President Muhammadu Buhari has decried the spike in the incidents of rape across the country. In his Democracy Day speech to the nations, the President revealed that he has directed the police to ensure perpetrators of rape and other sexual violence were arrested and prosecuted accordingly. “I am particularly upset at recent incidents of rape, … Read more
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has explained why he sacked the former Secretary for State Government(SSG) Ahmed Aliyu Tijjani. He said he took the decision to re-strengthen the machinery of government as well as enhance effective and efficient service delivery. Sule, who stated this on Thursday at the Government House Lafia, while swearing in the new … Read more
To commemorate this year’s National Democracy Day celebration, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat will on June 12 hold a Democracy Day webinar for youths in Lagos. The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka will be joining the Lagos … Read more
There was a fracas in the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday as members exchanged blows over the impeachment of the Deputy Speaker, Mr Mukhtar Hazo. Following Hazo’s impeachment during plenary, the lawmakers elected the member representing Kauru Constituency, Mr Isaac Auta, as the new deputy speaker. His impeachment notice was signed by 24 … Read more
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday submitted the post-COVID-19 Economic Sustainability Plan to President Muhammadu Buhari. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, revealed this in a tweet on his official handle. “Plan ready sir, as VP hands over the Sustainability Plan to Mr. President this morning at the Aso Villa Chambers,” he … Read more
To commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 7am. This is according to a statement by Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. READ ALSO: Three Northern States Gets Approved Road, Water Project by FEC According to the … Read more
Hon. Isaac Auta representing Kauru Constituency has emerged deputy speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly. Auta’s emergency and swearing was characterised by ruckus as a member attempted to steal the maze. Auta was immediately sworn in by the Clerk of the Assembly, who administered oaths of office and allegiance on him. The new Deputy … Read more
Some policemen and other security operatives have taken over the Kaduna State House of Assembly Complex over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker, Mr Yusuf Zailani. This comes barely four months after Zailani was elected as the speaker of the House on February 25. Read Also: Three Northern States Gets Approved Road, Water Project … Read more
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has faulted the Control of the Infectious Disease Bill before the House of Representatives. Speaking on Wednesday during the opening session of the public hearing on the proposed bill by the House, Governor Fayemi said the proposal will give too many powers … Read more
The University of Ibadan on Wednesday said Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, passed through its walls and earned a degree in Classics. The University’s clarification was prompted by allegations that Obaseki, who is running for a second term in office in September, did not complete a first degree at the prestigious institution. READ ALSO: Governors … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anslem Ojezua has said that the integrity of Governor Godwin Obaseki has been strengthened. Speaking with reporters in Benin, Ojezua said the clearance by the authorities of the University of Ibadan has silent those who do not wish Governor Godwin Obaseki well in the forthcoming election and … Read more
The High Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital has declared a former member of the House of Representatives for Phalga Constituency, Mr Igo Aguma, as the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The court also declared the Isaac Ogbogbulam-led five man caretaker committee chairman constituted by the National Working … Read more
Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has read the riot act to politicians, political parties and other stakeholders that will be involved in the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo. The INEC helmsman said the electoral umpire will not declare any winner in the two states if the polls are … Read more
Alleged results of yet to be conducted Edo State elections emerge, as seen below. If this was leaked, what are Nigerians and the people of Edo State in particular to expect in the coming days?
The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Monica Dongban-Mensem. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan read the request which was contained in a letter during plenary on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Buhari Sends Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem’s Nomination To Senate It read, “Pursuant … Read more
The Speaker Of House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has described going to prison as a “badge of honour” for any politician The Speaker, who was represented by Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase, said this when he led Principal Officers of the House on a visit to Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu, who was recently … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday says he has sent the name of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem to the Senate, for confirmation as President of the Court of Appeal. The President disclosed this in a statement via Twitter @MBuhari He said: “I have sent the nomination of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal, to the … Read more
[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, has said that in making appointments upon the recommendations of other arms or agencies of the government, President Muhammadu Buhari is not a rubber stamp that will mechanistically sign off on nominees that come before him. … Read more
The upcoming governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state has been suspended. The suspension is sequel to an order issued by a Federal High Court in Benin, the state capital, on Monday restraining the party and its national chairman from going ahead with the exercise. The court held that the … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said he is confident of winning the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the governorship election in the state. The governor who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics said he has no reason to be scared of his rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Ize-Iyamu, who … Read more