The All Progressives Congress has said that it is yet to receive a
letter of resignation from the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this
known on Friday in Abuja. Atiku had in a statement on Friday announced
his resignation from the APC, citing lack of good relationship with the
party leadership, among other issues.
He explained that he joined the APC in 2014 after some of its leaders
appealed to him, following the crisis in his former party, the Peoples
Democratic Party which resulted in two different factions.
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Saturday, 25 November 2017
Court sends ‘killer wife’ to prison
The FCT police command arraigned her before Yusuf Halilu, a judge, on Friday.
Maryam, who wept profusely in the court, covered her face with a veil to prevent journalists from taking pictures.
Friday, 24 November 2017
Obiano: Me, join APC? Never! Obiano: Me, join APC? Never!
Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, says he has no plan to
defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the All Progressives
Grand Alliance (APGA).
Obiano was re-elected in the poll after securing victory in all the 21 local government areas of the state.
Addressing state house correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the governor said APGA is “very strong” in the south-east.
Asked if he was considering joining the APC, he said: “Never!”
Obiano was re-elected in the poll after securing victory in all the 21 local government areas of the state.
Addressing state house correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the governor said APGA is “very strong” in the south-east.
Asked if he was considering joining the APC, he said: “Never!”
Shehu Sani: I stand with Tinubu… no automatic ticket for Buhari
Speaking while delivering a lecture in Osogbo, Osun state capital on Friday, the APC senator said some governors who endorsed Buhari for a second tenure are only after their selfish interests.
Among the governors who endorsed Buhari for a second tenure are Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), and David Umahi (Ebonyi).
Obasanjo: I’ve been diabetic for 30 years yet I’m strong… if you don’t believe, see me at night
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he was diagnosed with diabetes over 30 years ago yet he is stronger than many young people.
Obasanjo said this on Friday after leading hundreds of people on a road walk for diabetes awareness in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.
He said if well managed, diabetes cannot kill people.
Obasanjo recalled that his primary school headmaster was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 50 but lived up to 85 years as a result of proper management of the ailment.
“Diabetes is not a disease that should kill, I was diagnosed to be diabetic more than 30 years ago but rather, I am growing strong,” he said.
Obasanjo said this on Friday after leading hundreds of people on a road walk for diabetes awareness in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.
He said if well managed, diabetes cannot kill people.
Obasanjo recalled that his primary school headmaster was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 50 but lived up to 85 years as a result of proper management of the ailment.
“Diabetes is not a disease that should kill, I was diagnosed to be diabetic more than 30 years ago but rather, I am growing strong,” he said.
The earlier, the better’ — el-Rufai attacks Atiku
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says the exit of
former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the All Progressives Congress
(APC) is good for the party.
He also told Abubakar that contesting against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election would be a waste of time.
El-Rufai said this on Friday while addressing state house correspondents after the Jumat prayer at the presidential villa, Abuja.
He also told Abubakar that contesting against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election would be a waste of time.
El-Rufai said this on Friday while addressing state house correspondents after the Jumat prayer at the presidential villa, Abuja.
NYSC Set To Launch Job Portal To Bridge Gap Between Employers And Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will soon launch a job portal
that would help employers find corps members with requisite skills and
qualifications that match their needs.
The Lagos State NYSC Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh said in an interview yesterday at the
The Lagos State NYSC Coordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh said in an interview yesterday at the
N465k Gucci shirt of Abuja pastor sparks controversy (PHOTOS)
Fatoyinbo, who has taken his swag on the altar to another level, rocked the designer item last Sunday.
While his supporters found nothing wrong with the outfit, critics have been lampooning the flamboyant pastor.
Young herbalist nabbed with 7 human skulls in Kwara State (Photo)
A 25-year-old herbalist who was arrested along Ilorin-Ajase Ipo road with a sack containing the seven human heads, was paraded before newsmen by the Kwara State’s Commissioner of Police, Lawan Ado.
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Man allegedly transfers N100,000 from sleeping roommate’s phone
A 33-year-old man, Chima Njoku, who allegedly used his
roommate’s phone to transfer N100,000 from the latter’s bank account
into his own, on Thursday appeared in court.
Njoku, who resides in Gbagada area of Lagos, is facing two
counts of breach of peace and stealing before an Ogudu Magistrates’
Court in Lagos.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the accused committed the offence between September 5 and October 6, 2017 at his residence.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the accused committed the offence between September 5 and October 6, 2017 at his residence.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Lagos State Police Says Musician Burna Boy Is Still On The Run...
