Osun 2022: PDP postpones gov aspirants screening
The People’s Democratic Party has rescheduled the screening of aspirants for the Osun State Governorship election primary from the earlier scheduled date of Tuesday, January 11, 2022 to a new date of Wednesday, January 12, 2022. This is according to a statement signed on Saturday by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, titled ‘PDP shifts screening of Osun governorship aspirants to Wednesday, January 12’. Bature, however, revealed that the venue for the screening exercise remains PDP National Secretariat, Abuja at 10:00 am prompt. “The PDP regrets any inconveniences the change in date may have caused. All aspirants, leaders,
Nigerians will be trekking from Lagos to Ibadan, if I did not borrow – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerians would be trekking from Lagos State to Ibadan, capital of Oyo state if he didn’t borrow. President Buhari said this to justify several loans his administration took from China. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Channels TV, Mr Buhari reasoned that it was impossible for his regime to reject Chinese loans without alternative sources of funds. “We got the Chinese to help us in the rail and the roads. How can we turn that down? If we had turned that down, maybe between Lagos to Ibadan, you will have to walk,” the president
Cross-dresser, Bobrisky Apologises For Asking Oba Of Benin To Marry Him
Popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky has tendered a public apology for asking the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, to "come and marry" him. He made the comment in a video he shared to express his excitement at being in Benin for an event by celebrity designer, Ehi Ogbebor. In his apology, Bobrisky said, "I made a comment earlier today and most of you didn't find it funny. I'm so sorry. I'm actually a jovial person. I joke a lot. I want to apologise to the great Oba of Benin, the palace of Benin." Credit:
I Won’t Bury Him Until We Get Justice Even If It Takes 30 – Sylvester Oromoni’s Dad
The father of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, the late 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, has vowed not to bury his son even if it takes 30 years to get justice. His position comes after a report of his late son’s autopsy results carried out at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, exonerated the five students and staff of the college accused of complicity in his son’s death. Speaking to the PUNCH on Friday, Sylvester Oromoni Snr said, “The family does not have power. We only rely on God. “If they insist that the school will reopen, there
2023: We Have Not Zoned Our Presidential Ticket -PDP
he attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to comments and speculations from certain individuals claiming that our Party has zoned its Presidential ticket to a particular part of the country. This is completely misleading as it does not in any way represent the position of our Party. For the avoidance of doubt, the PDP emphatically and unequivocally states that it has not zoned it Presidential ticket to any part of the country. The PDP is a political party founded on democratic principles and every action of the Party, including zoning, is based on extensive consultations, discussions
Akeredolu, The Army, And The Insecurity In Ondo
Since the Army withdrew from the security formation in Ondo State, the level of Insecurity has taken a new dimension. With the latest invasion of Molege village in Ose Local Government of Ondo State by herdsmen, the insecurity in the State has now moved from cult clashes, piracy, armed robbery, kidnapping to banditry. Yesterday, three persons were killed in Molege Village following an attack on the community by herdsmen. The community, Molege village was reportedly attacked by armed herders over the refusal of villagers to allow herdsmen graze on farmlands with their cows. The herders reportedly mobilised and set the
2023: PDP Has Settled For Northern Presidency – Babangida Aliyu
Former Governor of Niger State, Dr Babangida Aliyu has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has agreed to re-zone the presidency to the northern region despite its agreement that any candidate can contest the election. Dr Babangida Aliyu disclosed this on Friday when the Atiku Support Organisation visited him in Minna, adding that he is confident of the success of the group. He also assured them of his support. “In our zoning agreement, we have agreed to re-zone the North as requested by others but we have agreed written openly as a result of what has happened that
2023: PDP Has Settled For Northern Presidency – Babangida Aliyu
2023: PDP Has Settled For Northern Presidency – Babangida Aliy Former Governor of Niger State, Dr Babangida Aliyu has said that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has agreed to re-zone the presidency to the northern region despite its agreement that any candidate can contest the election. Dr Babangida Aliyu disclosed this on Friday when the Atiku Support Organisation visited him in Minna, adding that he is confident of the success of the group. He also assured them of his support. “In our zoning agreement, we have agreed to re-zone the North as requested by others but
No ‘Corrupt ’ Person Can Go Scot-free By Joining APC – Buhari
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said no person accused of corruption can go scot-free even if they join his party, APC. Mr Buhari said this in an interview with state-run NTA aired Thursday and monitored by PREMIUM TIMES. “They cannot,” Mr Buhari vowed when asked about the prospect of suspected corrupt politicians going scot-free by simply defecting to the governing APC. He added, “And nobody can go scot-free as far as I’m concerned. A lot of confusion could have been caused, but luckily, I think we try to occupy offices with integrity and that is the best thing for Nigerian leadership
Divorcing my husband five years ago was a huge sacrifice – Actress Shaffy Bello
Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello, has described her divorce from her husband as a huge sacrifice. Bello said this in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, which was published on Friday. She said, “I left my husband because he allowed me. We divorced 5 years ago when I was 45 and that was a huge sacrifice. I needed more; my soul needed more. I was yearning for more. I didn’t know the price that would come with it but I had to make the sacrifice. “I paid the price of not having a connection with my children then. My daughter was
