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The Spokesman for Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Tanko Yunusa has said those crying over Afenifere’s support for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi are in for a shocker as Obi’s supporters in the north is growing by the day. Dr Yunusa disclosed this in a press statement made available to pointNews247 on thursday in Lagos. Whilst Dr Yunusa thanked Afenifere for their patriotic support for Peter Obi,”he said that those who are crying over the Afenifere’s support should wait for a shocker, as Obi’s supporters in the north is growing astronomically by the day, especially after the Arewa Joint…

Guinea Bissau government has expressed commitment to establishing working relationship with the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA). Honorary Consular of the Republic of Guinea Bissau in Abidjan, Kamissoko Mori expressed the country’a commitment when he received MOWCA Secretary General, Dr. Paul Adalikwu in his Abidjan office. Mori assured Adalikwu that he would inform his country about the laudable reorganising feats of MOWCA in the last one year. While commending Dr Adalikwu for setting MOWCA on the path of sustainable progress, Mori promised to convey MOWCA’s message to his country’sTransport Minister in Bissau where appropriate action will be…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) members had it’s retreat on Monday with all Ministers and President Muhammadu Buhari in attendance. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, the Honorable Minister of Transportation at the was part of the 3rd Ministerial Performance Review Retreat for Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Top Government Functionaries declared open by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR“Enhance Security, Fight Corruption and Transform the Economy” at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The President used the opportunity to tell Nigerians that his programme in the last seven and half years has imparted on Nigerians. The minister of Transportation Mu’azu Jaji is expected to latch…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Pst Jonathan Ukodhiko has commended Delta PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Isoko. Ukodhiko gave the commendation on Saturday at Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area. According to him,, “the gesture by the Delta Speaker will no doubt help in alleviating the sufferings of the vulnerable people of Isoko Federal Constituency. “Today, the Speaker of the Delta State of Assembly, Hon. Oborevwori has come to identify with us, by showing empathy and love for the people…

The Chief Spokesperson of Obi-Datti Presidential campaign Council, Dr Tankohas assured that all issues raised on Obi-Datti Campaign Council list will ba addressed to meet expectations of all. Dr Yunusa Tanko made this known thursday in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos. He equally stated that when necessary adjustments are made, a new list will be released to reflect the concerns raised. You will recall that,Obi-Datti Presidential campaign list wasreleased on October 12 2022. According to his statement, “The Campaign Council in synergy with the Labour Party have noted all the issues raised on Obi-Datti Campaign Council list…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his Government’s commitment to creating a structured environment that will advance opportunities for youths to connect and act towards sustainable solutions. Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this in his address at the Nigeria SDGs Fintech Hackathon Finals held at the Microsoft Garage, Ikoyi, affirmed that the youths who constitute over 60% of the population are critical assets that cannot be ignored in the drive towards building a globally competitive and sustainable economy. He explained that the event, which was organised by the Financial Centre for Sustainability, Lagos (FC4S LAGOS) and Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC)…

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has asked his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to step down and endorse him ahead of February 2023 presidential poll. Tinubu asked Atiku to reciprocate the “gesture” he gave to him when he contested for the presidency in 2007 under the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) by dropping his ambition and endorse him. Tinubu spoke on Monday when he met with leaders from the northern part of the country under the umbrella of Arewa Joint Committee for an interactive session. The meeting was part of…

A socio-cultural group, Enyaharo Isoko has called on president Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government and the Ifeanyi Okowa-led Delta State government to urgently mobilize materials and personnel to support victims of flood disaster in Isoko, delta state. The cause of the floodingis the opening of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, a situation that has affected over 80 per cent of Isoko nation. In a statement, president of Isoko group,Amos Iwary expressed disappointment at what he described as “extensive displacement and destruction of lives and property the flood has wreaked on Isoko towns and villages”. He called for immediate action to rescue those…

The permanent secretary,ministry of transportation, engineer Adbul-Afeez Gholahan Toriola says plans are underway to reduce the number of private vehicles on Lagos roads Engineer Toriola disclosed this Friday, when league of women en media(LWM) paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Interacting with the female journalists, the Helmsman at the ministry of transport, explained different plans to ease traffic congestion in the commercial nerve center. He stated that,”By the time we finish our blue and red lane in which the red is from Alagbado to Ido and the blue is from marina to mile 2…

Beauty West Africa, the largest international trade exhibition for the beauty sector in Africa will be opening its fourth edition next month. In a press release by the organisers made available to News247.com, the beauty show is expected to run from November 29th to December 1st, 2022 at the Landmark Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos. The show is expected to host over 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jamie Hill, Managing Director, says: “2022 will see the largest Beauty West Africa exhibition to date, with record numbers of exhibitors, visitors, speakers and country pavilions. “The exhibition will expand into the…