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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, shared a warm handshake with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as he coasted to victory in the party’s presidential primary. Tinubu has taken a commanding lead in the voting, having amassed over half of the total votes. The former Lagos State Governor is way ahead of Osinbajo and the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi. About 2,322 delegates from across Nigeria had stormed the Eagles Square to elect the flag bearer of the party. After President Muhammadu Buhari returned to the arena, Tinubu went to the podium to shake hands with the Commander-in-Chief and his wife, Aisha. Tinubu also stopped briefly to shake hands with Osinbajo and exchanged a few words

 A section of delegates has demanded the immediate resignation of All Progressives Congress (APC) National chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. Adamu announced Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the “consensus candidate” ahead of APC presidential primary on Tuesday. But outraged NWC members dismissed the statement as “your personal opinion”. Reacting, many said Adamu’s antics showed that he is working overzealously for “a small cabal including few shadowy but influential figures at the Presidency whose stock in trade is to drop the name of President Buhari, who is a worthy and highly principled leader, in pursuit of their nefarious agenda.” According to them, Adamu now constitutes a “clear and present danger to continued existence of APC as a corporate entity”, capable of subverting Nigeria’s democratic processes. “By this show of shame, Adamu has clearly shown that he is not fit to preside over APC. It is shameful that a man rehabilitated from political penury in March by President Buhari

Norther Southern APC Governors also kicked against the move considered as imposition of presidential candidate and against their position on zoning of the seat. Facts have emerged that members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected an offer of $50,000 made to each of them to accept Ahmad Lawan, senate president, as the party’s consensus presidential candidate for the 2023 general election. APC national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu had called a meeting of NWC by 1pm on Monday in Abuja. Sources privy to the meeting informed our correspondent in Abuja that Adamu told the NWC members that President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed Ahmed Lawan as presidential candidate of the party. The NWC members as Prime Business Africa gathered, opposed the decision, saying it couldn’t have been true given what the northern governors had said that power should shift to the south and the response of the southern governors in that regard. In reaction

Nigeria is made up of thirty-six states and each of the states has unique regions with the great historical antecedent. One of such region is Saki. Saki, a place in the heart of Oke-Ogun, is a town situated in the northern part of Oyo state, Nigeria. Saki is one of the most ancient towns in Yoruba land. Some historians had argued that Saki was founded by Ogun, the eldest son of Oduduwa and this explains why it was initially called Ile Ogun. The historical fact behind this was that Lamurudu, the father of Oduduwa and his followers migrated to Niger area Bussau from Egypt, this was as a result of religious crisis. Ogun was on a journey, when he discovered that Saki was a small village and it was just like a hunter’s camp. From Saki he went to Ibarapa, Lagos, Benin, Ife and again back to Saki. Saki, the ruling town of Ogun was taken temporarily as a seat of government of Yoruba kingdom. Saki was the first settlement of Ogun and there he ended his life. This is why people usually say, Ogun

 Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, has made comments after getting double nominations in the 2022 Headies awards. The singer whose song, Zazuu Zeh has been accepted by many music fans on the streets was able to grab double nominations in the ‘Best Street-Hop Artiste’ and ‘Rookie of the Year’ categories. Interestingly, the first-time nominee, who hopes to win both awards has celebrated himself, stressing that he worked for it. His heartfelt joy concerning the feat was also expressed on social media.  “I know I worked for this and I know it’s for me base on believe. “The Headies don show love . Akoi Grace King. ZAzuu Best rookie and best street pop of the year. ZAzuu ZEH. Street ti Take Over @olamide @poco_lee Kala Wuwa Ika ZEH Nation,  Portable wrote on Instagram.

The nominations for the 2022 Headies Award was announced on Tuesday with songs like Wizkid’s “Essence” and Ayra Starr’s “Bloody Samaritan” bagging multiple nominations. On its official Instagram page, the Headies announced all the nominees in the forthcoming award ceremony, set to hold in the United States. The list also had some first timers like Portable, Magixx, and other fast-rising artistes. See full List below: ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AV FAVE Magixx Portable Ugoccie BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR “CELEBRATE ME” – Patoranking “ESSENCE” – Wizkid Ft. TEMS “JOY” – Falana “LOVING IS HARDER” – Johnny Drille “MEJI MEJI” – Brymo “SOMEBODY’S SON” – Tiwa Savage Ft. Brandy PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Beats By Jayy- “GOLDEN” (A-Q) Blaise Beatz – “SINNER” (Adekunle Gold ft Lucky Daye) Niphkeys – “FEEL GOOD” (Mohbad) P Priime – “OZUMBA MBADIWE” (Reekado Banks) Pheelz – “HIGH” (Adekunle Gold ft. Davido) Sarz – “MONALISA” (Lojay & Sarz) BEST R&B SINGLE FAVE – “BABY RIDDIM” Ayra Starr Ft. CKay- “BEGGIE B

Management of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) has announced that academic activities would resume today . Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, head, directorate of information and corporate affairs of the school made the disclosure in a statement he issued yesterday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The management said it took the decision to resume  academic activities at its meeting yesterday. It stated that the meeting discussed the impact of the ongoing national strike by all the four staff unions as it affects the university vis a vis academic and other activities. The management said it noted the pains being experienced by students and parents as a result of the protracted industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). “It noted further that one academic session (2021/2022) of admission is still outstanding, while the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic session is yet to be concluded. “Moreover, the admission process for the 2022/2023 academic session

