The increasing number of aspirants seeking the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is good for democracy, a frontline contender for the sole baton, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has…
Day: May 5, 2022
2023: APC extends sale of nomination forms to May 10
THE All Progressives Congress National Working Committee, on Wednesday, extended the party’s sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2023 general elections to Tuesday, May 10, 2022.…
Strike: ASUU wants minister’s certificate withdrawn, Edo students protest
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has written to the University of Jos, demanding a probe and the recall of the doctorate degree of the Minister of State for Education,…
Bank deposits rise to N16.89tn in three months –CBN
BANKS’ demand deposits rose by N1.1tn in three months to N16.89tn as of the end of March, figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed on Wednesday. According to…
OPEC Forecasts 240m Barrels Emergency Stock by October
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) yesterday said with all current market dynamics at play, the global oil supply market could have as much as 240 million barrels of…
Stadium violence: Lagos vows to punish offenders
The Lagos State Football Association has released a statement condemning the violence during the Nigeria Professional Football League game between MFM FC and Enugu Rangers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium,…
Don’t disrespect other artistes to support Mavin acts, Don Jazzy warns fans
Squabbles between fan bases are a staple in the Nigerian music scene. However, music executive, Don Jazzy, has warned supporters of artistes under his record label to desist from fan…
Dolly Parton, Eminem and Duran Duran join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Dolly Parton has been voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, despite previously asking to “respectfully bow out” of contention for the honour. The singer said in March…
Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings
In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC’s Today programme, Bill Gates says conspiracy theories about him are “crazy” and that being shouted at in public is “awful”. He also told…
Northern Ireland set to vote in election poised to make history
Voters in Northern Ireland are set to go to the polls on Thursday in an election that could make history. This is because Sinn Féin, an Irish nationalist party that…