Nigerian actress, Rahama Sadau, has distanced herself from the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team. The actress’ name was listed in the Creative and Entertainment Category of the team alongside other Nollywood actors. In a disclaimer on her Twitter handle, Sadau stated that she has no idea how her name ended up on the list. The actress said that she is not associated with the campaign saying, “This is a big fat lie. I am not aware of this. I don’t know how my name made it to this list, not in any way associated with this.” The team list which…
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The wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari has been named head of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign team of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). She is expected to lead a team of about 1,200-member women’s campaign wing of the party for the 2023 elections. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the party’s flag bearer and Hajiya Nana Shettima, the wife of the APC presidential running mate are to serve as chairperson and co-chairperson of the women’s campaign team respectively. These appointments were contained in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by Rinsola Abiola, daughter…
The deputy national co-ordinator of the Aisha Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Presidential Campaign Team, Lauretta Onochie has expressed optimism about the organization’s capability of delivering on its mandate to ensure victory for the ruling APC at the 2023 presidential election. The Delta born frontline politician, who also will co-ordinate the Delta State chapter of the group, averred that her confidence in the organization’s prospects of electoral success, arose from its membership which comprise high calibre personalities, who parade sterling accomplishments in diverse spheres of endeavor. She further observed that “ There is no gain-saying that an organization…
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to prosecute any individual who attacks supporters of any political party in the state. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Monday, in response to an alleged attack on two supporters (flag boys) of the Labour Party (LP) in Oshodi. The flag boys were allegedly seized by some touts operating in the Oshodi Motor Park, who beat them to a pulp and were about to be set ablaze before they were rescued by a courageous soldier. The assaulted flag boys claimed that they were going about their normal duty…
Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) has advised Nigerians to quit complaining about bad leadership and pray for leaders instead. He warned that failure to pray for leaders could result in devastating repercussions for citizens. Citing how David, biblical King of Israel, conducted a census of Isrealites against God’s instruction and his disobedience led to the death of 70,000 men as an example, Mr Adeboye urged citizens to pray for “rulers”, saying rulers don’t suffer from their mistakes but citizens do. “Pray for the rulers, we have spent so much time criticising…
“I have not offended anyone. All they hold against me is my phenomenal investment into Democracy They are angry because I sided with President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 elections. But the point many of them seem not to get is that I can’t force myself to support a Party or a candidate that practically undermined me. I am Jagaban. I perfectly understand their bitterness. But that’s okay. I am still waiting for the best of them to produce any evidence against me of the many unfounded, accusatory broadsides they have levelled. But Alhamdulillai God would vindicate his own. Many…
By TOLU OGUNLESI One of the most important questions that we will face in 2023 is this: what will become of the 3rd Force if they lose the Presidential election. How will they deal with it, and to what new ends will the impressive civic energy and enthusiasm and political awareness be deployed? It’s all very interesting to see a new generation of potential voters discovering the power and excitement of political activity. It can only be a plus for democratic culture and practice in Nigeria. The 2023 elections are going to be really interesting, and the current 3rd Force…
As Nigeria marks her independence Anniversary, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has extolled past heroes and the present leaders for their foresight and sacrifices that won the country her Independence. Okowa stated this during the celebration of Nigeria 62nd Independence Anniversary, held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital. Okowa, represented by his deputy, Deacon (Barr.) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, noted that despite the challenges confronting the nation, most Nigerians still maintained upbeat spirit and outlook, stressing that “the positive outlook and determination should be directed at making Nigeria a united, peaceful and prosperous nation.” “It is due…
By Comrade Wilbet Ijeoma It is commonplace that October 1st of every year is Nigeria’s Independence Day – a day Nigeria and Nigerians celebrate their independence from British Colonial Rule. This day is far-reaching as it has been enshrined as the foremost Nigeria’s national day just like Nigeria’s Ordinance Day heralding the reenactment of our respects and preservation of national symbols such as the national flag, the national anthem and pledge, naira currency and Nigeria’s constitution amongst others. Subverting the spirit and intendment of the Independence Day, the Labour Party and its Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi…
The immediate past principal of the Warri School of Nursing, Delta State, Mr. Timothy Onorikpori, has described the allegations of harassing female students, sexual escapade and financial embezzlement leveled against him by students, staff and the state Director of Nursing Services, as frivolous and unfounded. According to him, they were meant to divert the attention of well-meaning Nigerians, particularly Deltans from the corruption, unprofessionalism and disaster that their actions would cause unsuspecting patients who may visit the hospitals where they would be posted to in future. Onorikpori while reacting to a recent publication on the affairs in his former school,…