SCHOOL BLAST Dozens of children feared dead after huge explosion roKacks primary school in Kano The blast rocked the Winner's Academy in the Sabon Gari area of Kano state at around 9am this morning, as hundreds of schoolchildren headed to class. The blast devastated the primary school in the Kano state this morning Terrified schoolchildren desperately searched for safety amid the explosion According to witnesses, multiple people were killed by the eruption while numerous others have been injured. Schoolchildren in red and white uniforms were seen running for their lives after the devastating incident in the northern region of Nigeria. Bystanders shared horrifying videos of the aftermath of the blast, showing charred bodies littered across the blood-soaked street. The clips show chaotic scenes as parents desperately searched for their children amongst the crowds in front of the crumbling Christian school. The roof has collapsed due to the force of the explosion, with onlook

The 2022 Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday night, May 14 in Lagos. The event was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba. Actress, Osas Ighodaro beat her colleagues Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo Ademoye to clinch the Best Dressed Female award, while Media personality, Denola Grey beat actor, Deyemi Okanlawon and Ghanaian actor Mawuli Gavor to win the Best Dressed Male award. See the full list of winners for AMVCA 2022 below: Best actress in a comedy – Funke Akindele Bello (Omo Ghetto: The Saga). Best actor in a comedy – Samuel Perry ‘Broda Shaggi’ (Dwindle). Best supporting actress – Omowunmi Dada (Country Hard). Best supporting actor – Odunlade Adekola (Jankariwo). Best actress in a drama – Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake). Best actor in a drama – Stan Nze (Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story). Best short film or online video – Taiwo Ogunnimo (I am the prostitute Mama described). Best Indigenous language (Y

American actress and director, Tasha Smith, has only praises for the Nigerian fashion scene after attending Saturday's Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards in Lagos. The actress and her twin sister, Sidra, went live on Instagram at the event. Sidra started off by saying, "Nigeria is not playing with fashion. These women are out here slaying." Continuing, Tasha said, "They be beating their faces honey and the clothes. And the men, they dress! The clothes are incredible, the fashion is incredible, the talent is incredible. I want all of my brothers and sisters out there in America to make sure, you get a chance to visit Nigeria." She added that she and her twin had traced their ancestry and found they were 46 per cent Nigerian. Credit: Instagram| tasha4realsmith

Following the gruesome murder of a Christian student for alleged blasphemy, and a riot that broke out in Sokoto State on Saturday, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the people of the North-West state. The governor in a statement said, “Following the sad incident that happened at the Shehu Shagari College of Education on Thursday and sequel to the developments within (Sokoto) metropolis this morning till afternoon, by the powers conferred on me by sections 176(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and section 1 and 4 of the Public Order Act; and, also Section 15 of Sokoto State Peace Preservation Law, I hereby declare, with immediate effect, a curfew within (Sokoto) metropolis of Sokoto township for the next 24 hours. “I appeal to the good people of Sokoto state to kindly continue to observe law and order and calm down (on the) restiveness currently pervading in the metropolis. “Everyone should, please, in the interest of peace go back ho

Ace Nigerian music producer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy has linked up with his ex-wife, Michelle Jackson, in Lagos. The Mavin Records boss shared a video of their meeting on his Instagram story late Thursday, where he hailed Michelle as a “Naija girl.” Michelle, who is a United Kingdom-based model, returned to Nigeria in late April, 2022. In Don Jazzy’s video, the duo was smiling at the camera with another lady, as the producer went on to hail his former wife. He jokingly asked her what she had learnt since she came to Nigeria and the duo laughed about the question. Don Jazzy shocked his fans in April last year when he revealed that he had once been married to Michelle and that their marriage only lasted for two years. He had said, “Well, the truth is almost 18 years ago, I was 20 and I got married to my best friend Michelle @yarnstaswitch and it was beautiful. “I loved love and I loved marriage. Michelle is so beautiful inside and outside with such a soft hea

Atiku Abubakar will have to do more than double his effort to ensure his victory in the PDP presidential primary This is as he is now going to face a tough and worthy opponent, Bukola Saraki, a former Kwara governor and Senate president Saraki on Thursday, May 12, officially joined other PDP aspirants to make public his desire to take over President Buhari's seat in 2023 Abuja - A former governor of Kwara and president of the eighth Senate, Bukola Saraki, has made public to run for the 2023 presidential election. Saraki made his intention known on Thursday, May 12, in Abuja where he stated that he feels the need to address certain national issues and profer solutions to them when and if given the mandate as president. In his speech, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s bigwig admitted that he did not solve all the problems in his state while a governor, but left it better than he met it. He recalled that his administration started and deepened some educational reforms which b

The deceased, identified only as Ms Deborah, was accused of passing unflattering comments about Prophet Mohammed on campus. The body of Ms Deborah, Christian slain at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Wamako. Irate attackers in Sokoto have just roasted a Christian female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Wamako, witnesses told our correspondent The deceased, identified only as Ms Deborah, was accused of passing unflattering comments about Prophet Mohammed on campus. Following immediate threats to her safety, she was immediately evacuated to the security post of the school, according to a student who witnessed the development and passed its preliminary details to our correspondent. But the mob pursued her to the security post and overpowered the personnel there. The witness’ information has not been independently verified by our correspondent, but a video has already circulated online showing how the student was set alight. Sokoto police spokesman Sanusi Abubakar