Author: Soffiyyah Olamide

The Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party in Jigawa State, Tsoho Garba and all the party’s National Assembly candidates have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tsoho Garba confirmed this on Saturday, 21 January, 2023, after meeting with the APC stakeholders in Dutse, the state capital. He, however, said the state LP chairman and virtually all other party executives across the 27 local government areas of the state had joined the mass exodus to APC. Tsoho said they decided to drop their candidature and their party for APC in appreciating the giant stride of Governor Badaru Abubakar in the…

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the traditional institution in the state will soon begin to get 10 per cent of the net allocations of the local government areas. The constitutional allocation, which was pegged at five per cent, has been a source of complaint from traditional rulers around the country for years. Makinde has, however, indicated that he would find out if the changes could be made by an Executive Order and start the payment of the 10 per cent before the end of his first tenure in office. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni, has stated that there should not be any argument as to who truly developed the New Lagos. In his opinion, the APC Presidential Candidate and former Governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, undoubtedly, qualifies to be called the icon that developed modern Lagos. “Thus, he is father of New Lagos and he deserves all the praises being showered on him,” the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly said. Rt Hon Eshilokun-Sanni stated this while presenting his manifesto to, and…

Winners have emerged in the ground-breaking final live draw of the 5for5 promo event held in Lagos on January 20, 2023. This event featured mouth-watering cash prizes of N10,000, N100,000, and the star prize of N1,000,000, which 2 lucky customers won. Abubakar Bisoye Bisi of Broad Street Branch, Lagos and Toyeeb Hussain of Ondo Branch emerged the two lucky winners of N1 million each. 55 other customers won N10,000 each, while another 20 others won N100,000 each in electronic draws conducted at the bank’s Head Office. Season 1 of the promo began in 2021 as part of activities to reward…

By Ayomide D. Afolabi This writer once stumbled on some men conversing recently and was shocked at what they were discussing. They were boldly talking about how 99% of men can’t stay loyal to a woman. They were actually using Biblical examples, illustrating their discussion with experiences of great men like: Solomon, David and even Abraham in the Bible. So, yours truly ask them a question. “How would you feel if you were being cheated on? Their response was that when a woman cheats, she has either stopped loving her partner or she is a ‘KEPT WOMAN’. However, when a…

By Oladele Aminat Ayodele I have never come across a good reason why any one in their right senses should decide to smoke openly for the crowd to see; whether it’s in their neighborhood, beer house or even on cameras. Apart from corrupting the minds of the young people who pick up and practice anything they see, it can also cause harm to the health of members of the public especially non-smokers. Recently, there was a video of a man smoking on camera and he was holding a baby on his hand. The most irritating aspect is not about him…

By Emenike Peace Udochukwu There hardly goes by a day without reports of paternity fraud. Paternity fraud is a deliberate misidentification of the father of a child by the mother. Just last week, this writer stumbled on a report by Vanguard newspaper declaring that Nigeria has the second highest rate of paternity fraud in the world, Jamaica being the first. From the statistics presented by Vanguard, at least, four out of ten Nigerian men are not the biological father of their supposed child(ren). This leads me to the big question: who is to blame? The parents who do not teach…

By Olawale Osifeso Power authorities in Johannesburg this week cut off the power supply to the Nigerian Consulate in South Africa, reports thegazellenews.com. The city power visited multiple premises around joburg’s region E, disconnecting electricity to recoup more than R360 million it is owed by individuals and organizations in the region. The city power authority said the Nigerian Consulate owed more than R400 000 ($23 300). The Nigerian Consulate in South Africa however issued a statement expressing displeasure, adding that the South African Government had to investigate the conduct of the Johannesburg power officials. The statement read in part that,…

By Olawale Osifeso A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, who days ago issued an ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to arrest former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over allegations of corruption levelled against him by one Micheal Achimugu, who claimed to be a former aide to Atiku, has followed up on his threat by approaching an Abuja High Court to compel the anti-graft agencies to arrest and prosecute the former Vice President. Keyamo anchored his suit on the allegations…

By Adetutu Audu Delectable Heidi Korth, estranged wife of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke’s son, Sina Adeleke popularly known as Sina Rambo, few weeks ago made public announcement that she is quitting her marriage over allegations of infidelity and domestic violence. Korth, on her Instagram stories accused Sina Rambo who is a cousin to music star, Davido and his sister of violence, as she shared videos, chats, and pictures to prove her claims. In a new twist to the marriage saga, the estranged wife of Sina Adeleke, has taken to Instagram to make damaging claims about him. First, she accused him…

