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An ex-loyalist of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has condemned him for taking an appointment from the government he mobilised opposition against during the electioneering campaign. Maigida Yakubu, in an 11-page open letter to Dogara on Friday, described the former Speaker as the orchestrator of the Zaar land’s division and decay. “A master manipulator who has replaced honour with deceit, unity with chaos, trust with betrayal, and drives the community to the edge of fracture,” he said. He further chided him over his position in the 2023 presidential elections, where Dogara fell out with his…

Super Falcons and Houston Dash full-back, Michelle Chinwendu Alozie, has revealed Nigeria’s Unity in defense and attack made them unstoppable against Zambia, Soccernet.ng reports. There was a lot of tension and anticipation in the build-up to the WAFCON 2024 quarter final fixture, given the potency of Zambia’s attack. However, Justin Madugu’s side quelled any early nerves when Osinachi Ohale headed the ball home just 32 seconds into the first half, and it went route-one after then. Nigeria scored two more goals in the first half before Oluwatosin Demehin and Florence Ijamilusi scored the final two in the second half. Michelle…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has reaffirmed Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam as its legitimate National Chairman and addressed internal conflicts and challenges claims made by Olu Agunloye. The media aide to the party’ s National Chairman, Lawal Ibrahim, in a statement released on Friday, revealed that some individuals, including Agunloye, have peddled misinformation about the party in an attempt to divide the party. “The attention of the National Leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been drawn to recent disturbing and misleading actions propagated by a small group of individuals whose sole aim appears to be the destabilization of…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government for what it describes as a cynical and opportunistic attempt to exploit the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gains. The ADC in a statement signed by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu’s government is desperately trying to whitewash its battered image with Buhari’s death. The coalition party criticised the choreographed Federal Executive Council (FEC) tribute and the publicised appearance of Buhari’s grieving son, Yusuf, as “a calculated public relations (PR) stunt by an unpopular government.” The ADC noted that this same administration had…

Megastar Media Communications has successfully completed and donated an ultra-modern, solar-powered toilet facility to Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Megastar Media Communications, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo, highlighted the company’s commitment to community development and environmental sustainability. “We believe that clean and safe sanitation facilities are a basic right for every child. By integrating solar technology, we’re not only addressing immediate health needs but also contributing to environmental sustainability and helping the school reduce its utility costs,” said Ifetayo. Receiving the facility on behalf of the…

Two years into his administration, Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, has made another giant leap with the unveiling of the Enugu Air as part of efforts to generate employment and reposition the economy of the state, LAWRENCE NJOKU reports. Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, is very resolute in his vision to lift the state from a $4.4 billion economy to a $30 billion economy. When he assumed office in 2023, he had told stakeholders that he would disrupt the mode of governance in the state with the aim of uplifting its economy for the benefit of the people. Mbah had stated that part of…

Ambassador Fidelis Naanmiap Tapgun, a former Plateau State governor, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Kenya and Director General of Obasanjo/Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation, in this interview with LEO SOBECHI, traces the genesis of failure of political parties. He said he does not see any future for the coalition, regretting that those leaving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) worked for its destruction. ‘I Don’t Subscribe To Coalition’ As somebody who has been close to the crucible of politics, how would you trace the progression, or retrogression, so to say, of Nigeria’s democracy in the last 26 years?Well, I don’t know how to describe this one. This…

By Dennis Naku The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 618 premises, including pharmacies and patent medicine shops, for various offences contravening the council’s regulations in Rivers and Bayelsa States. The council also said its enforcement team arrested five persons for allegedly engaging in illicit activities. Of the 618 premises sealed, 178 were pharmacies, 123 were patent medicine shops, and 317 were illegal shops, while nine premises were issued compliance directives. Some of the offences included operating illegal shops, non-renewal of premises registration, carrying out clinical practices, and unauthorised access to controlled medicines, among others. The PCN Head of Enforcement,…

A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Silas Onu, has resigned his membership of the party. The Guardian learnt that Onu, who was the senatorial candidate of the party in the February 4, 2024, re-run for Ebonyi South Zone, has pitched his tent with the newly adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the coalition of opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general election. In a letter he signed, which was addressed to his Obiozara Ward chairman, a copy of which was obtained by The Guardian on Friday, the former PDP Publicity Secretary called on his…

•Distances Self From Yoruba Nation AgitatorsThe traditional ruler of Shomolu/Bariga, His Royal Majesty Oba Gbolahan Akanbi Timson, the Jagunmolu 111, has called on all Yoruba speaking people to massively support the second term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Royal father, who spoke at his Palace, said the coalition against the president on grounds that he had not performed creditably will not work because, according to him, the president did not cause the nation’s present woes. He noted that all other presidents aside from Goodluck Ebele Jonathan since return to democracy completed their eight-year tenure, asking why President Tinubu’s…