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Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said he was not perturbed by plots of five aggrieved governors of the party, popularly known as G-5, to endorse presidential candidates of other political parties. He said power comes from God and he was confident that no man could arrogate to himself the powers that God alone has. This is as  the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said contrary to media reports, the opposition party was yet to take a decision on sanctioning the five governors for alleged anti-party activities. The G-5 governors, comprising  Governors Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu and Seyi Makinde of Rivers, Benue, Enugu, Abia and Oyo states, respectively, alongside their supporters, have been on a warpath with the PDP leadership and Atiku, following the nomination of Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as vice presidential candidate. The G-5 governors, who are also insisting ...

Brazil football legend, Pele, who died on Thursday at the age of 82, was regarded as the game’s greatest player. Pele was the best-loved footballer of his or any other generation, the eternal master of the beautiful game. Here are 13 things to know about Pele: 1. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in October 1940, Pele played his first game for Santos as a 15-year-old in 1956. 2. Pele won the World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970. His sumptuous range of skills made him the embodiment of his country’s golden age of football. 3. When Pele finally retired in 1977, he had scored more than 1,000 goals. 4. Pele scored 77 for Brazil, a mark only equalled at the recent World Cup by Neymar. 5. Pele’s impact on his sport went far beyond the pitch as he also became a money-making phenomenon, lending his name to sportswear, credit cards and watches among an array of products. 6. Pele earned a call-up to the national team in 1957, scoring on his debut against Argentina. In 1958, he was picked ...

The Nigerian fiscal space had the economy crawling and reeling under huge debt impacts and rising petrol subsidy. The latest data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed the total Public Debt Stock, representing the Domestic and External Debt Stocks of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the 36 State Governments, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was N42.84 trillion ($103.31 billion) as of June 30, 2022. The comparative figures for March 30, 2022, was N41.60tr ($100.07bn). The Total External Debt Stock was $40.06bn (N16.61tr) as of June 30, 2022, while the Total Domestic Debt Stock was N26.23tr ($63.24bn) due to new borrowings by the FGN to part-finance the deficit in the 2022 Appropriation Act. Even with these huge debts, Nigeria still burns over N300bn monthly on petrol subsidy through a process that many commentators have said is corruption infested. Nigeria’s federal government had a total of N17.126tr budget in 2022. The breakdown of the budget includes N86...

The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday announced the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor. The governor made the announcement in a statement he personally signed. He described the deceased as an intellectual whose contributions and wise counsel on national and global issues will be greatly missed. The statement read, “On behalf of the government and people of Imo state, I, Senator  Hope Uzodimma, the Executive Governor of Imo State, sorrowfully announce the passage of a great son of Imo State and Nigeria, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor. “A renowned academic, an exceptional diplomat and statesman and a tenacious patriot, Prof George Obiozor passed on recently after a brief illness. “The death of this foremost Igbo leader and former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States and the State of Israel is a big loss to Imo State, the South East and entire Nigeria. “I have no doubt that both Nigeria ...

Virginity test is illegal, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo, a Consultant Family Physician at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, declared in Ilorin on Wednesday. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the side-line of a workshop for primary healthcare providers that the WHO had declared the practice as illegal. He added that apart from the WHO declaration, the practice was archaic. Virginity test is conducted for various reasons, chief of which are requests from parents or suitors to establish marriage eligibility of the female or employment eligibility. The WHO describes virginity test as a gynaecological examination conducted in the belief that it determines whether a woman or girl has had vaginal intercourse. Sodipo said that there was a global call by WHO to eliminate violence against women and girls, adding that the practice was medically unnecessary. He added that the practice was oftentimes painful, humiliating and traumatic. He argued that the concept of virginity test was a...

The deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, South-South, Chief Dan Orbih has finally commented on Edo state PDP crises. He did so at the annual Edo PDP Christmas/New Year Party in his Country Home of Ogbona in Auchi.  During the Celebration, the Chairman disclosed that a Committee was set up in resolution of the Crisis with Gov. Ortom as the Chairman of the Committee with the party's deputy flag bearer Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Bala Mohammed and other members of the committee, and it was agreed upon for Governor Godwin Obaseki to produce 13 members of the State House of Assembly, against the entire 24 slots which he seeks to usurp. He described the governor's act as a clue that  Obaseki wanted no settlement.  He also noted that the Edo South Senatorial ticket was agreed by National of the party to be handed over to Hon. Ogbeide Ihama as a Compensation for his step down in the 2020 Gubernatorial race, which enabled Godwin Obaseki to obtain the Party's ticke...

Nollywood actor and former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party, Fadiru Joseph, has blasted Peter Obi and called him an unstable character who cannot be trusted with leadership at any level. Fadiru was on the AIT program on Saturday, where he described Obi as a product of wicked and heartless branding and PR by those who hate Nigeria and do not wish the nation well. Fadiru said he was forced to step down for Peter Obi, hoping that he is better and will live true to his words, but it’s obvious that he is a fraud. Peter has remained a terrible person; at least, the crisis in the Labour Party has exposed him and his inability to manage any organization. We recall that when he left APGA, Obi said it was Willie Obiano and Victor Umeh that chased him out of the party. He ran to the PDP and introduced division and factions, destabilizing the PDP in Anambra State; he ran away, saying it was the cost of delegates that chased him out. He is now in the Labour Party, and the party is already ...

