INTERVIEW
More Voters In Nigeria Than Whole Of West Africa – INEC Chairman
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI, speaks on how the Commission successfully conducted the Anambra governorship election despite the numerous challenges it encountered. He also speaks on preparations for the 2023 general elections as well as the Direct Primary controversy. Excerpts: Sir, let me begin by congratulating you on...
Edo 2020 election is a done deal for Obaseki – Lawani
Hon. Damian Lawani, the Edo State Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Special Duties as well as the Convener, Obaseki-Shaibu Movement (OSM) for the state governorship election. He spoke in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI on the political developments in the state and the chances of Governor Godwin Obaseki in this year’s governorship election. Excerpts: What is your take on the...
EXCLUSIVE!! Buhari Will Leave Nigeria In Pieces By 2023 — Buba Galadima
An associate of President Muhammadu Buhari and member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, Buba Galadima, speaks with JOHN ALECHENU about the crisis in the party, the Buhari presidency, and political intrigues ahead of the 2023 general elections 2023 is still far away but the scheming for the top office seems to have begun. Some people...
MohBad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Get N20m Bail After One Month Detention
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, on Monday, granted singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry bail in the sum of N20m with three responsible duties. Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and two others were on October 6 arraigned and remanded over their alleged involvement in circumstances surrounding the...
Social Media Regulation Will Cause Job Loss – Mark Angel
Popular Nigerian comedian and video producer, Mark Angel, says the move by the Federal Government to regulate social media will lead to job loss. According to the producer best known for the Mark Angel Comedy Series on various social media platforms, a lot of Nigerian youths earn their living by creating content on social media. The producer of popular comedienne, Emanuella...
Trump Will Return 2025 As President If…, Says Don
A Professor of History and International Relations at the Lagos State University, Abolade Adeniji, says Americans may reconsider Donald Trump for a second term in January 2025 despite his seeming unpopularity at the moment. Adeniji, who stated this in an interview with The PUNCH on Friday, said the performance of incoming President Joe Biden will determine the political fate of Trump in...
2023 Presidency: I Won’t Reveal My Manifesto For Nigerians Now – Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Villa where he informed him of his intention to contest the presidential election in 2023. Shortly after the meeting, he fielded questions from journalists on his mission and other issues of national importance. TEMIDAYO...
Don’t Repeat Buhari’s Mistakes, Nepotism — Shehu Sani warns Tinubu
Former Kaduna Central Senator and social critic, Shehu Sani has warned President Bola Tinubu not to make the same mistakes as his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, in terms of appointments. Sani said that, unlike Buhari, Tinubu’s nominations should be based on competence. During an appearance on Channels Television‘s Sunday Politics, the former legislator accused Buhari of nepotism while in government. Stressing...
Isabel dos Santos: Africa’s richest woman eyes Angola presidency
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, who is embroiled in a huge financial scandal, has suggested that she may seek to become the country's president. In a BBC interview, Ms Dos Santos pointedly declined four times to rule out running for the presidency. Her father José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. Prosecutors are seeking to recover $1bn (£760m) Ms...
[EXCLUSIVE] I knew I Was Gay At 10, Says Bolu Okupe
Bolu Okupe, son of former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe, speaks to AFEEZ HANAFI on his sexual orientation as a gay and his father’s remarks. Your dad, in two separate Facebook posts, expressed strong belief that you would reconsider your sexual orientation as a gay someday. What is your view on this? Sexual orientation is not something that one can “reconsider”. This is...
