After losing APC primary, Lawan faces senatorial loss as placeholder refuses to step down
After losing APC primary, Lawan faces senatorial loss as placeholder refuses to step down After his botched attempt to be elected the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), senate president, Ahmad Lawan’s bid to secure the party’s senatorial ticket for the Yobe North constituency has run into troubled waters. It was rumoured that Mr Lawan, like the governor of Ebonyi, David Umahi, who also contested in the APC presidential primary, had nominated a placeholder to secure the APC ticket for the Yobe North Senatorial seat.…
35 teenagers used as sex slaves rescued in Anambra
35 teenagers used as sex slaves rescued in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command have rescued 35 teenagers between 14 years and 17 years who were allegedly being used as sex slaves. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, police spokesman in the state, said this in a statement issued in Awka on Wednesday. Ikenga said four of the rescued victims were heavily pregnant. He stated that they were rescued from a hotel in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. He added that police operatives combed the hotel on June 13 and rescued the girls bein…
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct journalist in Abia
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct journalist in Abia Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly kidnapped an Umuahia- based journalist Chuks Onuoha. It was gathered Onuoha was kidnapped at his residence at Ohuhu in Umuahia North LGA in Abia State. Onuoha was a former Abia correspondent of The Sun Newspaper. Details shortly…
Presidential running mate: Don’t divide Nigeria – Dikwa warns El-Rufai, others
Presidential running mate: Don’t divide Nigeria – Dikwa warns El-Rufai, others As presidential candidates of the dominant political parties narrow down their search for running mates, Rev. Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa, the Director-General, Centre for Justice on Religious and Ethnicity in Nigeria has warned against dividing the country with religion. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Dikwa lamented the utterances of some Nigerians over who becomes the running mate to the presidential candidates of political parties for the 2023 general elections. …
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2023: Real reason it’s Tinubu’s turn to be president – Babagana Kingibe
2023: Real reason it’s Tinubu’s turn to be president – Babagana Kingibe Babagana Kingibe, a former running mate to MKO Abiola, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s next President. Kingibe said Tinubu would be Nigeria’s next President due to his sacrifices. The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, spoke during a meeting with Tinubu over the weekend. “Eyin lo kan, (you’re the next), he said in Yoruba. “You will move from Jagaban of Borgu to Jagaban of Nigeria; fro…
Gunmen Break Into Ogun Church, Abduct Worshippers
Gunmen Break Into Ogun Church, Abduct Worshippers Some gunmen have invaded the Celestial Church Christ, SBJ Oshofa at Wasimi in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, and abducted two worshippers. The victims are, an Assistant Shepherd of the parish, Oluwaseun Ajose and a Sunday school teacher, Dagunro Ayobami. Our correspondent gathered that the hoodlums numbering four, stormed the church around 11pm on Monday, and took away the two worshippers. A source told our correspondent that is church located at an isolated area, which allowed …
Transfer window: ‘Biggest club in the world’ – De Jong speaks on leaving Barca for Man United
Transfer window: ‘Biggest club in the world’ – De Jong speaks on leaving Barca for Man United Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong says he is happy at the ‘biggest club in the world’, Barcelona, but is ‘flattered’ by Manchester United’s rumoured interest. The player, however, told reporters last night that he has no update on a potential transfer and remains happy at Nou Camp. The 25-year-old has emerged as a top target for new Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag as the Dutchman looks to bolster the Red Devils’ midfield this summer. Barcelon…
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