By Abimbola Ogunnaike Following the suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, by his Kano State ward, as well as the attendant crisis and litigations it has been generating, the North Central APC Forum has solicited for the support of its North West counterpart to get Ganduje out of office so the region (North Central) can reclaim the seat. The forum warned the North West APC against backing Ganduje or passing any form of vote-of-confidence on him. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 in Jos, Plateau State capital, on the outcome of…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is not afraid to die because even after death he would still “live on.” According to him, he is made up of many past generations and he will be part of his future generations to come. The former world champion wrote on his Snapchat page: “Don’t be afraid to die as you will always live on one way or another. “In the sense I am Anthony Joshua but I am a make up of many past generations and I will be part of my future generations to come one…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Debt Management Office has disclosed t that the Federal Government has raised N4.9 trillion from N7.3 trillion Ways and Means Central Bank of Nigeria advance. The Director General of DMO, Patience Oniha, made this disclosure on Monday, 20 May, 2024 in Lagos State at an interactive session with primary dealers in Federal Government securities markets. Oniha noted that domestic securities remain a major source of federal government spending. “Last year, we raised N7 trillion as new domestic borrowing. It speaks to the domestic market’s size, resilience, and sophistication, unlike in many African markets. “Out of the new…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nollywood has received a major boost as Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, ventured into the movie industry. The ‘African Giant’ exponentr is set to make his debut as an executive producer in Black Mic Mac’s upcoming movie ‘3 Cold Dishes.’ Burna Boy would executively produce the movie through Spaceship Films, a company he co-founded alongside Bose Ogulu, his mother. The movie will be co-produced by Black Mic Mac, Ifind, Alma Prods, Asurf Films, and Martian Network. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ is a story set across Nigeria, the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Police authorities have confirmed the death of a teenage rapper, Rylo Huncho, who was found at his home in Suffolk, an independent city in Virginia, United States. According to authorities, the teen had been killed by an “accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head. Though police did not identify Huncho in their announcement, the rapper’s family have since shared news of his death in a GoFundMe page set up to support his mother. His real name is Raleigh, according to The Direct. “Hello, my aunt recently lost her 17 year old son from a self-inflicted gun wound…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunman on motorcycles attacked Zurak village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing more than 40 persons, including vigilantes.. Quoting residents of the community, the incident occurred around 5:00 pm on Monday, 20 May, 2024 when people were going about their normal activities According to the report, the residents of the community said they could not immediately report the incident due to the poor communication network in the area. A youth leader in the area named Sahpi’i Sambo, who also confirmed the incident , said the bandits arrived the community on motorcycles…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen have abducted Catholic priest, Very Rev. Fr. Oliver Buba, serving with the Yola Catholic Diocese The incident, it was gathered, occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 in the reverend father’s rectory at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Bare, in Numan Local Government of Adamawa State. Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, made this disclosure through in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen. Mamza invited all Christian faithful and men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of the priest.
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Pope Francis has finally opened up on the controversy over his stance on same-sex couples. The Pope explained that he allowed the blessings of individuals but not on same-sex unions. Fox News reports that the Pope was asked about a seeming change to Vatican policy when he approved the blessings of Catholics in same-sex unions in a conversation with CBS ’60 Minutes’. “Last year you decided to allow Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples,” CBS ’60 Minutes’ anchor Norah O’Donnell said. “That’s a big change. Why?” “No, what I allowed was not to bless the union. That…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the National Working Committee (NWC), of the party is working to get new state Governors come 2027. Ganduje stated this on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 in Abuja at a policy roundtable titled, ‘The Asiwaju Scorecard Series’, organised by APC Professionals Forum. He said the leadership of the APC was gradually restructuring the party into a truly grassroots progressive party. The APC National Chairman said the NWC has directed the state chapters of the party to liaise with their respective governors and other…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Central of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee has raised interest rates by 150 basis points to 26.25 per cent from 24.75 per cent in March to tackle rising inflation. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made this disclosure on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 at the 295th MPC press briefing in Abuja. The Apex Bank boss said the decision to raise the interest rate was to tame the country’s soaring headline inflation which increased to 33.69 per cent in April. CBN had continued tightening of monetary instruments to bring down inflation. The 295th MPC meeting is the third since…