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The Coalition of All Political Parties Supporters in Nigeria (CAPSN) has vehemently condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) for obtaining a court order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register for the forthcoming local government elections in Rivers State. According to CAPSN President, Ibrahim Mustapha: “The APC’s action is a breach of President Tinubu’s desire for local government autonomy and smacks of mischief. “It’s an assault on the recent landmark Supreme Court judgment granting autonomy to local governments.” Mustapha described the court order as “frivolous and mischievous,” adding that it’s targeted at making a…

In a shocking turn of events, law enforcement officers are actively looking for a bisexual woman who was allegedly responsible for the death of Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu who died on the 15th of April, 2024. The woman, whose identity has currently been made public, is sought by the late Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu’s family in relation to his cause of death. Following his passing, the community’s residents supported the enraged family of Mr. Oluwaseye Timothy Akeredolu in their desire for retribution. Aina Okeowo Akeredolu, 32, who formally lived at 2 Awanutu Street papa Ajao Mushin in Lagos, was declared…

The North Central Youth Group, a vibrant coalition of young people from the Middle Belt, has distanced itself from any form of protest against President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The group’s stance comes after a thorough evaluation of the leaders’ performances, which they say has brought hope, opportunities, and smiles to the faces of Nigerians, particularly the people of the North Central region. A statement jointly signed by Abdullahi Mohammed and Barr Fidelis Elaigwu described President Tinubu’s administration as a beacon of light in just one year, illuminating the path to a brighter future for…

The Socialist Movement of Africa (SMA) has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for advocating for a 50% salary cut among lawmakers to support the government’s efforts in addressing the economic hardship facing Nigerians. In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Apex Segun, the group also applauded the House for their collective decision to donate their salaries to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. Segun said this selfless act demonstrates their commitment to the well-being of the people and their willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good. Recall that the Green Chamber,…

Former Lagos State First Lady and founder of the Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has encouraged Nigerian youths, especially girls, to focus on their ambitions rather than engaging in needless intimate relationships that could jeopardize their dreams. Mrs. Ambode shared this advice at the launch of the book “Let the Child Live” by Caroline Oluwadare, a beneficiary of HOFOWEM, in Lagos. The former Lagos First Lady who was represented at the occasion by Mrs. Oyefunke Olayinka, emphasized the importance of serving those in need and urged parents to enhance their parenting roles by instilling self-discipline,…

In a memorable event at the office of the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, TECNO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kickstart a project aimed at refurbishing a local football pitch in Lagos. This signing marks the beginning of TECNO’s commitment to transforming underutilised fields into state-of-the-art training centres, nurturing raw talent into future stars, and providing underserved communities with a platform to achieve their potential. Lagos, the city of aquatic splendour, plays a pivotal role in this ambitious initiative. The signing ceremony, witnessed by key stakeholders, members of the Lagos State Sports Commission, and various…

Popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele has melted the hearts of needy Nigerians at another edition of his palliative market which was held at the Badagry branch of his church in Lagos on Saturday, 20th of July, 2024. As usual, the prices of essential commodities were ridiculously crashed for affordability sake among members of the church and its environs. At the palliative market, half bags of rice were sold for N15,000 each, quarter bags were sold for N7,000, 5 litres of groundnut oil was sold for N2,000, and several other items too were sold to those present at the event.…

A few months back, when renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele warned Aliko Dangote to be careful not to have a confrontation with the Nigerian government, many may not have seen the possibility of that coming to pass because as far as everyone knows, Dangote is a friend of the current administration and there has been rarely any government that doesn’t support Dangote in Nigeria. Aside from that, Dangote is known to be reserved, hardly criticizes government policies, he is always about his business therefore, it would be unrealistic to say the richest man in Africa would have issues with the…

Promasidor Nigeria Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eno Udoma-Eniang as its Corporate Affairs & IDF Director, effective July 8th, 2024. Eno joins Promasidor Nigeria from Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile), where she held several leadership roles, the last of which was Head of Government and Legislative Affairs, promoting a favourable positioning and protection for the organization’s corporate, regulatory, and policy interests. She brings over three decades of extensive multinational and multi-jurisdictional experience, in broad multi-functional roles spanning legal practice, social responsibility, corporate and regulatory affairs, and commercial legal management, to the Promasidor team.…

The Ogun State Government has announced plans to register an additional 100,000 farmers under the Ogun State Farmer Information Management System (OGFIMS), bringing the total number of registered farmers to 160,000. Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo made this known during the OGFIMS workshop on Farmers and Value Chain Actors’ registration exercise at the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) training hall. The workshop aimed to train 86 enumerators and supervisors to register and gather information on farmers, thereby enriching the state’s database. Owotomo emphasized the importance of accurate registration, stating that it would assist the government in decision-making and…