Former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari wasn’t comfortable having his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, go head-to-head with President Bola Tinubu for the sole presidential ticket at the 2022 primaries of the All Progressives Congress. The pioneer national chairman of the APC disclosed this on a podcast anchored by a popular broadcaster, Edmund Obilo. Akande recalled that the former VP did not step down for Tinubu, despite efforts to avoid bitterness among Yoruba contenders. When asked if Buhari opposed Tinubu’s candidacy, Akande shook…
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Kaduna District Head Slumps, Dies At Occasion
A district head in the Zazzau emirate council of Kaduna State slumped at an occasion, on Thursday, and later died at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar gayan Zaria. The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, slumped attending an occasion along with the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli. Confirming the incident in a statement, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau. said “It is with great sadness that the Zazzau Emirate Council announces the passing of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate,…
Read MoreI paid N80m Ransom To Tukur Mamu For My Mum, Sister’s Release, Witness Tells Court
A witness identified as prosecution witness D has testified in the ongoing trial of Tukur Mamu, the publisher of Desert Herald newspaper, at the federal high court in Abuja. The masked witness was led in evidence on Thursday by David Kaswe, a lawyer to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Mamu is facing trial on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism after he was accused of aiding and negotiating with the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train in March 2022. READ ALSO: JAMB Postpones 2025 UTME Registration Many Die…
Read MoreJAMB Postpones 2025 UTME Registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the postponement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration until Monday, February 3. The registration, initially scheduled to commence on Friday, January 31, was postponed to “allow the Board to implement essential adjustments to its registration templates.” The Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, announced this via its official X handle on Friday. “These adjustments come in light of the recent suspension of certain law programmes at selected universities, as submitted to the Board by the Council for Legal Education. Sultan…
Read MoreMany Die As Car Rams Into Soldiers During Morning Drill In Lagos
‘There’s blood everywhere.’ Witness gives details of havoc caused by the car driven by a suspected drunken Yahoo boy Many soldiers attached to the Myoung Barracks in Lagos may have died after a suspected drunken driver rammed into a unit of them doing morning physical training. READ ALSO ’28 Bodies Recovered So Far’ As Plane, Helicopter Collide Mid-Air Sultan Declares Friday First Day Of Sha’aban Israel Adesanya Backs Ngannou To Beat Wilder ‘Why I Said No To Obasanjo, Kukah,’ Afe Babalola Withdraws Case Against Farotimi The incident which happened in…
Read More‘2.93% Drop,’ Petrol Price to See Marginal Reduction From February 1
Diesel, others to sell slightly higher, COPEC gives detail forecast for Petroleum products prices Prices of petroleum products at the pumps are set for a marginal adjustment in the next pricing window, which begins on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The price of diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will see an uptick, while petrol prices are expected to decrease slightly. This is according to projections from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) as it cites global crude price hikes and a depreciating cedi as key influencing factors. The…
Read MoreSultan Declares Friday First Day Of Sha’aban
The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, has announced that there were no confirmed reports of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Sha’aban 1446AH. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the committee stated that no moonsighting reports were received from various committees nationwide. It reads, “As a result, Thursday, January 30, 2025, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab 1446AH. “His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of…
Read More’28 Bodies Recovered So Far’ As Plane, Helicopter Collide Mid-Air
‘No survivor expected,’ U.S EMS Chief John Donnelly speaks on reason Authorities have switched from a rescue operation to a recovery operation An American Airlines plane with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, plunging into the Potomac River. Washington’s Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said Thursday morning that 28 bodies were recovered from the scene: 27 passengers from the jet and one from the helicopter. “At this point, we don’t believe there are any survivors from…
Read MoreMakinde Directs Oyo Workers To Wear ‘Aso Oke’ Every Thursday
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed all civil and public servants in the state to wear native attires with a touch of traditional ‘Aso Oke’ every Thursday, in addition to the existing native Friday tradition. The directive, issued to heads of ministries and agencies on Monday 27, was said to be a way to preserve Yoruba culture while stimulating the local economy. According to a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, the policy seeks to “showcase and preserve Oyo State’s vibrant cultural heritage” while generating economic…
Read MoreNapoli Turn Down Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid
Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September. The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent. According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli. 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike ‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring…
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