The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cancelled the Etsako Central Ward delegates election in Edo State due to the reported kidnapping of nine electoral officials. Mr Tony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, told news men in Benin on Monday that the decision was made by the Governor Peter Mbah-led Delegates Congress Committee. According to him,…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, has congratulated Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards despite their loss. Sanwo-Olu in a post on his official X, wrote: “A special shoutout to @davido, @burnaboy, @ayrastarr, @asakemusik, @Olamide and @temsbaby and all Nigerian talents represented as nominees at the Grammy’s, the apex music award in the world. “Your…
Rulani Mokwena, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, believes Nigerian attacker Victor Osimhen will shine in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, the reigning CAF Player of the Year, is likely to lead the Super Eagles to victory in Ivory Coast. According to him “Victor Osimhen is one player who is in great form and…
The federal government has voiced worry over the continued rise in food and commodity prices, which has sparked protests in Niger and Kano. Olawale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, met with a visiting German team led by the country’s Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Svenja Shulze, on…
William Troost-Ekong has stated that the Super Eagles intend to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him “We have been defending well like a great team and we have been attacking and creating chances as a good team,”. “I like the fighting spirit and togetherness of this team. “We’re heading in the…
Nigerian industrialist Obinna Iyiegbu, commonly known as Obi Cubana, has congratulated Nigerians and predicted that the Super Eagles will win the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Obi Cubana, who saw the Super Eagles’ victory over Angola at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, stated, “You know we are lifting the cup; that is why we…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. Atiku accused the present administration of promoting economic policies that exacerbate the country’s financial troubles, resulting in shrinkage of the private sector and the exit of multinational corporations. Atiku Abubakar said, “The economy’s performance has, in recent weeks and months, been…
Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire, has explained why he yelled at teammate Alex Iwobi during their quarterfinal match against Angola on Friday. In the 59th minute, the camera caught Nwabali yelling at Fulham player Iwobi. That came just seconds after Angola came close…
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has stated that he will have to wear a mask for the remainder of his career due to safety concerns. Speaking to Brilla FM, Osimhen, who is now on national duty with the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, said it is risky for…
Tems, a popular Nigerian diva, has finally stated why she does not want to date musician Asake. But, in her most recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Tems stated that she is not interested in dating Asake since her feelings for him are not romantic. Interviewer: “Is directing something you are looking to do…