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Smart Adeyemi Senator Smart Adeyemi of Kogi West Senatorial District has gotten his nomination forms ahead of the APC senatorial primary. Adeyemi picked up the forms at the party’s secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, according to a statement sent by his media office on Friday in Lokoja. Speaking to journalists at the International Conference Centre Abuja, shortly after collecting the form, the three-time senator said, “Within the context of a prosperous Kogi West and a sustainable future for Kogi State, our legislative agenda shall focus on people-oriented programmes that would positively and fundamentally alter the developmental landscape of the senatorial district.” Also Read:  2023: Ken Nnamani Officially Declares For Presidency While thanking APC members, Governor Yahaya Bello, party leaders, and other stakeholders, Adeyemi restated his belief in the party’s internal democratic dynamics, claiming that he was still the best suited and prepared for the post. The lawmaker expre

Ayodele Fayose Ayodele Fayose , the former governor of Ekiti State, has stated that if elected president of Nigeria, he will appoint a “Minister of Stomach Infrastructure.” Fayose said this to reporters shortly after appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Screening Committee in Abuja on Friday. When the committee questioned his stomach infrastructure strategy while he was governor of Ekiti State, the former governor said he made it clear that it would be part of his policies if he were elected president. Also Read:  2023: I’ll Fix Nigeria Using My Seven Years’ Experience – Osinbajo “I made it clear that I will have a minister of stomach infrastructure and welfare of the people,” he stated. He, however, added that as much as tarring roads and providing other infrastructure was good, that would not be sufficient for hungry citizens. “So, for me, stomach infrastructure is part of being supportive of the ordinary Nigerian. “Stomach infrastructure under

Dele Momodu Dele Momodu , a presidential hopeful running on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, has stated that he will remain in the race till the presidential primary date. On May 28, a primary will be held to choose a candidate to represent the PDP in the presidential election of 2023. The publisher of Ovation Magazine, speaking after appearing before the party’s screening committee in Abuja on Friday, said the exercise was successful, adding that members of the committee are among PDP’s “most experienced members.” Also Read:  2023: Ken Nnamani Officially Declares For Presidency “I was very excited to see them. It was a very straightforward exercise. I’m looking forward to robust engagement with Nigerians in the coming days and weeks,” he said. “It is going to be exciting. Anyone who feels Dele Momodu is here to waste time or to step down for somebody, tell them that Dele Momodu is a man of principle. “My message to the delegates is that they should not sell their

Mike Ozekhome Former President Goodluck Jonathan is “constitutionally” qualified to run for president in 2023, according to human rights lawyer Mike Ozekhome . Between 2007 and 2010, Jonathan served as Vice President of Nigeria. Following the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in May 2010, he was elected president and served until the end of the latter’s term. He won the presidential election in 2011, but he lost his bid for a second term in 2015. Senior advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana , however, stated that the ex-president cannot run again for the position according to the constitution. There have been rumors that Jonathan may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to run for president in 2023, but he has not declare his interest in the position. “The truth of the matter is that the antagonists of Jonathan running in 2022, in their strange line of argument, are mainly relying on the above section 137(3),” Ozekhome said. “They have probably not adverted

Bala Mohammed The governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed , believes mounting a presidential campaign is not easy. It’s “not easy” to be on the presidential campaign trail while also serving as governor of Bauchi state, according to Mohammed. The presidential hopeful for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on the other hand, stated he set out on a mission to “place Bauchi on the map.” He spoke on Friday at the Bauchi government palace, where he was receiving members of the Nigerian Labour Union (NLC), media chiefs, and the Traders Artisans Association for a Ramadan fast break. Also Read:  2023 Presidency: No Decision Yet On Zoning, Says Adamu The governor said: “This Ramadan has been very beneficial, I apologised that I have not been able to do it the way I did it last year because I have had to run up and down trying to be president and at the same time trying to be governor. “It is not easy to be in all places at the same time but I am doing it for you because we have to put

