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Oshiomhole Attributes Losing APC Chairmanship to Brawl With Bigwigs, Fires Shots at Obaseki

4Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Oshiomhole Attributes Losing APC Chairmanship to Brawl With Bigwigs, Fires Shots at Obaseki

His woes were self-inflicted, governor retorts Adams Oshiomhole the ousted National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has said he stepped on toes of party bigwigs, who in retaliation masterminded his removal. He disclosed this during an interview on Monday with Arise news channel, Morning Show. The immediate past Chairman of the APC said he does not regret his actions as the APC national chairman, adding that he would oppose same forces that orchestrated his removal if given a second chance. He was ousted on June 16 after verdict delivered by a Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of an Abuja High Court that validated his suspension by his ward in Edo State. Oshiomhole’s removal paved the way for leadership tussle in the APC thar witnessed the emergence o...

APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, Gemade’s Return

3Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Economy, Employment, Finance, Interview, Legislature, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

APC Extends Olive Branch to Atiku, Saraki, Others after Dogara, Gemade’s Return

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has beckoned to aggrieved bigwigs who left the party to return to its fold in the spirit of reconciliation. The ruling party extended an invitation to heavyweights such as former vice president and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 election, Atiku Abubakar, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former senate president Bukola Saraki and others who left the party ahead of the 2019 election till date. The party made the call after the return of Senator Barnabas Gemade of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the party at the weekend. Ealier, immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara decamped to the party after moving to PDP to contest 2019 election. APC said the return of the d...

PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP

3Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

PDP Seeks to Avert Defection of Ondo Deputy Governor to ZLP

Pressure mounts on Jegede to adopt him as running mate for governorship poll There is a cloud of uncertainty in Ondo State over reports that Agboola Ajayi, the state’s Deputy Governor has joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) to form a third force ahead of the October 10, 2020 governorship election. Posters that the deputy governor had dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to vie for the governorship position under the ZLP have been rife in the public and media landscape. However, Guardian reports the leadership of the PDP through the National Working Committee (NWC) have moved to avert Ajayi’s defection by attempting to impose him as the running mate of the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede. Ondo State PDP Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Za...

Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker Extends Gunners Contract

2Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Finance, Gabon, Interview, News, Sports

Arteta Lauds Aubameyang’s FA Cup Heroics, Hopes Striker Extends Gunners Contract

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has lauded the contribution of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the gunners FA cup final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley. The 31-year-old forward scored both goals as Arsenal came from behind to clinch a 2-1 victory in the final on Saturday, to win their first 14th FA cup. “Big games require big moments from big players, and he’s delivered that in the semi-final and he’s done it again in the final,” Arsenal.com quotes Arteta. “That’s why you ask about those players. Some were questioning that he couldn’t do it in big games. There we go. He was a big, big part of delivering this trophy. He’s done it and we are so proud to have a player like him in our squad.” The prolific talisman has been linked with a host of clubs in Europe due to...

Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases reduce

2Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Covid-19, Economy, Finance, Interview, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Science

Lagos State Government Shuts Down Eti-Osa COVID-19 Isolation Centre as COVID-19 cases reduce

The Lagos State Government has closed the Eti-Osa coronavirus patients’ isolation centre. This was announced by Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 17th update on the management of the coronavirus in the state. The governor while reporting progress in curbing the diseas said the Agidingbi Isolation Centre would also be shut down and patients relocated to a large capacity centre – Indo-Centre in Anthony area, which would soon commence operation. He said, “Over the last four, five months, we have built an excess capacity centre, but that is only the way to go, you cannot over-prepare. “We have got to a stage where we need to balance the economics of this and which of these facilities do we need to keep running. “Some of them now are having less than 20 per cent...

Buhari Reacts to NDDC, EFCC Probes, says it’s an Abuse of trust

1Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Corruption, Crime, Economy, Finance, Human Rights, Interview, Judiciary, Justice, Legislature, News, Niger Delta, Nigeria, Press Statement, Religion

Buhari Reacts to NDDC, EFCC Probes, says it’s an Abuse of trust

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reacted to corruption allegations rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He said that some of his appointees have betrayed the trust reposed in them. The president disclosed this in a chat with reporters after observing Eid Mubarak prayers at the forecourt of the presidential villa. He said, “There has been abuse of trust by people trusted by previous administration and this administration.” Ibrahim Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has being quizzed by a presidential panel over allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The interim management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) led by Kemebradikumo D...

Edo Election: Wike, Ize-Iyamu in a War of Words as Election Draws Closer

31Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Economy, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Youths

Edo Election: Wike, Ize-Iyamu in a War of Words as Election Draws Closer

Wike describes Ize-Iyamu as unmarketable bad product Power to decide resides with Edo people, Ize-Iyamu retorts Nyeson Wike, Rivers State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Edo State Governorship Campaign Council, has tagged Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), in Edo State governorship election as a bad product which cannot marketed to decisive people of Edo state. Wike’s claim was, however, opposed by Ize-Iyamu, who said the power to decide a competent candidate resides with Edo State electorates and not Governor Wike. Ize-Iyamu said in a statement, “When did I become a bad product? When I left PDP as their gubernatorial candidate and became an APC member? ”It is not Wike who will determine who is a good product. Edo...

Ogun plans August 14 Worship Centres Reopening, Schools to Resume August 4

30Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Covid-19, Economy, Education, Employment, Finance, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Religion, Safety, Youths

Ogun plans August 14 Worship Centres Reopening, Schools to Resume August 4

The Ogun state Government plans a conditional approval for reopening of places of worship across the state from August 14, 2020 in absolute compliance to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The state government also disclosed that schools will resume August 4, for students preparing for the recently approved senior school certificate examination organised by West African Examination Council (WAEC). In a chat with journalists on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital, the Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun said his administration took the decision to reopen schools and worship centres after diligent consultation with relevant stakeholders. He acknowledged the effort of League of Imams and Alfas as well as the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for standing on t...

Ohanaeze, Afenifere Chide Daura Over Comment on 2023 Presidency

30Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

African Development, Economy, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Ohanaeze, Afenifere Chide Daura Over Comment on 2023 Presidency

The apex Igbo and Yoruba socio-political groups in Nigeria on Wednesday chided Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew over his remark on the zoning of presidency in 2023. The groups – Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Afenifere in different interviews on Wednesday said Buhari was a beneficiary of zoning in 2015 when he emerged the country’s president. They said Buhari was not the most qualified for the position if he were to be judged based on merit as Daura posited, given his handling of the country’s affairs. In line with Daura’s submission, pan-northern socio-political organistion, the Arewa Consultative Forum, said the country’s constitution does not recognize zoning. Daura in an interview with Hausa Service of the BBC, on Tuesday said the presidency had rotated thrice in Nige...

Nigerian Army Speaks on Southern Kaduna Killings, See its Position

29Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Terrorism

Nigerian Army Speaks on Southern Kaduna Killings, See its Position

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that the killings in Southern Kaduna are one-sided attacks. It stated that it was making effort at accelerated response to distress calls in steep terrain, raising the number of troops in the area and plans and coordinating with the Air Force for joint response. This was disclosed by Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major-General CC Okonkwo in a meeting of senior security officials on Tuesday with Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai on the killings in Southern Kaduna, reports say. The security officials “confirmed that a cycle of attacks and reprisals was compounding criminal activities in the area and causing needless loss of lives and appealed to all sides to embrace peace.” Okonkwo confirmed at the meeting that he welcomed a deployment of...