Here is a round-up of stories we have tracked for your reading pleasure this evening
2023: Atiku Meets PDP NWC Members, Calls For Fair Primary Elections
Under normal circumstances, this is a guy who already has 11 million votes in his space. And I think as a party, you should give me the right of first refusal. In fact, we are in a democracy. All I urge you is to make sure that the way you have started, you should also conclude that way by being very fair, very credible, give every contestant the opportunity to face the election. READ MORE
Jonathan Is Constitutionally Disqualified From Running, Says Falana
However, the former President is disqualified from contesting the said election by 137 (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended which provides as follows: ‘A person who was sworn in to complete the term for which another person was elected as President shall not be elected to such office for more than a single term. READ MORE
Insecurity: Gov Ayade Praises Buhari, Says Situation Would Have Been Worse
“President Muhammadu Buhari met a challenging situation, held it, and has been able to pull back the terrorist attacks and you judge him based on one occasional incident. If he was not there, it could have been worse than what he met. But he has made a lot of improvements. READ MORE
Soldier Alleged To Be Assisting Terrorists Commits Suicide
“He was apprehended while attempting to escape after he learned that his movements and activities with terrorists have been discovered. After being handcuffed, he skillfully snatched a gun from one of the escorts and killed himself. READ MORE
Osinbajo Seeks Oba Of Benin’s Support For Presidential Bid
He told the Oba he is in the state for political reasons, Osinbajo said he deemed it appropriate to make the Palace his first stop. The visit to the palace, the Vice President, explained is to inform the Oba of his intention to run for president in the coming election. READ MORE
Fire Guts Parts Of SCOAN, Destroy Shelter Of Late Tb Joshua’s Tomb
It is confirmed that a section around the tomb of the late pastor TB Joshua caught fire. A shelter was built to cover the tomb because it is an open place, so, it was the shelter that caught fire. But we were able to curtail it and it did not spread beyond where it started. We have yet to identify the cause of the fire” she said. READ MORE
Stephanie Terungwa: NYSC Confirms Death Of Missing Corps Member
he attention of the NYSC Management has been drawn to the pictures making the rounds in the social media of a missing Corps member deployed to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The corpse was found wearing the NYSC khaki trouser, with the face defaced beyond recognition. READ MORE
Super TV CEO’s Murder: Absence Of Prosecution Witness Stalls Chidinma Ojukwu’s Trial
Unfortunately, my lord, he gave me a call, that he fell ill overnight and was on his way to the clinic. We sincerely apologize for the state of affairs and humbly pray that the matter is adjourned. READ MORE
Court Dismisses Abba Kyari’s Co-Defendant Bail Application In Drug Case
In a ruling, Justice Emeka Nwite holds that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has succeeded in proving its argument beyond doubt why the court should not admit Mister James to a bail. READ MORE
Klopp Extends Contract With Liverpool Until 2026
Like any healthy relationship, it always has to be a two-way street — you have to be right for each other. The feeling we were absolutely right for each other is what brought me here in the first place and it’s why I’ve extended previously. READ MORE
Malami Declares Interest In Kebbi Governorship Race
The minister of justice and attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Chika Malami, on Thursday declared his interest to contest the Kebbi governorship under Malami made his intentions known at the presidential hall in Birnin Kebbi during APC’s stakeholders’ meeting “if you will support me and accept me I wish to say I am interested in becoming the next governor of Kebbi if you permit me” his declaration had the blessings of the state executives of APC, ward Chairmen and local governments excos who gave Malami a resounding affirmative. READ MORE
Guinness Nigeria Opens New £6.2m Headquarters In Lagos
In her speech, Guinness Nigeria’s Board Chair, Dr Omobola Johnson, said the ceremony also doubled as a celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of Guinness Nigeria’s consistent business in Nigeria.Johnson noted that the world-class edifice was a testament of the Guinness brand’s confidence in continuing to do business in Nigeria and had rested rumours that the company was relocating from the country. READ MORE
