Annulment of 1993 presidential poll my saddest moment – Marketing Edge publisher
Veteran journalist and publisher of Marketing Edge, John Ajayi, tells EMMANUEL OJO how his journalism career influenced his entry into media entrepreneurship You’ll turn 60 on June 12. Looking back, will you say joining the sexagenarian class came early or late? Not at all. If you look at the activities and journey, trials and travails […]
Avoid imposing NASS leaders, NEF tells Tinubu
The Northern Elders Forum has urged those in Nigeria’s position of responsibility to avoid imposing the leadership of the 10th National Assembly ahead of its inauguration, as was experienced in the past. The Forum also urged that the members-elect should entirely be left alone to decide who their leaders will be because they have their […]
Buhari signed 129 out of 1,129 bills in eight years – Lawan
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said revealed that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, assented to 129 bills passed by the ninth Senate. He noted that the ninth Senate presented 1,129 bills out of which 500 were passed. Lawan stated that the senate accomplished some significant accomplishments over the last four years. He said, “In […]
Tinubu, not owner of LASUTH medical laboratory — CMD
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has debunked rumours that the Bola Tinubu Health and Diagnostic Centre sited in the hospital is owned by President Bola Tinubu. The Chief Medical Director, LASUTH, Prof. Tokunbo Fabamwo, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said that the clarification was necessary as some social media posts had linked […]
Emefiele: Osinbajo’s aide, Akande, backs Tinubu
The erstwhile Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has called for a thorough probe of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele. Akande said this on Saturday night, adding that the embattled CBN boss had failed to redeem himself, despite being “given a long rope […]
BREAKING: Manchester City win first Champions League trophy, complete historic treble
Manchester City tasted Champions League glory at last on Saturday as a second-half Rodri strike gave the favourites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola’s side to complete a remarkable treble. Rodri fired in from a Bernardo Silva cutback midway through the second half at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium […]
Why I attended four universities — Mr Macaroni
Comedian and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has said he attended four universities and got expelled while studying at one of the universities. The skit-maker made the revelation while chronicling his journey toward becoming a graduate in a tweet on Saturday. Following the expulsion, Mr Macaroni, however, noted that he was recalled and later […]
I will devote more time to politics, says Aregbesola
The immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday, said he would be devoting more time to politics and would soon embark on a statewide tour to sensitise people in the state. The former governor of Osun State also commended the state government for keeping the state safe, adding that the move had encouraged […]
Why I want to be House of Representatives Speaker — Jaji
Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives aspirant, Aminu Jaji has said that his emergence as speaker will ensure that the House is not tagged a “rubber stamp”. The lawmaker also noted that he would ensure that the legislative and executive arms of government work together in unity for the benefit of the country. According […]
Twitter to commence payment for verified creators’ adverts
The CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, has announced that Twitter will soon commence the payment of verified content creators for the adverts they place in their responses, with the first payment block being roughly $5 million. Musk, a billionaire who purchased Twitter last October, said in a tweet: “Note, the creator must be verified and […]