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Anyim says Nigerian political parties are for politicians to grab power

Anyim attributes the controversies in the PDP and the APC to the parties’ failure to operate within the norms of democratic principles. A former President of the Senate, Pius Anyim says political parties in Nigeria have been reduced to platforms for power-hungry politicians to occupy elective positions at the detriment of the people. Anyim said this on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, in his keynote address delivered at the 2022 Annual Political Parties Summit in Abuja. The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation attributed the infightings and controversies in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the parties’ failure to operate within the norms of democratic principles. He said, “ The complaints of the G5 Governors of PDP is not that the party primary election was faulty, but that the pre and post-primary processes did not guarantee justice to them. “In APC also, the Christian caucus is aggrieved, owing to perceived injusti...

Sacked LG chairs, councillors to remain in office - Osun Assembly

The recently elected chairmen and councillors had earlier been sacked by the Osun State electoral body. The Osun State House of Assembly has resolved that the sacked Local Government chairmen and councillors should be allowed to continue in office pending the judgement of the court. The resolution was premised on the fact that the judgement nullifying the last October 15 local government elections in the state had been appealed. This was contained in the statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Kunle Alabi , in Osogbo on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. This comes after the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), through its Executive Secretary, Adedapo Adejumo , withdrew Certificates of Return issued to the elected officials of LGAs and disclosed plan not to appeal judgement of an Osogbo Federal High Court that sacked them. However, the Assembly, during a plenary, resolved that the deposed officials should be restored back to office after ...

'Crime and Justice Lagos': Showmax set to premiere its third Nigerian original series

The new TV show is a Nigerian instalment of the 'Crime and Justice' franchise after the original series set in Nairobi. Showmax has a new police procedural and crime drama series titled 'Crime and Justice Lagos.' Set against the backdrop of the biggest and most densely populated city in Africa, the show explores the activities of the fictional Serious and Special Crimes Unit (SSCU). Headed by its charismatic boss, Deputy Commissioner of Police Femi Biboye (William Benson), the Unit is made up of an elite team of top detectives led by Superintendent Kelechi ‘KC’ Farasin (Folu Storms) and Superintendent Danladi Dikko (Jammal Ibrahim). The series also stars Nollywood veterans, Uche Mac-Auley, Paul Adams and Femi Durojaiye, emerging industry talents like Margaret Osuome, Ejirooghene "Jyro" Asagba and Makinde Adeniran, with Yinka Edward as Executive Producer. Describing the new show, Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at Mu...

Adeleke inaugurates panels, tasks them with recovering looted state assets

The governor said he needed the cooperation of the legislature to deliver on the five-point agenda. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has inaugurated committees with the task of investigating and recovering state funds that may have been stollen. About the committees: The Staff Audit/Appointments/Promotion Review Committee, chaired by Dr Muyiwa Oladimeji; State Assets Inventory and Recovery Committee, chaired by B. T. Salam; Contracts/MoU/Agreements Review Committee, chaired by Mr Niyi Owolade; and Chieftaincy Affairs Review Committee. Their main focus: He has tasked them with tracking all looted public assets belonging to the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Adeleke’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed , on Wednesday, November 28, 2022. What happened earlier: The governor gave the charge after inaugurating four panels in Osogbo to also review all appointments made after July 17 by the last administration. Adeleke, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr ...

Omah Lay drops colorful video for hit single, 'Soso'

Afrobeats star Omah Lay has released the music video for his hit song 'Soso' off his debut album 'Boy Alone' . Artist: Omah Lay Song Title: Soso Genre: Afrobeats Date of Release: November 29th, 2022 Video Director: Top Shotta for Fax Film Length: 3 minutes 04 seconds Features: NONE Label : Keyqaad Omah Lay - soso (Official Music Video) Details/Takeaway: For his soul bearing song 'Soso', Omah Lay goes to the waters of his home city of Port Harcout and demand that they wash his pain away. He also surrounds himself with beautiful women paints him in different vibrant colors of which purple stands out. This perhaps symbolizes the covering his pain with aesthetics. ridoola.blogspot.com