Davido, one of the biggest Afrobeat artists in the world will bring the Glo Battle of the Year Nigeria to a resounding close on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Joining him on stage will be Glo ambassadors, Teni Makaniki, and the chanteuse, Simi in a night that the telecommunications giant has described as one of “unlimited entertainment”. In a press statement announcing Davido’s choice as headliner, Globacom had described him as  “one of Nigeria’s biggest afrobeat exports. Proudly Nigerian, he remains a positive influence who embodies Globacom’s brand essence of empowering Nigerian youths to unleash their unlimited potentials.” Other entertainers on the line-up include star comedians Basket Mouth, Gordons, and Salvador. One week after the exciting semi-final event which was enlivened by superlative performances from Olamide and PSquare, fans of Glo Battle of the Year, Nigeria as well as over 3,000 lucky subscribers will watch the culmination of the show after a 13-week run that held danc

Gunmen believed to be armed robbers have attacked a bullion van in Imo State, police authorities have said. The Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, Mike Abattam, confirmed the attack on Thursday in Owerri, the state capital. He explained that the incident occurred in the afternoon at Nguru community in Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. Recounting how the incident happened, Abattam explained that the bullion van was returning to Owerri after delivering money at one of the commercial banks in the local government. He added that the bullion van was attacked by the gunmen who caught up with the vehicle with the intention to cart away the money it was conveying. Abattam said the driver of the van made several attempts to escape the attack, but the vehicle somersaulted in the process. No life was lost in the incident. He stated that no money was carted away from the bullion van which he said was empty at the time of the attack. According to the command’

Mr Farah Dagogo The police have arrested a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) declared wanted by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Governor Wike had asked the police to arrest Mr Farah Dagogo, the lawmaker representing Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, over activities related to cultism. The lawmaker was arrested by a team of police officers at about 6:30pm on Thursday when he went for his screening at the south-south zonal office of the PDP in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Journalists were, however, barred by the fully armed security operatives from covering the arrest of the governorship aspirant who is a beneficiary of the Federal Government’s amnesty granted to militants in the Niger Delta. In calling for his arrest, Governor Wike had accused Dagogo of hiring cultists to attack the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt. According to him, the cultists allegedly hired by the lawmaker stormed the PDP secretariat and

Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared his intention to run for a second term as governor of the state. Ahead of the elections scheduled to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2023, the governor announced that his deputy, Noimot Oyedele, would remain his running mate in the contest. Governor Abiodun made the announcement on Thursday at the Executive Council chamber of the Government House in Abeokuta, the state capital. He spoke while receiving the nomination and expression of interest forms bought and presented to him by a group from his constituency, the Dapo Abiodun Mandate Group. The governor who could not hide his feeling about the gesture thanked the group for believing in him and promised not to betray the trust and confidence reposed in him. The group had passed a vote of confidence in the governor and his team for his leadership style which they said has continued to impact positively on the socioeconomic and po

Aregbesola The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3 as public holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. Mr Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on Thursday on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated workers across the country on the occasion and commended their hard work, diligence, and sacrifice. The minister believes their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the comity of nations. “Labour is the very essence of humanity,” he was quoted as saying in a statement by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore. “We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working.” Aregbesola, therefore, enjoined the workers to imbibe the culture of productivity, saying “The end of work is productivity. “It is productivity that leads to the satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday visited the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II where he reiterated his desire to serve the country. Osinbajo visited the revered monarch as he continues consultations ahead of the 2023 presidential race. The former lecturer, who said he has been exposed to various areas of governance for years, noted that he is experienced to lead Nigeria. While he told the Oba he is in the state for political reasons, Osinbajo said he deemed it appropriate to make the Palace his first stop. The visit to the palace, the Vice President, explained is to inform the Oba of his intention to run for president in the coming election. He also said he is in the state to consult with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On his part, the Oba of Benin said he admires the Vice President’s eloquence, calmness, humility, respect for culture, and fear of God. He also thanked him for having respect for culture. The Oba also believes that putting

court gavel A Makurdi High Court in Benue State has acquitted Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer at the Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, accused of raping and causing the death of Ochanya Ogbanje, a 13-year-old schoolgirl, in 2018. Justice Augustine Ityonyiman acquitted Ogbuja of the charges filed against him on Wednesday while delivering judgment on the case at the court in the state capital. Ogbuja and his son, Victor, who are both maternal relations of the victim, were accused of serially raping her until she fell ill and subsequently died. Ochanya was admitted to the Federal Medical Centre in Makurdi for two months before she died on October 17, 2018. On October 10, 2019, the Benue State government arraigned 54-year-old Ogbuja before the Makurdi High Court on four counts of rape and Ochanya’s death. The post Ochanya: Court Acquits Lecturer Accused Of Rape, Another Jails Wife For Negligence appeared first on Information Nigeria . from Information Nigeria https://ift.tt/awfhp28

