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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has formally declared his interest to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. In a video posted on his social media accounts on Monday morning Osinbajo detailed why he would like to succeed his boss. I am today, with utmost humility formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of APC. pic.twitter.com/atggfEnF2Q — Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) April 11, 2022 Chronicle NG had reported yesterday that the Vice President concluded consultations after a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors. At an Iftar meeting…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has dismissed an online media report purporting that the Statistician-General of the Federation, Dr Simon Harry, is dead. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Ichedi Joel, Director, Communication and Public Relations Department, NBS, said the report was false. “The Bureau wishes to state that there is no iota of truth in what was published by an online medium and considers the publication as the height of irresponsible journalism and a figment of the imagination of the publisher. “The fact of the matter is that the Statistician-General was slightly indisposed on Saturday…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa has won all the 21 local government council election held on Saturday. Alhaji Isa Shettima, the Chairman, Adamawa Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), declared the result on Sunday in Yola. Shettima said that two parties, the ruling party and All Progressives Congress (APC), contested in the local council chairmanship election. He said: ”Having satisfied with the requirements of the law and highest votes score, the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have won the all 21 local government councils election.” 2023: CNPP laments high cost of nomination forms by APC, PDP, others Shettima expressed…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Aguda residence in Abuja. According to a source close to the meeting, the Vice President is hosting the governors to an Iftar dinner at his official residence. The source said, “APC governors are arriving the residence of the Vice President for a crucial meeting ahead of his planned decision to declare for 2023. “At the meeting, Prof Osinbajo is expected to inform the APC governors of his decision to run for President in 2023 on the platform of the APC.…

To prosecute okada rider for assault The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Taskforce) has demolished two illegal mechanic villages and evicted  its occupants. The villages which were located at Festac, opposite Area E Police Station and Maroko  powerlines under high tension  cables were cleared as part of the state government’s commitment and effort to safeguard the lives of its citizenry and beautify the State in order to have a serene, safe and secure environment based on the existing masterplan of the state The clearing up exercise which took place simultaneously on Saturday morning was supervised by the chairman…

Elon Musk, Twitter Inc’s biggest shareholder, on Saturday suggested a raft of changes to the social media giant’s Twitter Blue premium subscription service, including slashing its price, banning advertising and giving an option to pay in the cryptocurrency dogecoin. Musk, who disclosed a 9.2% stake in Twitter just days ago, was offered a seat on its board of directors, a move which made some Twitter employees panic over the future of its ability to moderate content. Twitter Blue, launched in June 2021, is Twitter’s first subscription service and offers “exclusive access to premium features” on a monthly subscription basis, Twitter…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately reverse the apparently unlawful decision to block over 72 million active telecommunication subscribers from making calls on their SIMs.” Last week, the Federal Government ‘ordered’ telecommunications companies to block outgoing calls on all unlinked lines as the deadline for the verification expired on March 31. Following the directive, over 72 million subscribers have now been barred from making calls. In the open letter dated 9 April, 2022 and signed by…

With France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, expected to remain at Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid are preparing to step up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland – dealing a blow to Manchester City’s chances of signing the Norwegian, 21. (Sunday Mirror) Both Haaland and Monaco’s 22-year-old French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni want to sign for Real Madrid – but the players continue to wait on the La Liga club to make a move. (AS – in Spanish) Tottenham manager Antonio Conte wants to sign a number 10 in the summer transfer window to allow England forward Harry Kane, 28,…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will declare his intentions to contest the 2023 presidential election in a matter of days, a source has told Chronicle NG. The source revealed that the Vice President is not unaware of calls for him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari but that he is also focused on the task at hand. The source, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) told Chronicle NG that in a matter of days the Vice President will formally declare his interest. The source explained that the Vice President embarked on consultations with party stakeholders, party members and…

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised after video emerged appearing to show him breaking a fan’s phone. Footage was shared on social media alongside comments claiming he smashed the device as he left the pitch after his side’s 1-0 loss at Everton. Ronaldo, 37, later took to social media to say sorry. “It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing,” he said on his Instagram page. “Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game,” the Portuguese added.…