INSECURITY: NSA, INEC chair differ on conduct of polls in 2023 National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno, has assured that the 2023 general elections must hold and in an atmosphere devoid of violence and malpractices. He spoke against the backdrop of fears raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders that … [Read more…]
Chelsea has signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20m. Chukwuemeka, who starred in England’s Under-19 European Championship triumph in July, has agreed a six-year deal. He was left out of Villa’s pre-season tour to Australia after refusing to sign a new contract. “Its been quite hectic but I couldn’t get Chelsea out … [Read more…]
Cesar Azpilicueta has committed his future to Chelsea by extending his Blues contract until 2024. The Chelsea captain has added another two years to his west London stay, thwarting Barcelona’s long-running pursuit of the 32-year-old. The Spain full-back joined Chelsea from Marseille in 2012 and has swept the board of major club trophies since, with … [Read more…]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged politicians and public office holders not to gag the media, saying press freedom remains important in a democracy. He made the appeal, yesterday, at a workshop organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), themed: “Journalist and digitalisation: the imperative of good corporate governance” at Ikeja, Lagos State. … [Read more…]
His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday, expressed his angst at the current situation Nigeria has found herself, insisting that the country is in a deeper hole and a bigger mess now, than it was in 2015. The Khalifa of the Tijanniyah Sufi Order of Nigeria also warned that 2023 will be worse, compared to what … [Read more…]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Thursday appealed to Google to deny members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) access to its platform. Speaking in Abuja yesterday when a team from Google visited him, he said the “proscribed terrorist group” were using the platform for their acts of violence and destabilization. He … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said ongoing security challenges and emerging threats require the military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of non-state actors while also stepping up local production of armaments. He stated this after receiving a presentation on “Defence Transformation and National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria of the Future” … [Read more…]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Plateau Governor Simon Lalong as Director General of its presidential campaign Organisation. Its National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, made the disclosure to State House Correspondents, after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. He was accompanied by the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and … [Read more…]
Mustapha Balogun, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is dead. Family sources confirmed the death of Balogun, who became IGP in March 2002, to Daily Trust on Thursday night, but did not go into details. Born on August 8, 1947 at Ila-Orangun in Osun State, Tafa Balogun, was the 21st Inspector-General of Police. He was … [Read more…]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State met in Abuja on Thursday. The duo who have been having a running battle since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary met at the house of Professor Jerry Gana on Thursday. Atiku had defeated Wike in the Primary, but the Rivers’ governor indicated … [Read more…]
The Plateau Government has revoked the licence of all Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools operating in the state. The State Commissioner of Education, (secondary), Elizabeth Wampum, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. According to the commissioner, the decision was taken after the realisation that over 5000 private schools were operating without license. She … [Read more…]
ENUGU: Nweke, APGA Guber candidate condemns demolition of Kenyatta market by state govt …Promises greater sensitivity and accountability in decision making if elected Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Frank Nweke II, has described the demolition of Kenyatta market by agents of the state government as … [Read more…]