President Bola Tinubu has come out to congratulate the management and staff of Kresta Laurel Limited on the 35th anniversary of the leading indigenous elevator company. He recently hailed the company for its longevity and enterprise discipline over the years. In a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu stated that the company has lasted many decades because of its effective business practices, sheer determination and quality management. Recalling how the organization provided space support when he put together his technocratic cabinet, which took charge of Lagos affairs from May 1999, he appreciated…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently revealed that it is too early to conclude that he will contest in 2027. Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa, he shared that rather than concentrating on his own political ambitions, he is more focused on uniting the opposition under the ADC. Atiku stated that ADC prioritises youth and women, and the ultimate goal is to guarantee a huge following ahead…
A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, a.k.a Jandor, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Jandor, who defected back to the APC in March, 2 weeks after leaving the PDP, challenged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2023 governorship election, where he ran alongside Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, as his deputy governorship candidate. Speaking during an interview with Vanguard during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Jandor promised to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of 2027. According to him, he believes the President…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has come out to hail President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The party recently declared that Tinubu’s government has successfully reset Nigeria’s economy and charted a new course for national prosperity. In a press statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, APC congratulated citizens for their resilience, patriotism and faith in the country despite past challenges. According to the party, the Tinubu administration has succeeded in reversing many years of economic mistakes by introducing bold reforms, notably the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the…
President Bola Tinubu has begged Nigerians to stop speaking negatively about the country. He recently revealed that Nigeria is a nation of proud, confident, and dedicated people destined for success. Speaking at the reopening of the renovated National Theatre, now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, which coincided with the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu shared that the landmark’s revival is proof that the nation can overcome problems and achieve greatness. Professing that Nigeria will not fall while he is President, he urged citizens to learn to put the country first and believe in its potential…
Political activist Deji Adeyanju has said that Nigeria is showing no visible signs of progress to justify celebrating its 65th Independence Anniversary. He is of the opinion that democracy in the country has been undermined in recent years. Speaking via a press statement issued online, he insisted that Independence Day is supposed to represent continuous efforts toward genuine nation-building instead of just a symbolic date. According to him, while democracy seems to exist only in Abuja, it is almost non-existent in other states across Nigeria, and this has given governors the power to do and undo with zero accountability. “As…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the intervention of the Federal Government. It, however, warned that the suspension is only temporary, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking in Abuja, PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced that the decision was taken after lengthy negotiations with government officials and representatives of the refinery that lasted for several hours. According to him, the Federal Government paved the way for the truce, and the union decided to take the moral high ground by bowing to government persuasion despite lingering doubts about…
Legendary singer and Grammy winner Lionel Richie has released his new memoir titled “Truly.” In it, he shared fascinating, never-before-told stories, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview with PEOPLE, the musician revealed that he doesn’t even know how he was able to remember most of the things he wrote in the book. One memory that stood out was the bond he had with close friend, Michael Jackson, at the peak of his fame. In “Truly,” Lionel broke down how he and MJ were deeply bonded over music, despite the fact that they differed greatly when it came…
Popular Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to the police after an arrest warrant was issued against him. The police recently said that he was reported because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbour’s dog in Georgia in mid-September. According to Fulton County Police Captain Nicole Dwyer, the warrant for cruelty to animals issued for the “Fast & Furious” actor is just one issue, and there have been multiple calls about the dogs in the past few months. “Our priority is the safety of the community and when there’s so many incidents of dogs,…
LGBTQ+ activist Bisi Alimi has joined in on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. He recently prayed for a future where members of the LGBTQ+ community can live freely in the country. In the message shared on his Instagram page, Bisi highlighted the hardships and insecurities facing Nigerians today, stressing that he hopes poor governance will be a thing of the past eventually. According to him, he also hopes for a day when the LGBTQ+ community in Nigeria will be embraced without fear or discrimination. He prayed for Nigeria to be blessed with unity, peace, and prosperity as the country adds…
