Although the transfer window hasn’t been open for long, we’ve witnessed some incredible moves, and unlike many NFL picks during draft seasons, we’ve had shocking actions during this window. For instance, Tchoumeni, who was primarily touted to join PSG or Chelsea, has chosen the Los Blancos to play in Spain for the foreseeable future. We’ve also seen Antonio Rudiger move to Real Madrid, and many other top players switch loyalty a few days into the transfer window. Undoubtedly, it will be a busy season, and we are here to see how teams strengthen their squads. Man City and Liverpool already…
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A group in Abuja, the Elections Transparency Group (ETG), has cautioned the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of the danger of not fielding a governorship and other candidates in the 2023 general elections in Ebonyi State. The group said gone are the days when political parties could conduct the primary election and cancel it to conduct a fresh one to satisfy vested interests. The ETG said in a release issued on Thursday and signed by its Convener, Dr Kazeem Adekunle, that the best option before the PDP was to have accepted the result of the May 29, 2022, primary election…
The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has emerged as Alhaji Abubakar Atiku’s running mate for the 2023 presidential election under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement of his emergence was made by the party’s flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku, on his Twitter handle few minutes ago. Ree the message below and share your comments: “I am delighted to announce Governor @IAOkowa as my Vice Presidential candidate. I look forward to travelling our great country together, engaging with all Nigerians and building a shared future of peace, unity, and prosperity for all. As One We Can Get It…
The world’s most influential Africa-focused telecoms and tech event celebrates 25 years of connecting Africa’s technology and enterprise ecosystems to build a more efficient, inclusive digital continent. London 16 June 2022 – The world’s largest Africa-focused technology and telecommunications event turns 25 this year and is set to return to Cape Town, South Africa in November after a 2-year digital hiatus. Africa Tech Festival, home of AfricaCom, will welcome exhibitors, delegates, and policy makers from all over the world from 7 – 11 November 2022, to continue shaping the continent’s digital transformation and progress. The event has come a long…
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will be the Keynote Speaker. At the same time, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC Presidential Candidate, is expected as the Special Guest of Honour at the exclusive Yoruba leaders gathering to celebrate the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun on Sunday, 19 June 2022. This event, coming up inside the University of Ibadan under the Chairmanship of former governor Rasheed Ladoja, is being put together by the Yoruba World Centre to formally introduce the new monarch to the larger Yoruba community by presenting him to Yoruba lords of business, politics, administration…
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, shall host business, political and traditional leaders from all parts of Yorubaland as the Yoruba World Centre celebrates the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun on 19 June 2022. This special programme, organised by the Centre, in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and Tunde Odunlade Gallery, is meant to bring the lords of business, politics, administration and traditions in Yorubaland together to celebrate the new Olubadan. The former governor of the State, Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, is the Chairman of the…
Casinos have always been seen as playgrounds for the rich and famous. With high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth high rollers from across the globe flocking to Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore to play in some of the most glamorous venues, it certainly seems to ring true. As for celebrities, they aren’t quite such a familiar spot, with many seeking out more discrete ways to get their night at the roulette or poker table. With such instantly recognisable faces and high-profile status’, it’s perhaps little wonder that more film stars, musical artists and other well-known stars are looking to make a foray into…
This is a History that deserves to live with us forever and what democracy meant to young Nigerians then. On October 25, 1993. Four dissatisfied Nigerian teenagers hijacked a Nigerian Airways airbus A310 that was flying from Lagos to Abuja and diverted the plane to Niamey, Niger Republic. They were dissatisfied by the annulment of June 12 elections by the military Head of States, Gen Ibrahim Babangida. The young Nigerians, Richard Ogunderu was 19, Kabir Adenuga was 18, Benneth Oluwadaisi was 20 and Kenny Rasaq Lawal 19. They all unassumingly boarded the flight at MMA alongside other passengers. About 16mins…
Frontline Presidential aspirant and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has shared his manifesto for the transformation of Nigeria if elected president of the country. TINUBU’S ROADMAP TO NIGERIAN GREATNESS a) 25% annual budget for education b) 10% annual budget for health c) Decentralisation of police d) Introduction of commodity exchange e) Total deregulation of oil market and building if national storage to sustain supply f) Stimulation of production and manufacturing for export g) Target of 15,000MW generation and distribution of electricity The APC presidential aspirant, according to a press statement signed by Bayo…
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:…