Newspaper Headlines: APC screening panel yet to submit report 72 hours to presidential primary
The comment of Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, on how he assisted President Muhammadu Buhari to become president in 2015 dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
PHOTOS: Ex-EFCC chairman Ibrahim Magu decorated as AIG
Ibrahim Magu, former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been decorated as an assistant inspector-general of police (AIG). The police service commission (PSC) had confirmed the promotion in May. Usman Baba, inspector-general of Police (IGP), decorated the former anti-corruption czar at the police headquarters in Abuja, with […]
Saudi Arabia launches e-service for umrah pilgrims to get visas in 24 hours
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia says it has launched an electronic service for the issuance of visas to umrah pilgrims within 24 hours. With the launch, Muslims from countries outside Saudi Arabia planning to attend umrah can now individually apply for the visa through a designated web service. Umrah is the non-mandatory […]
Tinubu: I led the battle to make Buhari president in 2015 — it’s my turn now
Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and presidential hopeful, says without him, President Muhammadu Buhari wouldn’t have won the presidential election in 2015. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at a meeting with APC delegates in Ogun state. Describing the election as a “battle”, Tinubu also spoke on how he […]
JUST IN: Osinbajo meets Adamu, five APC governors in Aso Rock
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with Abdullahi Adamu, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), and five governors of the party. The meeting is taking place at the presidential villa, Abuja. More to follow… Source: Top Stories
‘Without me, you wouldn’t have been governor’ — Tinubu hits Dapo Abiodun
Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and presidential hopeful, has taken a swipe at Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state. Speaking on Thursday at a meeting with delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital, Tinubu said the APC did not want to give the governorship ticket to […]
‘They’re used to deliver drugs’ — FCT says ‘okada’ riders must get licence to operate
The federal capital territory administration (FCTA) says commercial motorcycle operators, locally known as ‘okada’ riders, now need to obtain a licence to operate within the city and its suburbs. Bello Abdullateef, director of the directorate of road transport service (DRTS), FCTA, said this on Thursday during a media briefing organised by the presidential […]
2023: Makinde drops deputy amid rumoured rift
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dumped Rauf Olaniyan, his deputy, ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state. In his place, the governor has picked Bayo Lawal, a former attorney-general in the state. There has been a rift between the governor and his deputy for more than a year, with […]
‘N80bn fraud’: Suspended accountant-general released from EFCC custody
Ahmed Idris, suspended accountant-general of the federation, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Idris was released on administrative bail on Wednesday night. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed this to TheCable on Thursday. Idris was arrested in Kano state on May 16 by the anti-graft agency over […]
Give presidential ticket to south to retain power in 2023, Akeredolu tells APC
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) should give its presidential ticket to the south to retain power in 2023. The special convention of the party to pick a presidential candidate is scheduled for June 6. The Ondo governor was named as chairman of security and compliance for […]