Tinubu in Abuja not in the United States says APC PCC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has said that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate is currently in Abuja not in the United States as being speculated. Mr Bayo Onanuga, APC PCC Director of Media and Publicity, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting to the speculation. He described the picture making the rounds that Tinubu was in the U.S with President Joe Biden as fake, saying it should be disregarded. “A viral photograph showing Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and U.S President, Joe Biden in talks at the White House is the latest in the series of misinformation being dished out by the political opposition. “We cannot just fathom the purpose of the mischief and the falsehood which emanated from the rabid followers of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate. “The apparently photo-shopped image surfaced Tuesday night, on the heels of news that Asiwaju will emb...

2023: Support for Obi based on equity, justice, fairplay – Ohaneze Ndigbo

The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that its support for the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, was based on its desire for equity, justice and fairplay in the country. The President General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Amb. George Obiozor, said this in Umuahia on Tuesday. Obiozor, represented by the Secretary General of the organisation , Amb. Okey Emuchay, spoke at the inauguration of the new officers of the Abia chapter of the body together with gala night and merit award. He said that it was for the same reason and unity of the country that the group’s political action committee toured the five other geopolitical zones of the country seeking support for the emergence of the next Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. He said, “Ohaneze Ndigbo is not talking about Igbo president but a Nigerian president from South-East.” He said that the organisation’s nationwide tour was to further demonstrate to the rest of the country that the 30-mo...

Timini Egbuson says he is not ready for marriage yet

Fans and lovers of Nollywood actor Timini might have to wait longer for the actor to tie the knot. Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has disclosed his career vision, detailing facts that will break the hearts of the many fans waiting patiently for his marriage plans. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Egbuson revealed that he is focusing on his craft for now. He added that he is not considering settling down anytime soon. He said, “ Marriage is not what I am considering right now. Relationships can be very distracting, considering the level I am trying to get to in my career internationally. I feel like I need to focus.” Going further, the actor noted that he would like to reach international levels with his career. He also talked about how he stays true to himself on and off screen. “Fans know that I am hundred per cent myself. The only way I would have been under pressure was if I was trying to be who I am not. On and off the camera, even on social media, I am the same. T...

Buhari’s in-law, Sha’aban dumps APC, slams El-Rufai

Before the primaries, El-Rufai had endorsed the present APC flagbearer in Kaduna state governorship elections, Uba Sani... Sani Mahmud Sha’aban, an All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Kaduna State in the 2023 election has finally dumped the ruling party. Bar. J oshua Danladi Ephraim , the Director-General of his Campaign Organization, in the letter dated 28th November, 2022, lamented that the recent activities and events within the APC in Kaduna State, in particular, compelled him to reconsider his membership of the APC. The back story: Sani, who is President Muhammadu Buhari ’s in-law lost the governorship primary of the APC to Senator Uba Sani . He also lost a legal battle to seize the ticket at the Federal High Court. Sani's son Mohammed Turan Sha’aban is married to Buhari's daughter Aisha Hanan Buhari. Aisha Hanan Buhari and Mohammed Turad Sani Shaaban Prewedding #HamadForever- LoveWeddingsNG What he accused El-Rufai of: In his resignation le...

Ruger’s 'Asiwaju' rockets from No. 70 to No. 7 on Turntable Charts' Top 100

Ruger’s “Asiwaju” rockets from No. 70 to No. 7 on this week’s Top 100. It becomes the artiste’s fourth top 10 entry in Nigeria – joining “Bounce,” “Dior” and “Girlfriend.” It tallied 2.10 million streams (No. 5 on streaming) and 23.2 million in radio reach (No. 19 on radio). “Cough (ODO)” tallied 3.27 million streams in Nigeria (fifth week at No. 1 on streaming) and 63.6 million in radio reach (fourth week at No. 1 on radio). As “Cough” returns to No. 1 to spend a fourth week atop the Top 100, Kizz Daniel sets a new record for most weeks by any artiste at No. 1 in Nigeria – 19 weeks (across four songs). He breaks a tie with Omah Lay who has spent a total of 18 weeks at No. 1 (across three songs). “Cough” continues to hold strong across all platforms in the country – once again topping both the streaming and radio charts simultaneously. Former No. 1, “Xtra Cool” by Young Jonn slips to No. 2 after spending the last two weeks atop the Nigeria Top 100. Tiwa Savage & Asake’s “L...

