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   Buhari and Oshiomhole …NEC dissolves NWC; Yobe Gov, Mai Buni now Caretaker/Convention C’ttee chair …Party members to withdraw pending litigations; ratifies Ize-Iyamu for guber polls …NWC dissolution not targeted at Tinubu—Buni; ex-NWC members mull legal options …APC govs, founding groups, other power blocs battle for APC’s soul ahead 2023 By Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Omeiza Ajayi, Ozioruva Aliu Reasons President Muhammadu Buhari moved against the suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, emerged last night, as the  National Executive Committee, NEC, wielded the big stick to check the crisis ravaging the party and avert what the President described as self-destruction. At an emergency meeting in Abuja, the NEC dissolved the factionalized National Working Committee, NWC, and set up a caretaker/national convention committee headed by Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, a former national secretary of the party. The e...

N-Power is a social intervention programme of the Nigerian government. Photo: Twitter@npower_ng     The Federal Government’s social investment scheme, N-Power has said its application portal for registration of the June 2020 Batch C intakes will open today.   This is according to series of tweets on the N-Power handle which noted that the portal for intending beneficiaries, will open later today, 26th June, 2020. “Dear Intending N-Power 2020 Applicants, here is how to prepare for the N-Power application,” the N-Power scheme had tweeted. “Remember 1. Portal opens 11.45 pm, June 26th, 2020. 2. Application is FREE. Do NOT pay anyone to apply on the N-Power portal. 3. Get a printout or accurate details of your BVN.” N-Power @npower_ng Dear Intending N-Power 2020 Applicants, Here is how to prepare for the N-Power application. Remember 1. Portal opens 11.45pm, June 26th, 2020. 2. Application is FREE. Do NOT pay anyone to apply on the N-Power portal. 3. Get a printout or ac...

File Photo of Abike Dabiri-Erewa   Nearly 40 Nigerians living in the diaspora have died as a result of complications from COVID-19, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said on Friday. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this on Channels Television’s special COVID-19 programme while explaining some of the efforts of government regarding the welfare of Nigerians outside the country. According to her, the government is in touch with Nigerians in diaspora in various parts of the world even as efforts are on to evacuate them. Meanwhile, she also noted that “Nigerians in the diaspora are coming together to raise funds to help frontline workers in Nigeria and very soon, this initiative by the Nigerians in the diaspora will be presented to the PTF”. As for evacuations, the NIDCOM boss said about 18 more Nigerians are expected to return from France over the weekend. “As I speak to you, we are expecting about 18 from France and the France case is a chartered plane arra...

         Late ex Governor Ajimobi      Governor Okowa Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commiserated with the Ajimobi family, the people and Government of Oyo State on the passing of former Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Ajimobi, who ruled Oyo State from 2011 to 2019 died at the First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos, from complications arising from lung surgery and COVID-19. He was 70. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said the passing of Ajimobi at this critical time of the country’s political history was painful and regrettable. READ ALSO: IBEDC to implement tariff review He said that Ajimobi contributed immensely to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum while he was Governor of Oyo State. “The late Ajimobi was a patriot and a political icon whose life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to serving the people will be unforgettable. “He made history when he was re-e...

Thousands of Liverpool fans at the club’s Anfield ground to celebrating title win. PHOTO: BBC British Police have criticised Liverpool fans after thousands poured into the streets around Anfield to celebrate their Premier League triumph, urging them to show caution during the coronavirus pandemic. Jubilant supporters thronged the area after Chelsea beat Manchester City in London, guaranteeing an end to Liverpool’s 30-year wait to win the English top-flight crown. Assistant chief constable Rob Carden said Merseyside had been “disproportionately affected” by the coronavirus crisis and people had a responsibility to prevent further cases. There have been claims the Champions League match between Liverpool and Spanish side Atletico Madrid on March 11 — the last major football fixture played in England before the coronavirus lockdown — played a part in that. “The overwhelming majority of fans have recognised the fact that now is not the time to gather together to celebrate, and chose to mar...

Jurgen Klopp was seen in a footage dancing himself away as his side are confirmed champions of the 2019/2020 English Premier League season with seven games left [Legit.ng]

Jurgen Klopp has praised Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard after his side were named Premier League champions for 2019/20 season after Chelsea beat Man City. [Legit.ng]