Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid glowing tributes to his late predecessor and ex-principal, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on the 15th-year anniversary of his death. Yar’Adua died on May 5, 2010 after a protracted illness, barely three years into his four-year presidential term. Jonathan, who was then-Vice President, was sworn in as president to complete the term that terminated on May 29, 2011. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, Jonathan said, “Fifteen years ago, our nation lost a patriot.  A servant leader, with whom I shared a common vision for a united, inclusive and a just nation. “President Yar’Adua’s…

US President Donald Trump has come under fire over an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope. Trump, who posted the photo on his Truth Social platform, was called out by the New York State Catholic Conference, an organisation representing the state’s bishops, which works with the government to shape laws and policies that promote social justice and respect for life. While stating that there was nothing funny about the photo, the NYS Catholic Conference reminded the US leader that the late Pope Francis had just been laid to rest. President Trump was also warned against making a mockery of…

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…