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Man touted as Possible “pepperito”replacement Tokunbo Abiru ,resigns as MD Polaris Bank
Gbeleyi Abayomi The man touted to replace late senator Adebayo Osinowo aka pepperito by APC for the upcoming by elections in Lagos East senatorial district, Mr Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru has recently resigned as MD of Polaris bank. his resignation which takes effect from 31st August, 2020. With his resignation, It further cements the speculations that …
Obaseki, APC in war of words over refinery
Gbeleyi Abayomi GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in a war of words over modular refinery in Edo State. In a news conference yesterday it Benin, The APC campaign council, through its Chairman, Prince John Mayaki, said the refinery …
Funke Akindele Bello and husband JJC Skillz celebrate 4 year wedding anniversary.
Idehen Kemi Screen diva and Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele popularly know as Jennifer, is celebrating her 4yeaer wedding anniversary with her husband JJC skillz . The actress took to her Instagram page to share these beautiful photos of the she and her husband and wrote in her caption: ‘All glory to God!!! 4 years and …
Southwest APC applauds Yakassai stand on zoning
Gbeleyi Abayomi The Southwest All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded prominent Northern elder, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, for his comment on presidential zoning to the South in 2023. The zonal chapter noted that the elder statesman was reacting to its call on Yakassai to speak out on the issue. The Southwest APC Publicity Secretary , Chief …
JUST IN: Nigeria’s economy enters negative growth rate
Gbeleyi Abayomi According to a report by the national bureau of statistics on Monday , Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate contracted by –6.10 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. Expectedly, Details of the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report for Q2 2020 revealed that the decline was due to contraction in domestic …
Sanusi faults NBA over decision to withdraw invitation to El-Rufai
Gbeleyi Abayomi The dethroned former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has faulted the decision of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to withdraw its invitation to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El’rufai, to attend its Annual General Conference. describing the decision as sad for freedom of speech in Nigeria. Mr Sanusi Made the statement on Sunday when …
Dogara denies rejoining APC for Vice- presidential slot.
Gbeleyi Abayomi The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has denied rumours making the rounds , about his presidential ambition in 2023, with particular mention of being the running mate to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by Dogara’s media aide, Turaki …
APC demands release of journalist allegedly detained in Akwa Ibom
Gbeleyi Abayomi The All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of a local reporter in the state, Ime Silas, who was allegedly arrested by the state government. Ime Silas, a reporter with a local tabloid in the state, Global Concord, was allegedly arrested on August 17 and …
PHOTO STORY : Huge crowd welcomes ex-Kano emir Sanusi to Kaduna
Gbeleyi Abayomi A huge crowd has welcomed the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, to Kaduna on Sunday. The dethroned lamido Sanusi who was sent packing by the Kano State Government, is a close friend to the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to unconfirmed stories, The former emir was dethroned by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje‘s …
Ondo 2020: APC chieftain threatens to win at all cost.
Gbeleyi Abayomi A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Isaac Kekemeke, has been caught on a viral video threatening that the ruling party will use all the power it has to win the October 10 governorship election in the state. A former party Chiarman of the party , Mr Isaac …
