The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has advised the National Chairman of the rulling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, not depend on political thugs to win elections. Obaseki urged Oshiomhole to shun violence and rely on the performance of the party in winning elections. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on … Read more
The former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has berated the immediate past Governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun for instituting a N200m fraud trial against him. Daniel described the eight-year-old trial as political witch hunt adding that, there was no missing money under his watch as Governor of the state and the Economic and … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the last general elections Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly met with the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress APC, Bola Tinubu. The two political figures met briefly at the at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Saturday. It was gathered that both held brief … Read more
The former Military President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd), has debunked the rumor of his alleged demise. The ex-military leader described the the report as fake news adding that, he ‘is alive and kicking’. It could be recall that Babangida’s death had corculated on social media on Sunday morning. The media aide to … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Senator Gershon Bassey, has lamented over the high rate of kidnappings and robberies across Nigerian roads. Bassey stressed that bad roads have contributed immensely to the high rate of kidnappings and robberies recorded across Nigerian roads. Adding that, due to poor funding, the best way … Read more
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership CACOL, has condemned the Nigerian Senate for refusing to declare the seat of the Abia state Senator who also doubles as the Chip Whip in the senate, Senator Orji Kalu, vacant. It could be recalled that a Federal High Court had convicted the former Abia State Governor on … Read more
The embattled former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has been barred by the Federal Government from making foreign trips. It was gathered that the move was not unconnected to a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs. Onnoghen was convicted for not declaring his assets by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April. An internal report … Read more
The former Governor of Zamfara, Abdul’aziz Yari, has insisted that the All Progressive Congress APC Zamfara Chapter remained strong despite the political defeat in the last general election in the state. Yari stated this on Saturday while addressing a crowd of APC members from the 14 local government areas of the state who visited his … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has sealed off the Sun Newspaper corporate head office in Lagos. EFCC sealed the newspaper company on Saturday on the allegation to avoid the dissipation of the property. Meanwhile, the action has been condemned by prominent Nigerians. Adding that, the action of the EFCC amounted to attack on the … Read more
Eko Club International once again will be holding its quarterly meeting in Dallas Texas.Expectedly, lagosians from different parts of the world will converge in Dallas Texas to discuss issues that are germane to the progress of our beloved State Eko Club International USA, Canada And Europe, an organisation for Lagosians in Diaspora has remained consistent … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has called for accessible quality healthcare for poor Nigerians across the federation through regulating the Health Insurance in the country. The red chamber revealed quality healthcare to all Nigerians would be achieved through the establishment of National Health Insurance Commission. The Upper Chamber while considering a bill for an Act to repeal … Read more
The human right lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to withdraw all charges against the convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore and his codefendant, Olawale Bakare. Falana disclosed this in a press statement over the weekend adding that, the Federal government has no evidence … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has distance himself from the All Progressive Congress rally held in the state on Friday. Obaseki denied any prior knowledge of the rally adding that, as the leader of the party in the state, he was not aware of the rally. Obaseki disclosed this to newsmen in a … Read more
At least 15 people have been reportedly to have sustained some degrees of injuries at the All Progressive Congress APC mega rally in Edo state. It was gathered that crisis was as occasioned by the two factions of the party in the state following a rumor of the controversies surrounding the planned mega rally to … Read more
The executive Governor of Oyo State, Egnr. Seyi Makinde, has stressed the need for the participation of engineers in politics in order to transform the country. He noted that engineers are needed in politics in order to help Nigeria industrialize, attain rapid economic growth and sustainable development. Governor Makinde stated this while delivering the 13th … Read more
The transition committee of the Restoration Government of Governor Seriake Dickson, has expressed readiness to give account of the stewardship of the Governor’s administration ahead of the handing over of the leadership mantle to the newly elected Governor of the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson made this known Friday at … Read more
The executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has urged commercial banks and other financial institutions to deviate from the practice of using the savings of the poor people to buy off the debt of the rich. He also pleaded that they should look at how inflation rate would be reduced as well as how … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Osun State chapter Gboyega Famodun, has reinstated the commitment of the Progressive Governors Forum to continue to support the leadership of the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. Famodun said the party’s misfortune in Zamfara, as well as nagging imbroglio within APC in Edo, were not … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended his absence from the party’s rally in Benin city the Edo State capital. Oshiomhole noted that he stayed away from the rally to avert evil plans of some mischievous elements adding that, he did not want the enemies of the party to … Read more
The former Senator of Zamfara Central, Kabir Marafa, has alleged that the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari. Marafa stressed that crisis was not targeted at the National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, as purported by the some the party members. He disclosed this to newsmen on … Read more