Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola on his affirmation by the Supreme Court as the duly elected Governor of the State. Ambode, in a statement signed by his media aide, Habib Aruna, said it was a well-deserved victory and an affirmation of the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Boss Mustapha as the Secretary to the government of the federation. He also appointed Abba Kyari his Chief of Staff. This was contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Friday. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President. A statement issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday said both appointments took effect … Read more
Nigeria’s opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Osun State governorship candidate Ademola Adeleke Friday conceded defeat and congratulated governor Gboyega Oyetola on his victory at the Supreme Court. “As a Democrat and law abiding citizen, I accept the ruling no matter my misgivings,” Adeleke’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, said in a statement. “I wish Governor Oyetola well … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on his victory at the Supreme Court where his victory in the State Governorship election of September 2018, was affirmed. President Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said, “The decision of the apex court lays … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated most warmly Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on the Supreme Court ruling on Friday, which affirmed his victory in the State Governorship election of September 2018. The President, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, said “The decision of the apex court lays … Read more
Senator Elisha Abbo , who was caught on tape assaulting a nursing mother at an adult toy shop in Abuja , was yesterday, detained and grilled at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District was still being interrogated by detectives as at the time of press. … Read more
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Hon Lynda Ikpeazu and some other party members to a crucial meeting at its national secretariat over the House leadership. Other members are Hon. Wole Oke, Hon. Anayo Edwin, Hon. Gideon Gwadi, Hon. Toby Okechukwu and Hon. Adekoya Abdul-Majid. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, Osun State chapter has reacted to the judgement delivered by the Supreme Court on the Osun state governorship election today July 5th. According to the party, their progressive God has heard their prayers. The Apex court this morning dismissed the appeal of PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke, and affirmed the election of APC’s Gboyega … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the duly elected governor of Osun State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke had gone to the tribunal to contest the declaration of Oyetola, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Osun State … Read more
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday has adjourned the trial of the Sen. Dino Malaye in alleged falsehood filed against him until Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 The judge, Justice Olasumbo Goodluck adjourned the trial after the second prosecution witness finished giving his evidence. Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate in the February 23 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday opened the trial at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja by tendering the results of the polls in Niger and Yobe states. Atiku and PDP are challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and his … Read more
A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe and his son, Moyosore have been issued membership cards by the Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) following their recent defection to the party. The Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Abiodun Salami, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on … Read more
Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has on Thursday, named Rep Ado Doguwa (APC-Kano) as Majority Leader of the legislative chamber. Gbajabiamila, who disclosed this decision at a plenary in Abuja, also named Rep Nkiruka Onyejeocha (APC-Abia) as the Deputy Chief Whip. He also named Rep Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno) as the Chief Whip, while Rep. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the security chiefs in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting which lasted for over three hours ended with the assurance that the armed forces will work harder to secure the country and Nigerians. Speaking to journalists, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said the meeting … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday named Alhassan Doguwa, Peter Akpatason and Tahir Monguno as the leader of the house, Deputy Leader and Chief Whip, respectively. There have been controversies over who should occupy available positions since the emergence of Femi Gbajabiamila as speaker of the Green chamber.
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday announced a major shakeup in his cabinet, sacking eight commissioners in the reshuffle. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie. The statement also announced the nomination of six persons for appointment as commissioners and the appointment … Read more
Worried by the rift between former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomole and his successor Godwin Obaseki, members of the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. In his speech at the meeting which was made available to State House correspondents, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected and declined assent to 17 bills passed by the 8th National Assembly. Buhari, however, gave accent to nine other bills passed by the last senate. The Senior Special Assistant to President (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang made this known to journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He … Read more
Nigeria is ready to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Agreement in a few days time, leaving out only Benin and Eritrea of the 55 African countries. President Muhammadu Buhari made this indication after accepting the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on the Impact and Readiness Assessment of AfCFTA.. Buhari will be signing … Read more