Politics

The ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole has come out to say that he regrets his mistake of supporting Mr. Godwin Obaseki for governorship in 2016. He revealed this recently in Benin while addressing some members of the APC. According to him, he has made ...

The Edo State Government has begged its residents to strictly adhere to set guidelines to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. This is coming after the death toll for the virus hit 77 in the state. According to the commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, ...

The Zamfara Police Command has stepped up security around the Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashi, to prevent the breakdown of law and order over the alleged disturbance. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Sunday. According ...

The leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, Asari Dokubo has come out to say that the alleged mismanagement of N18 billion by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is mere pickpocketing. Dokubo recently revealed that the theft of the cash is nothing ...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has come out to say that motorists should not speed during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The FRSC recently revealed that by so doing, there will be a reduction of road traffic accidents in the state. According to the Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, ...

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has come out to say that Nigeria will overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently revealed this while he played host to Osun devotees in his palace as the ancient city celebrated the Osun festival. According to him, even if the pandemic is still ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has come out to beg the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila to quickly publish all reports of completed public hearings and corruption probes by the National Assembly since the return of democracy in 1999. SERAP ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the Abuja -Kaduna rail service would resume on July 29 despite the on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He revealed this while he test ran the new coaches recently deployed on the route on Saturday. According to the MD, Nigeria Railway ...

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 ...