The Presidency on Sunday declared that revolution is not the best option of changing a government. It however said that a more appropriate option is to go through elections. The Presidency on Sunday declared that revolution is not the best option of changing a government. It however said that a more appropriate option is to … Read more
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that, the commission had been dragged to court over 1,600 times in relation to the 2019 general elections. The INEC boss said most of the cases stem from acrimonous political party primaries. He stated this in Kaduna on Saturday shortly after receiving award … Read more
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Saturday, said that no voting age of any Nigerian will regret re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term, saying that Mr President was committed to solving myriads of problems confronting the country. Omo-Agege said his emergence as Deputy Senate President was made possible … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian vice-president has condemned Sowore’s Arrest to what he described as “kidnappings in the guise of arrests”. In a Twitter post suspected to be linked to the early morning arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party said, “Freedom of speech … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 43 ministerial nominees recently cleared by the Senate after an Induction Retreat slated for August 15-16 in Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, in a statement on Friday said that following confirmation by the Senate, all Ministers designate are … Read more
Former National Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). In a statement signed by the PRP National Publicity Secretary , Abdul Gombe, says Professor Jega is to chair the Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis committee of the party in order to reposition it … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to inaugurate the 43 ministerial nominees recently screened by the Senate after an Induction Retreat slated for August 15-16 in Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Gida Mustapha, in a statement on Friday said that following confirmation by the Senate, all Ministers designate are … Read more
Stuart Baxter has resigned as coach of South Africa’s male senior football team, the Bafana Bafana. According to English coach, who just brought the curtains down on his second stint with the side, it is the right time to move on with a new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers ahead. … Read more
The Presidency has asked Nigerians to disregard any list of Ministers-Designate with assigned Portfolios being circulated on social media,as it is not from President Muhammadu Buhari. The Personal Assistant to President Buhari on New Media, Bashir Hamad announced this on his official twitter handle on Thursday. Hamad said “So someone makes a list of Ministers-Designate … Read more
Francis Okiye, Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly has filed a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja to stop the National Assembly from taking over the state assembly’s functions. In an originating summon and a motion on notice for interlocutory injunction with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/815/2019 filed by the speaker and the state assembly, … Read more
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has approved the appointment of 9 Permanent Secretaries in the State civil service. In a statement issued on Thursday by Director General to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs, Abu Shekara, he said the appointments were sequel to vacuum created in the service. Shekara gave the names of the … Read more
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the APC chairman in Bebeji, Suleiman Gwarmai, who also represents Bebeji/Kiru federal constituency. Mr Jibrin, who was the Campaign Director-General, Gbajabiamila/Wase Speakership … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, August 1, declared that it was ready to conduct Pengana (Bassa 1) Plateau State Constituency by-election slated for August 3. Daily Trust reports that the commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji Hussaini Halilu Pai, in the state gave the assurance at the Jos Branch of Central Bank … Read more
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has suspended a House of Representatives member, Abdulmuminu Jibrin, representing Bebeji /Kiru Federal Constituency. According to a statement by APC chairman Bebeji local government area of Kano state, Alhaji Sulaiman Sabo Gwarmai on July 30, the suspension was premised on the adoption of committee report on anti-party activities of Jibrin … Read more
The deputy governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, on Thursday, August 1, cried out his life is under threat. In an interview with pressmen at his official residence in Lokoja, the embattled deputy governor alleged Governor Yahaya Bello has detailed gunmen to kill him.
The Presidential Erection Petition Court (PEPC) has fixed August 21 for the adoption of final addresses by parties in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court’s presiding justice, Justice Mohammed Garba announced the date at the conclusion of proceedings on Thursday, August 1. The court adjourned for adoption of … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has started screening of the 25 nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s for commissioners and special advisers. The Nation reports that the screening was on Thursday, August 1, took place at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly complex. The House had set up a committee at plenary on Monday … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have ended their defence in the petition by Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the Presidential Erection Petition Court (PEPC). Buhari’s lead lawyer, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) and lead lawyer to the APC, Lateef Fagbemi declared that the 2nd and 3rd respondents (Buhari … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, July 31, claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was jittery over its collapsing defence at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Vanguard reports that the PDP scolded the APC over a statement it issued on Tuesday, July 30, calling for the arrest of its presidential candidate in … Read more
The Governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku has described Ruga initiative as a form of colonialism, noting that it should not only be suspended but cancelled. The federal government had proposed the idea as a means of addressing the incessant clashes between cattle rearers and farmers but it was suspended following public outcry against it. … Read more