Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Idahosa Emerges Winner, Wins APC Gov Ticket In Edo State Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has declared House of Representatives member Dennis Idahosa winner of the All Progressives Congress(APC) direct governorship primary contest.  Uzodinma made the declaration at Protea Hotel in Government Reservation Area (GRA) Benin, Edo State. Idahosa, who represents Ovia constituency in the House of Representatives, will fly the APC ticket in the September governorship election. Idahosa was declared winner with 40,453 votes while Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) got 100 votes. The declaration was affirmed by the leader of the elected delegates, Mr. Charity Amayaenvbo.

Peter Obi: Winner Of The Sun’s Political Icon Of The Year Award In 2007, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi was named Man of the Year by Sun (The first governor to win The Sun Man of the Year award). Today, February 18th, 2024 he was awarded the Sun Political Icon of the year award .

Multitude made up their minds to join APC, dumping other parties in Ohafia A group called Ikenna Ukwa progressive group, has announced its defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A group called Ikenna Ukwa progressive group, has announced its defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group has thousands of members from different political parties in Abia but has formerly decided to pitch its tent with the All Progressives Congress APC. This was disclosed on Friday 16th February 2024 at Amaekpu Ohafia LGA Abia State. While addressing the members, the Ohafia Local Government chairman of APC, Hon Emmanuel…

Erastus Akingbola’s Petition exposes Bukola Saraki, Lamido Sanusi Erastus Akingbola, former MD/CEO Intercontinental Bank PLC The Honourable Attorney-General & Minister Of Justice Attorney-General’s Chambers Federal Ministry Of Justice, Abuja. Dear Sir: 1. About two and a half years ago, Dr. Bukola Saraki requested that we merge Societe Generale with Intercontinental Bank (IB) Plc. We conducted a due diligence exercise and noticed N30bn negative capital – so the board of IB Plc turned it down. Dr. Saraki was very unhappy. 2. When time came for the renewal of Gov. Soludo’s appointment as CBN Governor, Dr. Saraki blocked it with late President…

Cement Prices: FG summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and other Manufacturer over escalation The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiralled out of control. The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include…

The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor says Gov Ododo will have positive impact on local media practitioners The Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Ismail Isah, has assured that the current administration in the State will forge a robust partnership with local media practitioners. Isah stated this in Lokoja when he met members of the federated Chapel on Wednesday. He stressed the need for federated Chapel members to close rank and work hard to support the policies of the Government under Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. According to him, the chapel plays an…

Love and business affair with Chioma Nnadi as they find ‘Eve After Dark’ Eve After Dark, founded by Chioma Nwakwesi Nnadi and Richard Nnadi, has transformed into Nigeria’s premier cloud kitchen, specialising in 24/7 on-demand ordering and delivery of freshly crafted meals from an extensive à la carte menu featuring over 100 product assortments. Originally established in December 2019 and formally incorporated in April 2021, ‘Eve After Dark’ began with a single wholly-owned kitchen, three employees, and no franchises. Fast forward to 2024, the company has expanded significantly, now operating seven kitchens in Lekki, Ikeja (Lagos State), and FCT Abuja,…

OSUN CASH GRANT SCHEME: Adeleke Begins N588m Disbursement To 19,720 Residents About 19,720 residents of Osun State have been given a sum of N588,105,000.00 by the state government under the Imole Osun Cash Grant Scheme. The state governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the flag-off of the exercise in Osogbo on Thursday, said the gesture was in continuation of his administration’s efforts to cushion the effects of the hard time on the people. Adeleke, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina, said an additional 60,000 identified poor segment of the population would receive Automated Teller Machine cards of…

Troost-Ekong receives honour from Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno – post AFCON William Troost-Ekong presents jersey to his Governor Umo Eno [BFA] The jersey symbolised the player’s appreciation for the backing of his home state. Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, received a special honour from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, in recognition of his outstanding performance for the national team during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Troost-Ekong, a native of Akwa Ibom State, played a captain role in Nigeria’s campaign at the AFCON 2023, where he showcased exceptional talent as a centre-back. He scored three…

Davido thinks he has chosen a wrong profession Nigerian music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, has confessed that professional footballers are enjoying, lamenting that he chose a wrong profession This is after he hanged out with world football stars – Neymar Jnr., Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Deepay and others recently. Davido took to his X page and wrote; “Footballers Dey enjoy ooooo… be like I chose wrong profession 😂😂😂😂 bruhhhhhhh”. For those who don’t know, Davido was invited to perform at the 30th birthday celebration of Atletico Madrid star, Memphis Depay. Besides, the singer was gifted a multi-million naira…