Despite the court ruling asking Nigeria to return the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra to Kenya and pay him N500 million as compensation, the Federal Government is not inclined to free him based on several factors, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said. Malami told Vanguard…
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has announced the postponement of its rallies as a result of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s trip to the United States. In a terse statement signed by the PDP PCO Director of Field Operations, Umar Bature, the party stated that its presidential rallies earlier scheduled to be held in Ondo,…
Musk plans on replacing ousted CEO Parag Agrawal for now.The billionaire also intends to scrap lifelong bans on users. Elon Musk plans to assume the role of chief executive officer at Twitter Inc. after completing his $44 billion acquisition, taking the helm of the social media giant on top of leading Tesla Inc. and SpaceX….
APC’ll rule Nigeria for 10 terms – Mai Mala BuniMr Buni says the APC is working to remain in office to effectively implement the party manifesto and improve the lives of Nigerians.The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says its plan is to remain in power for 10 consecutive terms, an equivalent of 40 years. The party’s interim…
A Superintendent of Police, Goddy Ihende, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square that a driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit, Andrew Ominikoron, who allegedly raped and murdered his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, always raped his victims in secluded places. The witness said apart from the deceased, the defendant attempted…
A recent comment by the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, justifying the Federal Government’s penchant for borrowing to fund consumption and other non-productive ventures has sparked controversy across the country with many Nigerians expressing displeasure at the intentions behind his proposition. Tinubu who made the comment in a Youtube…
The Federal Government says it has earmarked about $7 billion within the last seven years in its efforts to pull 100 million Nigerians out of poverty through its National Social Investment Programme in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiyya Farouq, stated this in a keynote address during the flag-off of…
Adidas had ended its partnership with Ye, also known as Kanye West, with “immediate effect.” In a statement Tuesday, the sportswear maker said it “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech” and said that his recent comments were “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous.” Adidas said they violated the company’s “values of diversity and…
The Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP has been re-appointed Secretary of State for International Trade @TradeGovUK and President of the Board of Trade. She has also been appointed Minister for Women and Equalities @GEOgovuk. Olufunto Badenoch (née Adegoke, 2 January 1980) is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday asked Edo state governor to apologise to Nigerians over his statement that Nigeria will break up if the party wins the 2023 presidential election. The APC in a statement signed by Minister of State, Labour and Employment and Director of Public Affairs and Chief Spokesperson Tinubu/Shettima Presidential…