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After months of speculation and consultation, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday joined the presidential race ahead of the primary of the All Progressives Congress which comes up next month. Osinbajo at a dinner he hosted at the Presidential Villa for the breaking of Ramadan fast (Iftar), the Vice-President informed the APC governors of his plan to succeed his boss, Major …

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is currently hosting the All Progressives Congress, seeking their support for his presidential ambition ahead of next month’s Presidential primary. Impeccable sources at the Presidential Villa told The PUNCH that the Vice-President is hosting the governors to the breaking of Ramadan fast (Iftar). “The Iftar dinner being hosted by the VP is just commencing. APC governors, especially …

*VP declares open 21st meeting of National Council on Development Planning *Commissions Ebonyi State projects during 2 -day visit *Umahi commends VP’s loyalty to President, love for Ebonyi Governance and institutional capacity to properly manage resources of nations hold the ace to the prosperity of the citizenry, and this is why authorities must continue to improve them at all times, …

• Buhari Lacks Will Power To Stop Terrorists, End War – Experts• Failure Of Intelligence Compromising Security Sector – Stan-Labo• ‘Executive Order To Solve Manpower Challenge Is Vital’• Poor Collaboration Of Agencies Fueling Bandits, Exposing Citizens To Attacks – Ex-US Airforce Chief As Nigeria continues to count its losses from the recent spate of attacks by bandits on public facilities, …

Terrorists in the early hours of yesterday broke into the Gindiri residence of the Plateau State Commissioner of Environment, Mr. Usman Bamaiyi and abducted his wife and daughter. The commissioner is also one of the aspirants contesting for the Mangu-Bokkos Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This is coming …

•How mortuary attendant broke chilling news of my husband’s death — Widow of Kwara TUC Chairman The widow of the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Kwara State, Comrade Akinsola Akinwunmi, killed in last Monday’s Abuja-Kaduna train attack, managed to say a few words as tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes. The widow, Mrs. Modupe Akinwunmi Akinsola Mrs. Modupe Akinwunmi …

It was a symbolism. As the ruling  All Progressives Congress, APC, led by contented men and women in rich flowing robes, with siren blasting, gathered to disturb the peace of a troubled Abuja, bandits were staging a raid at the Kaduna Airport, a two-hour drive away. The APC chieftains were gathered for their convention where they noisily celebrated seven years …

• Insists Elections Must Not Cripple Governance• FG Wants New Ministries In 36 States To Manage Disasters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would need no fewer than one million officials to conduct the 2023 general elections scheduled to take place in 176,846 polling units across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu made the revelation at …

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared his intention to contest for the office of the president in 2023. Mr Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, made the declaration in his verified Facebook page. “I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next President.#RiversAPC#”. Mr Amaechi’s declaration has ended months …

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday inaugurated 20 commissioners to aid the performance of his administration. Soludo, a former Central Bank Governor, swore them in at the executive chambers of the government house, Awka, stating clearly that the appointment of the commissioners “is a call to serve and not one to celebrate.” He said: “This is a call to …