Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said the clash between his supporters and those of a former Senator who represented Imo West, Senator Osita Izunaso, was nothing too serious. The incident happened at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention on Saturday. But Okorocha insists that it is nothing to be […]
APC National Convention: Okorocha speaks on clash between his supporters, Izunaso’s camp
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JPopular blogger and publisher, Abubakar Sidiq Usman, has revealed that he broke down in tears after he lost out in the race to become the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary during the party’s convention this weekend. Usman finished second in the poll behind incumbent Bolaji Abdullahi, who retained the position. “Can’t stop the […]
APC Convention: Abubakar Sidiq in tears after losing NPS position to Bolaji Abdullahi
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday told the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to perish the thought of deceiving Nigerians by changing their slogan from ‘CHANGE’ to ‘PROGRESS’. The PDP described such thought as a direct insult on the intelligence of Nigerians and the worst form of deceit from a “failed” political party that had […]
Don’t deceive Nigerians by changing your slogan to ‘Progress’ – PDP tells APC
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JArgentina midfielder, Javier Mascherano, on Sunday refuted reports that a rift had opened between the players and coach Jorge Sampaoli following their 0-3 World Cup defeat by Croatia. The loss to Croatia, Argentina’s heaviest in a World Cup group stage match since 1958, put the 2014 runners-up in serious danger of a first round exit […]
World Cup 2018: Mascherano speaks on Argentina players’ ‘fight’ with coach
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JUnknown gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a traditional ruler, the Alauga of Auga-Akoko in Akoko North East local government area of Ondo state, Olori Olukemi Agunloye alongside the monarch’s driver, DAILY POST reports. It was gathered that the queen and the driver were abducted early this Sunday between Auga and Ise Akoko on her […]
Gunmen kidnap Monarch’s wife, driver in Ondo
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JA medical doctor, Dr Abdul-Afeez Adeniji, has advised Nigerians on the causes and symptom of hypertension. Adeniji, who works with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The expert stated that avoiding smoking and alcohol as well as reduction in salt […]
Salt, alcohol cause hypertension, headache a symptom – Expert
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe Police Command in Plateau state has confirmed the killing of 11 persons in attacks on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp villages of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi Local Government. Also hit were Daffo and Kuba communities in Bokkos Local Government. Mr Terna Tyopev, the command’s spokesman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Plateau attacks: Police confirm killing of 11 persons by herdsmen, Army reacts
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe police in Lagos have arrested 21 persons over the killing of a man at Alapere-Ketu, following a clash by cult groups. Eiye and Aye confraternities had clashed on June 16 in a continuation of a war that has been going on for years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Alapere Police […]
Eiye vs Aiye: Police arrest 21 persons over Lagos cult war
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe Federal Government has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Mr Danjuma Muhammad, to take charge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Police Command. Indications recently emerged that leaders of Islamic State (IS) were bringing in extremists to Nigeria and airplanes are reportedly being targeted. On Sunday, it was announced that Muhammad takes over […]
ISIS: FG deploys AIG to Lagos airport
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday challenged the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, to immediately submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) “over humongous corruption allegations hanging on his neck”. PDP said Oshiomhole lacks the “rectitude to speak in public as a leader at any […]
PDP asks new APC chairman, Oshiomhole to ‘secretly’ submit self to EFCC for probe
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JAll Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant, Aderemi Banjo, on Sunday deplored the leadership style of House Leader, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Banjo, who fielded questions from newsmen in Lagos, claimed that for 15 years, the member representing Surulere Constituency 01 in the House of Representatives has failed to deliver democracy dividends to the people. […]
Gbajabiamila donates keke, okada Lagos govt is trying to ban – Banjo blasts Rep
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JSenator Solomon Adeola, aka Yayi, has reacted to speculations that he has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, and defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, recently adopted by former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Kayode Odunaro, his spokesman, in a statement on Sunday, said while it is true that the few people from Ogun Central who […]
Ogun APC Senator speaks on ‘defection’, Obasanjo’s ADC
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JN-Power, Federal Government’s youth empowerment scheme, on Sunday disclosed when pre-selected applicants for the non-graduate component will commence their physical verification exercise. The empowerment scheme revealed that those who fall within this component will commence their verification exercise on June 25. In a tweet, the scheme also listed those who fall under the non-graduate component. […]
N-Power reveals when pre-selected non-graduate applicants will commence verification
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JFollowing yesterday’s killing of scores of persons in some communities of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State and with mounting tension in various communities, the state government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the […]
Plateau attacks: State govt. imposes curfew following killings
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JScores of butchers under the umbrella of National Butchers Union (NBU) from the eleven (11) local government areas in Ibadanland on Sunday called on Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State to urgently prevail on some elements who are using soldiers, policemen and other security agents to destroy their property, intimidate and harass butchers across the […]
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JA group, Coalition of Katagum Youths and Students’ Organization based in Azare, Bauchi state has passed a vote of no confidence on the member representing Katagum federal constituency of Bauchi state, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammad Baba, ahead of the 2019 elections. This was just as the coalition said there was no hiding place for political enemies […]
Bauchi group passes vote of no confidence on Rep Baba over role in 2018 budget
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JResults of elections conducted at the two-day national convention of ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for national officers are ready. The following members of the APC emerged key national leaders of the party: 1. Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman 2. Niyi Adebayo, Deputy National Chairman (South) 3. Lawal Shuaibu, Deputy National Chairman (North) 4. Hillary Etegbo, […]
BREAKING: New National Officers of APC emerge [SEE LIST]
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JFormer aides of Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who served under him during his administration, are backing his bid to regain office in October this year. They advised the people of Ekiti State to vote for Fayemi to enjoy good governance and better standard of living. This was the […]
Ekiti guber: What Fayemi’s former aides vowed to do for APC candidate
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JFIFA has named Turkish referee, Cuneyt Cakir, as the referee for Tuesday’s Group D clash between Nigeria and Argentina at the 2018 World Cup. Cakir’s appointment was confirmed via FIFA Media’s verified Twitter on Sunday. The 41-year-old will be assisted by his compatriots Bahattin Duran (Assistant Referee one) and Tarik Ongun (Assistant Referee Two). Netherlands’ […]
Nigeria vs Argentina: Referee for crucial Group D fixture revealed
https://ift.tt/eA8V8JThe immediate past governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has explained that he avoided the National Convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Saturday and Sunday, to avoid a breakdown of law and order. This was contained in a statement he posted on his Twitter handle on Sunday. Kwankwaso said he and his supporters […]
Kwankwaso reveals why he shunned APC National Convention
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