Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said the South East will deliver over 70 percent of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Kalu said this is one of the ways the South East will repay President for his commitment to the development of the zone, especially in assenting to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill. The deputy speaker, according to a, statement by his Chief Press Secretary,Levinus Nwabughiogu, stated this at a grand reception held in his honour at Ntalakwu in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, by…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said it will sue Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and other elected officials of the state, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s Acting National Chairman, Ilyas Damagum, said the intention is to retrieve their mandate from the governor and the lawmakers. This is one of the decisions of the National Working Committee (NWC) at its meeting yesterday following the defection of the governor and all elected party and government officials in Delta State to the APC. All of them were received into the ruling party on Monday in Asaba…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has assured the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), that his return to the ruling party will not be regretted. Chairman of the Lagos APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi gave the assurance on Tuesday, as Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, formally visited the party’s secretariat with members of his Lagos4Lagos movement to meet the State Executive Committee. “I am pretty sure that the step taken today, April 29, won’t be regretted. We have accepted his reunion into the party. I bet you, you won’t regret the…

Bishop T.D. Jakes, Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House, Dallas, Texas is transitioning out of his role and handing over the reins to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Touré Roberts, five months after he suffered a heart attack on stage last November. Jakes, who have served in the ministry for nearly five decades, expressed trust in the couple’s leadership, citing their deep understanding of the church’s vision and values. While stepping back from day-to-day leadership, Jakes will continue to preach and focus on initiatives promoting economic empowerment and social justice. The transition aims to ensure the church’s…

Lagos State Governor,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu has responded to Peter Obi’s comments about Nigeria made at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, criticising the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate for what he deemed disparaging remarks about the country. During his recent appearance at the prestigious institution, Obi outlined how Nigeria’s economic decline over the past 25 years has led to a drastic rise in poverty. He used the poverty index to compare Nigeria with China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, showing how the country’s poverty levels have surged. Obi explained that, in 1990, when the Human Development Index (HDI) was first measured,…

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has praised Galatasaray’s impressive victory over Eyupspor. Okan Buruk’s team defeated their opponents 5-1 on Sunday at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium. Osimhen had one goal and one assist in the win. Galatasaray maintained their five-point lead over Istanbul rivals Fenerbahçe following the win. The holders top the standings with 80 points from 31 matches. “I’m very happy because we won. Winning this match was very important. We needed more points. I’m very happy to have contributed one goal and one assist. “I’m also happy for Morata,” he was quoted by SPOR. “These points are very…

Access Bank says it is cooperating with law enforcement authorities after sacking a staff member, Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie accused of secretly filming colleagues in the bank’s restrooms. In a statement signed by the bank’s management in response to the incident, Access Bank confirmed that the incident had been escalated to the appropriate authorities and that an investigation is underway. “We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and any form of privacy violation,” the statement read. “We are fully cooperating with the authorities and engaging with affected employees to provide all necessary support.” The bank urged the public to rely on…

The Presidency has rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday, described such claims as baseless, exaggerated, and politically motivated. “The seismic shift caused by Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno’s open declaration of support for President Bola Tinubu, the defection of the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, the former vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last election, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and…

Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed on Saturday as the Tractor Boys were beaten by Newcastle United even with four matches before the end of the season. Goals from Alexander Isak and Dan Burn secured all three points for Newcastle against Ipswich and ensured the Tractor Boys will be playing Championship football once again next season. A tough afternoon for Ipswich started badly when Ben Johnson was sent off in the first half, before a penalty on the stroke of half-time from Isak gave the visitors a mountain to climb. Further goals from Dan Burn and William…

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2027 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Adamu made his declaration yesterday, during a meeting with members of the State Working Committee of the APC held in Lafia, the state capital. The former police chief said his decision was driven by a “clarion call” from the people of Nasarawa who, according to him, believe in his leadership capabilities and experience. He pledged to run an all-inclusive and people-oriented administration if elected as governor. “I am answering the call of…