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The presidency has taken a swipe at former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari. In his new year message on Sunday, Obasanjo criticised the present administration under Buhari, adding that “the last seven and half years have turned out not to be the best” for Nigeria. Responding in a statement […]

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has mocked Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi. Atiku was vice-president under Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007. On Sunday, Obasanjo, in a letter to Nigerians, declared his support for Obi, presidential candidate of the […]

On Sunday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo formally endorsed Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), for the office of president. The endorsement was contained in a New Year message to Nigerians. “None of the contestants is a saint but when one compares their character, antecedent, their understanding, knowledge, discipline and […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says visibly underage persons who attempt to vote during the 2023 elections will be arrested. Festus Okoye, INEC national commissioner for information and voter education, said this on Monday during an interview on ‘The Morning Show’, a programme by Arise Television. Okoye said in an effort […]

Abiodun Alabi, the commissioner of police (CP) in Lagos, has ordered the replacement of all officers attached to Ajiwe station in Ajah area of the state.   Alabi also ordered that all shanties located around the Ajah police division be removed. Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, disclosed the development on Monday while responding […]

Bolaji Akinyemi, a former minister of external affairs, has faulted the New Year message of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Akinyemi spoke on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television. Obasanjo, in his New Year message, declared his support for Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), ahead of the 2023 […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his endorsement of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP).  On Sunday, Obasanjo, in a letter to Nigerians, declared his support for Obi ahead of the 2023 general election. He advised Nigerians not to be “confused nor […]

The government of Dubai has cancelled its 30 percent alcohol tax in order to boost tourism in the emirate. Dubai will also scrap the personal liquor licence fees, thereby making acquisition of the permit free for alcohol consumers in the United Arab Emirates region. With an economy boosted by tourism, Dubai is […]

Family and friends of Toyin Falola, a renowned professor of history, celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. The virtual surprise birthday celebration had in attendance former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan; Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti, Ayo Banjo, former vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, and other dignitaries. According to […]

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director, International Monetary Fund  (IMF), has warned that a third of the global economy will face recession this year. Georgieva spoke in an interview with CBS, an American broadcast television and radio network, on Sunday. She said economic activities in the United States, the European Union, and China are […]