Adams Oshiomhole is tipped to replace Oyegun as APC chairman - The former Edo governor is reportedly being backed by the party's national leader Tinubu - Some southeast leaders are also showing interest in the position Former governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is reportedly preparing to take over as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection of the tenure extension of the National Working Committee. The John Oyegun-led committee had earlier received a one-year tenure extension but the president described it as illegal. Vanguard reports that Oshiomhole is prepared to take over the party leadership although he would face stiff opposition from southeast leaders. It was also reported that Oshiomhole is receiving support from Chief Bola Tinubu who is also against the tenure extension. The Edo state chapter of the APC also hailed President Buhari’s position indicating that it was in support of Oshiom...
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BREAKING : 2 Suspects In Senator Dino Melaye’s Attempted Murder Case And 4 Others Escape From Police Custody. The Kogi State Police command has confirmed the escape of two suspects, Kabiru Saidu A.k.a Osama and Nuhu Salisu A.k.a small from police detention one week after accusing the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye of arm sponsorship. Confirming the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in Lokoja; the Kogi State commissioner of Police, Ali Janga said the incident happened at about 3:21am of March 28 as four other suspects namely, Aliyu Isa, Adams Suleiman; Emmanuel Audu, and Musa Mohammed also escaped from police detention. Janga noted that the five Special Anti Robbery Squad office (SARS) and seven conventional police officers on duty have been detained by the command for interrogation. According to Janga; when he visited the scene of the incident; it was obvious that there was conspiracy between some police officers and the runaway suspects...
NEWS : My police husband locked me in cell for six days, says divorce-seeking woman An Enugu State High Court on Monday gave Kyrian Ibe, a policeman, and his wife , Lilian , till May 28 to settle their marital differences. Lilian had urged the court to dissolve their eight-year marriage for alleged maltreatment of the husband. The petitioner also begged the court to award her custody of their four - year - old son held hostage by her husband . She told the court that her husband , a policeman was maltreating her , adding that he locked her up in police custody for six days for no reason and took their son . “ My son is in the custody of his brother , Philip , and he also locked me up in the police cell for six days without cause , ” he said . Ibe, in his response , had told the court that his wife was not submissive. He said his wife had been having extra - marital affairs , adding that this led to her arrest and detention by the police . “ She left my house ...
NEWS: Supreme Court dismisses Akeredolu’s appeal against Abraham’s suit The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by the Ondo State Governor , Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu , against the suit of one of his opponents in the last governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress in the state , Mr . Olusegun Abraham. Akeredolu ’ s appeal is in connection with the service on him the court papers filed by Abraham to challenge his emergence as the APC ’ s governorship candidate in the September 3 , 2016 election . The governor had appealed to the Court of Appeal challenging the order of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja permitting Abraham to serve him (the governor ) through substituted means. The Court of Appeal in Abuja , on July 2017 , dismissed Akeredolu ’ s appeal and affirmed Justice Dimgba ’ s order . The governor further appealed to the Supreme Court , which also dismissed his appeal on Friday. In a unanimous judgment on Friday , a f...
SPORTS: World cup build-up: Eagles edge Poland in Wroclaw The Super Eagles began their Russia 2018 World Cup preparations on a bright note with a 1 - 0 win over Poland on Friday night at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw . Chelsea winger Victor Moses converted from the spot to give Gernot Rohr’ s side the win under wintery conditions in the largest city in western Poland . The Eagles will play Serbia , who lost 2 - 1 to Morocco , in their next match on Tuesday . Going into Friday ’ s game , the Polish side were the clear favourites after climbing one place to sixth in the latest FIFA ranking with the Nigerians 46 places behind the Europeans . But it was the three- time African champions, who had recorded a historic 4 - 2 win over Argentina in another friendly in Krasnodar last November , that continued their winning streak ahead of their trip to Russia . In the absence of captain Obi Mikel, who was held back in China by his work permit renewal , Rohr handed the captain’ s armb...
Sport: Messi to train at Real Madrid for Spain Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will ditch the familiar surroundings of La Masia to train at arch rivals Real Madrid’s facilities ahead of Argentina’s clash with Spain. Next week’s international friendly will take place at Wanda Metropolitano, the home of Atletico Madrid, but the Argentine FA have opted to prepare at Los Blancos’ training base as opposed to their city neighbours’. Messi A selection of the Argentina side, minus talisman Messi turned out for training on Tuesday morning in Manchester to prepare for their Friday night clash against Italy, wrapped up against the elements. The Albiceleste will hope their skipper provides a boost when he links up with the squad. Argentina will face Italy before playing Spain next Tuesday.
MEMBERS of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, were excited before commencement of the weekly meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the news of the release of 91 abducted school girls in Dapchi, Yobe State. Cabinet members who gathered ahead of the FEC, were seen clustering in small groups discussing the news of the release of the girls early hours of Wednesday from their abductors. The release of the students is coming few hours after the Amnesty International (AI) alleged that the federal government controlled security agencies got advanced warning but failed to prevent the abduction of schoolgirls in Dapchi, Yobe State The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed told State House correspondents that the directive by President Buhari to all security agencies to do everything possible to secure the release of the Dapchi schoolgirls, who were abducted 19 Feb. 2018, has yielded fruits, with the confirmed release of 76 of the 110 abduc...
Breaking: Dapchi girls have been brought back – parents There is a great celebration in Dapchi, Yobe state as parents of the 110 school girls of the Government Girls Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe state who were abducted over a month ago have said that the Dapchi girls have been brought back. Two parents told AFP on Wednesday about the return of the students to Dapchi saying: “The Dapchi girls have been brought back. They were brought in nine vehicles and dropped outside the school at about 8:00 am (0700 GMT),” said Bashir Manzo, who heads a group set up to support parents whose children were abducted. Although, out of the number, 5 of the abducted girls are yet to be found, posing fears whether they are alive or dead. Confirming the release of the Dapchi girls Abdullahi Kawi the father of Aisha Abdullahi of JSS 2 said his friend called him to confirm that one of the girls was dropped at Gumsa yesterday night while the others who were on their way to Dapchi arrived this mo...
Abuja – The yearnings of Fans for a reunion by the defunct Mo Hits Squad, is gradually becoming a reality as Michael Collins and Dapo Oyebanjo a.k.a Don Jazzy and D’Banj respectively have publicly announced a `Reunion Tour.’ The duo made the announcement on their respective instagram handles. D’Banj, with over two million followers on instagram @iambangalee, stated: “@donjazzy Are they ready’’ Similarly, Don Jazzy, with about 3.9 million instagram followers in his characteristic responded on @donjazzy “@iambangalee How many states/countries should we give them?’’ However, the exact dates, venues or artists to perform during the tour were not mentioned in their different posts. Nevertheless, it is a welcome and cheering news for fans of Mo Hits Records, after members of the group went their separate ways in 2012. The group founded in 2004 dominated the Nigerian music scene between 2004 and 2012. The defunct Mo Hit Records artists first performance after the break up took plac...