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Don’t succumb to propaganda that Igbo want to take over Lagos—Chief Ayo Adebanjo… There is no battle for Lagos–Anya Ndi Igbo
Mandy Park Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has cautioned those propagating that Ndigbo is in battle with the Yoruba over Lagos to stop such insinuations as both ethnic groups enjoy cordial relationship.This is as Igbo group, Anya Ndi Igbo, said there is no battle for Lagos between the Igbo and Yoruba.Adebanjo made the observation when the group, led by elder statesman, Dr Uma Eleazu paid him a courtesy visit yesterday.‘There is this insinuations that the Igbo is in battle with the Yoruba to take over Lagos. No body should succumb…
Read MoreLai Mohammed’s allegation of treason on me sadning — Peter Obi
By Mandy Park Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 poll, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction over comments made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, saying it’s sadning.In a press statement, Mohammed accused Mr Obi and his Deputy, Datti Baba-Ahmed, of treason by inciting the citizens to revolt against the announcement of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect.In a release made available to the press on Tuesday, Obi said that he was not perturbed by the minister bandying around the word ‘treason’ because, as far as he (Obi)…
Read MoreWhitney Adeniran: NGO demands stringent prosecution of Chrisland School, commends Lagos govt
Mandy Park A child’s rights organization, the Center for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), has commended the Lagos State Government over the outcome of its findings on the death of Whitney Adeniran. This is as the organisation called for continued vigilance on prosecution of the incident until justice is done. Adeniran was a student of Chrisland School in Lagos. Recall that the 12 year-old Adeniran slumped and died during a school inter-house competition at the Agege Sports Stadium on February 9, 2023. While multiple sources claimed that she…
Read MoreBREAKING: INEC declares Labour Party’s Alex Otti winner of Abia gov’ship poll
By Mandy Park After days of politicaanxiety, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Wednesday, declared Alex Otti, the candidate of the Labour Party winner of the March 18 governorship poll in Abia state. Otti polled a total of 175, 467 votes defeat his closest rival, Chief Okey Ahiwe of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party who scored 88,529 votes.Enyinnaya Nwafor of the Young Peoples Party, YPP, came third with 28,972 votes. Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Professor Nnenna Oti, subsequently declared Otti the…
Read MoreStakeholders, public health experts make case for SSB tax
By Mandy Park Public health experts, industry professionals, and Civil Society Organisations among other stakeholders have called on the federal government to increase tax on sugar sweetened beverages so as to discourage and reduce its intake by the gullible and easy to fleece public. By extension they submitted that it would reduce the health burden associated with the consumption of SSB. This is as they express worry over bad narratives that are making the rounds and causing most Nigerians to turn against a policy they should be supporting. Speakers,…
Read MoreTotal Blessing Campaign Organisation condemns INEC over declaration of Abaribe as Abia South Senator-elect
…expresses shock on the death of Chief Sir F.N. Nwosu … backs High chief Ikechi Emenike … congratulates President-elect, Asiwaju Tinubu By Mandy Park Total Blessing Campaign Organisation has lashed the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) for pronouncing Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as Senator-elect for Abia South federal constituency when the election was inconclusive. The group says its unacceptable to them. Also the group pledged massive support on the leadership of the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Abia State, High chief Ikechi Emenike, stressing that he has…
Read MorePresidential Poll: Atiku, PDP withdraw fresh application against INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, withdrew a fresh application they filed to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to allow their agents to participate in the process of sorting out ballot papers that were used for the presidential election that held on February 25. Both PDP and Atiku, who are separately challenging the outcome of the election that was declared in favour of the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, told the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting…
Read MoreObi in Jos raises hope for a new Nigeria
… canvases votes for LP candidates. Mandy Park The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi arrived, in Jos, the Plateau state Capital on Wednesday to the warm embrace of jubilant Obidient Supporters, reassuring them of his commitment to bequeath a new Nigeria. Obi assured that he would reclaim his stolen mandate, just as he urged them to go out enmasse and vote for LP candidates for the governorship and house of Assembly elections on Saturday 18th, March, 2023. Obi has been on thank you visits to some states…
Read MoreHouse on the Rock drummer Chris Okafor slumps during church service, dies
House on the Rock drummer Chris Okafor has died after slumping in church on Sunday, March 12. The church’s founder Pastor Paul Adefarasin announced this in a statement on Monday. He said, “We lost one of our own, and our hearts ache for a young man who died in his prime. “Chris Okafor was full of life, his understanding of music and how beats make your worship experience so much better is a talent that he will be remembered for. Chris served with us in the music ministry arm of…
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