The final results of the just concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s presidential candidate or flag bearer for the 2023 general elections have emerged. As shown in the number of votes ranked below, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu emerges the party’s candidate for the 2023 presidential election with total the highest number of votes (1271. 1. Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu: 1271 2. Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi: 316 3. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo: 235 4. Senate President Ahmed Lawan: 152 5. Governor Yahaya Bello: 47 6. Engr Dave Umahi: 38 7. Professor Ben Ayade:…
Author: Adewale Ade
Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu (Jagaban of Borgu) has emerged the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary for the 2023 general elections. Tinubu scored 1271 votes to beat the other contenders in the primary. The next in three line are Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi with 316 votes, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo with 235 votes, and Senate President Ahmed Lawan with 152 votes. The race was not easy as 14 aspirants jostle for the 2320 delegate votes across the 36 states of Nigeria. 9 aspirants either stepped down or withdrew from the race. Specifically, 6 aspirants (Governor Kayode…
The presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to select the party’s presidential candidate or flag bearer for the 2023 general elections has just been concluded. The race was not easy as 14 aspirants jostle for the 2320 delegate votes across the 36 states of Nigeria. 9 aspirants either stepped down or withdrew from the race. Specifically, 6 aspirants (Governor Kayode Fayemi, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Professor Ajayi Borofice, Barrister Uju Ohanenye, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Governor Abubakar Badaru) step down for Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Former Senate President Ken Nnamani withdrew from the race while Pastor Nicholas Felix stepped…
I never wanted to write this story, but I was inspired to do so, following Buba Galadima’s recent interview with the Punch. Buba struck a chord when he spoke about the issue of trust in the relationship between Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Do you think Osinbajo should have given up his presidential ambition for loyalty to Tinubu? Buba was asked. He replied: “If he doesn’t, can you now trust him? If you look at how Osinbajo came with Tinubu, and he’s now contesting against Tinubu who brought him, how safe would you be to…
The media space was awash with the video clips of the vituperation of one of the frontline presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu pooh-poohing President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu who was in Ogun State continued his consultation with party leaders and delegates to seek their support at the National Convention of the party in Abuja. While speaking in his native Yoruba language, the former National Leader of APC who was visibly angry recalled how he had helped enthrone Buhari as President after three failed attempts at the polls. He further told a bewildered audience that…
Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole has condemned in totality the massacre that took place at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-Luwa, Owo, Ondo State, on Sunday, June 5, 2022 where scores of people mostly women and children were murdered by Fulani killer herdsmen. This act, according to Oluwole is not only cowardly but becoming one too many. He wondered why some human elements would derive pleasure in killing innocent people for no reason. Oluwole condoles with the families of the victims, the Christian Community, Owo community and Ondo. State for the unfortunate incidence. He called on the the security agencies to live…
Dubai Tourism is joined by 33 partners across hospitality, medical, and entertainment sectors to interact with key trade partners in Nigeria. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (Dubai Tourism) will be kicking off its annual roadshow across key cities in Nigeria. This road show further increases DET’s promotional efforts in showcasing Dubai’s ever-evolving tourism proposition to African tourists. Experiencing strong growth in tourism numbers from Africa, Dubai Tourism is looking to sustain its momentum by strengthening relationships with all industry stakeholders in the region. Accompanied by 32 Dubai-based partners, Dubai Tourism will begin the 2022 road show in Abuja on June 7,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, says the prayers of the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Alh. Muhammadu Barkindo Mustapha, for the success of the presidential project of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, is the reflection of the aspiration of every Nigerian to see the country improve in all spheres and assume her pride of place in the comity of nations within the shortest time possible. The revered traditional ruler had during a courtesy call on him by Chibuike Amaechi…
Tambo Projects’ very own Polokwane-born duo Limpopo Rhythm teamed up with fellow stable mate Presss as well as Sino Msolo, Caiiro, Kay-9ine, Tabia, Mavungo & Mvzzle for their Latest dance EP “Like My Recent” which went live today on leading digital streaming platforms. Having spent the year in studio cooking chart-worthy hits, Limpopo Rhythm solidifies their presence with The EP’s leading dance-worthy smash titled “Milaro Yanga” which features Mavungo & Mvzzle. Opening with “Afrika” feat. Sive Msolo, it becomes apparent by the ominous, driving beat and the smooth vocals that this song sets a strong tone for the EP, which…
On the quest to deliver soul-lifting music and life-impacting songs, young Gospel act, Treasured Lizzy delivers a new song titled “Mo Di O Mu” from the stables of Myste Vision USA. Ayomide-Babalola Elizabeth whose stage name is Treasured Lizzy (TL) formerly known as Little Lizzy, is a student of the University of Ibadan and is a teen gospel artist who started singing at the age of 5. She has released 4 albums and a few singles. LIZZY’S NURSERY RHYMES which she released at 6 years, VICTORY DANCE at 8, LONDON PRAISES which contains live performances at her first UK 🇬🇧…
