Forget About Social Media Drama, Wait For Your Time, Dino Melaye Advises Obi

A former Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has urged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi not to get carried away by social media frenzy as the time is not yet ripe for him to  actualise his presidential ambition. Melaye, who made the appeal in a video published on his verified Facebook page on Friday, admitted that Obi was indeed a good product, but advised him to “wait for...

Poor Turn Out Mar Ongoing Voter Registration In Katsina

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Katsina state, Alhaji Jibril Zarewa has expressed concern over the poor turnout of residents registering for the Permanent Voter Card in the newly established 1,750 polling units. Zarewa in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Katsina, said that one year after the commencement of PVC registration, there was a poor turnout of people for registration in the newly...

Atiku Says Reports That Wike Snubbed His Emissaries in Turkey is False

The presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports that Governor Nyesome Wike snubbed his emissaries in Turkey. Reports indicate that Wike refused to grant audience to a former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri who was sent by Atiku. It was also reported that Wike refused to speak on telephone with Atiku and his emissaries who were trying to have a meeting with him. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s...

“Nigerians Must Work Hard to Earn the Government they Deserve” – Uzuegbuna Okagbue

Uzuegbuna Okagbue has reacted to the ongoing CVR by INEC and the way Nigerians have largely shown interest in securing their PVC to enable them to vote in the coming General Election, early next year. In a statement, Uzu described the development as a good omen for Nigeria’s democracy, pointing out that for Nigerians to have the type of government they wish, they must do their own part. Read the full statement below: I have...

South-East Muslim Group Launches Qu’ran Translated Into Igbo Language

A group of Muslims from the south-eastern part of the country has launched the Holy Qur’an translated into Igbo language. The launch took place on Friday immediately after Juma’at prayer at Ansar-ud-deen mosque located in Maitama, Abuja. Representatives of the group, under the aegis of Igbo Muslims Da’wah Group, said the mission was to spread Allah’s message to the Igbos through the translated Qur’an. The man behind the translation, Mallam Muhammed Muritala Chukwuemeka, a native...

Sowore Picks Kano Lawyer As Running Mate, Vows To Defeat LP, NNPP In Kano

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has officially announced a lawyer, Haruna Garba Magashi, as his running mate for the 2023 general election. Sowore, who made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, expressed optimism that his running mate has what it takes to deliver Kano, his home state, for the AAC during the 2023 general election. “We hope to defeat APC (All Progressives Congress) over there (Kano) because the governor has...

Governor Fintiri Picks New Running Mate, Dumps Incumbent Deputy Governor

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has picked the Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU), Prof. Kelatapwa Farauta, as his running mate in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Director-General, Media and Communications to the governor Fintiri, Solomon Kumangar, who confirmed the development said, “It is confirmed that his Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has picked Prof. Farauta as his running mate.” Farauta will replace the incumbent Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth, who is from...

Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens a Nationwide Protest

The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba says the union will embark on one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government to find immediate resolutions to contending issues with education sector unions. Wabba, expressed sadness over the closure of the country’s tertiary institutions due to unresolved labour disputes between the Federal Government and unions in education. The NLC President was speaking during the opening of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Thursday...

Hold Me Close, Hold Me Firm, and Lose Me Mild: A Sensual Directive

Hold me close Till your warmth Fill this void Of chill.   Hold me firm Till our hearts lock By the grid Of our hands. Lose me mild Let my skin Breathe the breeze Of your breath. Kiss me slow Till the heat Of passion Burst up this storm Looming in our loins. ♦ Favour Chiagozie Ebubechukwu is an Editorial  Staff Writer and columnist with the WAP

The19th Annual IgboFest: the magic Returns to Discovery Green

Igbos are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups and the largest single ethnic groups in Africa. Moreover, the city of Houston has a prominent Igbo community with strong cultural ties to their individual origins. Ndi Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation will host the 19th Annual IgboFest Houston African Festival to reclaim the cultural capital on July 16th in Downtown Houston at Discovery Green -1500 McKinney starting at 3:00 pm until the rocking stops! “We are excited...

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