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Author: Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

Obiajulu Joel Nwolu is an established writer at africannewstoday.com. He is passionate about African affairs. He loves writing about interesting facts relating to the African continent and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
BREAKING: Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni Appointed Chairman of APC Caretaker Committee
25Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Breaking News, News, Nigeria

BREAKING: Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni Appointed Chairman of APC Caretaker Committee

The Governor of Yobe state, H.E Mai Mala Buni has been appointed the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) caretaker committee. His appointment follows the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC by the recommendation of President Muhammadu Buhari. The decision was taken at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC. Details later.
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Nigerian Forward, Alex Iwobi Inspires Everton to a Premier League Win at Carrow Road
25Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Nigeria, Sports

Nigerian Forward, Alex Iwobi Inspires Everton to a Premier League Win at Carrow Road

Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was in sublime form as Premiership side Everton overcame relegation threatened Norwich City at Carrow road on Wednesday. Iwobi’s fine showing in the encounter inspired Everton to a win which placed them number 10 in the league standings. The Eagles attacker started his first consecutive games since the appointment of Italian Carlo Ancelloti as Everton’s manager in December, 2019. Iwobi sustained injury shortly after Ancelotti took charge. Iwobi featured for 90 minutes before being replaced by Gyfil Sidgursson in the extra time of the encounter. The win marks the Toffees first win since the restart of the Premiership after more than 100 days COVID-19 induced break. The 24-year-old Arsenal academy graduate was had a good showing throughout the ma...
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Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?
25Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Giadom and Ajimobi: Who Wins the Soul of APC as Party Gears Up for 2023 Elections?

A popular axiom has it that the only thing which is constant in life is change itself. The current happenings in the Nigerian political landscape have been thrilling and thought provoking. The gimmicks and intrigues could be presumed to be connected to 2023 elections. Ever since the June 16 appeal court ruling which upheld the March 4 judgement discrediting Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), two factions have emerged claiming legitimate right to pilot the affairs of the party. Soon after the judgement of the appeal court in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu on behalf of the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the endorsement of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the Acting Chairman of the part...
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School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly
24Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Education, Legislature, News, Nigeria

School Reopening in Nigeria: Federal Government Submits School Proposal to National Assembly

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has forwarded a detailed proposal to the National Assembly on its plan for resumption of schools across Nigeria. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba when he met with the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education. Nwajiuba appeared before the upper legislative chamber to enlightened them on modalities put into place by the education ministry for the reopening of schools which had been closed since the coronavirus induced national lockdown. He declined giving details of the proposal, citing misconception by members of the public. He said the proposal might be taken as guidelines for school reopening. He said, “Children are asymptomatic carriers. Nobody can prove whether they...
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Zamfara Governor, Matawalle Summoned to the Villa Over Insecurity
24Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Boko Haram, Fulani Herdsmen, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Zamfara Governor, Matawalle Summoned to the Villa Over Insecurity

The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle was summoned to the Presidential villa to brief the presidency on the state of security in his state. Matawalle on Tuesday had a closed-door meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. He assured the presidency of his administration’s commitment to tackle rising insecurity in the state headlong. The governor said every security apparatus in the state have been deployed to fight banditry and violence crimes in Zamfara. Briefing newsmen after the meeting with Gambari, the governor said his government is prioritizing restoring normalcy to troubled areas of the state. He said, “I am here to see the Chief of Staff to the President because of the issue currently bedeviling Zamafara”. According to him, “We dis...
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Nigerian Football Federations Clarifies Status of NPFL Season
23Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Nigeria, Sports

Nigerian Football Federations Clarifies Status of NPFL Season

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports making the rounds that the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has been cancelled. The federation clarified that discussion is ongoing on modalities and pattern of foreclosing the 2019/2020 football season, NPFL inclusive. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi asked stakeholders to exercise patience pending the conclusion of consultations. Media reports had speculated that Nigerian Professional Football League club owners had elected to terminate the football season, after which representatives at next year’s continental club competitions would be chosen through Points Per Game (PPG) principle. Recall that 17 out of the 20 teams in Nigerian Professional Football League had voted for an end to the season due ...
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South African to Kickoff Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine on Wednesday
23Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, South Africa

South African to Kickoff Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine on Wednesday

Clinical trials of a United Kingdom (UK) manufactured COVID-19 vaccine is set to take place in South Africa on Wednesday as the country tackles the spread of the dreaded disease. SABC News reports that the University of Oxford manufactured vaccine would be tried among about 2,000 people aged 18-35 in South Africa. Half of the participants would be given the drug while the rest will be given a placebo. It will commence with a set of HIV negative individuals who will be given two doses of the vaccine over four weeks duration. Personnel from the Medical Research Council and Wits University would on Wednesday, administer the drug on a set 50 people. South African has been taking planned actions to curtail the spread of COVID-19. It pioneered local capacity for laboratory testing in...
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Ondo State Tussle: Governor Akeredolu Sacks all Aids of Deputy, Ajayi as Pre-election Battle Continues
23Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Ondo State Tussle: Governor Akeredolu Sacks all Aids of Deputy, Ajayi as Pre-election Battle Continues

Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has dismissed all the aides attached to his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi as speculations over an imminent impeachment of the deputy intensifies. Among those sacked are: Olomu Bayo, Special Assistant, Special Duties; Olawale Abolade Mukaila, Special Assistant on Photography; Babatope Okeowo, Deputy Chief Press Secretary; Samuel Ogunmusi, Personal Assistant; Omotunmise Tokunbo, Special Assistant to the wife of the deputy governor, and Mrs Erifeyiwa Shola Akinnugba, Special Assistant on Photography to wife of the deputy governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Segun Ajiboye directed all aids relieved of their duties to hand in all possessions of government in their care. Mr. Allen Sowore, Special Assistant on New Media...
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Minibus Taxis in South Africa Embark on Strike Over Insufficient COVID-19 Relief Funds
22Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Economy, News, South Africa, Transportation

Minibus Taxis in South Africa Embark on Strike Over Insufficient COVID-19 Relief Funds

Multitude of people were left stranded in South Africa due to strike action by minibus taxi drivers over what they termed inadequate corona virus relief funds. On Monday morning, taxi drivers in Johannesburg and capital city of Pretoria in the province of Gauteng barricaded roads and declined transporting workers. Local media report that police used rubber bullets to disperse protesting drivers in Pretoria. The nationwide lockdown which was imposed in March to curb the prevalence of COVID-19 have adversely affected the transport sector in South Africa thereby reducing the income of drivers. As the country continue to ease restrictions, many citizens who depend on minibus as means of transportation to work will need the buses once the economy returns to full operation. Restrictions...
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APC Crisis: President Buhari Meets APC Governors in the Villa
22Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

APC Crisis: President Buhari Meets APC Governors in the Villa

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has setup a meeting with governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to discuss crisis rocking the ruling party. Media reports say the meeting was summoned at the instance of the President as part of ongoing efforts to address leadership issues that the party is contending with. Present at the meeting are Chairman of the APC Governors forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu; Chairman of Northern Governors Forum. Simon Lalong and Governor of Jigawa State, Abubakar Badaru. Source: Sahara Reporters
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