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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, has said he wouldn’t support Governor Godwin Obaseki. Wike stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He also pledged not to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who has the support of the outgoing Edo State Governor. The FCT Minister also described the governor as an ingrate. He revealed that Governor Obaseki, approached him to seek support for his preferred successor, Ighodalo, but he told him to his face he would not…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, State reporters. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In his statement, the minister extended his congratulations to the Muslim Ummah both in Nigeria and across the globe. Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, issued a statement on Friday, conveying the minister’s message. Tunji-Ojo called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he would not mind collaborating with other politicians ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking in an interview with News Central, Peter Obi said he was ready to collaborate with any politician, including the former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He, however, noted that the focus of such collaboration must be on helping the citizens and not just to win elections. When asked if he could collaborate with Kwankwaso, he said, “I’m ready to collaborate with anyone who is interested in lifting…
Anita Asuoha, widely recognized as Real Warri Pikin, has candidly shared the harrowing experience of her attempted suicide in 2018 due to overwhelming debt amounting to N22 million. The beloved comedienne and actress revealed that financial burdens and unpaid debts led her to contemplate ending her life. In a heartfelt video posted on her Instagram page to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Real Warri Pikin recounted how a series of failed business ventures plunged her family into debt. Influenced by a motivational speaker, her husband had invested in multiple businesses that unfortunately did not yield returns, leaving them financially strained.…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed that it is being forced to export 97 percent of its refined petroleum products due to low patronage from local oil marketers. According to Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), only 3 percent of local oil marketers are currently purchasing refined products from the refinery. Speaking during a discussion on X (formerly Twitter), Edwin expressed frustration over the lack of support from domestic buyers, despite the refinery’s efforts to supply the local market. “The conglomerate of all the importers is refusing to buy from us. It is very strange that after…
In a decisive move that fortifies his position within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has secured a significant victory in the ongoing party leadership crisis. The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has officially endorsed the Rivers State congresses, a key decision amidst the party’s internal strife. This endorsement was confirmed during a meeting held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Thursday. The approval not only solidifies Wike’s influence but also led to the postponement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for September 26. The rescheduled…
The Presidential Amnesty Programme Office on Thursday announced that 60 students on its scholarship scheme had made first class in various competitive disciplines between 2016 and 2023 at diverse partnering universities. Dr Charles Ariye, Presidential Amnesty Programme Head of Education revealed in a statement. Ariye declared that their disciplines include electrical/electronics engineering, computer science, civil engineering, accounting, law, petroleum engineering, physics, international relations, and biochemistry among others. His reverence comes at the aftermath of a success by another student on the scholarship scheme, Kemien Egbekun, who graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.77 (first class) in Law at…
The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of their plenary sessions by one week, extending the break taken by lawmakers. Members were initially scheduled to resume on September 17, 2024, after a seven-week annual recess, but will now reconvene on September 24, 2024. This announcement was made on Wednesday in a notice to lawmakers issued by Chinedu Akubueze, Clerk of the Senate, and Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House of Representatives. “I hope this memo finds you well. Please be informed that the resumption date from the ongoing recess has been rescheduled from Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to Tuesday, September…
The presidency has shared some details about the discussion President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria had with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. As reported earlier by Naija News, King Charles III hosted President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom (UK). Sharing details of the meeting between the two leaders, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said during the meeting, the Nigerian leader reiterated his country’s commitment to addressing climate change while ensuring energy security. Onanuga, in a statement on Thursday, emphasized the nature of the private high-level…
Chioma Obasi, the sister of renowned Nigerian Afrobeats artist Patoranking, has reportedly lost her life in a tragic explosion at her home. The devastating incident took Chioma’s life instantly, while her husband, George Obasi, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The news was shared by media personality Cutie Juls through an Instagram post on Thursday. In the post, Cutie Juls shared a video of the aftermath, revealing that the explosion occurred shortly after the couple had celebrated both a housewarming and their child’s birthday. Cutie Juls also noted how deeply Patoranking loved his sister and urged friends…