Many defect to Bauchi APC amid leadership crisis
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The influx of more than 11,000 new members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has been overshadowed by the absence of several prominent party leaders at a reception held on Saturday at the Azare Township Stadium. The event was organised to formally receive the defectors from various political […]
Osun poll: Ikubese congratulates Adeleke, advises against legal tussles
— Cautions Igboho over political rallies By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in Osun State, urging other candidates to work with him for the progress of the state rather than pursue legal battles. In a statement […]
Osun poll passed test of free, fair, credible election — Afenifere
— Congratulates Adeleke, hails Osun voters, commends INEC By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has said the just-concluded Osun State governorship election passed the test of a free, fair and credible electoral process. In a statement issued in Akure by its Secretary-General, Chief Sola Ebiseni, the group said the Independent National Electoral […]
‘Opposition wants Adeleke to be confrontational with Tinubu’ — Shehu Sani
According to Sani, Adeleke’s appreciation was understandable if the President played a role in ensuring that the governor’s electoral mandate was protected.
Mikel Obi reveals how his name was changed from ‘Michael’ to ‘Mikel’
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that his famous football name came about after a mix-up during his time with Nigeria’s Under-17 team.
‘I still pay royalties to my brother for taking his name’ —Jay Jay Okocha
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed the story behind the famous nickname that became synonymous with his illustrious football career.
