Peter Obi joins presidential race, says he will ‘pull Nigeria out of poverty’
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, has declared his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 general election. He announced his decision on Thursday at a meeting with traditional rulers in Awka, the Anambra capital. According to him, if given the opportunity, he will unite Nigeria and ensure steady inflow of […]
Convention: APC n’assembly caucus backs consensus arrangement after meeting Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the national assembly have resolved to work towards the emergence of consensus candidates at the party’s national convention. The APC convention is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 26. Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, led the APC […]
EXTRA: You are peacemakers with automatic tickets to heaven, IGP tells officers
Usman Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), says officers are peacemakers and, as such, they should desist from conduct that may disrupt the peace in communities. Earlier in the month, there were posts on social media platforms claiming that officers plan to commence a two-week strike from March 26 over “poor working conditions”. […]
Second Niger Bridge is 91% completed, says Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says the Second Niger Bridge has reached 91 percent completion rate. The project was billed for completion last month but was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown and #EndSARS protests. The minister said projects executed under the presidential infrastructure development fund (PIDF) have gulped about […]
EXTRA: I’m running for president of my home, says Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says he is running for president of his home. According to Tolu Ogunlesi, special assistant on digital/new media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Fashola said this when he was asked by a journalist about his plans for 2023. The general election will take place in 2023. […]
‘You’re an illiterate’ — Umahi hits Wike for saying he’s behind his sacking as governor
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has tackled Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, for saying he is behind his sacking as governor. Umahi described Wike as lacking ”intellectual material” and as an illiterate. Umahi said this in Abuja on Wednesday after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over his sacking as governor of Ebonyi. […]
Ghana cuts salaries of appointees by 30% to mitigate economic hardship
The Ghanaian government has announced a 30 percent salary cut for its appointees to mitigate economic hardship in the country. The presidency disclosed this on Twitter on Wednesday, adding that all measures have been approved by Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo. MEASURES TO MITIGATE HARDSHIPS IN THE ECONOMY.#BouncingBackTogether#BuildingGhanaTogether pic.twitter.com/DDICjqxj2o — Ghana Presidency (@GhanaPresidency) March […]
World TB Day: How patients suffer stigmatisation while battling tuberculosis
In 2014, when Umar Abdulbaki got his diagnosis of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR), a form of tuberculosis caused by bacteria resistant to at least two of the most powerful anti-TB medication, he was dejected and frustrated. He had first been diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2003. Tuberculosis (TB), an infection caused by a bacteria […]
Newspaper Headlines: PDP governors resolve to change leadership in 2023
Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s launching of the Lagos Ride with 1,000 cars appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. . Source: Top Stories
ALERT: Lagos shuts Eko Bridge indefinitely over Apongbon fire outbreak
The Lagos government has ordered the closure of the Eko Bridge following a fire outbreak in Apongbon area of the state. Earlier on Wednesday, a fire broke out at the Apongbon market, and it took hours to bring the situation under control. The fire also affected a section of the bridge. […]