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Fani Kayode not Abusive – Ghanaian Wife Says as She Maintains Their Marriage Still Intact

23Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Ghana, Interview, News, Nigeria

Fani Kayode not Abusive – Ghanaian Wife Says as She Maintains Their Marriage Still Intact

Following allegations of abuse by Femi Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu, his legal wife Mrs Regina Fani-Kayode has said the former minister never abused her in their 23 years of marriage. She made the clarification during an interview with Punch on Monday. Regina, Fani-Kayode’s third wife said they got married in 1997 according to Ghanaian customs and they went on to solidify their union at the Apapa Registry in Lagos in 2002. “We have a beautiful daughter called Oluwaremilekun and both she and I are very proud of him. He has been a wonderful father and caring husband and he has never subjected me to any form of domestic abuse or treated me badly. “Reports in the media that we are divorced are fake and suggestions that I was treated in a bad way by him or subjec...

Jegede Outlines Plans to End Farmers, Herders Clashes in Ondo

23Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Agriculture, Elections, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Jegede Outlines Plans to End Farmers, Herders Clashes in Ondo

Eyitayo Jegede, flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, in the Ondo State governorship election has vowed to put an end to the frequent classes between farmers and herdsmen in several communities in the state. He made the promise while addressing supporters from Aiyede/Ogbese, Ilu Abo, Bolorunduro, Alayere and Eleyeowo communities during his campaign rally. The governorship aspirant expressed sadness over alleged inability of the current All Progressive Congress (APC), government to arrest the situation by negotiating lasting truce between herders and farmers across the state. Jegede said, “We know you all have been neglected, in the face of frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers; if you vote for us, we will bring in a crisis-resolution mechanism that will make ev...

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

Following his victory at the Saturday Edo poll, Governor Godwin Obaseki has been issued a certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC presented the certificate to candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obaseki and bis deputy, Philip Shaibu today. Obaseki had scored 307,955 votes across the 18 local government areas of Edo state to overcome challenge from his closest opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Earlier, the APC conceded defeat to Obaseki and described the poll as victory for democracy after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Eagles Coach Rohr Names Squad for Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia Friendlies

22Sep

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News, Nigeria, Sports

Eagles Coach Rohr Names Squad for Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia Friendlies

Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr has invited 25 players ahead of October’s friendly matches against Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia, billed for Austria. The German tactician named five others to be on standby. In the games which will mark the Eagles first fixtures this year due to COVID-19 pandemic, Rohr invited key players such as Ahmed Musa, Kenneth Omeruo, William EKong and Wilfred Ndidi as well as new talents Frank Onyeka and Chidera Ejuke. Also listed in the side were England based forward Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, now in Italy with Napoli, and another former U17 World Cup winner Samuel Chukwueze. Rohr’s side, now ranked 29th in the world and third in Africa, will play against Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on 9th October and engage the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, who are s...

APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair

22Sep

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Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), yesterday conceded defeat to the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Godwin Obaseki after his declaration as the winner of the Edo Governorship poll. This was contained in a statement by Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, titled, “Edo State Governorship Election: Victory for Democracy.” Buni congratulated Obaseki over his victory and affirmed to support the Federal Government to consolidate all the gains achieved The statement read, “Edo State Governorship election is over, the winner has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the person of the Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the People Democratic Party. “We hereby congratulate the winner of the election, the people of Edo State and all ...

Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion

22Sep

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News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has debunked reports making the rounds that he rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election. The governor disclosed this through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, also noting that the allegation that he spent N3 billion to support the campaign of APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Uzodimma dismissed the rumours as cheap lies sponsored by members of the opposition against his person. The statement read in part, “There is fake report trending on the social media, which claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has rejected the recently announced Edo State Governorship Election result. “It was claimed Governor Uzodimma spent N3 billion, while a fake Reuters report claims that he spent...

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

22Sep

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News, Nigeria

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), National Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and Chairman of the Edo State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Abdullahi Ganduje, met with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Their visit is believed to be connected to the defeat of the APC at the Edo State governorship election on Saturday. As the APC tries to fathom the rationale behind their poor outing at the Edo poll, more reactions greeted the governorship election, most prominent among them came from former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and a former Governor of kano State, Musa Kwankwaso. Reports say the governors departed the meeting through another route after the meeting held behind closed doors thereby e...

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

21Sep

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News, Nigeria

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

The outcome of the Edo State governorship election has sent shock and excitement down the spine of many Nigerians depending on one’s political affiliation. But one fact that proponents of varying political factions tend to align with is the fact that a new order has been established, not just in Edo State or Southern Nigeria but across the country. One golden rule of exceling in politics in Nigeria has always been never to outshine the master but governor Godwin Obaseki has not just outshined his master nor only sent him into political oblivion, for the time being at least but demonstrated uncommon bravery and determination to faceoff against federal might. The victory of Obaseki at the poll on Saturday was a clear indication to political godfathers that the mandate to determine poli...

21Sep

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News, Nigeria, Press Statement

JOHESU Suspends Seven-day Strike

Nigerian health workers have announced suspension of its industrial action which it embarked upon seven days ago. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), umbrella body for the health workers asked members to resume duty on Monday, September 21. The body embarked on strike on September 14, demanding for improved welfare and payment of COVID-19 special inducement and hazard allowances, adjustment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure since 2014, among other demands. JOHESU National Chairman, Biobelomoye Josiah in a statement on Sunday said, “Nigerians should bear us witness that JOHESU has shown high patriotism by demanding that public health system in Nigeria is sustained and adequately financed for effective, efficient and affordable healthcare service delivery. “In view of...

21Sep

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Covid-19, Ghana, Safety, Sports

Ghana Approves Resumption of Football

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo has approved the resumption of professional football as part of easing of measures imposed to curb spread of COVID-19. The move was necessitated by a decline in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. However, the president said its land and sea borders as well as beaches, bars, cinemas and night clubs remain closed for the time being. President Akufo warned, “Now more than ever, we must be even more disciplined in our adherence to the personal hygiene, mask wearing and social distancing measures that have become part of our daily routines.” He said the easing of restrictions implies that training in contact sports can resume, while Premier League and Division One football will resume on October 30, adding that players and...