Politics

BBNaija‘s Olamilekan Agbeleshe, a.k.a Laycon should be ready to fulfill his civic responsibilities after winning BBNaija, the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has said. Recall that the reality star recently emerged winner of the 5th edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show on September 27. LIRS tweeted, “Congratulations ...

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to beg leaders of destination countries to insist on the repatriation of illicit funds and proceeds. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande recently revealed this in a statement in Abuja. According to Osinbajo, there has to be an overhaul of the international tax system ...

The Osun State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji has come out to say that the State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has changed the face of governance in Nigeria. He recently revealed that the way Oyetola simplifies issues seamlessly has been working wonders in Osun State. According to him, Oyetola ...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related offence Commission (ICPC) has come out to say that it has treated more than 20,000 petitions since its establishment 20 years ago. This was revealed as the Commission’s office in Osogbo presented prizes to Students who emerged among the best five in its ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has urged the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to not allow ethnic and religious bigotry to tear it apart. Abdullahi Ganduje recently revealed this in a statement by Malam Muhammad Garba, the state’s Commissioner of Information. According to him, the NBA is supposed to champion the ...

The Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari has come out to say that the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that God is not happy with everyone in the world. Aisha Buhari revealed this recently at the national mosque, during a public lecture to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. According ...

The Minister of State for Niger/Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura has come out to hail Governor Akeredolu ahead of the Ondo State election. The Minister, a native of Iju/Itaogbolu in Akure North Local Government Area(LGAs) of the state recently revealed that the candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ...

The Federal Government has come out to urge Labour to shelve its planned strike as soon as possible. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed recently revealed that the strike will only bring more hardship to ordinary Nigerians. According to him, the 2 necessary price adjustments in the ...

The Edo citizens in Diaspora under the name Edo Redemption Movement (ERM) has come out to hail Godwin Obaseki after his recent election victory. The group recently hailed Obaseki for finally ending the activities of godfathers in the state. According to ERM, the result of the election was a clear ...

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has come out to say that Nigerian states must keep existing as a united and formidable country. He revealed this during the special Jumat service held to commemorate the 60th Nigeria Independence celebration at the Lagos State Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja. ...

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has come out to say that Godwin Obaseki will not leave Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after winning a second term in last Saturday’s governorship election on the party’s platform. He recently revealed that it is impossible for him to make such a move because ...

Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has come out to say that no governor should flaunt payment of salary of workers as achievements. He revealed this while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan as part of activities marking his 50th ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out to say that it is working hard to guarantee the early opening of polls and declaration of results during Nigerian elections. INEC recently revealed that this is the plan ahead of the Oct. 10 governorship election in Ondo State. According to ...

Ex-Minister for State (Education), Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has come out to say that he never stripped anybody naked at his hotel, as seen in trending videos and photos online. He recently revealed that it was the handiwork of political detractors and the people involved were having sex among themselves when ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiala has come out to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity problems. The Speaker recently had his say in a press statement signed by his Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Lanre Lasiso. According to him, the 3 arms of government must ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee is worth celebrating despite the several socio-economic problems facing Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed revealed this today in Abuja at a media briefing. According to him, for a nation that has experienced a ...

The wife of ex-Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the main opposition party in Nigeria, PDP, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Mrs. Regina Fani-Kayode has come out to say that her husband has never abused her in their 23 years of marriage. She revealed this in a recent telephone interview with a ...

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has come out to say he is not under pressure from party leaders to accept defeat. He revealed this via a recent statement by his Director of Communication and Media, John Mayaki. According ...

Ex-governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has come out to say he is not down after the Edo governorship election. He recently revealed that he is fully aware of the fact that life is not always about winning. According to him, he would keep working hard and leaving God ...

The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has come out to beg the media to be sincere while reporting events arising from Edo State. The organization recently revealed that being unprofessional would simply render them as tools for PDP. According to the Director of Communication and Media of the Osagie Ize-Iyamu ...