Politics

The Chairman, South-South Goveror’s Forum, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has come out to say his Edo counterpart, Mr. Godwin Obaseki deserves a 2nd term in office based on his superlative performance in the last four years as governor. He revealed this at the flag-off of the PDP governorship campaign for the ...

The Nigeria Police have come out to clear D’banj of the rape allegations leveled against him by a twitter user Miss Seyitan Babatayo. It was revealed in a recent report signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Umar Sanda on behalf of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigations Department, ...

Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has come out to mourn with Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq over the demise of his father, Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdulrazaq (SAN). He revealed this via a recent statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan. According to him, the family of the deceased should ...

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Osun State, Hon Adedayo Adewole has come out to say that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration is not focused on achieving short term goals of massive food production and security in the state. He recently revealed that Gov. Oyetola is also looking to ...

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) has come out to warn against rigging of the October 10 governorship election in the state. Eyitayo recently revealed that the people of the state would resist any plan to rig the polls. According to him, ...

The Chairman, Center for Institutions Reforms in Nigeria, CIRN, Lai Omotola has come out to say that the act establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is due for amendment. He recently revealed that a new structure is urgently needed for the 15-year-old commission to work properly and fulfill ...

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has come out to say that the contagious COVID-19 pandemic is no stumbling block or barrier to the development of the state. He disclosed this during project inspection of Dangi flyover, Sheikh Qariballah Sheikh Nasuru Kabara flyover, and Kofar Mata flyover, recently. According to ...

Ex-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. He recently revealed that the President also has to dismiss the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Kemebradikumo Pondei to prove to the citizens that ...

The Federal Government has come out to say that final year secondary school students might need to sit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) in November if there is no shift in the timetable of the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The Minister of State, Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba ...

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has come out to say that he never said 60 percent of contracts in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was awarded to lawmakers. He revealed this via a letter addressed to the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker, ...

APC chieftain, Chief Blessing Agbomerhe has come out to say that Governor Godwin Obaseki should resign as governor of Edo State. He recently revealed that the governor has clearly lost the capacity to protect indigenes of the state from attacks. According to him, it was very irresponsible for the governor ...

Vice Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern Nigeria, Pastor John Hayab has come out to react to Buhari traveling to Mali to mediate in the political crisis there. He recently revealed that it was not a wise thing to do because his own country is facing a much bigger ...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has come out to hail ex-governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on his 91st birthday. He revealed this via a recent statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. According to him, Jakande is an elder statesman who is worth celebrating ...

Rights activist and co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG Movement, Aisha Yesufu has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s peace mission to Mali. Aisha recently revealed that the president should have stayed put to tackle the several challenges facing his own country instead of making such a move. According to ...

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has come out to say that his government would remain steadfast as it tries to improve the state’s economy via agribusiness venture. He recently revealed that he would do everything possible to prevent the rural and urban migration of youths from the state. According to ...

The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Cross River Chapter, Mr. Oliver Ntui has come out to say that the Federal Government rice intervention initiative saved Nigeria during the coronavirus lockdown. He revealed this during a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar. According to ...

The All Progressives Congress has come out to hail President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the National Youth Investment Fund. The party recently described the approval as historic, innovational and transformational, while saying Buhari made it happen because of his passion for the development and growth of young people. According to ...

Over 10,000 health workers in 40 African countries have been infected with the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. WHO Africa Director, Matshidiso Moeti revealed this in a recent press conference. According to him, the growth in the number of cases is placing a huge strain on ...

Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello has come out to say that Nigerians have stopped following established safety protocols against coronavirus. He recently revealed that the fact that citizens have stopped wearing face masks in public places is purely unacceptable. According to him, Niger State’s ministries of Information, Health, and relevant ...

Labour and Employment Minister, Chris Nigige has come out to blast Hon Abiodun James Faleke, who is the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. Ngige recently revealed that Faleke must know that he is at least 7 years older than him, so he deserves to be respected. ...