APC names PDP senator in Tinubu campaign, shuns Osinbajo, others

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named a senator of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a member of the campaign team for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, its presidential candidate for the 2023 election. PDP Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District…

2023: Concerns, implications as INEC clears Atiku, Obi, Tinubu, 15 others for presidential poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday cleared 18 candidates, including a female for the 2023 presidential election as Senate President Ahmad Lawan lost his bid to return to the Senate. Immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator…

Tinubu hails Okpaleke’s elevation as Cardinal

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke to Cardinal by Pope Francis as a confirmation of the progress of Christianity and depth of catholicism…

*Man arraigned for punching LASTMA woman, touching breast (Punch)*How bandits force oppressed victims to release their wives, daughters for sex (DailyTrust)

Man arraigned for punching LASTMA woman, touching breast (Punch) A 37-year-old man, Saheed Adisa, has been arraigned before Magistrate F.M Onamusi of the Ogba Magistrate Court, Lagos State, for allegedly assaulting an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,…

NBA Conference: Adichie decries leadership deficit as candidates unveil 2023 agenda

The yearly general meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which opened yesterday in Lagos State with the theme: ‘Bold Transitions’, offered the leading presidential candidates the platform to share their ‘bold visions’ for 2023, signposting what to expect as…

*Great-grandma collapses, dies while climbing Lagos bridge (Punch)*Blackout in Lagos as electricity workers begin strike (Guardian)

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…

*Irate passengers damage Dana Air counters in Lagos (Nation)*4 men gang-rape Lagos schoolgirl for 5 days (Punch)

Irate passengers damage Dana Air counters in Lagos (Nation) There was commotion in the early hours of Thursday at the new domestic terminal of the Lagos Airport aka MMA2 when passengers booked on Dana Air engaged in wanton destruction of…

Pastor Adeboye did not endorse Tinubu — RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has debunked the report making rounds on the internet that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has endorsed a former governor of Lagos State, Bola…

Moment of truth as Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket tests Nigeria’s unity — Magnus Onyibe

Right now, the choice of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria is the number one horror afflicting the psyche of Nigerians.  It is so much so that if a nationwide public opinion were to…

*Ataga’s Murder: Court Dismisses Chidinma’s Objection (Tribune)*Meet regal Alaafin’s first wife, Ayaba Abibat Nihinlola Adeyemi; how they met 65 years ago (Vanguard)

Ataga’s Murder: Court Dismisses Chidinma’s Objection (Tribune) A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has dismissed Chidinma Ojukwu’s counsel’s objection to cross-examine a bank staff over late Mr Usifo Ataga’s bank statements tendered as exhibits. Justice…

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