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Kuje Jailbreak: Osinachi’s Husband, Wadume Still In Custody

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports that Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, and a suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala (a.k.a. Wadume), escaped from custody during Friday’s jailbreak at Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. The Public Relations Officer,…

13/07/2022

‘Crass Insensitivity’ — Northern APC Christian Leaders Fault Muslim-Muslim Ticket

A coalition of Christians of Northern Extraction in the All Progressive Congress has warned that the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the party for the 2023 general election will have serious and grave consequences. The organisation, which comprised Christian politicians in the 19 northern…

13/07/2022

‘God Won’t Make You Labourers’, Tinubu Taunts Peter Obi’s Supporters

In what could be a veiled reference to Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, and his supporters, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu lashed out at the opposition party on Tuesday. Obi’s supporters known as Obidients comprise young persons who have been campaigning vigorously, particularly…

13/07/2022

Jonathan Shunned PDP Because They Betrayed Him — Edwin Clark

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, no longer associates with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of the treatment meted out to him by members when he sought re-election in 2015. This is according to Chief Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum…

13/07/2022

Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo Backs Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid

The leader of Afenifere, a pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Ayo Adebanjo has thrown his weight behind Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Adebanjo on Tuesday said Obi has the ability to “rule independently” and would not disappoint Nigerians if…

13/07/2022

Osun Gov Poll Will Be Conclusive, INEC Assures

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured the July 16 Osun governorship election will be conclusive at the first ballot. To achieve this, the Commission said it is deploying five National Commissioners and 12 Resident Electoral Commissioners to supervise the election. The Inspector…

13/07/2022

FG Spending On Projects, But Refusing To Fund Higher Education — Falana SAN

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the position of President Muhammadu Buhari that the Nigerian government lacked financial resources to fund the University education in Nigeria and resolve the ongoing strike by lecturers. Falana, who is also the Interim Chair,…

12/07/2022

Atiku’s Presidency Will Reawaken Agitations Which May Lead To Disintegration — Adegboruwa SAN

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Human Rights Activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has voiced out his reservations about the Presidential ambition of Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar. According to Adegboruwa who has recently been very vocal about the 2023 election, Atiku’s persistence to reach…

12/07/2022

Lagos PDP Gov Candidate Unveils Funke Akindele As Running Mate

Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has announced popular actress, Funke Akindele as his running mate. This development comes days after collapse of Funke Akindele's marriage to JJC Skillz crash. In a sponsored advert monitored on…

12/07/2022

$3.1bn E-Customs Project Illegally Awarded, Firm Tells Court

Adani Mega Systems Limited, a firm seeking to be joined in the ongoing $3.1 billion e-customs project suit in the Federal High Court Abuja, has accused the Federal Government of acting unlawfully in awarding the contract as there are several pending suits…

12/07/2022

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