Nigerian Army Introduces New Language Policy For Officers And Soldiers
Burna Boy’s Management Release Official Statement Concerning Mr 2Kay Robbery Attack
According to them, he is not involved with the robbery.
Badoo strikes in Lagos church, kills mother, children
The Badoo cult struck again on
Tuesday at Temu village in the Ikosi-Ejirin Local Council Development
Area, Epe, Lagos State, killing a mother and her two kids.
The victims, identified as Iyabo
(mother), David, 4; and eight-year-old Rachael, were reportedly killed
around 2am on Tuesday at a Celestial Church of Christ parish in the
neighbourhood while they were asleep.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the
assailants had scaled the fence to gain entry into the church and
thereafter used a stone to pound their targets to death.
It was gathered that the church also served as the residence of the family.
Father of two hangs self in Osun
The residents of Okinin in the Egbedore
Local Government Area of Osun State were thrown into confusion on Monday
following the discovery of the body of a commercial motorcyclist,
identified as Gafar, dangling from the ceiling of his apartment.
The lifeless body of the motorcycle rider was said to have been discovered by his son about 8.40pm.
He was said to have raised the alarm, attracting the attention of neighbours and passersby.
The wife of the deceased was said to
have travelled out of the town earlier in the day and she had yet to
return as of the time the incident happened.
A resident of the area, who spoke on
condition of anonymity, said there was confusion following the discovery
of the corpse, adding that the man left behind a wife and two children.
He said, “Recently, Gafar sold his
motorcycle which was his only source of income. Since he took that
decision, he had been finding things very difficult.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
BREAKING: Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwe President
Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former Zimbabwean vice president, who was
sacked by Robert Mugabe, would be sworn in Wednesday, media reports say.
Local media and Zimbabwean sources said Mr. Mnangagwa would be sworn in Wednesday to replace Mr. Mugabe who resigned Tuesday afternoon after 37-years in office.
Local media and Zimbabwean sources said Mr. Mnangagwa would be sworn in Wednesday to replace Mr. Mugabe who resigned Tuesday afternoon after 37-years in office.
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Monday, 20 November 2017
Plateau village head shot dead
The Plateau State Police Command on Monday confirmed that gunmen had killed the village head of Tarangol community, Mr Amos Marit.
Tarangol community is in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Terna Tyopev, said in Jos that Marit, 57, was shot in the back.
Tyopev said that the killing was reported by two men, Enoch Michael and Christopher Marit, both of Fokkos Village in Bokkos.
Man jailed for stealing mosquito nets
A Mapo Senior Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday jailed a 20-year-old man, Olalekan Adebisi, for six months for stealing 50 pieces of mosquito nets.
The Senior Magistrate, Mrs Mercy Aderounmu noted that the convict had already spent five months in Agodi Prison due to his inability to perfect the bail conditions of N50, 000 earlier granted him.
OAP Daddy Freeze Shares Another Angle 'You are a spiritual bastard if......'
Still on the matter! OAP Daddy Freeze is not backing down on his campaign against what he describes as 'injustice' in the church. In his latest article, he says you are a spiritual bastard if....
Read Below...
Your earthly father cannot drive a G-Wagon while you enter bus, so why is the case of spiritual fathers and Daddy GOs different?
In the book of Acts chapter 4 from verse 32, it is clearly explained how the believers (apostles and the converts alike) shared the offering.
Future Whistleblowers May Resort To Pay Before Service....
Future Whistleblowers May Resort To Pay Before Service....
If you had to blow the Whistle on anyone to get the 5 percent reward promised,would you demand for it before you blow the whistle or after?
Following the unending drama surrounding the payment of N860 million to the whistleblower that led to the recovery of $43 million in the Ikoyi apartment, Senator Shehu Sani said this could lead to future whistleblowers to ask for payment for they blow the whistle of any hidden loot.
Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, is dead
Second Republic Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme is dead.
A statement issued by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in
Anambra State, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, said that he died in a London clinic
on Sunday, November 19.The statement read, “Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their
Sunday, 19 November 2017
Photos from Banky W's Traditional Wedding
BankyW's traditional wedding to actress, Adesua Etomi in Lagos today has officially kicked off. Celebrity guests including Kemi Adetiba, MI Abaga, Noble Igwe, Bovi, Basketmouth, Ebuka Skales and others have since arrived at the venue. Photos of their lovely wedding cake made by 'cakesbysaycheese' was also shared online. See the photos below.
Anambra Election: PDP Demands Disqualification Of Obiano. See Why (Photo)
The people's democratic party PDP has demanded the disqualification of
the Apga candidate, Mr Obiano due to electoral offences on election.
This the party made known through its official twitter handle
@officialpdpnig.
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