Tinubu Bola Tinubu , a presidential hopeful, has urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to extend their Mecca prayers to the entire country beyond his 2023 aspiration. Tinubu made the remarks in a statement posted by his press office on Thursday. The former Lagos state governor is currently on a lesser hajj trip to Mecca. Mudashir Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos house of assembly, announced on Tuesday a “special Tawaf for Asiwaju,” which will “ask Allah’s favor and blessings for Asiwaju in the impending election.” The Tawaf is scheduled on Thursday at noon, and some members of the state assembly will pray around the Kaabah, which is located in the heart of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Tinubu thanked lawmakers for the action and called it an “important decision” in response to the call for prayers in the statement. Also Read:  2023: I’m Not Aware Of Directive To Resign, Says Ngige He did, however, urge people to “go beyond my objective and also pray for Nigeria

Fayemi and Olubadan Kayode Fayemi , the governor of Ekiti who has expressed interest in running for president, believes the country requires courageous leaders. Fayemi, who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), spoke at the palace of Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, in Ibadan on Wednesday during a “consulting visit.” According to NAN, the Ekiti governor stated that despite the current issues, Nigeria is still worth fighting for and that his intention to run is a call to duty to make the country better. “We need leaders with courage with which to do what is right, which may not be popular,” he said. “What I believe is we want is peace, progress and development of the country. That is what our fathers clamoured for. Also Read:  Fayemi Consults Akeredolu Over Presidential Bid, Says He’ll Drive Nigeria In Right Direction “Having supported many in the past to get to the apogee, I consider it is time to look in our direction. “I have been consulting

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed The calibre of leaders that emerge in the 2023 elections, according to Hakeem Baba-Ahmed , spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), will determine Nigeria’s survival. Baba-Ahmed urged Nigerian workers to rise up and choose the proper leaders for the country at the 2022 Pre-May Day seminar organized by the Kaduna branch of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Nigerians have been governed by “bad leaders” for the past ten years, according to him, and the country may not survive if citizens do not get it right in 2023. “The 2023 elections is not an ordinary election, if we don’t substantially change the leadership of this country in 2023, this country is sunk,” Baba-Ahmed said. Also Read:  Ooni To Amaechi: Only Very Few People Have Your Leadership Qualities “The politicians would use religion, party lines to divide us but in the end what will be left is a broken country of divided people. “Nigeria has to go through a major reform and part of the process has

Ayo Adebanjo Afenifere , a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has called for the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU) ahead of the general elections in 2023. Afenifere claimed in a statement released on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, that the national unity government will assist address insecurity issues while also preparing the groundwork for a new democratic government. The appeal came after a meeting on Wednesday in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, at the country residence of the group’s acting head, Ayo Adebanjo. The group also chastised President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the country’s security challenges, claiming that he lacked the capacity to address the country’s problems, necessitating the formation of a government of national unity. Also Read:  2023 Presidency: I’m Not Coming To Learn On The Job, Says Anyim It also accused the federal government of demonstrating that it was unable and unwilling to address the country’s cha

Nwajiuba Emeka Nwajiuba , the Minister of State for Education, has expressed his intention to run for President in the 2023 general elections. He made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja, shortly after receiving the All Progressives Congress’ nomination and expression of interest forms. The forms for the minister were purchased by a coalition of youths across the country under the banner of Project Nigeria Group, just a week after the ruling party stated that its nomination and expression of interest forms would cost N100 million. While obtaining the nomination forms, Nwajiuba stated that his choice to run for president was based on President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance during the previous seven years. Also Read:  Support Group ‘Buys’ N100m APC Nomination Form For Education Minister He expressed that the President has achieved extraordinary feats in ensuring that the progressive ideas of his administration are established. He stated that despite all the achievements by t