The tale of ego versus love is one as old as time itself. For some of us, we lose that battle and nowhere is that concept captured more perfectly than in pop-R&B artist Stanley’s new single, “Twisted”. As Stanley’s newest release, “Twisted” arrives fresh from the Winnipeg-based artist’s latest album, Resurrection; the LP aims to be a retelling of loss throughout the pandemic, with “Twisted” a pivotal chapter in that story. Fantastically produced, “Twisted” is reminiscent of Weeknd’s summer releases, bringing forth images of summer flings ending too soon, and the high energy behind this mix paired with Stanley’s R&B…
The Yoruba World Centre, after consultations with leaders in Yorubaland including Governors and foremost Traditional Rulers, has fixed Sunday, 19 June 2022 as the day to celebrate the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun. This will take place at the Centre’s arena, inside the University of Ibadan. According to the release issued from the Centre, the ceremony which coincides with His Majesty’s100 days on the throne will be used to celebrate the monarch in the presence of the Yoruba highest lords of business, politics, administration and tradition. The Yoruba World Centre, whose programmes were formally presented to the…
Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP) and member of All Progressive Congress (APC) Legacy Projects Media Team, Chief Eze Chukwumeka Eze has said that it is not unusual for perfidious characters and disgruntled elements to always device satanic schemes to scuttle the breakthrough of former Rivers Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, at the brink of every milestone in his political journey. In a statement made available to media houses in Port Harcourt, Chief Eze said he was concerned about the worries expressed by Nigerians in several quarters over the latest attempt by Gov.…
Since the concluded People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, there have been different narratives canvassed in the media space for and against the aspirants. One of such who has attracted more attention than the eventual winner of the election is Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Back home, the age-old rivalry between his camp and that of his former boss and predecessor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has triggered a new frontier of arguments. While Wike and Amaechi come from Rivers State but belong to different political parties, PDP and APC, respectively, there has been an attempt to put them…
This piece titled “KEEPING THEM HONEST: What Really Is Tinubu’s Sin?” is worth reading. A concerned citizen, Ayoola Kayode, has penned his opinions, and I was hoping you could share your views on them. Continue reading… Kayode says, “I want to address an issue today seriously. I am mainly directing this write-up to Yorubas and Nigerian citizens from the southern part of Nigeria. I have never had any problem with people making a choice of who they want to support for an elective position. I believe as human beings, it is our inalienable right as homo sapiens to have free…
I spotted this piece in one of my WhatsApp groups and want your opinions on it. The title reads “MARK MY WORDS; WAR WILL SOON BREAK OUT IN NIGERIA – Olusegun Obasanjo. Read the whole article and share your thoughts in the comment section. Another civil war in Nigeria has become imminent and inevitable. Its inevitability is simply because Muhammadu Buhari, the Northern Nigeria Fulani oligarchs and the broader network of Fulani in Sub-Saharan Africa have concluded plans to adopt Nigeria as the homeland for all Fulani in Africa. Fulani has realised that the wandering and rootless lifestyle of cattle…
Being a keynote address by Mrs Sandra Popoola delivered at the Yoruba Nation Global Directorate Town Hall Meeting on the 28th May 2022 in London in response to the media campaign that the Yoruba needed no referendum before exiting Nigeria. I salute the Directorate Director, Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo, other members of the Yoruba Nation Global Directorate cabinet, and members of the Yoruba press here present at today’s meeting. I want to congratulate the Yoruba people on this rare feat. Consistency, reliability, responsibility and omoluwabi are the values we could see at play in the organisation and operations of this…
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, was recently a guest of the Berekete Family, an Abuja Radio 101.1 FM phoning program anchored by a man with a studio name; Ordinary President. True to the name of the program anchor, Peter Obi, the guest, turned into an ordinary president of Nigeria. Below are Obi’s sound bites that caught the presenter shedding tears and weeping for Nigeria. The presenter wondered if Nigeria could afford to miss Peter Obi’s presidency. 1. It is a mark of irresponsibility that our children are at home and we are campaigning…
Chief Mrs Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, the widow of the African symbol of Democracy, Chief MKO Abiola, has sent a message of hope to all Yorubas across the World, congratulating them on the occasion of the achievement of the 5million signature petition mark, which has sent messages across the World that Yorubas are now a free people in their self-determination and sovereignty processes. Announcing the result of a four-month-long drive for the signatures as directed by many World constitutional bodies, including the United Nations, Chief Mrs Onitiri-Abiola described the landmark achievement as historical and the finest hour for the entire Yoruba race…
The just-concluded Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, which ought to be a trending story in the media, seem to have been eclipsed by a more worrisome development that happens to be the conspiratorial plot to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which had hitherto sacked Jonathan from Aso Rock, in 2015. The former President had held sway for six years, having completed the remaining two years of late President Umaru Yaradua, whom he had contested under a joint ticket. Buhari, who was the opposition party’s…