– Tribunal nullified election of Obinna Onwubuariri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). – The court also ordered INEC to withdraw the certificate of return given to Mr Onwubuariri – The judge added that INEC and the first respondent were unable to defend the allegations of over voting The National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal … Read more
Fresh facts on Wednesday emerged on some decisions taken by President Muhammadu Buhari on the functions of his deputy, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. A source in the Presidential Villa confided in The PUNCH that members of the cabal in the Presidency were bitter about the roles played by the Vice-President, when he stood in for Buhari, … Read more
– Security stakeholders call for adequate funding for Nigerian Police – The collection of money for bail at police formations such as the area commands and divisions is caused by lack of monthly allocations – Members of the public should understand the challenges of the police and help them to carry out their obligations i … Read more
– Representatives of P&ID Ltd pleaded guilty before Federal high court – The british court empowered the firm through its judgement to seize about $9.6bn worth of Nigerian assets – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned P&ID Ltd, Virgin Island, its Nigerian affiliate, P&ID Nigeria Ltd Representatives of the Process and … Read more
– Presidency dispels rumour of President Buhari sidelining Vice President Osinbajo – All the president had done particularly this week was just to tweak governance and get the best for Nigerians – It’s just some Nigerians who want to drive a wedge between the President and the VP The Presidency has dispelled rumours going … Read more
– Governor of Ekiti state,Dr.kayode Fayemi said that the Governors from 35 states were ready to pay back loans – We are never averse to payment of loans under legal environment – The Governors believe that we are ready to pay The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr … Read more
– Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure said that Edo state will benefit from Buhari’s Government – Oba Ewuare II assured the people that the current political tension in the state would soon become a thing of the past – Odubu said that the NDDC board would ensure citizen participation The Oba of Benin, Oba … Read more
– President Buhari Appoints Dr.Folashade Yemi- Esan as acting head of civil service – Oyo-Ita had been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by EFCC – The President also directed the OHCSF to begin the selection of new permanent secretaries. President Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
– Governor Nadir el- Rufai commended NSCDC for combating insecurity in the state – He also sought for collaboration on how best to tackle the spate of insecurity in the state -The Federal Government has done creditably well towards restoring security along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has described the … Read more
– NUJ advised Nigerians, Media organizations to shun the sharing of fake videos – It is our collective responsibility to defend the country – The story was first published by that organization in 2018 and we are now in 2019 The Zone E Vice President of Nigerian Union of Journalist(NUJ), Mr Alhassan Yahaya has … Read more
– Members of the House of Representatives honoured Air peace chairman, Allen Onyema – This is one of our epic moments in the chambers – Air Peace had volunteered to evacuate Nigerians willing to return home The Members of House of Representatives have resolved to honour the Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema … Read more
– Former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose called on Fayemi to Pay workers Arrears – The Governor earlier claimed that the trend was caused by irregular payments of salaries – We cannot pay everything in one fell swoop, but the 2019 promotion arrears will be given immediate attention The immediate past Governor of Ekiti … Read more
– APC chieftain, Idahosa cautioned Party National chairman, Adams Oshiomole not to stop obaseki reelection bid – The move may ruin the APC in Edo State and the South- South region – Nobody can push Obaseki out of this party except they want to finish the APC in the South-South and South-East The Chieftain … Read more
– Dr.Chris Ngige said that IPOB members cannot attack him anytime he travels out of the country – IPOB was registered by the late President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr Dozie Ikedife – They knew I fed and protected them The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said that members of the … Read more
– President Buhari sacked the Obono Obla led presidential panel for the recovery of public property – The President looks forward to receiving the final ICPC report on the ongoing investigations – Obla is facing probe over allegations of certificate forgery and other corruption-related charges. President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the Special Presidential Investigation … Read more
– Sokoto state Governor, Aminu Tambunwal said that negotiation is ongoing to end banditry in the state – He noted that the new GOC’s wealth of experience would bring a lasting solution to the current security challenges confronting the region – The Governor expressed the support of the state government to the Army personnel … Read more
– Governor of Ekiti state,Kayode Fayemi said that Civil servants are owed N57billion – Fayemi claimed that the trend was caused by irregular payments of salaries and pensions by the former administration of Ayodele Fayose – He said his administration is trying to clear the backlogs The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has … Read more
– President Buhari re-appoints Mr.Segun Adeyemi and Mr.Williams Adeleye as special assistants on media – Mr Boss Mustapha, stated that their appointment took effect from Sept., 6 2019. – Adeyemi and Adeleye served in the same capacity between November 2015 and May 2019. President Muhammadu Buhari has assent to the re-appointment of Mr Segun … Read more
– APC reacts to the tribunal judgement upholding Governor. Seyi Mankinde’s Victory – The Party’s State Working Committee would refer the ruling to its legal team – The party urged members of the party to being law abiding and await the party’s next line of action The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State … Read more
– Senator Orker Jev dispelled speculation that there will be rift with him and Governor of Benue state,Samuel Ortom – I think people will be terribly disappointed if they are expecting a fight between me and the governor. – We will be close allies until the end of our tenure Senator representing Benue Northwest District, … Read more