The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked the rumor that he allegedly has promised a particular ethnic group the position of Governor of the state. Wike stressed that such power belongs to God adding that, he has no such capacity. The Governor disclosed this during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality … Read more
The former National Vice Chairman (North Central), of the All Progressive Congress APC, Alhaji Zakari Abdullahi Idde, has died in a fatal accident. The party expressed deep sadness at the death of the former National vice chairman on Monday During the NWC’s meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idde was until his death, the Board Chairman of … Read more
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has said that the fate of the controversial Hate Speech Bill would be determined by Nigerians. It could be recalled that controversial bill since inception has generated numerous condemnation from the general public. Lawan made the declaration at a media parley in Abuja on the achievements of the 9th Senate … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the lifting of the suspension of the Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and other party members. Other party members whose suspensions were lifted include Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Mr Osita Okechukwu and Mr Usani Usani. The National Publicity Secretary, Malam … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to published his spending to Nigerians who elected him into office. The party equally asked him to publish details, including the beneficiaries, the purpose and the amount of each payment, in line with the Presidential directive to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has announced that the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, would answer for a N200bn fraud that occurred during his administration. The Sokoto Zonal Head of the EFCC, Abdullahi Lawal disclosed this on Monday as the commission handed over Fifty Three (53) Tricycles (Keke Napep) recovered … Read more
The executive Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has appealed to Christians in the state to continue to be steadfast in praying for his administration. Wike made the appeal during the Golden Jubilee Anniversary celebration and Thanksgiving service of St Peter’s Anglican Church Rumuepirikom Deanery on Sunday. He stressed that his administration needed the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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