The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has named the Deputy Governor of Edo state, Hon Philip Shaibu, as the mastermind behind the recent attack of on the convoy of Oba of Lagos Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Governor Godwin Obasek and Chancellor of the Edo University, Iyahmo, Dr. Makanjuola. It could … Read more
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, were part of the dignitaries that graced that turbanning of Alhaji Musa Haro as Dan Madamin Daura by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar. Dan Madamin is one of the highest traditional titles in the Daura Emirate Council. Other dignitaries at the … Read more
The Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, has reinstated the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to free and fair elections. Adamu disclosed this on Saturday ahead of the gubernatorial poll scheduled for November 16, adding that, the police would not engage in partisan politics in the forthcoming gubernatorial polls in Bayelsa and Kogi state. … Read more
– Former Aviation Minister said that he would hold Hon.Obinna Chidoka accountable if he failed idemili people – The Court of Appeal last Friday ruled that Chidoka won the election, and that Ibezi should vacate the seat for him – To all our friends and supporters, it is not time to gloat. It is time … Read more
– IYC said that it was against the removal of the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio – The IYC is pleased with the moves Senator Akpabio has taken so far as Niger Delta Minister – The call for his sack is the handiwork of impostors who want to leverage the influence and credibility of … Read more
– Edo High Court issues an arrest warrant on Edo lawmaker for forgery and impersonation – Ugiagbe failed to appear in court on Friday to enter his plea.The court had adjourned sitting on October 25, 2019 after Ugiagbe was arraigned in absentia – Osarenkhoe said that his client was not properly served and pleaded for … Read more
The National Assembly has given president Muhammadu Buhari a thumbs up on his recent decision to close Nigeria’s borders. The Senate’s Deputy President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege revealed that the lawmakers were fully in support of the President’s decision to shut Nigeria’s borders. It could be recalled that Buhari had issued an executive order to shut … Read more
– House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin’s election nullified by the court of Appeal – Jibrin however said that he was prepared to face a rerun as ordered by the court, asking his supporters to remain calm as he has unflinching faith in the will of Allah – APC lawmaker said that the court was … Read more
The ruling All Progressive Congress APC, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was propagating violence ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial poll in Kogi State. The party was reacting to the allegation of the PDP, that the APC and INEC had concluded plans to make the APC gubernatorial candidate Governor Yahaya Bello, the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has raised alarm over the growing tension surrounding the November 16 gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Bayelsa state. The commission noted that both States have started showing early signs of violence as pressure mounts on ahead of the governorship polls. The chairman of the commission Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP was manufacturing fake Permanent Voters Cards PVCs and configuring stollen Smart Card Readers ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial poll in Bayelsa state. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Bayelsa Chapter, Mr. Yekini Nabena made the allegations. … Read more
The Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, had called for a free and fair election ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial poll in the state. The Governor also stressed that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, will record a landslide victory in the forthcoming governorship poll in the state. Dickson who urged voters to arm themselves … Read more
The government of Taraba state has employed the services of local hunters to curb the activities of bandits in the state. The state Governor Darius Ishaku, noted that the initiative was yielding positive result in the bid to curb the activities of bandits in the state. Ishaku disclosed this at the Galla Night organised by … Read more
– NUJ calls on NGF to implement the new minimum wage captured on FG template – The Governors had said that they would only pay according to the financial standing of their respective states – NUJ also reject in its entirety, the step by the Federal Government to regulate social media operators in the country … Read more
The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammed Bello, has vowed to close all illegal parks in the city. The ministers, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) headquarters on Friday in Abuja. He said “Criminality has increased just like vehicles have increased in FCT. Therefore, all illegal motor parks … Read more
– EFCC detains kwara LGA chairmen for financial misappropriation – The chairmen after securing the controversial loans held a meeting and decided to share N100 million among themselves – The council chairs were also accused of diverting monthly ten percent of the internally generated revenue for their personal use The Economic and Financial Crimes … Read more
The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has applauded Nigerian journalists for exhibiting professionalism in their reportage. Oyetola disclosed this at the Dinner/Award Night of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council over the weekend. The governor commended Nigerian journalists for contributing their quota in entrenching democracy in the country. Oyetola, who was represented … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) has announced plans to introduced sign-language interpretation across Nursing institutions in the FCT. The FCTA Secretary of Health, Mr. Musa Abdulraheem, disclosed this development on Friday at a workshop organised by Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) and Voice Initiative in Abuja. Addulraheem noted that the sign-language interpretation would be introduced … Read more
– IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu reacts to state made by Justice Binta Nyako, saying that prison was the safest place for him – Kanu said that Justice Nyako and her family should relocate to a prison since the correctional facility was the safest place in Nigeria – Kanu, who had failed to appear before the … Read more
– Kogi APC accuses the PDP for importing thugs to cause mayhem – “These thugs have been seen at their campaigns, where they have been providing policing functions, engaging in reckless actions, harassing the people – “These hoodlums are here to intimidate, perpetrate violence and disrupt things. That is what they have been paid for … Read more