A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the exclusion of Igbos in the transition committee of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. He expressed disbelief that Tinubu excluded Igbos from his transition committee. Tinubu had forwarded a 13-man list in addition to the earlier transition committee lists sent … Read more
The people of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where at least six persons have died due to the worsening effect of coastal erosion, stormed the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, in protest today. The aggrieved residents issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to act urgently to save … Read more
Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, has instructed the Federal Government to remove Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, prior to the 2023 general elections. In an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, Bwala stated that the removal of the state governor is the only way to … Read more
According to Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector General of Police, 425,106 security personnel will be deployed for the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for February 25, 2023. The IGP stated that the figure does not include members of the Nigerian Armed Forces during a media briefing held at the National Collation Centre in Abuja … Read more
Manchester United are in active negotiations for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, according to L’Equipe. The Red Devils are keen to bolster their squad with the 31-year-old. The Ligue 1 champions prefer a permanent transfer for Neymar, who wants to leave France this summer. But it is understood that PSG could accept a loan offer with … Read more
Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, has resigned from the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, or PDP. In a letter dated February 8, 2023, and addressed to his Ward Chairman in Kware, Kware Local Government, Walin Sokoto stated that he would notify the Party leadership of his resignation. The “Letter … Read more
The remaining slots for the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six playoff will be decided on Sunday (today), the final day of the regular season, xandertech reports. Only Bendel Insurance from Group A and holders Rivers United, as well as Lobi Stars in Group B have qualified for the competition. In Group A, three clubs: … Read more
There is no immediate fear of flooding, according to Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urges the government to take action at all levels to prevent flood situations. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had noticed an increase in the volume of flow along the River Benue system, registering a flow … Read more
Police sources in Durban have confirmed that South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was shot to death on Florida Road on Friday night. According to an IOL report, the drive-by shooting also resulted in the death of an unidentified individual who is believed to be a close friend of AKA. Another person who is thought … Read more
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Enugu State’s general elections will require at least 13,000 security personnel. On Monday in Enugu, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu, the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria. According to NAN, INEC has scheduled Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, February 25, … Read more