Conspiracies around Tinubu as D-day nears, supporters fear attack on Lagos
By Emmanuel Aziken Suspense was enveloping the political space in Abuja on Friday ahead of the 8.00 pm meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC where the issue of a consensus presidential candidate for the party was expected to be discussed. On the shadows of the meeting, the fate […]
2023: Beware of vote-buying — EFCC warns Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned Nigerians to refrain from every the act of vote buying and selling votes in the nation’s electoral processes.
INEC releases election guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the 2023 general election regulations and guidelines.
Yaw set to hold satirical stage play, PO!!
By Juliet Ebirim Yawnaija Production is set to present a thrilling and exciting satire, PO!! by award-winning OAP, actor and producer, Steve Onu popularly known as YAW and comedian cum OAP, Uba Michael popularly known as Ogbolo. The show which will hold from June 10th to June 12th, 2022 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, […]
PDP Presidential convention: Did governors shortchange delegates in the dollar bazaar?
The Presidential primary of the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party has come and gone but the ripple effect of some actions taken by some of the major contenders for the ticket is still being felt at least by some of the 711 delegates.
Mutual Funds – The Future of Investing
A decade of pension fund growth in Nigeria has prepared the ground for a boom in the country’s mutual fund sector. Investments in carefully constructed higher performing risk-managed funds now outperform interest on bank deposits and even land. In 2020 alone, for example, assets under management in Nigeria’s Mutual Funds grew by 50% – topping […]
APC Presidential Primary: Why Oyegun’s C’ttee axed 10 aspirants
THE Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led Presidential Screening Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has axed 10 of the 23 presidential aspirants of the party.
Amaechi urged to stop using Turban for campaign
By Jimitota Onoyume Leader of Arewa in the south, Alhaji Musa Saidu has enjoined a presidential aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to stop wearing Turban for his campaign sometimes in the north, saying it is a special outfit in Islam. Saidu said it was necessary he spoke on […]
NPA transfers N45bn to FG as Bello Koko marks 100 Days in office
By Prisca Sam-Duru Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, Mohammed Bello Koko, yesterday, disclosed that under his leadership as MD of the Ports, over N45 billion have been remitted to the federal government. Bello Koko who made the disclosure while speaking on his achievements within 100 days in office, on Arise TV programme, […]
200 youths receive equipment grants at MTN Foundation’s ICT and business skills training
Entrepreneurs seem to agree that growing and scaling a business is tasking. Fortunately, the availability of finances helps to drive business growth. Some business owners get financial aid from friends and family, while others receive funding from investors. Business owners can also access funds through grants and loans. Unlike loans, grants are non-repayable and usually […]
APC Presidential Primary: Why Oyegun’s C’ttee axed 10 aspirants
•Tasks party on zoning, says 99 % of aspirants are for consensus •INEC releases election regulations, guidelines By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja THE Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led Presidential Screening Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has axed 10 of the 23 presidential aspirants of the party. Although it was not immediately possible to get […]
INEC releases election guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the 2023 general election regulations and guidelines. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this Friday in Abuja at a special meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security ICCES, called to review the security arrangements for the Ekiti state governorship election. Prof. Yakubu said the commission […]
APC, Buhari, Bello, gets PWDs appreciation for free nomination forms, appointments
By Boluwaji Obahopo Persons with Disabilities (PWD) on Friday visited the National headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to express appreciation to the party for making nomination forms to contest for positions under the party’s platform free for PWDs. They also said they came to the party headquarters to thank President Muhammad Buhari […]
“Son of the soil and other stories,” teach how to deal with contemporary life’s issues in dramatic ways
By Elizabeth Osayande For a Nigerian-UK-based author, Uwem Umana, staying abroad for over two decades never diminished his love for the rich folklore of his native land. It is no wonder that this young Nigerian who has traversed the world as an educator, essayist, and sports lover, and more, uses his pen and craft to […]
APC Primary: Concerns mount over fate of Tinubu, Okorocha, Onu, Ayade, others
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja THERE were concerns among party faithful Friday night in Abuja following the submission of the report of the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led Presidential Screening Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The committee had announced that only 13 of the 23 presidential aspirants scaled its hurdles and that more would have […]
Oyo Govt endorses Ibadan Int’l Film Festival
By Gabriel Olawale Oyo State Government through its Ministry of Youths and Sports has assured premium support for the maiden edition of Ibadan International Film Festival. Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Seun Fakorede gave the assurance when he received a team of the Ibadan International Film Festival led by the convener, Usman Ogunlade, a renowned […]
