Great-grandma collapses, dies while climbing Lagos bridge (Punch) There was confusion on Monday at the Berger area of Lagos State after a yet-to-be-identified great-grandmother slumped while climbing a pedestrian bridge. PUNCH Metro gathered that the woman, believed to be in…
Nigeria will remain one, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari penultimate Tuesday in Abuja urged political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting interest of the country, saying, “We are Nigerians, God willing we remain Nigerians, and Nigeria shall remain one.’’ According to…
The ATIKU-lated, the BAT-ified and the OBI-dient — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
This title of ours, no doubt, needs some disambiguation, lest it be lost in transmission before the awaited transition. Most so because of the proffered order of its protocol. Permit me to add that as an unrepentant democrat, it was…
“Fake” clerics spotted at Shettima’s unveiling – CAN says its desperation
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied any association with the “clerics” who were seen at the unveiling of Kashim Shettima, the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. The body said they looked like…
Wole Soyinka speaks on Osun elections
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said those who “conspired to catapult the slain Bola Ige’s destroyers to unmerited national prominence” have been justly served by the outcome of the Osun governorship election. Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Osun poll: NSCDC lauds electorate for peaceful conduct
Acting Commander-General (ACG), Fasiu Adeyinka, the Zonal Coordinator, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for Osun, Ondo and Ekiti, has commended the electorate for a peaceful conduct at the ongoing Osun gubernatorial election. Adeyinka gave the commendation during his…
OsunDecides: Policeman caught telling voter how to cast ballot
A police officer was caught on camera instructing a voter who to cast their ballots for in the ongoing election in Osun State. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 012, Ward 06, Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA). Eagle eyed observers…
Why I picked Shettima as running mate — Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for 2023 poll, says he decided to pick Sen. Kashim Shettima as his running mate, because he possessed one of the best credentials for the election. Tinubu announced Shettima as…
2023: Re-routing Nigeria’s economic voyage to Sri Lanka — lsidore Emeka Uzoatu
Whoever thought the sixteen-year reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would ever be recalled with nostalgia. Truth be told, it was that bad then. So, sans sentiment, the takeover of power from them in 2015 by the All Progressives…
*Abducted Edo Catholic priest killed as community youths apprehend one culprit (Vanguard)*LASBCA begins removal of defective buildings in Ikoyi (Guardian)
Abducted Edo catholic priest killed as community youths apprehend one culprit (Vanguard) The abducted Catholic priest in Ikhabigbo, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia has been reportedly killed by his abductors just as the…
