Labour Party candidate in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, shares his thoughts with ADEYINKA ADEDIPE on his preparation for the forthcoming poll, the disagreement in the party at the state level, among other issues What steps are you taking to fix the differences that the primary election caused to guarantee victory at the polls in September? I am a lawyer, and dispute resolution is my job. We are doing our best to bring everybody together. I must give credit to the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, who called for a meeting in Umuahia immediately…
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Mrs Evelyn Ukong has nine mouths to feed apart from hers. After losing her son, his wife remarried and left five of their kids with Evelyn to cater to. “She (son’s ex-wife) occasionally sends money to me though, but I shoulder most of the responsibility and it is not easy at all,” Ukong told our correspondent in an interview. Her elder sister’s three kids are also with her after she passed away in 2021. She also has a child whom she adopted in 2014, who is only 12 years old as well living with her and also under her cover…
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has spoken out in defence of the Dangote Refinery, addressing concerns about potential monopolistic practices. In a statement shared by businessman Femi Otedola on Tuesday via X, Adesina expressed his shock at the controversy surrounding Dangote’s operations, warning that it is “creating bad waves for Nigeria globally.” According to Otedola’s post, Adesina argued that monopolies often arise in industries with high entry barriers or capital costs, citing railways and large-scale refineries as examples. He was quoted as saying, “Monopoly often exists where there are high barriers to entry or high…
In many African homes, mothers are highly regarded and respected, but there are times when they tend to go overboard with discipline. Our correspondent asked members of the public how they would react if their mother-in-law hit them Ochayi Paul I will never hit her back In all honesty, I will be shocked, angry, and disappointed because this is a very sensitive and tricky situation that can blow out of proportion if care is not taken; however, one thing is certain, I will never hit her back no matter what. The scenario that led to it will most likely play…
Lagos State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tai Benedict, speaks to MUHAMMED LAWAL on the suspension of the former party chairman, Segun Adewale, among other issues surrounding the party in the state A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Lagos State, Segun Adewale, is said to have been suspended in his ward. Do you think he deserved to be suspended and has it caused division so far? This has not caused any division in the party. Yes, truly, he was suspended, and suspension is not expulsion. Anybody can be suspended and when that person retraces…
DANIEL AYANTOYE asks some Nigerians who they think is to blame for the prevalence of single parents Okanlawon Durodola Men should be blamed The question mostly depends on what happened between couples before their separation. However, most times, men are to blame for their inability to handle women with care. Most men cannot accept half of what they do to women. The level of freedom men enjoy is far greater than what women do. For instance, a man can easily cheat and nothing will happen, but the same man cannot tolerate it if their wives cheat. When this happens, the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, declined to grant a motion to stop the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, from spending from the state’s consolidated revenue fund. Rather than grant the motion ex parte marked FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24, Justice James Nwite asked the plaintiffs to put Fubara and other defendants in the suit on notice. The suit was filed by the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. The factional Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, had during its plenary on July 15, resolved to bar Fubara from spending from the Rivers State consolidated…
Olalekan Abayomi received an invitation from the police to answer questions regarding a phone theft. However, upon arrival, he was immediately arrested. As he discovered, an invitation by the police can quickly turn into an arrest if the police suspect the individual’s involvement in a crime. In his case, his friendship with the person who allegedly purchased the stolen phone led to his arrest. Upon arrival at the police station, Abayomi was immediately instructed to write a statement. He claimed that during this process, an officer pressured him to include certain incriminating details. Abayomi’s refusal to implicate himself in the…
Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress Nze Chidi Duru, shares his thoughts with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS, about the economic hardship in the country, President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, and the political crisis rocking Kano and Rivers states, among other issues What’s your assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s government after one year considering the legal fireworks he faced after his election victory and the current hardship? Well, challenging times, one will say. I also recognise that there was a legal challenge after the presidential election. That is to be expected in the history of elections in Nigeria, whether at the…
In a tale as old as time, Olayinka Adeyemi’s quest for a better life led her from the quiet charm of Ondo State to the bustling metropolis of Lagos in 2023. Embarking on a journey for greener pastures, this 26-year-old visionary soon found herself balancing the scales between ambition and financial reality. After settling in with friends, she landed a role as a marketer in a tier-one bank. Despite a good paycheck, Olayinka’s bank account did not reflect her earnings, confusing her and sparking endless conversations with her circle of friends about her unending financial woes. Within the office walls,…