2023 Presidency: South Easterners Must Not Compromise But Unite, Afamefuna Leaders Urge

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Presidency: South Easterners Must Not Compromise But Unite, Afamefuna Leaders Urge

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)April 2, 2022

The South East leaders has called on political leaders of her zone not to under any circumstances compromise the determination of the South East to get the Presidency of Nigeria in 2023. Such compromise they said will be viewed with sternness as citizens of the South East, across all parties are expected to work in unity to achieve a South East Presidency in 2023. These were part of the communiqué issued at the end of...

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Bamise’s Murder, Bianca’s Slap, Other March Top Stories

NewsRegionsBamise’s Murder, Bianca’s Slap, Other March Top Stories

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2022

WAP REPORTER ROUND-UP…WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED… LAGOS — Ayanwole Oluwabamise, a 22-year-old fashion designer, was reported to have gone missing on Saturday, February 26, 2022, after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, a bus heading to Oshodi from Chevron bus stop, Victoria Island at the close of work. It was gathered that Bamise sent distress messages to her close friend, Felicia Omolara when she felt uncomfortable in the vehicle due to the conduct of...

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Obiano’s Wife Declares Senatorial Ambition, Apologizes To Soludo, Ndígbo Over Fracas With Bianca Ojukwu

PeoplePoliticsObiano’s Wife Declares Senatorial Ambition, Apologizes To Soludo, Ndígbo Over Fracas With Bianca Ojukwu

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 31, 2022

AWKA — The immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano, has declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election; a seat which is currently held by Stella Oduah, a former minister. This is coming two weeks after the incident between her and Madam Bianca Ojukwu, wife of late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Awka at the inauguration ceremony of Governor Chukwuma Soludo on March 17, 2022....

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Actress Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Odi-Okojie Declares Intention To Run For House of Reps In 2023

NewsPoliticsActress Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Odi-Okojie Declares Intention To Run For House of Reps In 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 31, 2022

Prince Odi-Okojie, the business tycoon turned-politician, and husband of famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has thrown his hat into the 2023 elections in Edo State. The father of four took to his Instagram story and shared his official campaign poster. Odi-Okojie is hoping to represent the Esan North-East/Esan South-West Federal Constituency, Edo State, in the House of Representatives in 2023. According to him, he will be contesting under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress...

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National Assembly Transmits 44 Constitution Alteration Bills To The 36 State Houses Of Assembly

National AssemblyNewsPoliticsNational Assembly Transmits 44 Constitution Alteration Bills To The 36 State Houses Of Assembly

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 30, 20221

ABUJA — The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Amos Ojo said 44 recently-passed Constitution alteration bills have been distributed to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for concurrence. The National Assembly had on March 1, 2022, voted on the 68 amendments recommended by the Joint Senate and House of Representatives’ Special Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.  The Clerk explained that the process was in compliance with Section 9(2) of...

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New Nigeria Will Surely Emerge – Lai Mohammed Expresses Optimism (Full Text)

National DevelopmentPoliticsNew Nigeria Will Surely Emerge – Lai Mohammed Expresses Optimism (Full Text)

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 29, 2022

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Monday, expresses optimism about a new Nigeria while briefing reporters on the efforts of the government to improve security, economy, and other sectors of the country. Read the full text of the minister’s briefing below: TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE HON. MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN ABUJA ON MONDAY, MARCH 28TH 2022 Protocol Good afternoon gentlemen and welcome to this...

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Buhari, Governors, Others Praise Tinubu At 70

NewsPeoplePoliticsBuhari, Governors, Others Praise Tinubu At 70

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 29, 2022

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase; and some state governors among others, on Monday, congratulated a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who clocks 70 on Tuesday (today). Buhari’s birthday message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari hails Asiwaju...

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Ex-minister, Adeosun Recounts Post-NYSC Certificate Saga Trauma

NewsPoliticsEx-minister, Adeosun Recounts Post-NYSC Certificate Saga Trauma

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2022

ABUJA — A former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has recounted how she survived the trauma that accompanied her resignation from office following alleged fake National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate. Adeosun, who served as Minister of Finance under President Muhammadu Buhari from November 11, 2015, to September 14, 2018, voluntarily resigned the position over an allegation that she illegally obtained her NYSC exemption certificate. A federal high court in Abuja, however, ruled on...

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You’ll Come Over To The Eagle’s Cell For A Sleep Over Even After Handing Over – EFCC Sends Message To Corrupt Nigerian Politicians

CorruptionLaw & JusticePoliticsYou’ll Come Over To The Eagle’s Cell For A Sleep Over Even After Handing Over – EFCC Sends Message To Corrupt Nigerian Politicians

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 26, 2022

ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned corrupt Nigerian politicians to stay away from financial crimes or the long arm of the law will come for them. The stern and perhaps threatening message directed to corrupt politicians was sent via the agency’s official Twitter page on Friday. EFCC vowed to get hold of persons who spend public funds recklessly while in office, stressing that such persons will be forced to sleep...

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Akwete Fabric Makers Must Mechanize Quickly—The Chinese Are Coming

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsOpinionPoliticsAkwete Fabric Makers Must Mechanize Quickly—The Chinese Are Coming

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2022

Akwete philosophy must go beyond looking at who wears these fabrics or does the photoshoot; training, capital investment, and other appropriate support efforts are necessary to initiate technological innovation and process change — Anthony Ogbo, PhD ___________________ The new governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, may have set in motion what might be perceived as the second revolution of Akwete textiles. Throughout his campaign, and as recently as today, he has not just preached...

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