The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has adjourned a suit filed by the Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, against the state governor and five others over a viral video made by a citizen of the state, Olupelumi Fagboyegun, until March 26. Justice Ekwo had, on March 5, fixed March 22 (today) for … Read more
A former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has on Monday disclosed the reasons for dumping the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Daniel, while speaking after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, said he defected to the APC because of “too … Read more
The spokesman to Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, Mr. Olayomi Koiki has said traditional rulers and politicians of Yoruba extraction who are against the agitation for Oduduwa Republic will be sent exile. According to him, “Apart from those who spoke audibly well, but who did not, we will chase them … Read more
As part of efforts to win the 2023 presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded plans to present the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as the flag-bearer of the party. It was learnt that within the PDP hierarchy, the belief is that Buhari did not win the election against Atiku, but muscled … Read more
“Under my watch, PDP has delivered the highest victory story in the history of Cross River State. So it is not now that somebody can discuss what structures or strategy I need,” he said Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has delivered the highest victory story in … Read more
Tony Nyiam, retired army colonel, has disclosed that Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari publicly revealed he is from the Niger Republic. The retired military officer, now a human rights activist, while speaking on the surge in herdsmen crisis, maintained that Buhari, who he admires, was his boss. Tony Nyiam, retired army colonel, has disclosed that Nigerian … Read more
A Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former federal lawmaker, Sen. Dino Melaye, has on Sunday night tackled the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccines Bello has continued to downplay the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kogi State. He also vowed not to subject the people of … Read more
NANS approved Umahi as the students’ choice for the 2023 presidential election at its 65th Emergency Senate meeting last Thursday at the Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki. On Sunday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State criticized the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for endorsing Governor David Umahi in the presidential election of 2023, … Read more
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives is Honourable Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, who represents the Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency in Kano State. In the current democratic system, he argued, the legislature had lived up to its expectations. He also proposes solutions to some of the problems that endanger Nigeria’s existence as a country. You are, … Read more
A past governor of Bayelsa State once tried camouflaging himself as a lady to prevent appearing in court in the UK on charges of corruption, and £1.8 million laundering. People praised, and welcomed back the former Governor of Bayelsa state after he was caught The newspaper actually published his picture in a red female dress, … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 elections, former head of state Gowon has made new recommendations on how candidates for elective positions should be selected Gowon advised that the presidency should be rotated among the country’s six major political regions General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) has advocated for presidential zoning and rotation among the country’s six geopolitical … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State has revealed why he is probing the administration of the former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. Obaseki promised to continue the probe of the administration of Oshiomhole to expose the fraud that took place in it and recover all stolen funds. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State … Read more
He added that the party leadership had resolved to work hard and together, ensure that the PRP promote the interest of Nigerians and as well come to power in 2023. The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts in addressing security challenges in the country. The party’s National Chairman, … Read more
Madu declared his bid for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket at a meeting with ward executives and members of the party in his hometown, Owerre-Ezukala, in Orumba South Local Government Area of the State. Former National Chairman of Independent Democrats (ID) and member, Governing Council of the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Edozie … Read more
A Fulani group known as Fulani Nationality Movement, FUNAM, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. The statement entitled: “Why we attacked Ortom” reads: “Our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. A Fulani group known … Read more
Saraki while inaugurating the projects describes governor Okowa as a leader that thirsts for bringing impactful projects to his people and the pride of PDP. Former president of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki pleads on nigerians to give the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) another chance to govern the country and lookout what they will … Read more
The Centre for Democracy and Development (West Africa) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ban any political party or candidates found to be involved in electoral violence ahead of the 2023 general elections. Director of CDD, Idayat Hassan, who issued the statement, also condemned the violence which disrupted the conduct of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari over the attempt on the life of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State calls for serious concern. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Sunday, alleged that there is a plot by the ruling All … Read more
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has vowed not to politicise the mayhem and killing that disrupted the bye-election in Ekiti East State Constituency 1 on Saturday. Fayemi prayed against the reoccurrence of the gory incident in the state, saying his government would not tolerate violence and other manifestations of brigandage capable of stoking ember … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Vanguard, has called on the ruling party’s national leaders, stakeholders, state leaders, women, and youths to endorse former governor of Nasarawa state, Senator Tanko Al-Makura as national chairman of the APC. The group’s demand was contained in a communique released by the national president of the group, Ikechukwu … Read more