Buhari can rule Nigeria from any part of the world – Oshiomhole reacts to signing of bills in London Adams Oshiomhole, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, maintained that President Muhammadu Buhari can govern Nigeria from any…
Bayelsa guber: Vote APC and destroy your future, development – Dickson’s commissioner The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has warned Bayelsans to think of their future and development of the state as they prepare for the…
Abia: Ikpeazu lacks clear ideology to address Abia problems – Udensi The 2015 governorship candidate of the Progressive Peoples Alliance(PPA), in Abia State, now a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sir Chikwe Udensi, has tackled Governor Okezie Ikpeazu-led…
Appeal court upholds Omo-Agege’s victory The appeal court sitting in Benin city, on Monday upheld the victory of the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege against the petition filed by Evelyn Oboro of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for lack of…
Kogi/Bayelsa guber: PDP sends strong message to INEC Chairman, Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the deployment of National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners, REC, for the Kogi and Bayelsa State, ahead…
2023 Presidency: Chekwas Okorie berates Igbo leader’s silence Chief Chekwas Okorie, the national chairman of United Progressives Party (UPP), has lamented the positions being taken by some prominent political leaders in the South East geopolitical zone concerning the quest to produce Nigeria…
Attack on Oba Akiolu, others: ‘Your lies don’t add up’ – Obaseki’s deputy replies Oshiomhole Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Philip Shaibu, has denied allegations by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that he (Shaibu) was…
Oshiomhole apologises to Gov. Obaseki, Oba Akiolu The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has apologised to the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki; Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, and Chancellor of the Edo State University, Iyahmo,…
Apprehension in Bayelsa as Court fixes Nov. 14th for judgement on Sen. Lokpobiri suit over APC governorship ticket The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital has fixed 14th of November, 2019 for judgement on the suit filed by…
Nigeria cannot survive without restructuring – Ugochukwu-Uko Evang. Eliot Ugochukwu-Uko, founder of the Igbo Youth Movement, IYM, has re-echoed his stand that Nigeria would not make headway except it was restructured along the path of true federalism. Ugochukwu-Uko, who has remained a…
PDP BOT member lauds Ugwuanyi on good governance, credible appointments A member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Mrs. Justina Eze, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his renewed vigour in…
Akwa Ibom Lawmakers visit to Etinan: Surv. Cletus Ekpo, Before you take a Bow! Nelson NseAbasi I join the leadership and good people of Etinan Local Government Area to felicitate with the Chairman, Mr Cletus Ekpo for the commendations recorded during the…
Eket Senatorial District youths reaffirm support to their Senator with ‘I Believe in Akon’ Concert All is set for the epoc making ‘I Believe in Akon’ Concert. The initiative put together to celebrate the hardworking Senator Akon Eyakenyi who has in less…
PDP-Governors Forum Postpone IGR Summit, gets New Dates – Dr Peter Obi to deliver keynote speech Nelson NseAbasi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum said it is pertinent to postpone the planned 2019 Edition of its annual IGR Summit in Abuja,…
Awara finally concedes defeat to Wike, thanks Amaechi, APC Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the March 9 governorship election in Rivers State, Engr. Biokpomabo Festus Awara, has accepted the Supreme Court Judgment which upheld the victory of…
My life under threat, let me return your money – Duncan Mighty begs Okorocha Popular Nigerian musician, Duncan Mighty has raised the alarm over threat to his life after receiving money from former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. The musician…
Bayelsa guber: US, UK delegates speak ahead of governorship election Delegations from British High Commission and U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, on Tuesday, commenced meetings with candidates of leading political parties for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Bayelsa. The News Agency…
Ugwuanyi reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reassured workers in the state of his administration’s commitment to continue to give priority attention to their welfare as critical stakeholders in the state’s progress and development. Gov….
2020: Akpabio reacts as Senate rejects Ministry of Niger Delta Affair’s budget The Senate Committee on Niger Delta has rejected the 2020 budget of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs headed by a former Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio. Senator Peter…
Bayelsa guber: APC raises alarm over Gov Dickson’s alleged plan to sell oil field The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate an alleged plan by Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State to sell Atala…
Bayelsa guber: Oshiomhole sends strong message to PDP, Gov Dickson ahead of Nov. election The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the party will correct all the wrongs committed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa,…
Bayelsa guber: APC raises alarm over alleged diversion of N17.5bn by Dickson govt The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate an alleged diversion of N17.5 billion by the Bayelsa State Government. Mr….
