March 5, 2021

Insecurity: Obasanjo, Gumi, Apportion Blames, Proffer Solutions

My Experience With Coronavirus – Obasanjo

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday narrated how he once tested positive for deadly Coronavirus and what the experience was like

The former president disclosed this while celebrating his 84th birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

Obasanjo said it would surprise the well-wishers to know that he tested positive for COVID-19.

He said he invited officials to come and test him on a Saturday and that he did not get the result until the following Wednesday.

‘It came out positive but I didn’t see any symptoms. They came three days after they tested me and said I

June 12: Stand Against Anything Hindering Democracy – Tinubu

Development Can’t Happen Without Peaceful Atmosphere – Tinubu

Former Lagos State Governor and current National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has appealed to youths to allow peace reign, stating that no nation can develop in an atmosphere devoid of peace and harmony.

Tinubu, who is often referred to as Jagaban, stated this at the inauguration of the 1.4 km-long dual carriageway flyover at Pen Cinema junction, Agege Local Government Area of the state. Tinubu, while addressing the mammoth crowd on the occasion, also told the youths not to imitate vagabonds.

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According to Tinubu, …

Don’t Play Politics With Vaccines – Gbajabiamila Warns Nigerians

Don’t Play Politics With Vaccines – Gbajabiamila Warns Nigerians

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has admonished Nigerians not to play politics with the COVID-19 vaccines.

He warned that allowing conspiracy to thrive will affect the successful rollout of the vaccines.

Gbajabiamila made the call during the Flag-off of COVID-19 Vaccination in Nigeria on Friday.

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Nigeria had taken on delivery of four million doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday.

‘We must not play politics with vaccines; we must not play politics with the health of our neighbour; we must be on the same page whilst we also

Imo SA Diaspora Calls For 'World Book Day' Action

Imo SA Diaspora Calls For ‘World Book Day’ Action

Today 4th of March is World Book Day. 

Cllr. Celia Osakwe-Hibbert urges fellow Imo Diasporans to donate books to disadvantaged kids, send a ‘tenner’ directly to a student back home, read with any family kids; nephew, nieces, grandkids, kids etc, sponsor education for an underprivileged kid at home, this will empower them! She thanks all Diasporans who are already doing this and asks for more to follow suit.

Attached here is the photo of the Special  Adviser to Imo-State Governor on Diaspora reading with her two kids. She has also sponsored a 9 year old in Mbaitoli LGA and an …

Ghananian Supreme Court Upholds Akufo-Addo's Election Victory

Ghananian Supreme Court Upholds Akufo-Addo’s Election Victory

The Supreme Court in Ghana on Thursday delivered a judgement that upheld Nana Akufo-Addo’s victory in the December presidential election, dismissing allegations of irregularities.

Opposition candidate, and former President John Mahama, had filed a petition asking the court to annul the results of the elections and order a rerun because of alleged irregularities.

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But the court ruled that Mr. Akufo-Addo had obtained more than 50% (51.295%) of total valid votes and that the electoral commission’s corrections of the declared results did not significantly impact the outcome.

According to …

Pinnick Gets FG’s Backing In Quest For FIFA Council Seat

Nigeria Football Federation president (NFF), Amaju Pinnick’s quest to be a member of the FIFA Council, got a major boost on Thursday as the Federal Government declared its backing for the football executive saying that a victory for him would benefit not just Nigeria but Africa as a continent.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary, Engineer Nebolisa Anako, said the ministry was ready to support Pinnick in his bid to win a seat on the FIFA Council – the highest decision-making organ in …