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The aspiration of Senator Magnus Abe to become the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has been dashed. This is after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, published the list of governorship candidates for the 2019 election in the state on Friday. The aspirant produced by the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi faction of party, Tonye Dele Cole was recognized as the party’s flagbearer by INEC, in the list pasted at its office in Port Harcourt. A Deputy National Secretary of the APC, Victor Giadom was also published as Cole’s running mate. Both Cole and Giadom are products of an indirect primary election. Also shortlisted are Governor Nyesom Wike and Dr (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry as governorship candidate and running mate for the PDP. Other shortlisted governorship candidates from other political parties in the State are: Elem Chinweike for Hope Democratic Party, HDP, Joseph Princewill for MPN, Tamunopr...

The spokesperson of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Fatai Olotu, representing Akoko North-East state constituency at the house, has disclosed that the impeachment of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Iroju Ogundeji was due to alleged incompetence and financial misappropriation. Olotu who spoke with DAILY POST on Thursday maintained that within the spate of six months the former leadership exhausted N1.5 billion budgetary allocation of the house meant to last one year. He stated that the impeachment is in accordance with the law as 18 out of 26 members of the house supported their removal, which he said formed two-third majority needed and was also witnessed by the clerk of the house, Mr. Bode Adeyelu. He said “In accordance with the rule guiding the house and by the power conferred on members of the house, the house as at today has successfully impeached the former speaker and deputy speaker. “Immediately aft...

SpaceX billed Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as on "an endless road trip past Mars" when it launched in February. However, the car and its pilot have now reached their farthest point from the sun before swinging back into orbit. The Roadster has reached its first apogee from the sun according to the Where is Roadster? website, run by Ben Pearson, and as reported by technology news site Ars Technica. While the Cape Canaveral launch of Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy - the most powerful in the world - was a big success, the red sports car overshot its touted mark for Mars. Its orbit will bring it close to Mars - and to Earth - in two years' time, with it being at its closest to Earth at 51.7m km (32m miles) on 6 November 2020. Rather than entering Mars' orbit, the Tesla looks to be on a long-term path towards the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The websit...

The name Wizkid is one that resonates not just across Nigeria but Africa as well as many parts of the globe. The Starboy was in Kenya over the weekend, where he performed at the Katika Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. The sensational “Fever” crooner was the headline act at the concert which witnessed a massive audience who had turned up at the Afraha Stadium to catch a view of one of Africa’s biggest music stars. Taking to Instagram yesterday, November 7, the award-winning singer shared a video of his reception from the airport to the moment he went on stage. He also took time to appreciate the Kenyan fans for their love and support. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram Love u Kenya !! In my heart forever ❤️❤️❤️ 🎥🎥@love4rico A post shared by Wizkid (@wizkidayo) on Nov 7, 2018 at 6:27am PST It would be recalled that Wizkid recently broke the Nigerian YouTube record with the visual for his song, “Fever” whic...

The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Friday for Paris, France. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President is scheduled to participate in the first edition of the Paris Peace Forum slated for November 11 to 13. Adesina said the forum, organised by the French Government and a number of Non-Governmental Organisations, was based on the “simple idea that international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace.” The presidential spokesman said the Nigerian President would join the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and other world leaders in discussing contributions towards global peace while underscoring the imperative of collective action. The statement added, “While in Paris, President Buhari will also join other world leaders to commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Armistice signed on November 11, 1...

   Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has charged his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to stop shifting blames and take responsibility for the problems facing Nigeria. Okorocha said though APC inherited the challenges, it must ensure that they were fixed. He stated that Nigerians voted APC into power to fix their challenges and not to complain. Speaking with State House Correspondents in Abuja, the governor assured that the pains Nigerians are going through was only momentarily. According to Okorocha, “As APC, we are responsible for everything happening in Nigeria. We are responsible for the good, the bad, the ugly but we are promising Nigerians that we shall fix it. “We share the pains of Nigerians; every human being must feel it. We also feel what they are going through but we are asking for a little patience. “Let us do things the right way and do it once and for all. I am sure that by next year, you will begin to see changes, ...

A 50-year-old woman has become the UK’s oldest mother of quadruplets, defying million-to-one odds. Tracey Britten, a grandmother-of-eight, has hailed her IVF babies a “miracle” after they were delivered by a team of 35 medics. Ms Britten, from London, said she “can’t wait to get them home” after she gave birth to her quadruplets — three girls and a boy – by Cesarean last week,   Evening Standard has reported. The mother, who also has three grown-up children and eight grandchildren, described the experience as a “whirlwind.” She said: “It’s been a whirlwind and I’m so grateful. One of the quads has had so many tubes around her that I haven’t seen her face properly. “The babies have not all been together yet, each hooked up to different machines.” The newborns are all said to be doing well in London’s University College Hospital, where they were delivered, and Ms Britten said she hoped they would be home for Christmas. The ...