Day: May 1, 2022

The New Nigeria People’s Party on Sunday has condemned the rising spate of killings across Nigeria and the assassination of its member in Bayelsa State, Sunday Frank Oputu. While describing killings in the country as a threat to the country’s democracy, the national chairman of the NNPP, Prof. Rufai Ahmed Alkali, said the assassination was…

The Peoples Democratic Party has disqualified its candidate at the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, from contesting the Anambra South Senatorial District.   The report of the five-man screening committee headed by Mr Udeh Okoye said the three senatorial aspirants were screened out for varying reasons out of the nine that were…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday said that six aspirants are jostling for the party’s governorship ticket in the 2023 election. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Hakeem Amode, in a statement, disclosed that the aspirants had appeared before the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led screening panel at the party’s…

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have asked the Federal Government to increase the salary of civil servants, police officers, armed forces and para-military agencies. The unions argued that it was only fair to adjust upwards their emoluments close to those of employees in other segments of the public service. The demand…

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed shock and disbelief over the death of his campaign media aide, Mr Joe Anatune.   Anatune died on Saturday a few days after his 62nd birthday. He was appointed on April 19, as the MD/CEO of Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency by Soludo. A statement…

Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Organisation has vowed that the former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, would send the incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, out of office in 2023. The chairman of AMCO and former Commissioner for Energy and Mineral resources, Wale Oluwo, who made this known on Sunday, said plans had been concluded to return Ambode to…

The National Association of Nigerian Students on Sunday declared that no political party will hold a convention to select any presidential candidate in Abuja.   NANS President, Sunday Asefon, made this known in a statement made available to our correspondent.   Sunday PUNCH had reported that the Peoples Democratic Party picked the Federal Capital Territory…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Hon. Bisi Kolawole has felicitated workers in Ekiti State as they celebrate the Workers Day, assuring them of adequate protection of their rights and privileges if voted into power, saying “under me as governor of Ekiti State, life will be made worthwhile for workers.” In…

 Says anyone married to an actor should buy shock absorber Ace Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, says she has never seen a faithful actor in the Nigerian movie industry. Daily Trust revealed that Ojo stated this during a chat with popular OAP, Daddy Freeze alongside her UK-based colleague, Victoria Inyama. The mother of two also advised…

Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State has vowed to take serious action against students who fail to abide by the new rules set by the management. According to a report by SaharaReporters, the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State says any student who brings a car into the school will henceforth be suspended for one semester while…