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It is no longer news that the incumbent Governor of Osun state, Gboyega Oyetola, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag-bearer for the July 16, 2022 governorship election. According to reports, the Governor defeated his nearest rival, Moshood Adeoti, with over 200,000 votes to emerge as the winner of the party’s primaries held on Saturday, January 19, 2022. Photo Credit: Google Images It should be recalled that prior to the primaries, a former Governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, who is the current Minister of Interior, had backed Mr. Moshood, following his fallout with Governor Gboyega Oyetola, and his former political ally, Bola Tinubu. The minister who is currently alleging foul play during the primaries, has not hidden his disapproval of Gboyega Oyetola’s re-election bid. Photo Credit: Google Images Aregbesola’s kick against Gboyega Oyetola, who enjoys the support of Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the APC, and a 2023 presidential aspirant, has seen him invo

The Ministry of Foreign Affair of Kenya has issued a statement on its website annoucing the death of Wilfred Machage, High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria. “Machage was appointed High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria by President Uhuru Kenyatta in January 2018 and accredited to 12 other countries within Central and Western Africa. “He collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at the hospital after this unfortunate incident,” Kenya said. “The country has lost a dedicated compatriot.” The incident came as Nnamdi Kanu’s family and UK and Kenya lawyers were preparing to make Mr Machage testify in the Biafra separatist leader’s abduction case in Nairobi. Mr Machage had in July 2021 insisted that Kenya did not play any role in Mr Kanu’s abduction. But growing evidence compiled by Mr Kanu’s family and attorneys has pointed to Kenyan government’s involvement in abducting Mr Kanu around mid-June 2021 before forcibly repatriating him to Nigeria. Mr Kanu’s family found his passport in Kenya days

PHOTOS: Oxford University Gets First Igbo Language Lecturer Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha has become the first Igbo language lecturer at Oxford University. He made the announcement on his Twitter handle on Thursday. He said, "It is official that I am the first official Igbo Language lecturer at the number one university in the world, the University of Oxford.  "Our induction happened today by Marion Sadoux, Head of Modern Language Programmes, University of Oxford Language Centre.  "This became possible in account of the James Currey Society. This is the first time the Igbo language will be taught at the university. History has been made." Credit: Twitter | lordibmbomb

Special Adviser To Governor Sanwo-Olu on Drainage and Water, Engineer Agbalanze Nnewi better known as Joe Igbokwe has reacted, after an unknown fair lady was captured with a tattoo of former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Joe, who is a very loyal member of the ruling All Progressive Party(APC) decided to share the photo, on his Facebook page in the early hours of Tuesday 15 February, 2022. It can also be seen that the young woman also tattooed the words; 'Baba Mi, Oga Eko'. This translates to ' my father, the chief of Lagos' It is no news that the 'Jagaban' had also declared his presidential ambition in January 2022. Besides, Tinubu is known for his excellent and great works in Lagos and also one of the most respected politicians in Nigeria. What do you think about this? Do you feel the woman is wrong for her act? Kindly, comment below.

Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, It's no longer a news that the APC National Leader and Ex-Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have declared his intention to contest for 2023 Presidency. Already, Tinubu has started Consultations, The APC Presidential Hopeful has visited States including Niger, Ogun, Katsina, Zamfara among others where he visited Elderstatesmen, Political Stakeholders and Tranditional Rulers.  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Currently, all is not well with Tinubu's Political Camp following the recent crisis between Tinubu and his politcal godson, Rauf Aregbesola who is currently the Minister of Interior. Equally, in a related develpment, a Pro-Tinubu Group based in Kwara State recently shifted it's loyalty from Tinubu to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Below is a list of Two Loyalists of Tinubu who have allegedly moved against him.  1. Rauf Aregbesola  In a recent rally held in Osun State where Aregbesola endorsed his pre

A few hours ago, a popular relationship and marriage coach, Blessing CEO, took to her social media page and advised men on what to do that would make women love them even if they don't have money. Blessing CEO said that nobody is going to love any man who doesn't have talent or potential. She added that a lot of men and women have bad character and they are looking for people who will love them for who they are. Blessing CEO, however, said that as a man, if people don't love you, it means that you should fix yourself so that you can be identified with people who are successful and people will start to like you. According to Blessing CEO, she said: "You are a nobody without craft, talent, success or potential. Nobody is going to love an empty vessel without identity. I don't know where that phrase came from, you want people to love you for who you are, with your bad character? Nobody is going to love you. You need to discover yourself, it's called "Identity

