Gbadebo Rhodes -Vivor Could Win Lagos for Labour Party – Barr. Ifeanyi Mbanusi

Barr. Ifeanyi Mbanusi, chieftain of the Labour Party, had said that the party’s candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivor, would win Lagos, on Saturday. “Our party’s candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivor would win Lagos on Saturday”, Barr. Mbanusi had said during an interview with the West African Pilot News. Mbanusi who is a major supporter of Gbadebo also hinted that the efforts made so far by the party and the supporters of the party in Lagos is convincing and surely...

Davido shocks fans as he clears Instagram page, deletes profile picture on Instagram, Twitter

Fans of Davido who are eagerly anticipating his return to social media this month might have to wait a bit longer as the singer has cleared his Instagram page. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has been off social media since the demise of his son, Ifeanyi in October 2022. He, however, made an appearance during the swearing-in ceremony of Ademola Adeleke, his uncle, as Osun governor, on November 27. His second appearance on...

Guber polls: Lagos heats up as Nigerians expect power to change hands

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, there has been a surge in momentum in Lagos state as political parties and their candidates intensify efforts to win the electorate’s support and votes. Earlier fixed for Saturday, March 11, 2023, the governorship and states’ House of Assembly elections were later shifted to March 18, 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The one-week extension has not only afforded the three-leading governorship candidates in Nigeria’s commercial capital to...

Abuja: FCTA demolishes notorious monkey village in Durumi

Increasing activities of criminals in the notorious Monkey village in Area 1, Abuja, has compelled the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in partnership with relevant security agencies, on Tuesday to demolish houses and shanties in the village. The notorious Monkey settlement situated behind the Federal Secretariat, was known for being a haven for criminals who preyed on the local civilian population. Mr. Adamu Gwari, Director of Security Services for FCTA, bemoaned the level of crimes...

My Visit To Oyedepo, not about governorship election – Sanwo-Olu says

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his visit to the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly called Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has nothing to do with the governorship election. While sharing a picture of both of them on his Instagram page the governor wrote, “Yesterday, was indeed a memorable day as I met with a man after God’s own heart, a man who has dedicated his life to the service...

Soludo mourns former Anglican Bishop, Anikenwa

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has commiserated with the Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion) over the demise of Archbishop Maxwell Anikwenwa. The governor also condoled with the  Anikwenwa family over the death of the former Archbishop and  Dean of the Awka Diocese (Anglican Communion). Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion) confirmed the death of former Archbishop Anikwenwa on Monday. A press statement on Tuesday by the Press Secretary...

Ending Open Defecation: Water, Health Ministries sign MoU

Outlining specific responsibilities towards ending open defecation in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and its counterpart, Federal Ministry of Health, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Engr. Suleiman Adamu, The Minister of Water Resources signed the MoU together with his counterpart in the Health Ministry, Dr. Osagie Ehanire. While speaking at the programme in Abuja, Adamu said there was an urgent need to collectively change the ugly narrative of the growing mortality rate...

Osun: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment In Adeleke’s Case

Following the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, appeal over the judgment of the election petition tribunal, which annulled his election, the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the Osun number one citizen. The appeal is marked CA/AK/EPT/GOV/01/2023. While former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are joined as 1st and 2nd respondents, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are joined as...

The 2023 Election and the Dissonance in Nigeria’s Democracy

“Nigerians must be guided by utmost diligence in electing their leaders on Saturday beyond the frenzy of “let’s teach him a lesson,” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The first leg of the 2023 General Election has opened new dimension towards understanding specific challenges of Nigeria’s democracy that could impede the country’s progress. The fear really is if the people can, given our prevalent realities, always through popular will, elect the quality of candidates required to move the country...

What Now for the Igbo?

The Igbo political elite faces the challenge of transforming an unimpeachable moral argument into a winning political coalition. As campaigning for the just concluded presidential election gathered pace, Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP) found himself athwart two apparently contrary impulses. The first, let’s call it the liberal impulse, centered on the irrepressible energy and creativity of the “Obi-dient,” the mass of mostly young enthusiasts who had come to see the former Anambra State...

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