Author: Rashaad Harris

Contrary to our earlier report on the 2nd of March, 2023, ex-Ekiti State Governor — Ayodele Fayose said he didn’t resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and he’ll never join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his admiration for the President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fayose’s recent statement had him saying he remains a PDP member, but he only stepped down.The statement reads “I am not a member of the APC and will never be a member of the party. I have never hidden my respect for Tinubu. Notwithstanding, I believe that the 2023 presidential election is free and…

Adams Oshiomhole, the former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), claims that one of the two presidential candidates, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) or Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lied about winning last Saturday’s poll. Both Atiku and Obi have criticised the poll process and asserted their victories after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proclaimed Bola Tinubu of the APC the election’s victor on Wednesday.The former two-term governor of Edo State, who also won the Edo North senatorial race, quickly responded, saying the two rival presidential candidates are accusing one another…

In the absence of any other alternatives, Ondo State Governor — Rotimi Akeredolu has requested that the Federal government abide by the Supreme Court’s decision to extend the validity of the old naira notes. Akeredolu said this in a statement he signed in Akure last night, saying: “anybody pretending to act in defiance of the existent laws does so, either ignorantly or mischievously.”The statement reads: ”The letters of the law are simple and understandable if the people in authority embrace less mischief.“We enjoin the Federal Government to obey the ruling of the Supreme Court immediately as there is no other…

Nigerian female sensation musician, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has debunked rumours tagging her and Rema as lovers. The singer described her colleague, Rema, as her brother in Christ, as she said they’re not in any sexual relationship of any sort.Ayra Starr made this known in an interview with Kenya’s Kiss FM that was published on Thursday.”I don’t know. I haven’t heard that before,” she said, when being questioned about the alleged relationship.”That’s my brother in Christ o,” she added.

The elections for the state house of representatives and governors will take place on March 11 as scheduled, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC provided the reassurance in a statement released by its spokesman Festus Okoye on Thursday in Abuja.Every step leading up to the polls, according to the electoral umpire, has been completed.The INEC statement reads: “The commission held its regular weekly meeting and deliberated on several issues, including the presidential and National Assembly elections,” said INEC. “It also discussed the governorship and state assembly elections and the pending elections in Enugu East senatorial district and the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Governor has received the support of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, for his second term bid. According to a statement released on Thursday, they said this following a meeting in Ikeja.A common front was presented at the emergency meeting for the March 11 governorship election in addition to a review of the election from February 25.The Director, Directorate of Politics and Governance, PFN, Bishop Theophilus Ajose, said, “The church in Lagos State asked for a Christian governor and Governor Sanwo-Olu has done very well in the last four years.“This gubernatorial election is…

Nigeria U-20 side, Flying Eagles have sealed their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing U-20 AFCON and also qualification to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Indonesia with 1-0 win over Uganda.The quarter final encounter which was held at the Suez Canal Stadium Ismailia in Egypt saw the seven-time African champions defeat the Hippos of Ugandan through a first half own goal on the half hour mark.Ladan Bosso’s men whose aim going into the tournament was to clinch World Cup qualification started on the front foot against the group B leaders with a short well saved by Uganda goalkeeper.The…

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has vowed to go to court to reclaim his mandate, which according to him was stolen. Speaking after addressing an international press conference, the former Anambra State Governor said he doesn’t want to say much while on his way to Court. He urged his supporters to stay calm and allow due process to have its way. [wpvideo dr6P1irC data-temp-aztec-id=”494a8920-6f3f-4555-8bf3-465df81d1571″] Obi said, “I have just finished addressing an international press conference. I urge Nigerians to remain resolute. We won this election and we will prove it to Nigerians. We shall reclaim our mandate via due…

Nigerian superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has postponed his upcoming tour slated for the United States and Canada over what he describes as an ‘unforeseen logistical issue.’ Wizkid made the notification via his official Twitter account today, announcing a rescheduling of the show for the fall of 2023, whilst also reassuring fans that all tickets bought so far remain valid. The tour was initially scheduled to kick off March 3rd with a show at the Houston Toyota Centre, which was supposed to run from March 3rd to April 7 with a stop at 18 cities in the…

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared his departure from the party. The ex-governor made this known today in an interview with Arise TV.Announcing his resignation, Fayose said, “From today, I stay off PDP. I say it here from today, I step aside because I must be talking like a leader in this country.“I had issued on my Twitter handle even in the month of January or December; I warned the PDP about this problem, if not resolved will consume this party. I told them there is danger…