The All Progressives Congress on Sunday selected new executives to oversee the affairs of the party nearly two years after the Adams Oshiomole-led National Working Committee (NWC) was dissolved. At a boisterous convention held at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Senator Abdullahi Adamu emerged as the National Chairman, while Senator Iyiola Omisore was confirmed as
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra visits Oshodi, Lagos (video)
Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra visited the popular Oshodi underbridge in Lagos State on Saturday. Evra’s visited Oshodi as part of the Chess in Slums initiative by founder, Tunde Onakoya. On Thursday, Onakoya had announced on Twitter that a Manchester United legend would be visiting the Oshodi underbridge to play chess with less fortunate
Breaking : Terrorists Storm Kaduna International Airport, kill NAMA staff
There was pandemonium at Kaduna International Airport as bandits and soldiers exchanged gunfire around the airport on Saturday afternoon. The incident, which happened around 12:30 pm, according to sources, led to the temporary shutdown of the Airport. Daily Trust gathered that an AZMAN aircraft scheduled for Lagos was about to take off when the incident
#APCconvention : Many injured after a stampede at APC’s convention (video)
The APC national convention ends in chaos as there was series of disorderliness and stampede. Jkcyno news earlier reported that Mustapha, Akume, Yari, 3 other chairmanship aspirants stepped down for the concensus chairman President Buhari anointed. However, just as most people anticipated, APC never fails to prove the stuff they are made of. Below are
Fight against illegal money collectors, touts in Anambra intensifies
The Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested thirteen suspects for various crimes in the state, including; touting, illegal revenue collection, criminality among others. According to the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, this is part of the ongoing effort to rid Anambra State of all manner of crimes and criminality adding that it’s
#APCconvention : Mustapha, Akume, Yari, 3 other chairmanship aspirants step down
The six chairmanship aspirants contesting against the endorsed candidate of President Muhammadu Buhari as the next APC national chairman have all stepped down. The coast is now clear for the emergence of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the next national chairman. A letter signed on behalf of the aspirants by Senator George Akume, indicated that alignment
Most things Nigerians have forgotten
Nigeria, a great nation filled with super potentials and overwhelming natural resources but still struggling to breathe. Consistently grasping for air amidst abundance. Such a pity! Corruption has eaten so deep into every facet of the economy. Most Nigerians on Twitter have decried the presence of our three leaders in London whilst Nigeria burns. Buhari:
Nigerians Berate CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele for ineptitude
Nigerians have berated the central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele who they described as the worst thing to have happened to the apex bank. The CBN governor who in the recent past had delved into all facets of Nigeria economy ranging from defence ministry, Agriculture, Information Technology, Petroleum etc. In all, nothing meaningful had been achieved.
Portugal progresses to the playoff finals as Italy Crashes out
Portugal survived a second-half fightback to beat Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday and advance to the finals of the European World Cup qualifying play-offs. First-half goals from Otavio and Diogo Jota had Portugal cruising, but Burak Yilmaz pulled one back in the second half. The Turkey captain then missed a late penalty, and Matheus
Peter Obi joins 2023 presidential race (video)
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. He made the declaration in Awka while addressing the royal fathers and Presidents General of the 181 communities in the state at Government House, Awka. “I have come to inform you of my intention to contest the 2023