The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to liberate themselves from the shackles of the present leadership characterised by failure to make things work by voting massively for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar in 2019. Speaking at the wedding reception of his…
Former governor of Osun State and chairman of the National Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South-South geo-political zone, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the situation of the party in Rivers State, will make it difficult to defeat the incumbent governor, Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It would…
A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, has declared that some corrupt elements around President Muhammadu Buhari are afraid of his re-election in 2019. Ojikutu was of the view that these corrupt elements are afraid that Buhari’s victory in 2019 will mean trouble for them. Addressing newsmen on Saturday in Lagos, the…
On Friday night, five candidates contesting for the vice presidency, engaged in a debate. The debate was put together by the Nigerian Election Debate Group, NEDG, and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, BON. The parties represented were: Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party…
Suspected assassins have murdered a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Innocent Brown and his wife. They were killed in the early hours of Thursday, in their home in Umuoke community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The details of how the retired senior police officer and his wife were murdered are still sketchy…
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has reacted to the outcome of the vice Presidential debate, held in Abuja. We had reported that on Friday night, five candidates contesting for the vice presidency, engaged in a debate. Those who participated were, Yemi Osinbajo (APC) Peter Obi (PDP) Umma Getso (YPP) Alhaji Abdulganiyu Galadima (ACPN) Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya (ANN)…
The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district at the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly has suggested that the peace accord being signed by presidential candidates was a mere formality. Senator Sani noted that peace accord should be signed on a round table with handshake, smiles and not on a parallel table. He also…
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan has been released from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody. Okupe, who was arrested on Monday, made this known in a tweet on his official Twitter Page on Wednesday. According to him, the anti-graft agency released him on bail within 48 hours…
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to immortalise the former Military Governor of North Central State, late Brigadier General Abba Kyari by renaming the Kaduna International Airport after him. The upper legislative chamber hinged its reason on Kyari’s immense contributions to national unity. The resolution followed a motion, “Demise of Brigadier General Abba…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, on Wednesday joined Atiku Abubakar to sign the 2019 General Elections Peace accord. Speaking after the signing the agreement in Abuja, Ezekwesili called on President Buhari to sign the 2018 Electoral Amendment Bill without delay. She said the President could rush…
Popular search engine, Google, on Wednesday released the most searched data by Nigerians for the year 2018. The list revealed the year’s major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Nigeria. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is Nigeria’s top trending politician on Google in 2018. He will…
The Senate Wednesday passed the South East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill 2018. The proposed commission aims at enhancing the infrastructural development of the South East zone, which is grappling with huge ecological challenges. It also seeks to act as a catalyst for the development of the commercial potential of the zone. The proposed legislation requires…
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, has expressed concern over the manner former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticised President Muhammadu Buhari. Adamu, who stated this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, said Obasanjo’s criticisms of Buhari were not dignifying. He was reacting to a recent report credited to the former president, where he…
A combine team of the Nigerian Army attached to 222 battalion in Agbarho Otor and the Nigeria police ‘A’ division, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Monday evening stormed suspected kidnappers’ operation base inside Ughelli forest, and allegedly killed one of the suspects during an exchange of gun fire. It was gathered that…
The Archbishop of Ibadan Province of the Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Segun Okubadejo, has insisted that armed herdsmen are terrorists just like Boko Haram insurgents. Okubadejo said this while faulting President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to proscribe violent herdsmen across the country. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, he said, “Our nation is…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, has described as worrisome, the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law, the amended Electoral Act by the National Assembly. The Head, Justice, Development Peace and Caritas Commission, JDPC, of the Church, Reverend Father Gerald Njoku, spoke to newsmen in Owerri yesterday. He said: “The position of the…
The Amnesty International on Monday called on the International Criminal Court to start a full-blown investigation into atrocities committed on the course of the war against the Boko Haram insurgency. The organization accused the Nigerian government of failing to bring those responsible to justice. ICC chief prosecutor, Fatma Bensouda, in her latest annual report claimed…
The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has denied insinuations that the Zik Mausoleum which was recently completed was being used by President Muhammadu Buhari to woo Igbos for political support. Fashola stated this on Monday in Onitsha, Anambra State during an inspection visit to the project, which is in honour of…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned the freezing of the bank accounts of the presidential running-mate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi. The PDP in a statement on Saturday cried out over the stoppage of transactions on all accounts belonging to Obi, wife,…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned church members to stop buying any item that displays his picture. Speaking at the ongoing Holy Ghost Congress 2018 at Mowe in Ogun, Adeboye said he had nothing to do with the items such as stickers, key holders and books, among…
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