BREAKING: Buhari reappoints SGF, Chief of Staff

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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

Buhari Re-Appoints Abba Kyari, Boss Mustapha

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

Adeleke concedes defeat, congratulates Oyetola

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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

Buhari Congratulates Oyetola On His Victory

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

Buhari Congratulates Oyetola On Supreme Court Victory

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

Police Grills Senator Abbo

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

PDP NWC Summons Elumelu, Ikpeazu, Others Over House Leadership

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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

Osun: Our Progressive God Has Heard And Granted Our Prayers- APC Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling

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

Supreme Court Affirms Oyetola’s Election As Osun Governor

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

Melaye’s Trial  Adjourned Until Nov. 19

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

Tribunal: Atiku Alleges INEC Has Two Different LG Results, As He Tenders Niger, Yobe Result Sheets

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

Ado Doguwa Becomes Reps Majority Leader

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

Obaseki Sack 8 Commissioners, Appoints 6 Others

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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

Edo Monarchs Visit Aso Villa, Urge Buhari To End Obaseki, Oshiomole Rift

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

Buhari Rejects 17 bills

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

Buhari  To  Sign AfCFTA

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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

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