The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has finally accepted defeat. Atiku also stressed that Nigeria’s judiciary has been sabotaged and undermined by some cabals in the helm of affairs. His reaction came shortly after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal suit he filed challenging the verdict of the Presidential Election … Read more
The National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Uche Secondus, has reacted to the dismissal of the appeal suit filed by the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Secondus in his reaction stressed that there was nothing else the party could do other than to turn to God the final judge. Adding that, since … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Peoples Democratic Party PDP presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, to follow the foot step of former president Goodluck Jonathan by congratulating Buhari. The advice came shortly after the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal suit filed by Atiku challenging the verdict of … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has vowed to pursue the case of recovering the certificate of return issued to the former Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha to the Supreme Court. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a quarterly meeting with Abuja Bureau Chiefs and media executives, in Abuja on Wednesday. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced that the election result from the November 16 polls will not be transmitted electronically. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner REC, in charge of Bayelsa State, Mr. Monday Udoh, disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference in the state capital, Yenagoa on Wednesday. He said “There is no … Read more
The Government of Katsina state has appointed President Muhammadu Buhari’s niece, Rabiatu Muhammed, as a commissioner in the state. The development was revealed as the Katsina State Assembly confirmed Muhammed alongside 17 others as commissioners on Wednesday. Rabiatu Muhammed hails from Daura Local Government Area, he is the daughter of the President’s late elder brother. … Read more
– PDP reacts to the supreme court verdict against its candidate, Atiku Abubakar – Ologbondiyan said that the party was awaiting the Supreme Court to release the details of its judgment to see how it arrived at it – He contended that what was witnessed in the judgment was not what majority of Nigerians who … Read more
– President of the Senate,Ahmad Lawan reacts to the apex court verdict – “The petitioners should gracefully accept the final verdict of our court of law while the winners should demonstrate magnanimity by extending the hand of fellowship to the opposition – The Senate President felicitated with Buhari and the ruling APC over the “ringing … Read more
The Federal Government has approved N574m for the insurance of the College of Aviation, Zaria. The federal government through the Federal Executive Council approved the insurance fee on Wednesday during the council’s meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in the Aso Villa. The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, confirmed the development to newsmen … Read more
The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved N5.72bn for the establishment of National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The council gave the approval on Wednesday at the weekly FEC meeting presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at Aso Rock. The council revealed that the money was meant for the construction of offices and consultancy services … Read more
– PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar loses at apex court – Tanko Mohammed, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), said after examining the arguments from the parties to the case, the panel concluded that the appeal lacks merit – Atiku and the PDP filed the appeal before the apex court after the presidential election petition tribunal … Read more
– Ebonyi Governor David Umahi sacked aide Ndubusi Itumo for misinforming the public – “The termination is on the grounds of misconduct bordering on misinforming the public – Itumo is directed to handover all government property in his possession to the Principal Secretary to the Governor The Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi has … Read more
The presidency has announced that President Muhammadu Buhari held a meeting with the King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman concerning the Future Investment Initiative (FII) on Wednesday. The presidency disclosed that Buhari met the Saudi King at the ongoing FII conference in Riyadh via it official twitter handle @NGRPresident. Details later…
The National Economic Council has praised the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for his economic reforms that has resulted in the improved ranking of Nigeria in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business index. The National Economic Council which comprised of the 36 governors, the minister of FCT and the CBN governor lauded the president’s … Read more
– Supreme Court reject PDP and Atiku’s Position – Justice Muhammad had noticed that seven appeals were filed over the PEPC judgment and suggested that the court would hear the main appeal, which decision will cover the others. – lawyer to the PDP and Atiku, Livy Uzoukwu disagreed with the suggestion by Justice Muhammad and … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged the National Assembly to approve a bill that would enable Nigerians in diaspora to cast their votes in an election. Dabiri made the call on behalf of the Federal Government during a budget defence before the House of Representatives’ Committee … Read more
The Supreme Court has delivered its first ruling against the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 Election. The Supreme Court began hearing on the appeal filed by PDP and Atiku challenging the election of President Muhammadu Buhari. READ ALSO: bailout-funds-fg-extends-repayment-plans-to-thirty-years/ The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, headed … Read more
– FG made the first and second months, N252 million monthly deductions, in September and October, based on the twenty years repayment period – “The budget support facility was initially for twenty years repayment period. And when we made the first deduction in September, the states had complained that the amount deducted, which was N252 … Read more
– Yoruba Council of Youth commended President Buhari and Osinbajo led administration – President, Aremo Oladotun Hassan, a lawyer, however, pledged its continued support to the Buhari/Osinbajo-led administration, especially with its commitment towards improving the nation’s economy – The Council expresses confidence in the administration to tackle security and other challenges, The Yoruba Council … Read more
– Court affirms Hon. Apugo’s victory – The Court of Appeal, however, upheld the decision of the election tribunal and affirmed the victory of Hon. Chukwudi Apugo – “I have a strong belief in democracy and its tenets as the best form of government and I am happy that democracy is strongly evolving in Nigeria … Read more