The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has boasted of the overwhelming support from the people of Kogi state in its mega rally held ahead of the gubernatorial poll slated for November 16. The party noted that the overwhelming crowd at the mega rally was a sign that the people of the state has issued ‘red … Read more
The Isoko Ethnic Nationality Movement, IENM, has applauded the Deputy Senate President Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege, describing him as God’s sent to the people of Delta. The group disclosed this in a press statement jointly signed by the President of the group, Mr. Goddy Ewerode and Secretary, Nick Ovuoakporie over the weekend. They pledged to support the … Read more
The former Chairman of Special Presidential Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Okoi Obono-Obla, has said that some cabals in the presidency had smeared in the media and framed him as he was declared wanted by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC. He said the purpose of the cabals was to … Read more
– Senator Smart Adeyemi Commend the people of kogi east for showing love to Gov.Yahaya Bello – He said, “The people of Kogi East are wonderful people. This outcome today is quite overwhelming. You cannot compare it to the show of shame of Friday PDP flag off – “The opposition will battle to get 25 … Read more
– Arewa Youth said that EFCC may not Probe Asiwaju Bola Tinubu – “To the best of our knowledge, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a private citizen who ordinarily should not be seen with a convoy of Bullion Vans – “Who owns the content, believing to be cash in the Bullion Vans that were seen … Read more
– Supreme Court Fixes October 30 for hearing on Appeal suit by PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar – The PDP candidate was challenging the judgment of the presidential election tribunal, which affirmed the election of President Muhammadu Buhari – Atiku and PDP filed the appeal on five grounds The Supreme Court has fixed October 30, … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded explanations from the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, concerning the failed $460m Closed-Circuit Television CCTV for Abuja. It could be recalled that the minister had revealed that $460m was approved for CCTV in the capital territory during the ministry’s budget defence … Read more
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called for two opposition party governors and two federal lawmakers from the South East to defect to the All Progressive Congress APC in order to actualized 2023 Igbo Presidency. The council made the call on Saturday adding that, the reason the south east has not emerged president for … Read more
The Edo state high Court has order the police to immediately produce a member-elect representing Ovia North-East I in the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Dumez Onaiwu Ugiagbe, over an alleged forgery case filed against him. The judge order that the accused be produced in court on November 1 for hearing of a six-count … Read more
The one-time chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Anaocha branch, Chris Adimora Esq, has said that some cabals would determine if a Igbo president would emerge or not in 2023. Adimora stressed that it was important for some cabals to give their support to the 2023 Igbo Presidency in order for the agenda to become … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, House of Representative Caucus has called on the National Assembly, Chief Security Officers and well meaning Nigerians to defend democracy. This call was made ahead of the gubernatorial election in Kogi state slated for November 16 and the recent impeachment of the Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Simon Achuba. … Read more
The former Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has rejected to be called ‘Yoruba’ stressing that, it was insulting and derogatory. The ex-minister noted that the name ‘Yoruba’ was given by historical adversaries. He called on all the descendants of Oduduwa to renounce the name given to them by their historical adversaries. Chief Fani-Kayode also … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP presidential candidate in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed worry over the delay in the naming Supreme Court Justices that would preside over the appeal suit filed against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal upholding the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari. It could be recalled … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has quashed the arrest warrant issued against the former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, and the former Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete over the alleged OPL 245/Malabu scandal. It could be recalled that the court issued a warrant of arrest and bench warrant for both accused … Read more
Nigerians living in Russia have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari over his patriotism and maturity displayed by visiting South Africa during the xenophobia attack on Nigerians. This came as President Buhari met with Nigerians living in Sochi, Russia during his visit to the country for the Russia-Africa Submit. The President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) … Read more
The Russian President Vladimir Putin, has canceled $20b worth of debts for African countries. This was revealed by a national news outfit in Russia, The Moscow Times. It could be recalled that the first-ever Russia-Africa summit was held in Russia between Wednesday (October 23) and Thursday (October 24). It was gathered that the summit was … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Musa Wada, has berated Governor Yahaya Bello comparing his administration to that of the tyrant leader Idi Amin of Uganda. The PDP gubernatorial candidate disclosed this during an interview with newsmen ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State. He said “The scenario in … Read more
The Court of Appeal has fixed October 28, 2019 as date to hear the suit filed against the senatorial election of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu. It was gathered that the All Progressive Congress Senatorial candidate in the last election, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu had filed the suit on February 23 challenging the … Read more
The Nigerian government has signed a number of memorandum of understanding MoU with Russia in areas of military, energy, economy and trade. The signing of the deals came as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Russia for the first Russia-Africa Summit held in Russia from Wednesday (October 23) and Thursday (October 24) 2019. … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ekiti has reserved the judgment of the appeal suit filed by the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs Senator Dayo Adeyeye, challenging the verdict of the election petitions tribunal which nullified his victory in the senatorial election. Justice Uzor-Amaka Anyanwu, the presiding judge noted that a fixed … Read more