Aide: Obi did NOT say ‘no serious leader will go on rest’ during Eid-el-Fitri holidays
Valentine Obienyem, media adviser to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says his principal did not say “serious leaders do not go on rest”. Obi, on Sunday, joined the Muslim community to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr at the Central Mosque in Onitsha, Anambra state. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem […]
LP: Apapa-led faction working to sabotage Obi’s petition at tribunal
The Labour Party (LP) says the Lamidi Apapa-led faction is working to sabotage the petitions filed by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate, and other members at the tribunals. Apapa, who the party said has been suspended, had declared himself the acting national chairman following the sack of Julius Abure by a court. […]
EFCC arraigns Ondo speaker over ‘N2.4m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned Bamidele Oloyelogun, speaker of the Ondo state house of assembly, over allegations of fraud. Oloyelogun was arraigned alongside Felemu Bankole, a lawmaker representing the Akoko south-west constituency 2, and Segun Bankole, a staff of the assembly. Iroju Ogundeji, a former deputy speaker […]
Aondoakaa: Dual citizenship doesn’t disqualify anyone born in Nigeria from contesting elections
Michael Aondoakaa, former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says having dual citizenship cannot disqualify anyone who is a Nigerian by birth from contesting elections in the country. The former AGF, who spoke in a chat with Arise TV on Tuesday, said dual citizenship can only disqualify “a person who […]
MultiChoice to increase subscription rates — two weeks after StarTimes
MultiChoice Nigeria, on Tuesday, announced an upward review of prices on its DStv and GOtv packages. According to a text message to customers, seen by TheCable, the new rates will begin from May 1, 2023. The pay-tv firm said the price adjustment was due to the rising costs of business operations. […]
FG warns stranded Nigerians against ‘treacherous journey’ to Sudan’s borders
The federal government has asked Nigerians trapped in Sudan to avoid dangerous trips to the borders in a bid to escape the country. The government issued the warning in a joint statement signed by Janet Olisa, a director in the ministry of foreign affairs, and Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, a permanent secretary in the ministry […]
EXPLAINER: What exactly is going on in Sudan?
Two men are struggling for power in Sudan but it is thousands of innocent people who have to pay the price. What started out as friendship and deep alliance between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s military leader, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, al-Burhan’s deputy and commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary […]
IT’S OFFICIAL: Biden declares bid to seek re-election in 2024
US President Joe Biden has declared his intention to run for a second term in 2024. In a video released by his team on Tuesday, Biden said next year’s contest is against Republican extremism, noting that he needs more time to fully realise his vow to restore the nation’s character. The 80-year-old is […]
Peter Enahoro, legendary journalist, dies aged 88
Peter Enahoro, the legendary journalist, is dead. Enahoro died on Monday in London, the United Kingdom, at 88. Bunmi Sofola, a popular columnist, in a statement on Tuesday, announced the death of the veteran journalist. “Regret to announce the passing on of our iconic journalist Peter Enahoro “Peter Pan” today in […]
Afenifere: Nigerians may forgive Buhari if he can alleviate their suffering before May 29
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, says Nigerians may be inclined to forgive President Muhammadu Buhari if he effects changes to alleviate suffering in the country before he hands over on May 29. On Friday, Buhari asked Nigerians to forgive him for any way he has hurt them. Reacting in a statement by […]