The former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed reports claiming that he recently declared his intention to contest the presidency, describing such narratives as a misinterpretation of his remarks. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed clarified that he made no declaration of presidential ambition, insisting that his comments […]
Highlights of today’s ceremony at Eagle Square BY ORIAKU IJELE All is set for the formal swearing-in of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Number 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As expected of an event of this magnitude, the Eagle Square is resplendent with activities and dignitaries from around the word with […]
Nigerians yesterday filed out to vote for the successor of the President Muhammadu Buhari, after his two terms of eight years. This is coming after months of campaigns by 18 candidates of different political parties. The major contenders and an eventual winner is believed to be among the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Party, […]
The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, on Tuesday, slammed the United States in his address at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York. Raisi, who delivered his recorded speech remotely, said the world no longer cares about the US’s slogan of “America First.” He also took a swipe at the […]
Senegalese President Macky Sall has self-isolated himself for two weeks as a precaution after coming into contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidential office said on Thursday. Seydou Gueye, the president’s adviser in charge of communications, said that Sall had taken the COVID-19 test after being exposed to coronavirus.The results […]
Shareholders of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have voted and re-appointed Prof. Benedict Oramah as President of the Pan-African multilateral financial institution for a second 5-year term. The decision was announced at the weekend in Cairo following Afreximbank’s 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders which was held by the circulation of resolutions due to the […]
The Presidents Cup has played a significant role in Trevor Immelman’s career. It stands to reason that taking on the role of a Presidents Cup captain is one of the most important things he’s ever done in golf. Immelman, just 40 years old, was introduced on Tuesday as the seventh man to lead the International […]
President Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, saying he is looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can”. “I want fans back in the arenas,” Trump said later in a briefing at the White House. “I think it’s whenever we’re ready. […]
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” weeks as coronavirus cases swell nationwide. He warned states not to inflate their needs for critical medical equipment. “There will be a lot of death, unfortunately. There will be death,” Trump said in a somber start to his […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday received briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on the latest developments over the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister, who was at the official residence of the president, updated him on the pandemic and other health issues […]
An industrialist, Chief Cletus Ibeto has tipped Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State for presidency in 2023. Ibeto endorsed Umahi for the number one position in the country while receiving honorary award from Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki during its 7-11th convocation. Why marriages collapse–Scholar He described Umahi as a man of honour who always […]
The last few years have erupted several debates on the subject of gender equality with emphasis on the need for feminine participation and inclusion in core economic sectors of the country. These debates are often accompanied by cohesive agitations from feminine stakeholders, feminists, and a proportion of the masculine gender who are at the climax […]
The bill seeking to peg minimum educational qualification for persons seeking to occupy the office of President of Nigeria and state governors scales second reading at the senate. Also, the bill seeks to make the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) the minimum qualification for those seeking positions at the National and state Assemblies. The bill is […]
An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari, FCT, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking the sack of Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege’s over allegations of perjury. Allegations against Omo-Agege may be probed- Senate spokesman The trial judge, Justice Othman Musa in his judgment held that that Omo-Agege was never convicted by any court in […]
A group, South-East for President 2023 Abuja chapter, has urged the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) to support the region’s quest to produce the next President of Nigeria. Rev. Ukechukwu Obiora, National Coordinator of the group, who led the group on a courtesy call to IPAC on Friday in Abuja, said it was the […]
Abakaliki – An Igbo Socio-cultural group, Ndigbo United Forum (NUF) says actualising Nigeria’s president of Igbo extraction is possible and achievements in 2023. To this end, the group said that it has commenced activities with a view of sensitizing Nigerians and building blocks across political, ethnic and religious lines aimed at actualising the project. Dr […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says he is planning, in collaboration with newspaper owners, to sponsor a bill to penalise media establishments that owe journalists. New Minimum wage a national law, it must be obeyed by all – FG Mr Christopher Isiguzo, National President of NUJ, stated this in Makurdi at an interactive session […]
Nasrul–lahi–li Fathi Society of Nigeria, NASFAT, has chosen a new set of officers to run the Society from 2019 through 2021. According to Banji Busari, NASFAT Publicity Secretary, the new helmsman of NASFAT is Alhaji Mumeen Olaniyi Yussuf, the former Managing Director of Accenture in Nigeria and now the Managing Director, Verraki Partners. The 25 […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for intensified and sustained security operation across the West African sub-region to tackle the rising threats of insurgents and bandits, warning that only a collective fight will halt the threats to lives and property. Buhari made the call on Thursday when he received the Letter of Credence of the Ambassador […]
The immediate past President of Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has said Nigerians should be bold to say the President is wrong when he is wrong. Kaigama stated this Thursday while interacting with our correspondent on the State of the Nation. He said, “Why should a Nigerian not say the President is […]