Tory Lanez who is guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot back in 2020 has finally been sentenced in prison for his action. On Friday, just before the holiday where a group of L.A. jurors found the Canadian rapper guilty of all three charges against him -- felony negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm. www.tmz.com reported that After the verdict was read, several members of Tory's family -- including his dad and stepmom -- shouted, "This system stands before God!" and calling the court system evil. Deputies surrounded his family members and escorted them out of the courtroom.  Tory was filmed entering court before the verdict was read, telling cameras his spirits were high. Tory now faces more than 22 years in prison, which will be determined during sentencing on January 27. Sources connected to the case tell us Tory's lawyers were in touch with immigration officials -- before th...

  Shell said Friday it will pay 15 million euros to Nigerian farmers to compensate them for damage from pipeline leaks. A Dutch appeals court ruled last year, following 13 years of legal battles, that Shell’s Nigerian branch must pay out for a series of leaks and that the parent company must install new pipeline equipment to prevent further devastating spills. Shell said Friday that it had reached a deal with the Dutch environmental group Milieudefensie that has helped the affected communities. “Under the settlement The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) as operator of the SPDC joint venture, will pay an amount of EUR 15 million for the benefit of the communities and the individual claimants,” it said in a statement. The deal also confirms the installation of a leak detection system on 20 pipeline segments in accordance with the Dutch court ruling and that remediation work has been completed. Despite acknowledging that the settlement follows upon the Dutch co...

Edo State government will continue to pursue reforms and programmes to guarantee security of lives and property of citizens and ensure improved livelihoods and achieve economic prosperity for the state. The state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, gave the assurance while addressing residents of the state at the 2022 Edo Festival of Nine Lessons and Carol at the State Secretariat, Benin City, according to a statement from the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie. The governor, who hailed Edo people for their continued support and prayers, noted that his administration is pursuing reforms to place the state on the path of sustainable growth and development. He said: “We have had to bring law and order in ensuring our people are secured. Nigeria is facing security challenges and we are not exempted but we want to make sure that, as a state, we are always ahead in all we do.” “As a government, we would continue to prioritise security as, without security...

Heroes are made by the path they choose not the by the power they are graced with-  Brodi Ashton. In Contemporary Society,  There are few well meaning individuals, who have deliberately dedicated their lives to humanity and are specially involved in bringing Nigeria back on its feet. Talking about this we will like to refer to renown  Human Rights Activist in Nigeria, Chief Dr. Patrick Osagie Eholor. Dr. Patrick who was born into the family of Palmer Osagie Eholor on 24th December 1964, grew up in Edo state from an average family with his parents as traders, was determined from a very young age to be successful.  Described his Chieftaincy as hereditary, born out of pride and respect. During an Interview also recalled a time in his early days when his father had to make him choose between Christmas attire and going to school.   Before relocating to Canada he ventured into odd jobs like newspaper and Kerosene selling just to acquire a means of living to furth...

Lagos State Government yesterday made history with the completion of the first phase of  Lagos Blue Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) scheme. The first phase which covered  Marina-Mile 2, was celebrated on Wednesday and test run. The state governor, Mr.  Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat , the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa were among the dignitaries who test run the rail  from the National Theatre Station in Iganmu to Marina and back. Speaking during completion ceremony,the governor said the project which was first of its kind in Nigeria and first to be embark upon by sub national in Africa was  a promise kept, telling Lagosians to expect more from his administration. He, however, said the official opening will be in January 2023, when the second phase will also begin. The second phase covers Mile 2 to Okokomaiko. The Blue Rail Mass Transit line is a 27km project spanning Mile 2, Iganmu, Marina, Alaba and Okokomaiko. The five statio...

The Anambra State government in response to Operation Ladder has commended the efforts of The Coca-Cola System on its timely intervention to ameliorate the sufferings of those adversely affected by flood in the state. Operation Ladder, funded by a $175,000 grant from  Coca-Cola Foundation, supported the distribution of relief items to communities across Anambra and Delta State to mitigate the effects of the disastrous flood that displaced thousands of people. The Nigerian Bottling Company also offered dietary support, including 120,000 bottles of water and juice at the Anambra handover event. Deputy Governor, Anambra State, Dr. Onyeka Ibezima expressed gratitude for the Foundations’ timely intervention and urged the beneficiaries to utilise the opportunity maximally.”He said, “On behalf of the Anambra State government, I would like to register our gratitude to The Coca-Cola Foundation, Nigerian Bottling Company and the Whitefield Foundation for identifying with our people during th...

