Buhari Says Nigerians Understand And Sympathise With Him

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, stated that the turnout of people in the 36 states of the federation whenever he visits shows that majority of Nigerians understand and sympathise with him. President Buhari stated this during while he received the residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, during the … Read more

Yuletide: Gov Ugwuanyi Felicitates With Nigerians

As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on Nigerians to take advantage of the religious event to offer special prayers for sustained peace, unity and progress of the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi, in a message, felicitated with his fellow Christian faithful, wishing ‘Ndi Enugu’ and indeed all … Read more

Ndume Gives Reasons Why Buhari Can’t Appoint New Service Chiefs

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot afford to change or appoint new service chiefs for now. He told medium in an interview that Buhari could not afford to change the military leadership because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. The … Read more

Nabena Applauds Judgement Reversing Disqualification Of Bayelsa Deputy Governor-elect

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Yekini Nabena, has hailed Monday’s Appeal Court judgement reversing an earlier ruling of a Federal High Court, which disqualified the party’s Deputy Governorship candidate, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, from participating in the November 16 Governorship election in Bayelsa State. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, the … Read more

INEC Declares Zero Tolerance Against Electoral Misconduct

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, through the Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner Barrister Mutiu Agboke has declared that henceforth no one would be allowed to come to public office through the power of gun or manipulation. The declaration of zero tolerance against electoral misconduct was made during the commission’s end of the year party … Read more

Buhari Urges US To Get Her Facts Right

Reacting to the recent addition of Nigeria to the watch list by the United States of America, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the US government to always be mindful of her source of information. Buhari also stressed that he was doing his best to honor the oath of office he took. He disclosed this when … Read more

NDCUP Cautions Obaseki Not To Drag NDDC Board Into Your Fight With Oshiomhole

The Niger Delta Coalition for Unity and Progress, NDCUP, has warned the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, not to drag the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC into his battle with the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole. The group while reacting to claims by Governor Obaseki that the composition of … Read more

SERAP Condemns Attack On Protesters In Abuja

The Social and Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has strongly condemned the Monday attack on the protesters of the unconstitutional arrest of the Convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore. SERAP made the condemnation known via a press statement issued on Monday. The statement reads “We strongly condemn the intimidation, harassment and attacks today … Read more

Democracy Is Dead In Nigeria – PDP South-South Chairman

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The South-South Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Emmanuel Ogidi has declared that democracy is dead in Nigeria. Ogidi predicted that those angling for political offices in 2023 will be disappointed because would be no election in the country in 2023. Addressing newsmen at the end of God’s Kingdom Society’s Feast of Tabernacles … Read more

PDP Condemns Attack On Sowore’s Protesters

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The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has unequivocally condemned the attack on the protesters of the unconstitutional arrest of the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore by the officials of DSS. The peaceful protesters were attacked on Monday in Abuja by thugs chanting ‘Sai baba’ and were carrying placards with President Muhammadu Buhari’s image. … Read more

Fani-Kayode Alleges Buhari’s Thugs Attacked Deji, Others In Abuja

The former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has alleged that thugs sponsored by President Muhammadu Buhari, attacked the human right activist Prince Deji Adeyanu, and other protesters of the rearrest of the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore. Fani-Kayode alleged that about 150-strong crowd of young, wild, drug-crazed youths attacked the peaceful protesters in Abuja … Read more

3rd Term Agenda: Buhari Replies Falana

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied the Human Right Lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, over the alleged purported third term agenda. Buhari described the allegation that he was seeking a third term in office as means for the human right activist to gain free and cheap publicity. Adding that, there was no veracity in the allegation, saying … Read more

Oshiomhole Welcomes Akinlade, Others Back To APC

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The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has welcomed some members of the Allied Peoples Movement APM in Ogun State, led by Hon. Adekunle Akinlade to the party. Akinlade, a former chieftain of the APC had left the party for the APM in the heat of disagreement regarding who should fly … Read more

FG To Implement National Oral Health Policy

The Federal Ministry of Health says it will implement the 2020 National Oral Health Policy, which will address the burden of oral diseases in the country. An oral health policy helps to harness political, economic and socio-cultural factors at the individual, family, community, national and international levels. Dr. Bola Alonge, Head of Dentistry Division in … Read more

FG Completes Only 31.7% Constituency Projects In 2018 Budget

There are indications that only 31.7 percent of all constituency projects mapped out in the 2018 budget were completed by the federal government. This revelation was made, weekend, at the launch of Tracka Federal Constituency Projects Tracking Report by BudgIT, a Nigerian civic organisation that applies technology for citizen engagement with institutional improvement to facilitate … Read more

Presidency Says No Crime In Having Cabal In The Presidency

The Presidency has again reacted to claims by some partisans and analysts that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has been hijacked and now at the mercy of a power-hungry cabal, saying no president can operate alone without having a team of close confidants. Presidential Spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja … Read more

Sharia: CJN and ‘supremacy’ theory, by National Christian Elders Forum

The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, comprising of 27 Christians above 70 years, including Elder Solomon Asemota, SAN, as Chairman; Gen. Joshua Dongoyaro (retd); Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (retd); Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; Dame Priscilla Kuye; Elder Shyngle Wigwe; and Gen. Zamani Lekwot (retd), says the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is fuelling supremacy … Read more

Ondo Deputy Gov Debunks Rumor Of War With Akeredolu

Amidst political intrigues ahead of the 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, the state deputy governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi weekend denied the rumour of deep-rooted crisis with governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Agboola said he has not fallen out with his boss ahead of their joint ticket next year. Speaking at a praise night in Apoi, Eseodo … Read more

Oshiomhole’s ex-SSA Advises Edo People To Look Beyond APC And PDP

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Ahead of the governorship election in Edo State slated for 2020, a former governorship aide, Hon. Roland Igbadumhe has harped on the need for the electorate to look beyond the two major parties- The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Hon. Igbadumhe who served as Senior Special Adviser on Entertainment to … Read more

Presidency Alleges Social Media Bill To Protect Minority, Vulnerable Groups

The presidency has again spoken on current efforts by the federal government to regulate the social media, saying it is an attempt to protect minority and vulnerable groups rather than concerns being raised in some quarters that the Buhari administration is bent on shrinking the media space and voices of dissent. Presidential Spokesman, Malam Garba … Read more