Against Abuse, Trafficking: NDLEA embarks on sensitisation walk in Makurdi
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, weekend organised a sensitisation walk around Makurdi town to sensitise the populace on the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking. The exercise was part of activities to mark the year 2022 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and […]
2023: APC will sweep polls with landslide – Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Saturday assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would sweep the 2023 general election with a landslide. Matawalle spoke while receiving Dr Betta Edu, the APC National Women Leader in Maradun, the governor’s country home on Saturday. Edu was in the state for the flag off of the party’s […]
Bishop Kukah commissions CAN Guest House in Sokoto
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, today commissioned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Guest House in Sokoto.
Noor Takaful distributes N109m surplus to policyholders
Noor Takaful Insurance Limited, the pioneer composite Takaful insurance firm in Nigeria, has distributed a total of N109,846,000.00 as surplus to participants (policyholders) who did not make claims on their insurance during the 2020 financial year.
Bale joins Los Angeles FC on free transfer
By Emmanuel Okogba Gareth Bale has completed his move to MLS side, Los Angeles FC, bringing an end to his nine years stay at Real Madrid. Bale who has had a repressed career at Madrid confirmed the switch on Saturday. He shared a 14-second long video where he was putting on a jersey and a […]
Doctor in police custody in Edo over battering of housemaid
A medical doctor and pediatrician with the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua in Edo State Dr. Chiamaka Ogbonnaya has been arrested by the police for alleged assault and battering of her housemaid identified as Comfort (surname withheld) said to be in Junior Secondary School 2.
German govt lifts ban on advertising abortion
The German parliament voted on Friday to lift the controversial ban on advertisements for abortion.
Kidnapped Ekiti retiree pays N4.5m to regain freedom
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado Ekiti—The kidnapped retired Chief Pharmacist with the Ekiti Ministry of Health, Chief Israel Bamisaye, has regained freedom after the payment of N4.5 million ransom. Bamisaye was kidnapped around 4pm while working on his farm by suspected abductors on Thursday. A family source in Orin Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local government area of Ekiti […]
Bandits kill another Catholic priest, Fr. Borogo in Kaduna
Breaking: Bandits kill another Catholic priest, Fr. Borogo in Kaduna
Army Day: Owerri residents asked not to panic over increased presence of troops
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri- Residents of Owerri on Saturday were asked not to panic as the Nigerian Army observes its annual Nigeria Army Day Celebration, NADCEL in Imo state. The Army made this known in a statement to newsmen in Owerri, by the Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu. The Army said during […]
Buhari approves appointment of Fasanya as SMEDAN’s DG
By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Olawale Tunde Fasanya as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN. The appointment which took effect from 6th June 2022 was contained in a letter dated 23rd June 2022 and […]
2023: Peter Obi would have been humiliated if he had remained in PDP — Ogun
•Says young people will resist messing with Obi’s vote on election day •Regrets recent party primaries were a disgrace By Levinus Nwabughiogu Hon. Serguis Ogun is a two term, vocal lawmaker representing Uromi, Esan North-East/Q The primaries are over and the country is now gearing towards the general election. Looking back, what were your observations? […]
