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Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has emerged as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Mr. Okowa’s nomination was announced and confirmed by Atiku himself on Thursday at an unveiling event of his running mate held in Abuja. Atiku while speaking on his choice said his Vice President must fulfill the qualities to be president and one that could complement him as a President. 24 Lawmakers move To Impeach Oyo Deputy Governor He added that he should symbolize the quality to unite Nigeria, who is not afraid to speak and give advice…

Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the Oyo state Deputy Governor, is facing impeachment by some members of the state’s House of Assembly. Members of the Assembly made this clear in a petition presented to the Assembly plenary on Wednesday. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker of the Assembly, presided over the meeting. Recall that Olaniyan recently switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) (APC). Lagos Establish Anti-Okada Squad To Work With Police Some Assembly members, on the other hand, have petitioned the house for what they call “gross misconduct.” The petition was signed by twenty-four members of the…

One Mary Ngoshe, who is believed to be one of the girls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014 have been reportedly rescued by troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade. Boko Haram insurgents had invaded the school and abducted 276 students. While over 50 escaped, 100 were later rescued but many of them were unaccounted for. Rwandan Asylum Flight Cancelled After Illegal Action Some of the rescued students were later found with babies. In a tweet on Wednesday, the army said during patrol in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno, Ngoshe was found…

The Nigerian Senate passed its second reading of a bill that will establish the National Students Financial Aid Scheme on Wednesday. Senator Umar Suleiman (APC, Kwara North) has introduced a measure to offer a realistic framework for education finance success. In his opening remarks on the law’s principles, Suleiman stated that the bill provides for the scheme’s management, governance, and administration. According to him, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, if established, will provide eligible students at higher education institutions with interest-free loans and bursaries. Two Prominent Senators Dump APC For PDP It will also assure a well-structured management of…

The Lagos State Government has established an anti-okada squad to enforce the commercial motorbike ban across the state’s six Local Governments and nine Local Council Development Areas. The team will work alongside the police to enforce the restriction in accordance with the 2018 Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL). In Lagos State, the ban on okada has been in place since June 1, 2022, in six LGAs. Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa are among the affected LGAs. Abaribe Resigns As Minority Leader Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the Commissioner for Transportation, said that the special anti-okada squad will report…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, known popularly as Tems, has had to postpone two international shows due to a vocal cord illness. Tems informed the public about this sad development with her voice via her Twitter profile, explaining why the two performances were postponed. The singer wrote in a poignant message; “It kills my heart to say this, but there’s no other option for me, I’m not in the best of moods right now”. “I was diagnosed with Reflux laryngitis after my last performance, and I’ll have to take some time off to protect what’s left of my voice.”…

In reaction to UK sanctions against Russian public figures, Russia has banned key UK-based journalists and defence figures. Clive Myrie, Orla Guerin, and Nick Beake of the BBC, as well as Director General Tim Davie, are among the 29 media figures on the list. A spokeswoman for the BBC stated that the organisation “will continue to report independently and fairly.” Journalists from Sky TV, the Times, the Guardian, Channel Four, and ITV are also prohibited. Gunmen Kidnap Three Pastors, Demand N80m Ransom Hundreds of elected British MPs have already been barred from entering Russia. The Russian foreign ministry indicated that…

Burnley have appointed premier league legend Vincent Kompany as their new manager after the Belgian left his role as Anderlecht boss. Burnley had been in contact with former Manchester City captain Kompany about taking over as manager after parting ways with long-serving leader Sean Dyche in April. Mike Jackson took over as caretaker manager but was unable to keep the team in the Premier League, with a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on the penultimate day consigning the Clarets to the Championship. After being linked with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, among other clubs, Kompany has acknowledged to turning down…

Darwin Nunez has joined Liverpool from Benfica for a club-record sum of £85 million, with the Uruguay striker signing a six-year contract. A work permit and foreign clearance are required for the deal to go through. Last season, the 22-year-old scored 34 goals in all competitions for Benfica, including goals in both legs of the club’s Champions League quarter-final loss to Liverpool in April. Nunez’s £64 million upfront cost will increase to £85 million if he meets a number of criteria stipulated in his contract, which include scoring goals and winning the Champions League. “I’m really happy and delighted to…

Star striker Victor Osimhen scored four goals and provided two assists to help the Super Eagles of Nigeria increase their chances of qualifying in the demolition of Sao Tome and Principe 10 – 0 in Match Day 2 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Victor Osimhen’s four goals, Terem Moffi’s brace and goals from Moses Simon, Peter Etebo, Ademola Lookman, and Emmanuel Dennis completed the obliteration at the Stade Adrar in Morocco. The hosts went into the game aiming to return to winning ways after crumbling 5-1 to Guinea-Bissau in their opening Group A fixture on June 9. Liverpool…