Turaki The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), in Kebbi, has rejected the reported nomination of Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the party’s National Chairman. The party’s spokesperson in the state, Alhaji Sani Dododo, stated this in while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Dododo said the decision followed speculations that Tanimu had been solely appointed to contest for the position of PDP National Chairman without consulting stakeholders in the North-West Zone. He stressed that all states in the North-West zone should be given the opportunity to present candidates for the position, in line with the party’s zoning arrangement. “We support…
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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed his earnest congratulations to the new security service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Governor Soludo, in his goodwill message, commended the appointments of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas as the Chief of Naval Staff, as representing a pivotal step towards strengthening the security architecture of our great nation. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime…
One of Africa’s biggest Afrobeats artists, Davido, is bringing the sound home with the Five Alive Tour, a groundbreaking nationwide campaign across Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, Enugu, Ibadan and Lagos. It marks one of the first times that a member of Afrobeats’ “Big Three” is touring Nigeria at full scale, not as a stop between international shows but as a deliberate celebration of local fans, cities and culture. Partnering with GAC Motor Nigeria, powered by CIG Motors Co. Ltd, Davido’s journey fuses rhythm and road, performance and engineering, as GAC drives the movement of people, passion and possibility across the country…
As part of his electoral campaign for the November, 8 Gubernatorial elections, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s campaign train made a significant stop in Ajalli and Umunze in Orumba North and South local government areas respectively. The Governor’s visit aimed to engage with local communities and outline his administration’s achievements and future plans. During the visit, Governor Soludo addressed a large gathering of over 10,000 enthusiastic supporters, highlighting key issues such as infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. According to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor reiterated his confidence in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the election…
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and driving economic growth in Nigeria’s South-South region with the commissioning of the new ‘Everyday Supermarket’ Yenagoa Store. The grand opening, which took place yesterday at Bay Bridge Junction on the Kpansia-Epie Expressway, Bayelsa State , marks the retail chain’s entry into the Bayelsa market and a significant milestone in the region’s business expansion efforts. Speaking at the event, Mr. Raphael Abaziem, Directorate Head, Polaris Bank, South-South, described the launch as a testament to growth, resilience, and the power of strategic partnership. “This milestone represents more than…
ADC logo The spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has accused Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, of voter inducement ahead of the November 8 governorship election. According to the ADC spokesperson, Soludo has resorted to cash-for-votes because he has lost public confidence.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Abdullahi claimed that the governor’s actions violated the Electoral Act, describing them as evidence of desperation. “Ahead of the November 8th election, Soludo has clearly lost the confidence of the people of Anambra, and it shows,” Abdullahi wrote. “Only a sitting governor who has run out of…
Kanu Senator Ned Nwoko has said that peace will return to the South-East region if the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is released, stressing that his continued incarceration is unjust and has contributed to the lingering crisis in the region. In an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District emphasized that addressing the grievances of the South-East requires both equity and justice. According to him, two key steps—creating an additional state for the region and releasing Kanu—would significantly ease tensions and restore calm. “Nnamdi Kanu has been in custody…
New service chiefs Despite escalating insurgency across the country, no fewer than 500 senior military officers, including Major-Generals, Brigadier-Generals, Rear Admirals, and Air Vice Marshals, have been forced into early retirement following the changes of service chiefs under the Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu administrations. The mass retirements, spanning the Army, Navy, and Air Force between 2015 and 2023, stemmed from the long-standing military tradition of disengaging senior officers who are either senior to or of the same course as newly appointed service chiefs. The move, according to the military, is aimed at maintaining discipline, hierarchy, and operational efficiency within…
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL WAIDI SHAIBU (N/9895) DSS DSO (LR) FTAM psc fdc (+) CM FCM FCMH MSS MA MNIM THEATRE COMMANDER JTF (NE) OP HADIN KAI Major General Waidi Shaibu was born on 18 December 1971 in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He gained admission into the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 41 Regular Course in 1989. He was commissioned on 17 September 1994 as a Second Lieutenant into the Nigerian Army Armour Corps. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS The senior officer holds the under listed academic qualifications to his credit: Bachelor’s Degree in…
Blackbonez A woman has accused the Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez of cyberstalking, invasion of privacy, and emotional harassment. Bristol & Mortglass CS, her legal representatives, issued a statement dated October 25. The complainant was anonymised, only identified as “Jane Doe.” In the statement, it was alleged that Blaqbonez subjected Doe to prolonged harassment and emotional trauma after she rejected his romantic advances. The law firm said the statement was released to “bring to public attention the prolonged and deeply distressing cyberstalking, bullying, and harassment” allegedly perpetrated by the artiste. “Following our client’s decision to decline his advances for a romantic relationship, Mr…