Yggdrasil winning “ Casino Platform Provider of the Year ” Award once again demonstrates its excellent global standards as a top iGaming provider. During the 2022 EGR Nordics Awards ceremony, the leading developer of scratch games and lottery was named the winner among a long list of worthy competitor firms. The coronation ceremony was held at the Westin Dragonara Resort in St. Julian’s, Malta, to celebrate and recognize the creativity of the Nordic region’s legitimate iGaming providers. Greentube, the Betsson Group, William Hill International, and the Come-On Group were also recognized at the event for their innovativeness and outstanding performance in the current wave of iGaming. Yggdrasil Gaming’s Background Yggdrasil Gaming is a well-known iGaming company with an outstanding reputation in the industry. The company is well-known for producing high-quality lottery, keno, and scratch-off games. Recently, the organization has attracted global attention for its creativity in deve

Amaechi Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has stated that every citizen will be protected if he is elected president of Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday with Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, and APC stakeholders in the state, Amaechi stated that he would be sincere to every Nigerian if he is given the opportunity. “Give me this opportunity and you will see the difference. Trust me,” the presidential hopeful said. “Once you give me this opportunity, I will be sincere to you and to everybody. We will do our best to make sure that the Igbos are protected, the Yourubas will be protected, the Hausa/Fulani will be protected, everybody will be protected.” Also Read:  Fayemi Consults Akeredolu Over Presidential Bid, Says He’ll Drive Nigeria In Right Direction The minister said he has the capacity to solve the country’s security challenges. “If you ask ‘why will they support us?’ I’m a young man, a bridge between the young and the old, a son of the soil, and I am approac

Russia halted gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday, after blasts in a breakaway region of neighbouring Moldova led Kyiv to accuse Moscow of seeking to expand the Ukraine war further into Europe. The Russian energy giant Gazprom said it had cut supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, in Moscow’s latest use of gas as a weapon in a conflict that has now dragged into its third month and claimed thousands of lives. Explosions this week targeting the state security ministry, a radio tower and military unit in neighbouring Moldova’s region of Transnistria — occupied by Moscow’s forces for decades — followed a Kremlin commander’s claims Russian speakers in the country were being oppressed. That triggered alarm that Moldova could be Russia’s next target in its push into Europe, with Moscow having exploited similar fears after launching its bloody invasion of Ukraine on February 24. “Russia wants to destabilise the Transnistrian region,” Mykhaylo Podolyak, a Ukraine presidential aide,

Manchester City have a slender lead to defend in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after winning a thrilling first leg 4-3 at the Etihad on Tuesday. The English champions could live to regret not killing off the 13-time winners after taking a two-goal lead three times. Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva were on target for Pep Guardiola’s men, who should have scored many more. But Karim Benzema’s double and a brilliant individual effort from Vinicius Junior gave Madrid hope of another famous Champions League fightback at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 4. Guardiola lamented letting Liverpool escape “alive” in the Premier League title race after a 2-2 draw at the Etihad nine days ago and will have similar regrets after a blistering opening that could have seen City go 4-0 up inside half an hour. Madrid were playing in their 30th semi-final to City’s third, but the English giants lived up to their tag as pre-tie favourite

As the strike action embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) lingers, the management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has scheduled to commence full academic activities for the 2020/2021 academic year on May 9. The university in a circular dated April 26, and signed by its academic secretary,  Abdullahi Zubairu, directed all students and lecturers of the institution to resume academic activities. The circular further advised all the lecturers and students to abide by the academic calendar. The industrial action has extended into two months with the Federal Government yet to accede to the lecturers’ demands. Worried about the situation, many Nigerian students have taken to social media to protest the closure. Last week, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said the decision to suspend the industrial action embarked upon by ASUU could only be taken by the union. Ngige, who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s  Politics Today,  asked the u

A presidential aspirant, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday said he will create wealth for Nigerians if elected President of Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the lawmaker representing Imo West senatorial district in the National Assembly, said the problem with Africa’s most populous country is the lack of wealth. Rather than roll out a series of points, the ex-Imo State governor said his only agenda is to create wealth just as other advanced nations of the world have empowered their citizens. “The budget of New York is over $100 billion in 2021 while the budget of Nigeria is only $29 billion, four times bigger than Nigeria. I am talking about New York, a city in America, and so also in Japan. What is the difference, they have created wealth,” he said. “This wealth is here in this country which has not been created. So my agenda is to create wealth. When people come to tell you that per capita income, unemployment rate, death rate, ins

