BREAKING: Fayose’s favourite, Bisi Kolawole wins Ekiti PDP primary
Former State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Chief Bisi Kolawole, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s flag bearer for the Ekiti State governorship election which is expected to take place on June 18, this year. Starnews Nigeria reports that Bisi, a favourite of Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State was announced as the winner after the delegates cast their votes at the party’s primary held at Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on Wednesday. 17 contenders expressed interest in being the PDP’s candidate in the election which is just about five months
How Akeredolu just bought 1.5 Billion official vehicles despite owing salaries – PDP
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has just procured 1.5 billion Naira worth of bullet proof jeeps for official use, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, the publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) in Ondo state, has revealed. This revelation is contained in the latest version of Peretei’s continuous series; ‘AKEREDOLU’S MISRULE IN ONDO STATE (13): PROCURES N1.5B BULLET PROOF JEEPS FOR OFFICIAL USE.’ The statement made available to Nigerian cable news online further revealed that some old vehicles in the governor’s convoy are being re-registered in Akeredolu’s name and moved from the government house. Below is the statement in details; While Ondo State
Nigerian Army Arrests Political Thugs From Ibadan With Guns Heading For Ekiti PDP Primaries
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday morning intercepted some armed members of the Oyo State Park Management System otherwise known as National Union Workers (NURTW) at Ita Awure/Efon Junction, Osun State It was learnt that they were arrested at about 3am.The armed thugs were reportedly heading for Ekiti, to disrupt the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Primaries, slated for today. SaharaReporters gathered that the thugs were mobilised from Oyo State to prevent emergence of a certain candidate for the 2022 governorship election. The hoodlums were caught with guns, machetes, charms and others. A source alleged that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde,
World’s Oldest Gorilla, Ozzie Dies At 61
The world’s oldest male gorilla, Ozzie is dead. He was found dead by his care team in his habitat at Zoo Atlanta on Tuesday. According to the Zoo, Ozzie’s cause of death is not yet known. He exhibited decreased appetite last Thursday and the Animal Care and Veterinary Teams were providing him with supportive care to encourage him to eat and drink. Over the past 24 hours, the teams had been treating him when he presented symptoms including facial swelling, weakness, and inability to eat or drink. “This is a devastating loss for Zoo Atlanta. While we knew this
BREAKING: Senator Olujimi Steps Down From Ekiti PDP Guber Primary
The senator representing Ekiti South in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, and one of the governorship aspirants in the ongoing PDP primary election in Ekiti state, Biodun Olujimi has stepped down. She alleged that the delegates list had been doctored, hence she had not confidence in the ability of the organisers to deliver credible exercise. With this development, sixteen aspirants are now competing for the Governorship ticket of the PDP in Ekiti state.
Fuel Subsidy: NLC suspends Protest, says The government has suspended the removal of subsidy.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced Tuesday it has suspended its proposed nationwide protest action over petrol subsidy removal. The NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, made this announcement on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja. NLC had in December fixed January 27 and February 2 for its protest across 36 against the subsidy removal. The Nigerian government through the Minister of Finance had on Monday announced a reversal of its plan to remove subsidy. The government said it will retain fuel subsidy indefinitely and will work on amending the 2022 budget to provide funds for that purpose. According to
Finally APC Officially Zones 2023 Presidential Ticket.
The Chairman, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, His Exc. Mai Mala Buni, Governor of Yobe State has announced the Party zoning arrangement ahead of 2023 general elections. Governor Buni who chaired the National Working Committee – NWC presented the zoning of the 2023 Presidential ticket, the Leadership of the National Assembly and the Leadership of the Party as follows: President – (South) Vice President – (North) Senate President – (South) Deputy Senate President – (North) House of Reps Speaker – (North) House of Reps Deputy Speaker – (South). See also: Photostory: Osinbajo Presides Over FEC Meeting As Buhari Heads
Housewife Allegedly Kills Husband With Pressing Iron During Argument
A housewife, identified as Motunrayo, has allegedly killed her husband, Alaba, aka Bama, in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the couple had an argument at their house, which degenerated into a fight. Motunrayo was alleged to have plugged a pressing iron, which she used to inflict burns on her husband’s chest. The victim was said to have died from the injuries. Our correspondent learnt that the hotelier and his wife, alongside their three children, just returned from a vacation in Dubai. Until Alaba’s death on Monday, January 14, 2022, he was said to be the
We’re Changing Nigerian Lives With N10,000 – Osinbajo
The Nigerian vice-president provides an update about the regime’s social intervention policies. Beyond providing interest-free microcredit loans to petty traders, the various social intervention schemes of the Buhari administration have made a significant impact in the lives of millions of ordinary Nigerians. In furtherance of its determination to boost economic growth, the Administration has also ramped up its support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, which accounts for close to 50% of Nigeria’s GDP and 76% of the country’s labour force. This was the summation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, in his keynote address on Monday at
2023: Gov Makinde advocates age criteria for choice of Presidential candidate
Ahead of the 2023 general election, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, charged persons aged 75 years and above to think twice about seeking to run the country. Arguing that the task of leadership needed a lot of energy, Makinde, in the same vein, said it was also expedient for Nigerians to choose wisely by electing people who truly have the energy to serve the country. The governor gave the charge at the 65th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving service of the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Dr Samson Ayokunle, held at the Oritamefa
