Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Saturday, dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state and officially defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress. Shaibu, who returned to the APC in Benin, the state capital, alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP, assured that he was back to add value to the opposition party. The ceremony which took place Cillidilla Event Centre at Aiyanyo Omoigui Way, Off 2nd Ugbor Road, GRA., Benin City, was witnessed by the National Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, Edo APC governorship candidate…
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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano have arrested one of the masterminds behind the kidnap of the mother of ace political singer, Dauda Kahutu Rarara. Daily Trust gathered that the operatives also killed one suspect in a covert operation. According to a highly placed source in the Command, N26.5 million was also recovered in the process. The source said the Kano command’s tactical team based on reliable intelligence busted a gang of five bandits in Makarfi bushes where they were sharing the ransom. “One Hamisu Tukur is currently in custody with gun shot injuries, while Bature…
WhatsApp says its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. The organisation, Whatsapp, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. It said: “We disagree with the decision today as well as the fine and Meta will be appealing the decision. “In 2021, we went to users globally to explain how talking to businesses among other things would work and while there was a lot of confusion then, it…
By FUNKE EGBEMODE Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that tantalising stuff is tough alright, but that is what the Bible says and we all (believers) know that God is always right. Uncle, no touching; aunty, no sneaking. Keep the marriage bed undefiled. All solid contents must be kept in the bra, in the boxers. You can look, even imagine (though that is a sin too) what is in there but you can’t weed or cultivate the land. You can salivate but you must not sip or suck before you say ‘I do’…
…says ‘he vowed to destroy me for daring to contest PDP guber ticket’ Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of being the mastermind of Thursday’s attack on his convoy in Benin, the state capital, by unknown gunmen. In the attack which occurred as Shaibu arrived at Benin Airport and was heading towards the city, a policeman attached to the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo was killed. Three other policemen were seriously injured. Okphebolo himself, who was part of Shaibu’s convoy from the Airport, was reportedly hospitalised…
Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has instituted a N50billion defamation and contempt of court suit against the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, and Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media Project. Shaibu disclosed this to newsmen while reacting to his reinstatement by the Federal High Court, Abuja, saying that the court judgement that reinstated him was declarative and must be abided by. He added that the judgement perpetually restrained the State Government and its agents from preventing him from performing his duty as the only Deputy Governor of…
Umar Faruk, Gusau The Zonal Vice Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, North West, Alhaji Sani Danmasani has revealed that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has started losing loyalists even in Kano State. Danmasani said in a statement that majority of Kwankwaso’s supporters were fading off with the internal crisis in the party and contemplating opting out of the camp. The statement said some key members of his camp have been expressing concern over the crisis and openly showing signs of disloyalty to the camp. According to the statement, some of the Kwankwaso supporters were concerned with the state of…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The organizers of the foremost prestigious award platform in the Niger Delta, the Bayelsa Media Network Award (BMNA), have nominated Ayason Auto Services as the Best Automobile Engineering Company of the Year. The Project Manager of BMNA, Mr. Blessing Mathew Ozegbe disclosed this during a tour of facilities at the company’s headquarters, opposite Gamag Filling Station, Ede-Epie, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to Ozegbe, Ayason Auto Services was nominated for the award based on its integrity, credibility and the high quality services rendered to customers, adding that the company has distinguished itself owing to the caliber of professional…
Segun Babatunde, Bauchi The Professional Statisticians’ Society of Nigeria (PSSN) has inducted Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the eldest daughter of President Bola Tinubu, and the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as Associate Members for their contributions to promoting the adoption and use of statistical data for national growth and development. Performing the induction during the 8th International Conference of PSSN at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, PSSN President, Professor Waheed Babatunde Yahya said the inductees were separately selected in recognition of their contributions in championing statistics through their professional callings. He…
The Founder of Peak Newspaper Nigeria, Comrade Olatunji Babatunde, a dedicated human rights activist, has on Friday and Saturday refuted news that Channels Television’s host, Seun Okinbaloye was fired from Channels Television. Comrade Babatunde noted in a brief statement on his official Facebook page that “Seun Okinbaloye is trending due to unfounded rumours claiming he was fired from Channels TV.” During a chat with Peak Newspaper Nigeria, Comrade Babatunde condemned the spread of fake news about the TV host. He further stressed that “Seun Okinbaloye has not been fired from Channels Television. He will be back on your screen, soon.…