Rhodes-Vivour Pledges Two Ambulances for Every Lagos Ward
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has proposed establishing emergency response centres in every ward, each equipped with two ambulances, as part of his healthcare plans ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour said the centres would be linked to a data-driven system that would help emergency responders identify…
2027: Doherty Questions Hamzat’s ‘Promise’ Pitch to Lagos Voters
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Funso Doherty, has urged his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Obafemi Hamzat, to offer more than promises ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Doherty made the remark while contrasting his manifesto, titled Ọ̀nà Tuntun, meaning “The New Way”, with Hamzat’s manifesto, Ìlérí, which translates to “Promise”….
Wike Questions Obi’s Loyalty to Nigeria Over National Anthem Controversy
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the patriotism of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his participation in the recitation of Nigeria’s former national anthem at a party gathering in Lagos. Wike argued that Obi’s decision to remain seated during the current national anthem but stand when the…
UNN Party Tragedy: ‘I Lost Consciousness After Cleaning Vomit,’ Survivor Says
A survivor of the gathering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, where four students died and six others were hospitalised, has recounted how he lost consciousness while cleaning up after another attendee vomited. The 24-year-old said it was his first time consuming alcohol and expressed regret over the experience, vowing never to drink…
Blessing CEO Admits Faking Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Funds
Social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has admitted that she falsely claimed to have breast cancer to secure financial donations from members of the public. She made the admission during an interview with social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, in a video shared on Thursday. Blessing CEO…
‘Difficult to Turn Down’: Pochettino Explains Man United Move
New Manchester United head coach Mauricio Pochettino has described the opportunity to manage the club as too significant to reject, despite the emotional difficulty of leaving his position with the United States national team. The Argentine was confirmed as Michael Carrick’s successor on Friday after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford. His appointment…
De Zerbi Rewarded for Tottenham’s October Turnaround
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for October, following an unbeaten run that saw his side collect 10 points from four matches. The Premier League announced the Italian as the winner on Friday, marking his first time receiving the individual honour. The award recognises Tottenham’s…
2027: Hamzat Pledges Single Tax Payment System, 48-Hour Complaint Response
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to introduce a unified tax payment system and end multiple taxation across the state if elected governor in 2027. He also pledged to establish a complaints centre where residents and business owners could report irregular tax demands, promising that complaints would…
Atiku’s 2027 Bid: INEC to Abide by Court’s Final Decision, Amupitan Says
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission will comply with court decisions on whether former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar can contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. Amupitan said INEC was constitutionally obligated to obey court orders, particularly those issued by the…
Makinde: Tinubu Failed to Honour 2023 Agreement on Unity Government
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to honour a written agreement to form a government of national unity after the 2023 presidential election. Makinde said the alleged breach had affected his willingness to work with the President again, adding that he still had a copy of the document he…