Appeal Court dismisses APC suit seeking removal of PDP lawmaker, Apugo in Abia The three-man panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital, Thursday, reaffirmed the verdict of the State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal,…
Akwa Ibom PDP attacks Appeal panel over delay in judgement The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Akwa Ibom State chapter, has frowned at the delay by the Court of Appeal panel in Calabar in delivering judgment on the National Assembly Elections appeal matters…
PDP Governors Forum plan IGR Summit in Abuja …Peter Obi to deliver Key Note Address Nelson NseAbasi Former Governor of Anambra state and former Vice Presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Dr Peter Obi will deliver the Key Note Speech at the…
Edo: Obaseki speaks on ‘dumping’ APC The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has rubbished claims that he was concluding plans to dump the All Progressives Congress, APC, to pursue his second term bid at another party. Obaseki said this on Thursday…
PDP Governor’s Forum to host IGR summit in Abuja Nelson NseAbasi The PDP Governors Forum will be hosting the 2019 Edition of THE INTERNALLY-GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) SUMMIT FOR RELEVANT OFFICIALS OF PDP-GOVERNED STATES. In a statement released by the Summit Organizing Committee…
‘Save the Youths Conference’ debuts in Ikot Ekpene as Council Boss pledges support Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District on Sunday 29th September 2019 witnessed another Socio-Political gathering. It was the maiden edition of Save the Youths Conference in the Senatorial District. The Conference…
Akwa Ibom Teachers warn Gov. Udom against ‘further humiliation’ Public School Teachers in Akwa Ibom State said they would no longer condone what they termed ‘humiliation on our younger colleagues’ meted on them by the state government. The body, Nigeria Union of…
UNN honours Governor Ugwuanyi on Good Governance Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, was on Thursday, honoured with a special recognition for his administration’s good governance in the health sector by the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu campus….
Gov. Obaseki makes fresh appointments Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has nominated Benjamin Iyase as commissioner in the state. According to a statement by Secretary to the Edo Government, Osarodion Ogie, on Thursday, Iyase’s name has forwarded to the State House…
N148bn road construction contract: ‘Shame on you’ – Wike slams Buhari govt, appointees for neglecting Rivers Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has berated the Federal Government for deliberately neglecting Rivers State in the recent release of N148billion for roads construction across the…
Anambra 2021: Buhari’s minister speaks on alleged plan to succeed Obiano The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said that he is not going to contest the Anambra governorship election in 2021, contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Ngige…
Govt explains demolition of structures in GRA The Ondo State government, on Thursday, justified the demolition of beer parlours and makeshift buildings in its Government Reserved Areas (GRAs) and “containers” on Airport Road in Oba-Ile. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and…
Reps orders CBN to suspend cashless policy The House of Representatives has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the planned Cashless policy. The House resolved to mandate the committee on banking to investigate the policy and report to the House…
Abia South: Senator Abaribe’s rival blows hot over PDP’s victory at Tribunal All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate in the Abia South senatorial poll, Chief Chris Nkwonta, has faulted the judgment of the election petition tribunal which dismissed his petition against Senator…
Atiku vs Buhari: Why PDP will never return to power – Maduekwe Dr. Chidia Maduekwe, the Managing Director of Nigeria Film Corporation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has berated the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over its rejection…
Akwa Ibom: Tribunal dismisses Ekere’s petition, rules in favour of Udom Emmanuel The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, on Thursday upheld the victory of Gov. Udom Emmanuel and the Peoples Democratic Party at the March 9,…
Nigerians react as Buhari suspends Oyo-Ita, appoints Yemi-Esan Reactions have trailed the suspension of Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita. ND REPORTERS had reported that Buhari suspended Oyo-Ita indefinitely. He also named Folashade Yemi-Esan as the acting head of service…
Buhari suspends Head of service, Winifred Oyo-Ita President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita. Buhari suspended Oyo-Ita indefinitely. He also named Folashade Yemi-Esan as the acting head of service “with immediate effect”. This was contained…
Gov. Wike praises Gov. Fayemi Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike has described his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has a highly focused leader. According to Wike, Fayemi does not discriminate against members of the opposition party, but sees them as partners…
SERAP carpets Govs Ben Ayade, Udom Emmanuel over arrests of journalists Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has lambasted Governor Ben Ayade and the Cross Rivers government over the recent arrest of journalists. A statement on Wednesday by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole…
Obiano supervises oaths taking before Umunya community god Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano yesterday supervised oath-taking for Umunya community indigenes, in Oyi Local Government Area of the State, during a peace parley to settle rifts that had torn the community apart….
FRSC to begin impounding unregistered motorcycles, tricycles in Anambra Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command has said that it would commence impounding unregistered motorcycle and Tricycle as from October 2, 2019. Sector Commander of the Agency, Mr Andrew Kumapayi who…
DEFECTION: Former PDP Senator joins APC A former member of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Nimi Barigha-Amange has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Barigha-Amange stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while submitting his letter of intention…
Bayelsa Guber: PDP candidate, Douye Diri speaks on naming running mate The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, refrained from mentioning the name of his running mate for the November 16 governorship poll. This…
PDP makes fresh accusation against tribunal The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Wednesday accused the National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the State capital, of frustrating its right of appeal in the judgment delivered…
Sen. Abaribe wins at tribunal The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Wednesday dismissed the petition against the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, challenging his re-election as senator for Abia South. The All Progressive Grand…
Bayelsa LG Council poll: 10 persons in court over election fraud Authorities of the Bayelsa State Police Command has arraigned ten persons in court over alleged involvement in election malpractices during the August 10 Local Government election in the State. The suspects,…
Don Jazzy sends message to Buhari over appointment of new economic team Mavin producer, Don Jazzy has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing a new economic team. Buhari on Monday, constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC), dissolving the previous led by Vice…
Why there will be another civil war in Nigeria – Ijaw youths caution Buhari The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, IYC has warned that the issues surrounding the controversial Water Resources Bill may cause another civil war in Nigeria. In a statement to…