CJN swears in 62 new SANs

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday sworn in 62 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) in Abuja. Some of the lawyers conferred with the SAN rank were, Mr Mustapha Ibrahim, Mr Ikani Kanu-Agabi and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyers Mr Sylvanus Tahir and Mr Rotimi Oyedepo. The CJN urged the new SANs to take on their new status with all sense of responsibility as it required high standards of merit. “I will like to say that the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria comes with immense prestige, dignity and greater responsibilities as well. “Traditionally, those conferred with the rank automatically become members of the Inner Bar and revered apostles of the temple of justice. It is an honour no conferee can afford to toy with. “The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee took time to screen and assess all the relevant documents submitted by the applicants before arriving at its decision. I can confidently affirm that the commi...

Attacks on our facilities won’t stop 2023 poll - INEC Chairman

The National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent attacks on its facilities won’t stop the conduct of 2023 general election. The INEC Chairman , Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this when he received a delegation from Africa Union Special Pre- Electoral Political Mission led by Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka on Monday in Abuja. Yakubu, who acknowledged that some election materials for 2023 general election were lost in the attacks, said that INEC would replace them ahead of the election. “ In the last three weeks, three of our local government area offices were attacked in three different states of the federation and the last one occurred yesterday in the South Eastern part of the country. “Although there were no casualties but quite a number of the materials already acquired and delivered for the elections have been lost. “Now, the good thing is that so far, we can recover from all the looses but it’s a source of concern. This shouldn’t be allowed to continue. “So, we will continue to...

Rema's 'Calm Down' certified Gold in Italy

Rema 's 'Calm Down' has recorded another milestone after it earned a Gold certification after selling 25,000 copies in Italy. Details : After performing in a show in Italy, Rema was presented with a Gold plaque by the Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana ( FIMI ) for his single 'Calm Down'. The song was released in March 2022 as a lead single to Rema's debut album 'Raves & Roses' . Since its release, the single has enjoyed wide acclaim from fans and it was further boosted by a Selena Gomez remix. Rema receives Italian Gold Certification for 'Calm Down' Before being certified Gold in Italy, 'Calm Down' received Gold certifications in Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands. It received a Silver certification in the UK and a Diamond certification in France. The single has enjoyed international acclaim as it entered the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 74 and the top 10 of the UK singles chart. After his show in Brixton ...

I will make funding more accessible for creative sector - Atiku

Atiku noted that one of the major factors hindering the growth of the creative sector is the lack of access to funding. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, has promised to make funding more easily accessible for the creative industry, if elected president in the 2023 general elections. Atiku promises more funding: The former Vice President also committed himself to making available increased funding needed for the sector to unleash its potentials, especially in the areas of creativity and job creation. He made this vow during a roundtable discussion with stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative, cultural and innovative industry. Why this is important: Pulse reports that the event, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels, on Saturday, November 26, 2022, had in attendance key players in the creative space who ceased the opportunity to highlight the challenges in the sector and how government can help to strengthen the booming entertainment ind...

Tinubu will improve rural healthcare services as president – Akume, Ibikunle

Minister of Special Duties, George Akume and a former Chairman, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, have assured Nigerians of improved rural healthcare services under the Bola Tinubu presidency. This is contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan , Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) in Oyo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the duo gave the assurance during the inauguration and handing over of multimillion-naira hospital equipment to Igboora General Hospital in Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State. NAN also reports that the equipment facilitated by Ibikunle , through National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), included ECG machine, blood bank, blood chemistry auto analyser, chemistry analyser and autoclave machine. Others were suctioning machine (4), hematocrit centrifuge (2), glucometer (4), BP apparatus (10), theatre gowns (100), the...