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan expressed with confidence on Sunday, 8 January, 2023 that 98 percent of votes in Yobe in the forthcoming Presidential poll will be delivered to the candidate of the rulling All Progressives Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima. Lawan described Yobe State as the pride of APC and vowed that no stone would be left unturned to ensure its victory at the polls at all levels. The Senate President made the remarks in Damaturu, at the inauguration of the Yobe State APC 2023 Campaign Council which held at Yobe…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated with his wife and First Lady of the State, Dr. (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 56th birthday. Dr. Sanwo-Olu, a medical doctor by profession, clocks 56 today, January 8. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, 8 January, 2023, described his wife as “a jewel of inestimable value, my partner, prayer warrior.” The Governor also described his wife as a courageous, kind-hearted and strong pillar of support, noting that the Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu had touched the lives of millions of Nigerians, especially Lagosians…

A Nigerian who visited a 13-year-old girl in UK has been jailed after he was caught at Leeds train station with condoms and lollipops. According to Yorkshire Evening Post, 37-year-old Osacpolor Jimoh travelled from Scotland to meet with the minor at the train station. The media outlet said he was sentenced to three years and nine months in jail after he was caught at the train station on October 24, 2022, with packets of condoms and lollipops. Mr Jimoh booked an hotel following a five and half months of communication and planned to lure the minor into his bed. He…

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to honour all his campaign promises to Nigerians. Tinubu spoke on Sunday, 8 January, 2023 in Lagos at an endorsement rally organised by the Arewa Community ahead of next month’s presidential election. The event, which took place at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan saw people from all the Northern states offer their support for the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Tinubu who they described as a detribalised Nigerian. The APC Presidential candidate promised that under his leadership, Nigerians will live in peace regardless of ethnicity and religious differences.…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has described the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu as a pillar of support for her husband in the quest for a sustainable development for the state. Princess Orelope-Adefulire also commended the Lagos First Lady in rallying the women in the state to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all its candidates in the coming general elections. The Presidential Aide disclosed this on in a birthday message to Mrs Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, 8 January, 2023. “Mrs Sanwo-Olu is a worthy woman,…

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to create an enabling environment that will unlock the creative abilities of Nigerian youths if elected president. Tinubu who was speaking at the townhall meeting with youths in Abuja said being the dominant population in the country, the support of the youths is important in building a better Nigeria. Starting from this basis, Tinubu who facilitated the negotiations between the striking university lecturers and the Federal Government, resulting in the calling off of their eight-month strike, said specifically that a conducive arrangement would be made available to…

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has advised members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to focus on regional projects in order to make more impact in developing the Niger Delta region. Wike spoke at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, during a courtesy visit by the members of the NDDC Governing Board led by its Chairman, Mrs. Lauretta Onochie, accompanied by the Managing Director, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the two Executive Directors of Finance and Administration and Projects, as well as Directors of the Commission. Governor Wike stated that such big-ticket projects…

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to ignite the presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com. In a revised timetable for the APC Presidential Campaign just released, it was revealed that President Buhari has shown further personal commitment to the cause of the party and its flag-bearer in the 2023 Presidential election, by indicating his readiness to be physically present at some of the forthcoming presidential campaign rallies of the party. This was contained in a press statement released on Thursday, 5 January, 2023, by the Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson…

Her efforts to empower the less privileged and support the effort of government in every area of endeavour have been acclaimed to be one of the most outstanding among the lots who follow the same passion as hers. Regardless of religion, tribe, or ethnicity, corporate lawyer and philanthropist, Dr Siju Iluyomade has continued to give her all to better the lives of many, using her Arise Women Foundation as a vehicle to intervene in so many areas of human needs. This trait of hers, many agreed, resonated in the birth of the non-government organisation (NGO). Not only that, Siju, as…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, 5 January, 2023, flagged off his re-election campaign in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of the state, with a promise not to relent on his developmental strides. The Governor, who is seeking a second term in office on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was accompanied on the campaign tour by chieftains of the party, led by a former Governor of the state, Chief Olusegun Osoba. Launching the campaign in the company of some senatorial, House of Representatives and state House of Assembly candidates, the Governor and the campaign train moved…