 Chief Dr. Patrick Osagie Eholor otherwise known as the Ultimate Equal. Has again, reiterated that the returned Benin Artefacts belongs to the Oba of Benin and not the State government. He made this known in a Phone interview with our Correspondent on Wednesday afternoon.  Daily Feed reports that Dr. Patrick took to his Social Media page to comment on the return of the stolen Benin Artefacts by Germans.  The post which reads: “Artefact belongs to the Oba of Benin not for the Edo people as claimed by Godwin Obaseki", Was made in a bid to Clarify the Bini people on  true ownership of the returned Bronze Artifacts . During the phone interview, Patrick disclosed that since the establishment of the Emowa Museum by the State Governor, he alongside others has been in objection of Governor Obaseki’s decision to boycott Royal Family. “ Before Oba Erediawa passed, he told his son who is currently on the throne , that when the Artefacts are  returned, they should be brough...

U.S.-based emerging golf star, Tokunbo Pedro, Nigeria’s number one player, Sunday Olopade and Ghana’s top golfer, Amos Korblah are among 39 stars confirmed for the winner-takes-all Ultimate Golf Challenge billed for Ikoyi Club’s Golf Section tomorrow. The one-day 39-hold tournament guarantees the winner N3 million, among other exciting prizes. Pedro is Nigeria’s youngest prospect, who plays on the U.S Tour, while Amos Korblah, a serial winner in the West Africa circuit, is a prominent figure in the Nigerian golf scene. Speaking on the tournament, which draws top professionals from across the country, as well as in West Africa, Grand Patron of the Ultimate Golf Challenge, Otunba Femi Pedro, promised that the 2022 competition will be bigger and better than the first two editions, adding that it is the only one of its kind where professionals are brought to play 36 holes in one day with the winner taking all the money. “It not only tests the mind, it also test the players’ perseverance an...

See what new naira Counterfeit is like. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has released details and position of the security features in the new naira notes. This is to protect Nigerians from falling victim of counterfeiters as the new notes circulates .  Details and position of the security features are highlighted in the documents below as released by the CBN.

"Artefact belongs to the Oba of Benin not for the Edo people as claimed by Godwin Obaseki" Dr. Eholor clarifies Benin people on the stolen Artefacts. "Dr. Osagie Eholor who posted on his social media account today written Nigeria was not in existence when the Artefacts was stolen. History should not repeat itself." "I’m calling on all Edo people to join this struggle and bring this back home to the Palace!" "Obaseki has a right to create his Museum (EMOWA), he should go to Igun and create his own bronze after all we can have more than one Museum. But never should he intercept the Oba Artefacts that was stolen!" It was recorded that many times the Artefacts are being returned to the Benin Kingdom, it goes straight to the Oba palace, we all know how the king of Benin Oba Ewuare II celebrates them until recent time that the artefacts were hijacked by the State Governor which is the act of ignorance that the traditional rights should be handled by th...

 Airline operators, yesterday, warned the travelling public to prepare for imminent flight delays and cancellations over a fresh bout of aviation fuel scarcity. The operators, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), said the perennial scarcity had returned and most likely would disrupt operations as Christmas approaches. The Guardian had reported that another round of airfare hikes was looming this festive season, alongside a high probability of flight delays and cancellations nationwide. Besides the harmattan haze expected to disrupt operations, the high cost of operations, especially aviation fuel crossing the N800/litre mark, has raised fares to N150,000 on one-way (economy class) – subject to seat availability. As at the last check, a litre of Jet A1 was sold in Lagos at N810, Abuja (N825), Port Harcourt (N828) and Kano (N840).Chairman of United Nigeria Airline (UNA), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said besides exorbitant rates, Jet-A1 has been in short supply in the last...

The Democracy Observer General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Founder One Love Foundation, Chief Dr. Patrick Osagie Eholor, otherwise known as the Ultimate equal, has recently lamented the Slow approach engaged in Judicial precedents, in the Nigerian Judicial System. He made this known in a Phone interview with Journalist yesterday, while Reacting to the Conviction  of Doyin Okupe a Labor Party Chieftain and Director General of Peter Obi Presidential Council, for breaching the money laundering act.  Chief Patrick affirmed that  Many Nigerians are quite aware that the case has been on going prior to the Obedient movement. He said the court judgement will have arrived earlier, and the case would have been resolved ,  if it were not  for the slow process in making Judicial decisions.  According to him: “you know the judicial system in Nigeria always delay and deny people's justice. If the judiciary was up and doing, this case would have been resolved b...

A federal high court in Abuja has sentenced Doyin Okupe, director-general of the Peter Obi presidential council, to two years imprisonment for breaching the money laundering act. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Okupe was found guilty of 26 out of a 59-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ijeoma Ojukwu, the presiding judge, sentenced Okupe to two years in prison on each of the counts. However, the sentence is to run concurrently. Additionally, the judge said the convict is at liberty to pay a N500,000 fine on each of the counts — totalling N13 million. The EFCC had arraigned Okupe,  in 2019 on a 59-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering and diversion of funds to the tune of N702 million. He was arraigned alongside two companies – Value Trust Investment Ltd and Abrahams Telecoms Ltd. Okupe was said to have received cash from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) while Sambo Dasuki, the NSA at the time, w...