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Lagos State Governor and Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for Ondo State Governorship Election, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, said the ruling party’s victory in the October 10 poll would be a landslide and that the party’s flag bearer, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, enjoys the endorsement of the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the blessings of the entire party structure, from the national to the state level.He spoke with newsmen yesterday at the party’s national Secretariat in Abuja after the inauguration of the 104-member National Campaign Council for the Ondo State governorship election by Governor…

IBB with Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) and Gov. Abubakar Bello of NigerGov. Abubakar Bello of Niger and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum, has described Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.), popularly called IBB, as a true patriot and nationalist who gave his all to ensure the unity and survival of Nigeria.This is as the Elder Statesman marks his 79th Birthday Anniversary on Monday.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Berje, the governor said IBB’s doggedness and resolve in nation-building were crucial to the stability, national and international unity as well as development of the country.“I congratulate you on…

The Ogun State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed Ogun State Government for being insensitive which is making people to loose their lives on Sagamu-Abeokuta express, Ogun PDP in a press statement releasedby the Publicity Secretary Bankole Akinloye (J.P) and made available to Newsjaunts. The press release reads thus: “The Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is really disturbed with the consistent loss of lives on the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway as a result of high rate of motor accidents”.”This ugly and sad development is caused by the complete closure of a full stretch of one side of…

The Ogun State Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed Ogun State Government for being insensitive which is making people to loose their lives on Sagamu-Abeokuta express, Ogun PDP in a press statement releasedby the Publicity Secretary Akinloye (J.P) and made available to Newsjaunts. The press release reads thus: “The Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is really disturbed with the consistent loss of lives on the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway as a result of high rate of motor accidents”.”This ugly and sad development is caused by the complete closure of a full stretch of one side of the…

Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.In a blogpost, the company said the video feature was added in response to the need for face-to-face communication as the world goes virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“2020 highlighted the need for face-to-face communication, and our alpha version of video calls is now available on both Android and iOS.“You can start a video call from your contact’s profile page, and switch video on or off…

Dr Andrew Kwasari, Presidential Aide says at least 2.4 million households will benefit from the FG ’s post COVID-19 stimulus package .To ensure food security for citizens, at least 2.4 million households will benefit from the Federal Government’s post COVID-19 stimulus package, a presidential aide says.Dr Andrew Kwasari, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), to the President on Agriculture, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.Kwasari was speaking against the backdrop of the number of projects anchored by the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Committee (NESC), to secure the economy against the effects of COVID-19.The NESP, set up by President Muhammadu Buhari…

Today, we are celebrating the 80th birthday of our legend, a political educator, philosopher, an erudite scholar, knowledgeable, well informed, cultured, civilized and a symbol of intellectualism. Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye, OFR, is a former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, and the only Ijebu son that served twice in the Federal Executive Council. J.M.K is an effective political leader which leadership style focuses on coalition and building. A communicator per excellence, an organizer, a political strategist of no equal. J.M.K’s Intellectual drive and Knowledge combined with his humility is first in excellence and top quality. As a student…

Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu has joined other eminent Nigerians to wish the notable Ogun State political leader, Alhaji Jubril Martins-Kuye OFR, a happy birthday as he clocks 80, August 16, 2020.In a congratulatory message signed by the Media Director, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu acknowledged and honoured the former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance describing him as a peace loving man whose devotion to the progress of humanity is not only unquantifiable but legendary.”You have been steadfast in the economic betterment of humanity which have endeared you to the downtrodden. You are a man of exemplary honour and leadership consistency. I join other…

The member representing Somolu Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, Hon. Ademorin Kuye; the wife of the Lagos socialite, Sikiru Kunle Atoyegbe, a fabric Marchant, who is also the Iya Egbe Obayori, Chief (Mrs) Morounkeji Atoyegbe; members of Egbe Obayori and others, rolled out drums of encomium for the Chairman/CEO Azukem Group of Company, and the Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu “Kuye”, Giwa Alhaji Suraju Lasisi, as he marks 41 birthday.Excerpt:★Hon. Ademorin Aliu Kuye poured the encomium on Giwa Azury in a congratulatory message, marking the Giwa’s 41st birthday on 16 August 2020. The congratulatory message which…

Some survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says mental health is key to defeating the virus.The COVID-19 survivors said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.Ms Mary Adenuga, 29, and a lawyer said that she recovered from the infection having tested positive on July 17. She said that she experienced severe chest pains, extreme fatigue, lack of appetite and a high fever.“After eventually going through with the test, I spent 14 days at home in self-isolation while waiting for the test results.“My worst fear was confirmed when the results…