Nigerian singer and candidate for the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), Banky W has taken to Instagram to call out the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for misspelling his name and misprinting his party’s logo. Banky W who is currently contesting for Federal House Of Representatives in Lagos said, “It turns out that logo that will … Read more
The Senate will be reconvening on Tuesday January 29th to deliberate on the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. The Lawmakers on Thursday January 24th, adjourned sitting until February 19th, after the Presidential and National Assembly elections but have now taken the decision to reconvene to deliberate on Onnoghen’s suspension. It was expected that Presidnet … Read more
The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, saying the timing – three weeks before the presidential election – gives cause for concern. In a statement released by the British High Commission in Nigeria, the UK government says the suspension risks affecting both domestic and international … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned in totality the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (NBA). In a statement personally signed by its National President, Paul Usoro, the NBA said that the action of President Buhari was an attempted coup against the judiciary and suspension of the Nigerian Constitution by the Executive. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Following the suspension, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed has been appointed as the acting CJN. According to the president, the development is based on the request of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, pending the completion of Onnoghen’s trial. Justice Tanko Mohammed who hails from Bauchi … Read more
Enugu state’s former governor, Sullivan Chime, has said All Progressives Congress (APC)leadership would determine the zone that gets the presidency in 2023. This he said in an interview with reporters after the campaign visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The governor said the party would make the decision at the appropriate time, as they are currently busy … Read more
Today, President Buhari commissioned the Centre of Excellence University of Nigeria Enugu Campus facilitated by Central Bank of Nigeria. The President is pictured here with VC UNN Prof. B.C. Ozumba, Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele and Minister of Labour Chris Ngige.
The Osun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Thursday in Abuja witnessed a stunning session as the Independent National Electoral Commission closed its submission without calling a single witness. To the consternation of the legal teams of All Progressives Congress and Governlr Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, the commission, through its counsel, Adesina Agbede rose to apply … Read more
Oby Ezekwesili has just announced her withdrawal from 2019 presidential race saying she has opted to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party in the February 16, 2019 election. Explaining her action in a series of tweets this morning, she said the action was also prompted by an examination of … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja today January 24th, barred the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) from proceeding with hearing the false assets declaration charges filed against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen by the Federal government. A three-man panel of Justices of the appellate court led by Justice Abdul Aboki, ordered the Danladi Umar-led … Read more
President Buhari has said that he is deeply pained by the death of his supporters in Jigawa State in an auto accident on their way to attend campaign events. Four persons reportedly died and six others were injured in an accident involving party supporters who were going to attend All Progressives Congress, APC campaign in … Read more
The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission, Modibbo Kawu, Pinnacle Communications Limited; its founder, Lucky Omonuwa; and its Managing Director, Dipo Onifade, have been charged to court by the Federal government over an alleged N2.5 billion fraud. According to the charge sheet filed before a Federal High Court, Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lost two supporters during the presidential rally in Sokoto on Wednesday. According to Daily Trust, the deceased include a 15-year-old boy and a woman whose names were yet to be ascertained as at press time. Eyewitnesses said that the woman lost her life after being knocked down by a moving … Read more
Secretary Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, the governor of Plateau state, Simon Bako Lalong, and the governor of Adamawa state, Bindo Jibrilla, all bid their farewell to late Air Vice Marshall Alex Badeh, who was buried today. The service which was held at the Pentecostal church Air Force base in Abuja, on Wednesday, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled five pillars of development to take the state to the next level. They include traffic management and transportation, health and environment, education and technology, entertainment and tourism and making Lagos a 21st century economy. Speaking at the unveiling of Vision for … Read more
The Federal Government has alleged that the opposition political parties are busy mobilising bandits and members of Boko Haram in order to cause crises ahead of the forthcoming general elections. It further alleged that the plan included planned attacks on some state governors as well. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the allegations during a press … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that Nigerians must appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari for contributing to the development of the nation. Obasanjo stated this on Sunday at a press conference held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta. The elder statesman said the briefing was a follow-up to the letter he wrote to Buhari in January 2018. He … Read more
UThe chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Mahmoud Yakubu, says the commission will never compromise its integrity. The INEC chairman also said the commission is not under pressure to do what is wrong. Yakubu made this statement 24 hours after former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed doubt about INEC’s integrity to conduct free, fair and credible elections. recalls that … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has turned down the N27,000 new National Minimum Wage adopted by the National Council of State on Tuesday. HThe General Secretary of the congress, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, made the mind of the congress known to the press ) on Tuesday in Abuja. The congress stated that since the Tripartite Committee has submitted its initial report, the council has no power … Read more
Three suspects who allegedly are impersonating the Independent National Electoral Commissionofficials have been apprehended at the Akoka area of Lagos. Policemen attached to the Police Command in Lagos arrested the suspects, following a complaint by the Deputy Director of INEC at Shomolu LGA, NAN reports. In the statement signed by the Lagos Command’s Spokesman, CSP Chike … Read more