Activist-cum-politician Aisha Yesufu said she’s not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party, LP, or any other political party. Yesufu, a member of the 2023 LP presidential campaign council, made the declaration on Saturday She also denied ever looking for an appointment because she works for her financial independence. According to Yesufu: “For me, I…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the payment of N73,000 minimum wage for workers in the state. Aiyedatiwa maintained that his administration went a step further than the federal government approved wage due to commitment to the welfare of the people. The governor disclosed this on Saturday during the flag-off of the Ondo…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a girl after a sex romp in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State. The man simply identified as Daniel, was alleged to have stabbed the sex worker in a brothel, Apple Inn, on Friday night, along the ever-busy Benin/Asaba Expressway, after…
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, which relates to issues in Rivers State has factionalised the party’s National Working Committee. Since taking over after Senator Iyorchia Ayu was removed by a court, the party’s factional acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, had faced mounting criticism within the party, leading to calls for his resignation. The…
Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has announced his retirement from football. The 33 year old defender joined the Reds in 2016 from German side Schalke and went on to make 201 appearances for Liverpool, winning five major trophies. Matip provided an assist in the 2019 Champions League final for Divock Origi’s goal in the 2-0…
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will return to Anfield earlier than expected after being released from international duty. Netherlands captain Van Dijk was sent off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Hungary on Friday and is suspended for Monday’s Nations League match against Germany. Egypt captain Salah scored in a 2-0 Africa Cup…
The House of Representatives has passed for first reading a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. The University, if established, would add another university to the existing institutions. The bill is sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others, and aims to promote the learning of Nigerian languages….
The First Lady and wife of the Governor of Abia State, Her Excellency Priscilla Otti, wife of Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, a few days ago demonstrated remarkable kindness and affection towards the aged and vulnerable in the state. The National Older Persons Day Celebration, hosted by her office, brought together over 500 attendees…
The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has criticized Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s new bill seeking to compel local governments in the state to remit portion of their federal allocations into a consolidated account to be controlled by state government. The bill, titled “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” was submitted to the Anambra State House…
Anambra State Governorship hopeful under the platform of all Progressive Congress APC Chief JohnBosco Onunkwor has urged the party to unite and Chase those in State Government House away. Onunkwor made the call on Friday 11th Oct, during APC one day summit for Anambra State women with the theme “The Role of Women in Politics…
