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There is growing confusion at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), with embattled Chairman Danladi Umar and newly appointed Chairman Mainasara Kogo both asserting leadership on the court. Investigations revealed that both Mr. Umar and Mr. Kogo officially visited the court and engaged with officials, but no clear indication was left as to who was responsible. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Mr. Kogo as the new CCT chairman on July 13, the same day that Mr. Omolola Olowolaran was announced as the Executive Director of the National Pension Commission (Pencom). However, the controversy surrounding Umar’s removal has significantly slowed court…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate Gboyega Oyetola stole the 2018 governorship election from him. According to Naija News, Adeleke disclosed this in an interview with Wazobia TV on Monday. Governor Adeleke claimed that he had not lost the election to his predecessor, Mr. Oyetola, but the people’s mandate had been stolen. he said: “I did not lose to Oyetola. They stole the mandate of the people of Osun State.” Speaking about his victory in the 2022 elections, Mr. Adeleke blamed Mr. Oyetola and explained that God hid 200,000…
The Labor Party, led by Julius Habre, has announced that the party’s national youth leader is Prince Kennedy Ahanotu. In a statement signed on Monday, Mr. Abre and the national secretary of his sect, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim, warned the people against collaborating with Comrade Anslem Elagbe. The statement said Elagbe’s term as national youth leader will end in 2023. “The attention of the Labor Party has been drawn to recent publications by some organizations that incorrectly referred to and featured Comrade Anslem Elagbe as the National Youth Leader of the Labor Party. “We hereby inform the nation that Comrade Anselm…
Last weekend, Lagos became the hub of celebrations as Spotify hosted its 2024 Wrapped party at its Space Hub in Lekki. The star-studded event celebrated the global success of Nigerian music and concluded similar festivals in Johannesburg and Nairobi. Guests included media personalities, influencers, and music lovers who came together to celebrate the rise of Afrobeats. The genre saw a 34% increase in global streaming numbers on Spotify, and a 146% jump in local music consumption. Commenting on the milestone, Fiona Okumu, Head of Sub-Saharan Music at Spotify, said: It’s exciting to see talent like this blossom. ” The evening…
All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Joe Igbokwe, has advised 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to shelve his 2027 political ambitions until 2031. He claimed in a Facebook post on Monday that it is impossible for Atiku to become president in 2027. He said: “Former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is still struggling and dreams of becoming the President of Nigeria in 2027. “All things considered, it can't fly. He should wait until 2031. Still age is not on his side.” This comes in the backdrop of SGF Government Secretary George…
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Yusuf Attah has commended the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his leadership skills and outstanding achievements since taking office in August 2023. Naija News reported that Mr. Atta wished Mr. Wike on his 57th birthday in a statement by his close aide, Seyi Olorunsola. He described Wike as a shrewd politician and an experienced administrator whose extensive experience will be well needed to ensure the APC’s expected victory in Rivers State in 2027. He said it was. Mr Attah also praised Mr Tinubu for transforming the FCT despite opposition…
Saturday night’s Lugogo Cricket Oval was nothing short of shocking as Jamaican dancehall sensation Dexta Daps made his Ugandan debut. This took place at the inaugural Noise Nation Festival, providing the perfect stage for unforgettable performances that blended vibrant fashion, food and atmosphere with the headline acts, and the crowd wanting more. Because I had high expectations. The night started with a flurry of activity. Appetizing food from popular food stalls like The Meat Guy, colorful cocktails, a fashion runway showcase, a 3×3 basketball tournament and an interactive photo booth added a playful energy . Warming up the crowd were…
Labor Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 Bayelsa state election, Udengus Eradiri, has opened up about campaign hurdles and the transactional nature of Nigerian politics. According to a Naija News report, Eladiri expressed dissatisfaction within the party in an interview with Arise News on Monday, lamenting deep-seated corruption and institutional challenges that hinder meaningful leadership and development. The LP leader said Nigerians and his party members were not ready for change but were interested in a transactional approach to politics. he said: “From the people’s side and from the party’s side, they showed me the pepper. I hear that…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is a traitor just like Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Mr. Akpabio spoke as the special guest of honor at a public lecture and book launch event held in Port Harcourt to commemorate Mr. Wike’s 57th birthday, while also addressing River State Governor, Sim. He accused Mr. Hubala of betrayal and betrayal of Mr. Wike. In a statement released on Sunday, Mr. Frank said Mr. Akpabio is a known traitor and has been proven…
Former Rivers State House of Representatives member Farah Dagogo has claimed that the unresolved rift between former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi is still targeting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to a Naija News report, Mr. Dagogo disclosed this in an interview with DAILY POST, saying that if the forces around Jonathan had allowed him to reconcile with Mr. Amaechi over loggerhead turtles before the 2015 elections, , said the party would not have been in the current crisis. A former governorship aspirant in Rivers State said a few persons selfishly caused the PDP…