Telcos say Nationwide e-transmission of 2023 election results is possible

Communities that do not have the Internet will be able to use SMS technology to send results in real-time. Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has assured Nigerians that the telecoms architecture in the country has the capacity to make electronic transmission of the election results possible. Members of the association MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile, Glo, and other operators believe that the telecommunication infrastructure in Nigeria has matured to the level it could transmit election results in 2023, The Punch reports. In an interview with the newspaper, the Chief Operating Officer of the association, Ajibola Olude , dispelled the scepticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership on the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and e-transmission of results. On the transmission of election results in rural areas, Olude maintained that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has started working on rural te...

I left N14bn for Adeleke - Osun former Governor, Oyetola

Former governor of Osun, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, says he left N14 billion in the state’s coffers for his successor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke. In his farewell message, released in Osogbo on Sunday by Mr Ismailia Omipidan, his media aide, Oyetola stated that his administration paid N97 of the debt it inherited in 2018, when he assumed office. Oyetola declared that his administration did not borrow any money from anywhere to finance the state’s economy, stressing that he kept faith and maintained fidelity with his electoral promises throughout his tenure. “We are leaving behind cash balance of more than N14 billion. “In addition to the N14 billion cash, another N8 billion is being expected between December and January 2023 from our performance in States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability programme (SFTAS) and from Internally Generated Revenue. SFTAS is a government programme designed to advance fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability of states of the f...

CJN will never make political comments, says aide

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is a Judicial officer and not a politician, as such, will never directly or remotely make political comments or innuendoes. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr Festus Akande, the Supreme Court Director of Press and Information on Saturday in Abuja. Akande was reacting to alleged comments made by Ariwoola on Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state being a member of G5 governors. “We wish to state unequivocally clear that the CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola never at any point said such during his brief remarks at the State Banquet organised as part of the events lined up for the commissioning of the two Judiciary projects undertaken by the Rivers state government. “Issues bordering on misconceptions and misrepresentations of this nature are not always strange in times like this when the country is preparing for general elections, as some people may want to take advantage of every opportunity to score very cheap goals. ...

Tems wins Best New Act at 2022 Soul Train Awards [See Full Winners List]

Nigerian international singer-songwriter Tems has won the Best New Artist award at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. The singing sensation was nominated for the award alongside fellow Nigerians CKay and Fireboy . Beyonce was the night biggest winner as she took home the award for the Best Album for 'Reinassance' , Song of the Year for 'Break My Soul' , and Best Collaboration fo r 'Make Me Say It Again, Girl' . The 2022 Soul Train Awards was held at on Saturday, November 26 2022 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. See Full Winners List Album of the Year An Evening With Silk Sonic , Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) Away Message (EP) , Ari Lennox Breezy , Chris Brown Good Morning Gorgeous , Mary J. Blige Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe , Jazmine Sullivan R&B Money , Tank WINNER:  Renaissance , Beyoncé Special , Lizzo Song of the Year “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy WINNER: “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé “Good Morning Go...

PDP targets 1 million votes for Atiku/Okowa ticket in Anambra

Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Director-General of Atiku Abubakar-Ifeanyi Okowa Presidential Campaign Management Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra says the party will win majority votes in the state. “We are targeting not less than one million voters who will troop out en-masse on the day of election; cast their votes for the PDP and defend their votes,’’ Okonkwo said. Okonkwo also said at a management meeting of the committee on Saturday in Awka that it had received reports on support groups working for the party in the state. His pronouncements are contained in a statement issued after the meeting by Mr Uloka Chukwubuikem , Deputy Director, Media and Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Committee in Anambra. He quoted Okonkwo as saying that the management committee was confident that the Anambra electorate would give the majority of their votes to PDP as had been the pattern since 1999. According to him, the committee has received reports from the deputy directo...

