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Asiwaju loses grip on SW APC Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries and convention, former Governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has paid huge sums of money to buy the support of prominent leaders and Traditional Rulers in the South-West. A source close to his Bourdilon residence said the politician concluded the plan tagged “Operation SWAGA” to mobilise huge funds to buy the South-West leaders’ support in what appears to be a desperate bid for the presidency. The source also notes “As you know, this is Asiwaju’s last chance to become Nigeria’s president. So, he is ready…

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said he requested for further probe with a view to cover the field in investigation to arrived at informed decision on Abba Kyari. Malami said this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr Umar Gwandu, in Abuja. According to him, there appears to be a, “misunderstanding regarding the issue.” “It was a case of work in progress in respect of which the office of the Attorney General of the Federation requested for further probe in relation to some aspects of investigation. Buni,…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has extended its warning strike for another two months, that is, until 14 May 2022. The decision to extend the strike was taken at the union’s National Executive Council, NEC meeting held in Abuja Sunday night. ASUU President, Mr Emmanuel Osodeke, made the disclosure on Monday morning via ASUU official social media handle. ASUU also denied that University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) failed integrity test as claimed by National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Osodeke said it became necessary for ASUU to react so that the public can know the truth. “This…

Aston Villa have a purchase option for on-loan Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho but Arsenal are interested in signing the 29-year-old from Barcelona this summer if he doesn’t join Steven Gerrard’s side permanently. (Sport – in Spanish) Erling Braut Haaland’s priority for the summer is a move to Spain with Real Madrid or Barcelona, despite reports over the weekend claiming that the Borussia Dortmund’s Norwegian striker, 21, has a deal in place to join Manchester City. (Sport) Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club will not sign Haaland this summer if the transfer risks putting the Spanish giants in financial danger.…

The Federal Government says Lekki Deep Seaport, in Lagos State will begin full commercial activities in September. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, while inspecting the project on Saturday in Lagos, said it was a huge achievement for the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration. Amaechi said: “As a layman I cannot talk in terms of percentage. I can only say that I am impressed compared to the last time we came here. “I am being told by the management that by June, they are expecting cranes and by September, like we agreed, they should commence commercial activities, I am happy.…

The electricity Generation Companies (GenCos) have called on government and other stakeholders in the power sector to come together to resolve the current erratic supply instead of blame game. The Gencos said they could generate between 8000 megawatts – 9000 megawatts of electricity if they get things right. Mrs Joy Ogaji, the Executive Secretary, Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) said this at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday. Ogaji said to ensure electricity sustainability in the country, stakeholders in the sector must address the root causes of the current erratic power supply and not the symptoms. “Let us…

The founder of One Family, Sat Guru Maharaj Ji, has advocated 60 years imprisonment without an option of fine, for anyone found guilty of spreading fake news in Nigeria. Maharaj Ji made this push at a news conference on Sunday in Ibadan, Oyo state, where he stressed that misinformation was currently having serious negative impact on the country and its citizens. Guru Maharaj Ji who is also referred to as the ‘Black Jesus’ said that imprisonment of 60 years without an option of fine for any offender of fake news would deter others that want to engage in such act…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied alleged failure of the integrity test on the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS), by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). ASUU President, Mr Emmanuel Osodeke, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. Osodeke was reacting to recent statements credited to both the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and Director-General, NITDA that UTAS had failed the integrity test. “This press statement is necessitated by the need for ASUU to put the records straight on the grounds already covered in our patriotic struggle to…

Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) youth groups have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe as leader of the party’s Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). Leader of the group, Malam Bashar Binji, told a news conference in Abuja on Sunday that Buni remained the chairman of the committee in spite of antics of detractors. “We call on youths and other members of the party to disregard fake news and all attempts and ploys to destabilise the party and the successes it has recorded so far. “No well-meaning party member will condone any…

Everton slipped further into danger with a fourth successive Premier League defeat as Wolves earned a hard-fought win at Goodison Park. Conor Coady scored the decisive goal as other results on Sunday left Frank Lampard’s side above the bottom three only on goal difference, though they have games in hand on the teams around them. After a scrappy first half, Wolves responded quickly and captain Coady headed past Jordan Pickford from Ruben Neves’ delivery in the 49th minute. Everton rarely threatened after going behind and their afternoon went from bad to worse as Jonjoe Kenny was sent off for receiving…