Civil group known as Isoko Monitoring Group, IMG, has called on the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, not to approve the bill that would grant the erstwhile Acting Governor of the State, Dr. Sam Obi, the status and retirement benefits of a former governor. IMG disclosed this via a press statement signed by its … Read more
Zambian President Edgar Lungu wants the US to recall its ambassador to Lusaka for criticising the southern African nation over a 15-year jail term slammed on two gay men for consensual sex. Daniel Foote came under fire in Zambia after he expressed horror over the high court ruling late last month and urged Lusaka to … Read more
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration was ready to support the security agencies in the state. The Governor made the statement at a thanksgiving service in honour of a newly ordained priest, Reverend Father Cornelius Anagbe, younger brother to the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Reverend Wilfred Anagbe, in Aondona, … Read more
Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial district, Prof Ajayi Boroffice has debunked the purported plan to support the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his second term bid. Boroffice who made this statement over the weekend through his media aide, Kayode Fakuyi, said that he had no pact with Akeredolu as regards who becomes the standard-bearer … Read more
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) Governorship candidate in last Gubernatorial poll in Lagos, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has asked the Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to wake up to the responsibility of delivering his campaign promises to Lagosians. Gbadamosi disclosed this during a media parley with news editors in Lagos over the weekend. He noted that … Read more
Some senators have frowned at the increment on the budget,saying that the leadership of the National Assembly decided to favour some of their loyalists with projects from the added N264bn. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had proposed a budget of N10.33tn for the 2020 fiscal year but the federal parliament increased it to … Read more
Following the Friday’s announcement by the AGF office that it had taken over the prosecution of Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, from the Department of State Service,Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, (SAN),has written to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), seeking the release of the convener … Read more
The Federal Government has said that the Dangote refinery when completed and commenced operations would help the country save $10bn foreign exchange. The Minster for Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to newsmen during a courtesy visit to the Lagos refinery on Sunday. Zainab commended the company’s continued investment in the … Read more
Former Ogun state Governor, Gbenga Daniel,has said that his eight-year-old trial for alleged N200m fraud is nothing but persecution by his successor, Ibikunle Amosun. He said that despite charging him with theft, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) had not been able to show the court that any money was missing from the treasury of … Read more
The Supreme Court has fixed 18th December, 2019 (Wednesday) to hear the appeal suit file by the gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement in Ogun State, Adekunle Akinlade challenging the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last gubernatorial poll in the state. The notice of hearing was announced by the Director/Head of Department, … Read more
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
Twenty-four people have been killed when a landslide engulfed a gold mine in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province after days of torrential rain battered the region, an official said Sunday. Provincial minister of mining Dieudonne Apasa said: “Our teams on the ground have pulled out 24 bodies and saved two people,” As rescuer workers were … Read more
Boko Haram jihadists have killed 19 cattle herders in Nigeria, civilian militia sources and residents made this known. Ethnic Fulani herders, besieged by a spate of armed attacks targeting their cattle, pursued Boko Haram, sparking a fierce gunfight outside Fuhe village, near Ngala close to the border with Cameroon. “The insurgents killed 19 of the … Read more
A coalition of women rights organisations have issued a three-day ultimatum to the Governor of Ogun state, Mr. Dapo Abiodun to nominate more women in his cabinet. The group said that it was unacceptable for the Governor to include only two women out of the 17 commissioner-nominees he sent for confirmation to the state House … Read more
Following the alleged bias of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Tanko Muhammed,the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Rev Dr. Samson Ayokunle, has called for his removal. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the CAN President stated that it was eagerly awaiting the rebuttal … 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