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•We’ll disappoint Nigerians if we don’t take over power — Makarfi Ahead of the 2023 Presidential election, Governor Nyesom  Wike of Rivers State, yesterday in Kaduna, said Nigeria is bleeding and that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP,  needs  to take over power in 2023 from the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, to save the country. This came as Wike’s host …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerian professionals to jettison ethnicity, religion and ‘parochial considerations’ in making crucial decisions for the development of the country. He noted that only politics devoid of ethnicity and religious considerations could promote and facilitate development in the country. Osinbajo spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Forum, yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has invited Rejoice Udoh, the wig maker injured in the eye by an official of the agency, for an amicable settlement. PUNCH Metro had reported how the 22-year-old was injured during an attack on a commercial minibus she boarded. A LASTMA official, identified as Kehinde, was reported to have smashed the mirror of the bus …

•Buhari allegedly in agreement with decision •Mustapha, Bwari, Al-Makura top list •Party to grant waiver to intending defectors, including Jonathan With the February 26 National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) inching closer, leaders and stakeholders of the party, particularly, governors, ministers, and members of the National Assembly, are searching for a consensus candidate that would lead the …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku Rights group, the Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has called for an independent verification of the claims made by Sharon Ikeazor, Hon Minister of State for Environment, that recent SEPCOL oil field fire in the Niger Delta has been contained, and an evacuation had taken place. A press release titled SEPCOL’s Oil Field …

By Bob MajiriOghene Etemiku, Abuja Abuja, Nigeria – There was anger on Monday, February 7, at Court 5 Federal High Court Maitama Abuja, after Justice Binta Nyako once again adjourned the Federal Government versus Olanrewaju Suraju matter to February 18th 2022. The Federal government filed four counts against Olanrewaju Suraj, chairman of HEDA, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/370/2021, ‘accusing Suraju …

…Adds: Nigeria must break paradox of collective underperformance amidst individual genius Public office is an instrument of service and responsibility to the people and should not be synonymous with the accumulation of power, privilege and wealth. This was the submission of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum’s Conference, which held today at the …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for increased collaboration among global stakeholders to strengthen efforts at ending female genital mutilation (FGM) and all other forms of gender-based violence. Obaseki gave the charge in commemoration of International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, marked yearly by the United Nations and its sister agencies to create awareness on …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged more Nigerians to get involved in the nation’s political decision-making process to place the country on the path of sustainable growth and development. Obaseki gave the charge when he received renowned journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Mr. Dele Momodu, who was on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City. …

The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has said the National Executive Council, NEC, of the union will decide whether members should go on strike or not over some demands made. He said the union is still consulting and sensitising members on the issues involved. Speaking in a chat with Vanguard, he said …