Supplementary elections: Tinubu sues for peaceful polls, rallies support for APC

April 14, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for on Nigerians in the areas slated for the supplementary elections to conduct themselves peacefully and eschew violence and any act prejudicial to orderly electoral processes. Tinubu also asked the All Progressives Congress members and the supporters in the areas listed for the polls to come out in their large numbers to Read More

Knabayi elected NLC FCT Chairman, bags Man of the Year 2023 Award

April 14, 2023 Paul Okah 0

The Chairman of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, Comrade Dr Stephen Adalooh Knabayi   has  been unanimously  elected  as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress FCT Chapter as majority of the delegates expressed deep appreciation for his unwavering courage, utmost dedication and  relentless exertions aimed at raising the welfare and well-being of teachers Read More

Ramadan: Andy Uba shares food, tasks Tinubu on national unity

April 10, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state, Chief Andy Uba, has congratulated the Nigerian Muslim ummah on this year’s Ramadan fast, even as he called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, charity and love for one another as exemplified by the holy month. Uba, who spoke Monday in Abuja, while sharing food to the Read More

Posthumous birthday: Orphans, family insist on arrest, prosecution of Keren’s killer-rapist

April 10, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

It was boundless tears and overwhelming emotions as orphans, in their numbers, joined family of late 14-year-old Keren-Happuch Akpagher to celebrate her posthumous 16th year birthday even as they all renewed the call for her killer-rapists to be fished out and brought to justice. Keren-Happuch was a boarding student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja who was raped, condom left inside Read More

National Unity: Muslims aspiring for Senate Presidency insensitive to constitution – Lukman

April 10, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, has described as insensitive to Nigerian constitution any Muslim aspiring to be the next Senate President. Lukman, who is also the National Vice Chairman (North-west) also call on the APC governors, stakeholders and all the party members to prevail on all Read More

Foundation, displaced children urge Nigerians to drop differences, embrace peace 

April 9, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

To mark this year’s international day of sports for peace and development, a Non-Governmental Organisation on the aegis of Arm the Child Foundation and some internally displaced children in Abuja have urged all Nigerians to drop their ethnic and religious differences and embrace one and other. The United Nation recognises April 6th annually as International Day of Sports for Peace Read More

NASS leadership: Stop bribing NWC members, Lukman calls for code of conduct 

April 6, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Salihu Moh Lukman, has raised alarm that some aspirants contesting various positions to the 10th National Assembly leadership have started bribing party leaders with bags of Rice and Sugar. Lukman, who is also the APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), however, called on the leadership Read More

APC crisis: NWC sets up 5-man investigative, reconciliation panel

April 6, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a 5-man panel to look into issues raised by its National Vice Chairman (North-west), Salihu Moh Lukman, on the management of the party affairs by the National Chairman and Secretary, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore, respectively. Blueprint gathered exclusively last night that the Read More

Lagos: Igbo monarch sent to prison

April 6, 2023 House keeper 0

A Magistrates Court sitting in Lagos state, Wednesday, remanded the Eze Ndigbo, Fredrick Nwajagu, for allegedly threatening to bring the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the state. Delivering the judgment, the Chief Magistrate, Peter Nwaka, said the defendant, aged 67, should be kept at the Ikoyi custodial facility for 30 days. He adjourned the case until May 3 Read More

Natives write INEC Chairman, pass vote of confidence 

April 5, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The leadership of the socio-cultural organisation, The Native has submit a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, even as it declared support for the electoral umpire. The letter signed by the Supreme Leader of the Natives, Hon. Smart Edwards, declared that no mandate was stolen contrary to insinuation in some quarters. Read More

Peter Obi: Timi Frank faults DSS over leaked phone conversations

April 4, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has said the Directorate of State Security Service (DSS) has metamorphosed into an intelligence arm of the ruling party and urgently needs a total overhaul. Frank, however said the DSS needs to wake up and restore the lost confidence Nigerians have in its leadership. In a Read More

‘Lagos election violence’: Police tell Nigerians what to do against MC Oluomo

April 4, 2023 House keeper 0

As allegations continue to mount against the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Association, Musiliu Akinsaya, popularly known as Mc Oluomo, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has asked anyone with evidence against him, to file a case against him. A tweep, identified as AjammaS, had alleged that the police failed to protect Read More

Shining stars of Nigerian Jewellery: Top 5 Jewellers redefining craftsmanship

April 3, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic expressions, is also home to a thriving jewellery industry. In recent years, a new generation of talented and innovative jewellers has emerged, making their mark in the Nigerian market and beyond. These individuals have showcased their creative skills and contributed to the growth and recognition of Nigerian jewellery globally. Among Read More

Kano approves 17-member transition c’ttee

April 2, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Kano State Executive Council has approved the formation of a 17-member Transition Committee for a handing over of the baton to the incoming administration in the state. The council also approved a 100-member sub-committee which constitution will be drawn from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The state commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba, who dropped the Read More

Lagos government speaks on abolishing Igbo titles

April 1, 2023 House keeper 0

The Lagos state government has debunked an alleged rumor about abolishing all Eze Ndigbo titles in the state. This came after the arrest of Eze Ndigbo, Ajao Estate who released a video calling for the invasion of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) into Lagos state on Friday. Debunking the rumour on Saturday April 1, 2023, the Commissioner for Read More

APC governors condemn agitation for Interim government, demand arrest of plotters 

March 31, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Serving governors on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have condemned the agitation in certain quarters for an interim government to takeover from President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29th. The governors on the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) also demanded for immediate arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in the said plot. In a statement released Read More

2023 elections: Initiate process of internal review, audit, APC tells INEC

March 31, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently initiate process of internal audit and review of how the 2023 general elections were managed before the forthcoming rerun elections slated for April, 2023. The ruling party also alleged cases of compromise in Kebbi state, declaring that it won’t be comfortable if Read More

2023: Nigeria’s electoral process has improved positively, Ezenwa cautions against propaganda 

March 30, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A Civil Society Organisation, the Partner for Electoral Reform (PER) has cautioned Nigerians not to allow politicians to use their propaganda machines to drive a narrative that paints the just concluded 2023 general elections as the worst in the country’s history. The organisation said politicians’ target is to criminalise the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and make it look weak, Read More

Breaking: Lagos arraigns Chrisland school principal, others over Whitney Adeniran’s death

March 30, 2023 House keeper 0

The Lagos state government on Thursday March 30, 2023 arraigned Chrisland School, Opebi, its principal, vice principal and two employees for an alleged man slaughter of a 12-year-old pupil, Whitney Adeniran. Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Mrs. Belinda Amao, Nwatu Ugochi Victoria and Chrisland School Limited were arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos state High Court in Ikeja, on Read More

INEC appoints Mahmud, Adehi, 3 other SANs into legal team against Atiku, Obi

March 29, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appointed five Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) led by Abubakar Balarabe Mahmud to defend the 2023 Presidential election. The team of SANS includes Stephen Adehi, Pinheiro Oluwakemi Adekunle, Miannaya Essien and Abdullahi Aliyu. Other legal experts are Garba Hassan, Esq, Patricia Obi Esq and Musa Attah Esq. One of the respected lawyers, Mahmud Read More