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Bauchi state governor,Bala Mohammed, has stirred controversy in Nigeria’s political arena by claiming that if Bola Tinubu, were a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he would be given the presidential ticket in 2023. Point News247 reports thatMohammed made the remark on Sunday during an appearance on Arise TV’s ThisDay Live. On Saturday, Mohammed was among those invited to an iftar hosted by Aisha Buhari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, for presidential candidates. Speaking on the show, Mohammed stated that he met Tinubu, among other renowned Nigerians, and that the former Lagos governor would be granted the presidential ticket if…
Glowing tributes and tears are still pouring in as the Yoruba nation continues to mourn the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Point News247 reports thatAarebirin, Honourable Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, National Deputy Chairman ( Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria) and Executive Vice Chairman, Ikorodu LGA has commiserated with the entire Yoruba race and the good people of Oyo State on the ascension unto glory of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo who joined his ancestors on Thursday. The vice chairman described the late king…
To ease the challenges of water transportation of goods, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has created a channel for boats accessibility. Point News247 reports that theManaging Director of NIWA, Chief (Dr) George Moghalu, has ordered immediate deployment of technical experts and equipment to the blocked area of Pessu market river in Warri South Council area, in order to link it up to the main Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) outlet. The NIWA boss fact-finding visit to the area may not be unconnected to the protest by traders and women of Pessu market led by a prominent Itsekiri traditional title holder,…
The anti-drug trafficking campaign by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) is yielding results as more traffickers have been arrested by the agency. Point News247 reports that the agency, on Sunday, stated that fresh attempts by Brazil based drug cartels to smuggle substantial quantities of Cocaine into Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by concealing the Class-A illicit substance in teabags have again been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. NDLEA added that its operatives arrested four traffickers involved in the attempts to import and…
It was a sight to behold as family and church members trooped out to celebrate the man of God, Pastor Isaac Rotimi Akeredolu, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Point News247 reports that the auditorium of Christ Followers Mission was agog with songs of thanksgiving and praise in commemoration of the birth of their pastor also known as PIRA. The event which took place on the 22nd of April, 2022, was a display of radiance and excellence. The church auditorium was filled to capacity the lobby inclusive , the church had to provide a big screen television for those…
Ever conscious of the need for continuous education and self development, a former President of the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) and publisher of “The Journal Magazine”, Ismail Aniemu has bagged additional degrees to boost his resume. Point News247 reports that Aniemu has just obtained a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Masters Degree in Transport Management (specialising in logistics) from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State. Governor of Oyo State Mr. Seyi Makinde and other dignitaries were at the convocation ceremony in which Aniemu and other graduands were conferred with their certificates at the…
It was a night full of tension and excitement as the boxing world witnessed the bout between the undefeated heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. Point News247 reports that Furyretained his title after beating Whyte in a knockout round. Whyte was knocked out in the sixth round in front of a raucous 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium after taking an uppercut from Fury. Despite trying to continue the fight, referee Mark Lyson called the fight seeing Whyte wobble on his feet.
The Yoruba nation is still in shock after the sudden demise of the Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. As tributes continue to pour in, the Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams has described the death of the Yoruba monarch as a national tragedy, collosal and personal loss to him, saying the Oba lived a worthy life all through his reign. Point News247 reports thatIba Adams in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media Kehinde Aderemi, signed personally, he expressed shock at the news of the death of the top monarch, stating that Nigeria,Yoruba and…
In a bid to properly align it’s affairs and strategise effectively for the 2023 elections, Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Wednesday, May 4 as its 96th National Executive Committee (NEC). Point News247 reports that the disclosure was made by the party in a notice issued by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja on Saturday. Anyanwu urged all members of the NEC to attend the meeting. Anyanwu added that the meeting would start by 2pm and would hold at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…
With the desire to continue to execute excellent service and assist in the attainment of good governance, the NSCDC has carried out its 3rd and 4th Quarter 2021 Performance Review Meeting of the Ministry of Interior and its Departments from July To December 2021. Point News247 reports that the meeting which was chaired by the Minister of Interior, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola had in attendance, the Parmanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, ably represented by Ag. DCG Administration, Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, fdc, CG Nigeria Immigration Service, Correctional and Fire Service as well as the…