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Kogi: Audu/Faleke group rejects delegates list, demands direct primary election

NewsDeskNgApr 4, 2023April 4, 20230

The Audu/ Faleke political structure in Kogi state has demanded direct primary mode to give a level playing ground to all the 17 governorship aspirants contesting the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state, The group led by Senator Emmanuel Dagana Ocheja, Tuesday in Abuja, placed...

Leaked conversations: DSS now intelligence arm of APC – Timi Frank

NewsDeskNgApr 4, 2023April 4, 20230

…Says Service’s Nollywood script a recipe for tragedy Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has said the Directorate of State Security Service (DSS) has metamorphosed into an intelligence arm of the ruling party and urgently needs a total overhaul. Frank, however said...

Tinubu rejects govt of national unity, says only competent people will work with him

NewsDeskNgApr 4, 2023April 4, 20230

The president-elect, Bola Tinubu has ruled out the possibility of forming a Government of National Unity, saying “my aim is higher than that”. The former Lagos governor said this in a statement he personally issued on Thursday. Tinubu, who described himself as the servant of a larger purpose, said his...

Kogi PDP elders accused Atiku of plotting to Impose Dino Melaye on the party, says delegates lists are being altered to favour Dino.

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2023April 3, 20230

Elders of the Kogi state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called Atiku to immediate retracts his steps and allow the original delegates list from 21 local government of Kogi state scales through. The Elders in the statement signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansofo, said,the state chapter of the...

Jonathan, Khama, Howard-Taylor, Others Bag Afri-Heritage Award In Rwanda

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2023April 3, 20230

…Urges African Leaders To Put Humanity First Prominent African leaders and icons have been honoured at the maiden edition of the African Heritage Concert and Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday, April 1, 2023. According to the organizers – Heritage Times HT, the event was strategically packaged to celebrate...

E-Voting Innovators Demand N77 Billion from INEC, FGN for Suppressed Proposal

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2023April 3, 20230

Dr Adah Edache Obekpa and Renaissance Network Africa (RNA) have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) over alleged suppression of their contributions to the introduction of electronic voting (E-voting) in Nigeria. Dr Obekpa, a US-based medical professional, and RNA,...

Troops neutralize scores of terrorists recover arms and ammunition in Kaduna

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2023April 3, 20230

Troops of Operation Whirl Punch in conjuction with Defence Headquaters Special Forces over the weekend conducted clearance operations to terrorist enclaves in Kaduna State, after which 11 of them were neutralized. The troops operated in Bagoma, Rema Bilugai, Dagara, Sabon Layi, Gagumi, Katakaki and Randagi villages, all in Birnin Gwari...

Oyedepo speaks on alleged leaked audio with Peter Obi

NewsDeskNgApr 3, 2023April 3, 20230

The presiding Bishop of Faith Tabernacle, David Oyedepo, has reacted to the leaked audio tape between him and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Oyedepo while preaching on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ogun State, said he has never campaigned for any politician during any election...

South African Khosi wins BBTitans, takes home $100, 000

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2023April 2, 20230

Eleven weeks after the curtains opened on the Big Brother Titans reality TV show, a South African contestant, Khosi, has emerged as the winner of the show. With her win, she has become $100,000 richer, with lots of additional prizes. Credit: Tofarati Ige Follow us for more breaking news and...

NDLEA Declares Prophetess, Couple Wanted Over Seized Illicit Drugs

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2023April 2, 20230

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Sunday declared a Rivers State-based prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi, wanted for drug trafficking. The agency also declared the prophetess’ accomplices, a couple – Igho Ubiribo and Danielle Simba Allen – wanted for recruiting teenage girls into drug...