Sokoto PRP collapses into APC, as another Tambuwal’s Aide dumps PDP

The leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Sokoto state led by the party’s governorship candidate, Sa’idu Gumburawa, had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This development is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday by Bashar Abubakar, the Special Assistant to Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC Sokoto- North), the APC leader in the state. According to Abubakar , the new APC members include all the candidates of PRP, state executives and officials from the state to local governments. “ They include the three Senatorial candidates of the party, Garzali Abdullahi , Bello Holai and Shehu Ibrahim of Sokoto North, East and South Districts, respectively. “Also involved are the 11 candidates for the House of Representatives and 30 members of the State House of Assembly, ” he said. Abubakar added that the PRP leaders and their supporters were received by the APC leaders in the state on Friday in Sokoto. Abubakar quoted Wamakko as saying that the...

Future Sounds Vol.34 featuring Ladé, TDB, Mega C, Ugoccie, Dozzybeat and more

This week, we discovered songs from Ladé, TDB, Mega C, Ugoccie, Dozzybeat and more. Relevance: With her Future Sounds playlist, Pulse Nigeria hopes to highlight upcoming musicians whose sounds will rule the future. Songs added this week: Ladé - LOVA ft Crayon Another well-curated soundtrack from the table of this fast-rising female singer, Ladé , titled 'Lova' . Crayon , one of the vibrant Nigerian Afro-pop singers, contributed vocals to the song and did an excellent job on the euphony. 'Lova' is one of the most enchanting harmonies on Ladé's highly anticipated studio extended playlist, Merchant of Melodies, which contains five entrancing records with excellent production, mixing, and mastering. Ladé is a hardworking female singer to reckon with in the music industry. The aspiring singer gained public attention with her ravishing soundtrack, 'Adulthood Anthem,' which received widespread airplay and reception. HtmlCode TDB - Big Things TDB’s n...

Police arrest teacher for alleged sexual assault of 4-year-old pupil

The Police in Borno have arrested a female teacher simply identified as Aunty Zara for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old pupil in Maiduguri. The Spokesman of the Command, ASP Sani Kamilu confirmed the arrest on Saturday in Maiduguri. Kamilu said the suspect, a teacher at a private school in Maiduguri, had been apprehended last week, adding the Command had commenced investigation into the case. He said that upon completion of investigation, the case would be referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for next line of action. The victim father who reported the case to the police, Hassan Dala said he noticed the victim’s urine was reddish in colour. “Initially, I presumed it to be a symptom of infection. I took her to hospital, and they told us what the problem is. “When the mother asked her, the victim told us what the teacher did to her. “The victim said that the teacher cuddled, gave her breasts to suck and inserted finger in her private part. “We hav...

My presidential ambition is for Nigeria’s future - Peter Obi

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has reiterated that his presidential ambition is for the future of the country irrespective of tribe and religion. Obi said this in Enugu on Friday at a”Shape the Future” conference organised by a group called the Boys Champion (BC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that BC was founded by UN award winning Nigerian, Noel Alumona , to support young boys and men on their journey to manhood through mentoring and training. Obi advised the youths not to vote for tribe or religion, stressing that no tribe religion would buy bread or rice cheaper as it was in the country presently. “I am an applicant seeking for job, that is why I appear before you my employer (Youths) and it is the turn of Nigerian youths to take back their country. “I am committed to the job and hold me responsible if I fail you. If you do the wrong thing today, future will take revenge on you,” he warned. Obi urged the youth to vote only competent an...

CAC inaugurates features for financial statements submission

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Thursday inaugurated two features – the beneficial ownership register and electronic filing system – to enable companies submit financial statements digitally. Alhaji Garba Abubakar, Registrar-General, CAC, announced the take-off of the features at a one-day sensitisation forum for customer/stakeholders, organised by CAC, in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that stakeholders were trained on the beneficial ownership information disclosure and electronic filing system template for annual returns. Electronic filing system is an online accounting system supported by EU Act for regulated entities and business owners in the country. According to Abubakar, some registries across the world have moved from submission of financial statements in pdf to submission of financial statements in extensible reporting languages. “What we are doing today is to show to our stakeholders two other new features of our applications – the beneficial...

