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  Former Kano State governor, Senator  Kabiru Gaya , has insisted that contrary to reports making the rounds, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was not sidelined in the formation of the presidential campaign team of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gaya, who served as the Director-General of the support groups of Osinbajo when the vice president sought the presidential ticket of the APC, told journalists in Kano that the Osinbajo remained committed to the presidential ambition of the APC candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said,  “I am a member of Tinubu campaign team, so the issue of sidelining anyone does not arise. Even the president has said he wants Osinbajo to be with him in running the affairs of the country to ensure seamless handover. “There is nothing like Osinbajo is sidelined because after the primaries, we were in Osinbajo’s house when Tinubu came and said he needed our support. We had over two hours’ discussion. They are working together. Politics should not div...

  The Kogi State government has initiated a probe into the fire incident which gutted the state House of Assembly yesterday. In a statement, the commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said the state government wished to inform the people of Kogi and other Nigerians that the House of Assembly had been razed down by fire. He said the sad incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday . According to him, security and technical experts have started working hard to unravel the cause(s) of the inferno which caused significant damage to the complex. Fanwo said the state government would inform the general public of findings as they unfold. The commissioner said the state government would make temporary arrangements to ensure that legislative business was not halted as a result of the unfortunate incident. Meanwhile, the Dangote Group has said it was not involved in the fire outbreak at the Assembly complex. The group and the state government have been on the warpath over the acq...

  A former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State,  Mukhtar Shagari, has revealed that he was contacted by the Labour Party to become Peter Obi’s vice presidential candidate . Shagari, speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, said  he declined the opportunity because he did not believe Obi stood a chance in 2023. “The Labour party contacted me and requested if I would like to be the Vice Presidential candidate to Peter Obi,” the PDP chieftain said. “And I looked at the political scenario, what Labour party is, and decided that I cannot be the Vice Presidential candidate to Peter Obi. “I do not see the path through which Peter Obi will win the election in this country. “It is so clear that in areas in the South-East, and young people are shouting about him on social media – yes, it’s politics. “But the truth of the matter is that there are two dominant parties in this country – APC and PDP. If you want to become President, I think you must belong to one of the...

  The  management of Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) says it owns Obajana Cement 100 per cent and its acquisition in 2002 followed due process. The company said this in a statement issued by Mr  Anthony Chiejina , Group Head Branding and Communications, DIL, titled, ‘ Obajana Cement Plant: Separating Facts from Fiction.’ The group said the Kogi government had no equity interest in Obajana Cement Plc, and that the company had been paying relevant state taxes, levies and charges to the Kogi government since it started production in 2007. “This is a statement issued for the sole purpose of addressing the concerns and apprehensions of the stakeholders of Dangote Cement Plc (DCP), especially the over 22,000 people it employs directly, and more indirectly, as well as thousands of contractors, wholesalers, users of our products, our financiers and shareholders. “At a time of significant economic challenges that we face as a nation, we believe all must be done to keep our economy r...

  We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our brother and friend Richard Dilichukwu Okonkwo a.k.a Tidinz, who sadly and suddenly departed to rest in the bosom of the Lord. Tidinz did not die from any overdose as widely reported by the media. He had a health condition that was linked to depression and stress. He fought! He was strong! He was a warrior! Richard who died at the hospital in the arms of his father on Sunday 9th October promised his fans an album project and his homecoming concert before the end of the year which he has been working very hard on so as to give out the best to his fans. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. We plead that the public kindly give his family and friends the time to mourn their loved one. May his soul rest in peace. Signed; The family & Management. Dilichukwu Okonkwo Aka Tidinz Dies At 26 - Music/Radio - Nigeria (nairaland.com)

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide  Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to institute a health insurance scheme for theatre practitioners in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu announced the health insurance scheme during a dinner with veterans in the Yoruba Nollywood industry at the Lagos House Marina on Monday night. The announcement by Governor Sanwo-Olu was commended by the Nollywood actors and actresses at the event who appreciated the Governor for deeming it fit to take care of the health of the theatre practitioners, especially the veterans in the industry. It would be recalled that in recent times, theatre practitioners battling various health challenges and lacking funds have had to take to social media to beg Nigerians to foot their medical bills.  Some are also living in penury due to their inability to work in old age and health challenges. Sanwo-Olu, who said he would pay the insurance premium cover for the theatre practitioners, most of whom are aging, said the Nigeria...

  Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister of Works is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, he speaks on the need for Nigerians to elect a credible leader who will address the myriads of challenges confronting the nation. He also warned against the danger of voting along tribal, ethnic or religious sentiments. Excerpts: Campaigns for the 2023 presidential is already in progress. What are your expectations from the various political parties and their candidates? My appeal is for every candidate to brace up and tell Nigerians what you have to offer. Things are not too good for the country now. The level of unemployment, insecurity, poverty and lack of social amenities is alarming. My own advice is that Nigerians must make a wise choice in 2023 by electing the best for the country. Let the best candidate who can save this country win. Everybody must pray and on election day, come out and vote for the best among the can...