‘We Lost The Battle, Not The War’: Osinbajo Says ‘New Nigeria’ Remains Possible
BY GODWIN OBI Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said he remains committed to the dream of a new Nigeria, despite losing the All Progressives Congress’ presidential ticket to Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made the remark while speaking in Abuja at the campaign office of the Progressive Project (TPP), aContinue Reading
I am ready to hit the ground running with my running mate – Tinubu
BY GODWIN OBI All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidate and former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu hints of picking his running mate barely 24 hours after winning his party’s primary election in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Tinubu was speaking on Thursday night after a “Thank You” visit to PresidentContinue Reading
Bandits Kill 32, Destroy Houses In Fresh Kaduna Attack
BY GODWIN OBI No fewer than 32 people have been reportedly killed by bandits in separate attacks on four communities within Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The affected communities are Ungwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki and Maikori. The police are yet to confirm the incident, but theContinue Reading
2023 Presidency: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is Dead On Arrival – Babachir Lawal
BY GODWIN OBI The consideration of a Muslim president and a Muslim vice president in the country in 2023 is dead on arrival, Mr Babachir Lawal has said. Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated this on Thursday while speaking to newsmen He believes itContinue Reading
APC Primaries: Lawan reveals next action as Tinubu emerges winner
BY GODWIN OBI Lawan made this known in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday. He said he is elated and proud that the presidential primary was manifestly free and fair. Lawan claimed the success of the event demonstrates the capacity of the APC to run its internal affairs smoothlyContinue Reading
Tinubu Beats Osinbajo, Amaechi, 11 Others To Win APC Presidential Primary
BY GODWIN OBI He won the election by a landslide after beating the likes of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. “This is to certify that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, having scored the highest number of votes cast, is herebyContinue Reading
APC Presidential Ticket: Atiku Congratulates Tinubu, commends his tenacity
BY GODWIN OBI The Presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has praised Bola Tinubu for securing the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential ticket on Wednesday. Tinubu triumphed in the ruling party’s primary with a total of 1271 votes beating his closest rival, former Minister of Transportation, RotimiContinue Reading
Over 25 persons feared dead as gunmen attack 5 Kaduna communities
BY GODWIN OBI At least 25 persons have been reportedly killed and several houses burnt, as gunmen suspected to be terrorists, attacked five Kaduna communities in the Kujuru Local Government Area of the state. The villages are Maikori, Dogon Noma, and Ungwan Doma, among others. According to the spokesman ofContinue Reading
Akpabio, Amosun, Fayemi, Four Others Step Down For Bola Tinubu
BY GODWIN OBI A presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday secured the support of some of his fellow aspirants to get the party’s ticket as they took turns to announce that they were stepping down for him. These aspirants later beckoned on their teemingContinue Reading
“Where Is The Justice? APC Should Have Zoned Presidential Ticket To South East -Onu
BY GIDWIN OBI Former Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has said there is no justice in having the All Progressives Congress (APC) fail to zone the 2023 presidency to the South East. Onu stated this on Tuesday at the Eagles Square, while pitching his agenda to partyContinue Reading