APC committed to electronic transmission of election results - Official

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is committed to transmission of 2023 election results electronically by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contrary to some media reports. Mr Felix Morka , APC National Publicity Secretary said this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen at the party’s national secretariat. Morka was reacting to media reports that the party was opposed to the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the Results Viewing Portal (IReV) for 2023 general election. He said that the APC National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu was grossly misquoted on the deployment of BVAS and electronic transmission of election results at a meeting with the Commonwealth Pre-election delegation. “A section of the media is awash with comments credited to the APC National Chairman, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu on the deployment of the BVAS and IReV. “Otherwise known as electronic transmission of election results for the 2023 general elec...

Reekado Banks returns with new single, 'Holla Me'

Afrobeats sensation Reekado Banks has returned with a new Amapiano tune he calls 'Holla Me' . Artist: Reekado Banks Song Title: Holla Me Genre: Amapiano Date of Release: November 25th, 2022 Producer: Horlagold Song Art: Reekado Banks - 'Holla Me' Length: 2 minutes 15 seconds Features: NONE Label : Otherside Media Limited Details/Takeaway: Reekado Banks returns with another Amapiano hit that carries his imprint that combines smooth melody and catchy lyrics for a captivating tune. STREAM HERE ridoola.blogspot.com

Dogara, other APC Christians disown Babachir’s endorsement of Peter Obi

The group says Peter Obi has not yet been endorsed as its presidential candidate. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and other members of a northern Christian group in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have Babachir Lawal’s endorsement of Peter Obi. Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the group in a statement titled “Why we have chosen to endorse the Obi/Datti ticket” declared the group’s support for the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Lawal said the group decided to support Obi because the APC Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket is a ploy to sow a seed of religious discord among Nigerians. However, Dogara and seven other members of the group have dismissed the statement by the former SGF, saying the group has not endorsed Obi as its presidential candidate. The group in a statement said the position canvassed by Lawal was solely his, adding that the group’s position would be made known ...

Obi and I have agreed to iron out our differences - Soludo

Soludo said the rift between himself and Obi is strictly fundamental political differences as they both enjoy healthy relationship on a personal level. There was a brief reunion between the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Recall that a political tension has been brewing between the duo since Soludo penned a controversial article where he dismissed the chances of Obi winning the 2023 presidential election. The article generated mixed reactions and wild criticism across the country, particularly from the ‘Obidient’ movement, who heavily criticised the governor. Meanwhile, the two men met and embraced each other at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church during the Thanksgiving mass for Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor in celebration of his 70th birthday. When the Anambra state governor arrived at the venue, he quickly went to where Obi was sitting and hugged him to the dismay of the peopl...

Hypo Toilet Cleaner, Ministry, NYSC gathered to disseminate hygiene message on World Toilet Day

#FeatureByHypoToiletCleaner In a bid to mark the 2022 edition of World Toilet Day tagged “Making the Invisible Visible”, Hypo Toilet Cleaner, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and National Youth Service Corp came together to sensitize Neighborhoods across 5 locations in Nigeria to sustaining safe toilet use and good toilet hygiene. The brand’s initiative for this year took a diverse yet deeply engaging dimension, with activities spanning over 3 days beginning on Thursday 17th November 2022. A variety of call-to-action boards were deployed at strategic points around Lagos encouraging hygienic toilet practices and raising awareness around the dangers of open defecation. Hypo Toilet Cleaner, Ministry, NYSC gathered to disseminate hygiene message on World Toilet Day The day after, Hypo Toilet Cleaner team went to Sura shopping complex on Lagos Island to commission another set of sixteen toilet units and two changing rooms which they had built for the community t...