China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu, but health authorities say there is a low risk of widespread transmission among people. H3N8 is known to have been circulating since 2002 after first emerging in North American waterfowl. It is known to infect horses, dogs, and seals, but has not previously been detected in humans. China’s National Health Commission on Tuesday said a four-year-old boy living in central Henan province tested positive for the strain after being hospitalised earlier this month with a fever and other symptoms. The boy’s family raised chickens at home and lived in an area populated by wild ducks, the NHC said in a statement. The boy was infected directly by birds and the strain was not found to have “the ability to effectively infect humans”, the commission said. It added that tests of the boy’s close human contacts found “no abnormalities”. The NHC said the boy’s case was a “one-off cross-species transmission, and the ri

Africa is primarily known for tourist adventures, exotic locations, natural wonders, and fascinating animals. Online sports betting and casinos are not as widely mentioned.  Although online gambling has been legal for decades, it is only in recent years that it’s reached its peak and spiking interest among the local population. Nigeria is a well-established betting market on this continent, and many Nigerians are looking for a gaming site in French. The National Lottery Act of 2005 and the Lagos State Lotteries Law are in charge of handling and regulating the online betting and gambling that has been on the rise in Nigeria.  New operators are emerging daily thanks to the increased betting interest of the locals. This is where Paridirect comes in! A New and Fresh Betting Approach Paridirect is one of the several international companies that has acquired a full license for online gambling. This sportsbook has 2 licenses: one from Congo and the other from the Republic of Chad, whi

Wike Rivers State Governor, and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike  has donated N200m to victims of banditry and violent clashes in the state. Wike made the donation while he was in Kaduna as part of his campaign ahead of the party’s primaries on Monday. He pleaded with the delegates to rally round him and give him 80 per cent of their votes. Speaking at the party’s state secretariat, he said he was in Kaduna to plead for support from 60 out of the 78 delegates in the state, while the remaining 18 can be shared among other aspirants. He noted that the party needs someone like him who can take back power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and rescue the country. Also Read:  Tinubu Donates N50m To Victims Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack While lamenting the situation, residents of Kaduna State have found themselves due to the activities of terrorists disturbing the state, he announced the sum of N200m to support the victims, while e

Dapo Abiodun A group in the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, has raised a cheque of N50 million to purchase the 2023 governorship nomination and expression of interest forms for the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun. The organisation, under the aegis of Dapo Abiodun Mandate, stated that it was throwing its weight behind the second term bid of Abiodun as the state governor. The Chairman of the group, Biyi Adeleye, disclosed this at a press briefing held on the premises of the Governor’s country home in Iperu-Remo on Monday. Also Read:  MURIC Rejects Sanwo-Olu’s Endorsement For Second Term, Says It’s The Turn Of Muslims Adeleye who is the Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the Governor, maintained that the group decided to support the second term bid because the governor completed all the abandoned projects of the past administration He described the Abiodun as a silent achiever, adding that his administration has fulfilled all its promises.   The post Group To Buy N50m

Amaechi Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Amaechi , has stated that he is experienced in governance and forthright to be the next president of the country. Amaechi stated that he would rule the country with his wealth of experience when elected as president. Also Read: 2023: I’ve Capacity To Rescue Nigeria From Challenges – Saraki The minister spoke on Monday at the presidential lodge in Abeokuta while addressing APC leaders and members in the state led by the state Governor Dapo Abiodun. He said “Let me thank you for the opportunity you gave me to address you, I know that there is a candidate from this state, our vice president, the man of honour, he is a good candidate but, I think that if you look well, my experience matters. He, the Vice President, has said that I am a forthright man with his mouth and if you approach me you will know I am forthright.” The Minister noted that his administration w

Makarfi Former governor of Kaduna, Ahmed Makarfi has stated that if he had the power, he would make Nyesom Wike , governor of Rivers, the president of Nigeria. Makarfi stated that he would have done this because of Wike’s contributions to the “survival” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during its trying moments. The former governor spoke on Monday when Wike visited Kaduna state for consultations concerning his presidential ambition. Makarfi pointed out that many people contributed to the PDP in so many ways, “but there is no single individual who contributed as he (Wike) did for us to have the PDP that we have today”. Also Read:  If We Don’t Win 2023 Elections, Forget PDP For Life – Wike To Anambra Stakeholders “When the court of appeal judgment came out against us, and we knew we were right, everybody was running away,” Makarfi said “Then Wike called me and asked me: ‘Are you ready for this fight?’ I said yes. He said: ‘We are going to reclaim our party; what do you need