The presidential aspiration of Ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar seems to be hitting the rocks so soon This is Olusegun Obasanjo and some powerful ex-military officers are supporting calls for the presidency to be shifted to the south Sources have it that a choice could be made among Akinwumi Adesina of AfDB, Peter Obi, and Kingsley Moghalu, a former CBN deputy governor The chance of former Vice president  Atiku Abubakar  to get the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential ticket or emerge as Nigeria's next president in 2023 seems to be growing slimmer. This is as a former Nigerian president,  Olusegun Obasanjo  has been reported to be supporting the calls for the presidency to be shifted to the south come 2023. The former president wants power to be shifted to the south come 2023 (Photo: Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar) Among politicians who are said to be supported by Obasanjo and other ex-generals of the Nigerian Army are Peter Obi and a former deputy govern

Some moments ago, the family member of a 22 year-old girl who was murdered for money ritual spoke with the press concerning what led to their daughter's death. According to a sister to the deceased named Comfort, 22 year-old Ife visited a lady who promised to settle the dispute between her and her boyfriend. She never knew that this lady, who disguised as a friend to her boyfriend, had already connived with the said boyfriend to kill her for money ritual. Comfort said, "she went to visit her boyfriend's friend but was killed for money ritual." Photo of the suspects and the deceased's sister. Credit: Facebook. The family member to the deceased also added that their daughter didn't inform anyone of her whereabout. This was why they declared her missing since wednesday. Speaking with the owner of the house where the deceased remains were found, it was revealed that the couple butchered the young girl and kept some parts of her body in a basin. People are quite da

The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reacted to the results of the Kuje Area, Abuja council chairmanship election where a member of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Suleman Sabo was declared winner of the February 12 election. Reacting to the outcome of the polls, the governor said the election in the Federal Capital Territory is a barometer of the mood of the nation and a precursor to the 2023 election. He further stated that a stronger and united People's Democratic Party is on the rise and that Nigerians are tired of the All Progressive Congress due to its governance. As you may know, the contestant of the PDP, Mr Suleman Sabo, contesting for a second tenure was declared winner of the February 12 council chairmanship election in Kuje Area of the FCT after gathering a total vote of over 13,301; according to Premium Times to beat his closet opponent, Sarki Hamidu of the APC who got 7,694 votes.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised some PDP governors against contesting for federal positions, vowing that they will not get such seats MURIC said the listed governors are Muslim haters and have been blacklisted from getting federal positions Darius Ishaku of Taraba state and his Oyo state counterpart, Seyi Makinde, are among the listed governors The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of being Muslim-haters, a  report  by  PM News  stated. The group in a statemen signed by it’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola and released on Wednesday, February 9, said the governors should not attempt to contest for any federal position because they have been blacklisted and will "never get there.” MURIC, as Islamic group, has accused some PDP governors of taking anti-Muslim actions. Photo credits: @seyiamakinde, @GovSamuelOrtom, @GovWike, @IshakuDarius Source: Twitter The  PDP  governors listed by MURIC are: Governor Darius Ishak

BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Romanus ‘Natty’ Amuta is Dead  Romanus Amuta   Popular Nollywood Actor, Romanus Amuta has died after a long battle with a protracted illness,  POLITICS NIGERIA  has learned. Amuta rose to limelight after featuring in Popular Nigerian Soap Opera  ‘The Masquerade’  where he played the role of ‘Natty’. The Veteran actor’s death was confirmed by his son, Chukwuma Amuta. This Newspaper recalls that Amuta disappeared from the acting scene after developing Stroke in 2009. His health was being managed quietly until his demise today. Speaking on the development, Chukwuma told newsmen: “My father died this morning in Lagos after a protracted illness”. The 79 year old hails from Ukana, Udi LGA of Enugu state. Earlier Rumours of Death In 2014, the actor made headlines after a rumour hit Social Media with the caption ‘Romanus Amuta is Dead’. The report was quickly dispelled as the thespian granted an interview to journalists stating that he was alive and well but admitted