Politics

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has come out to debunk reports that say he is trying to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. In a recent statement by Segun Dipe, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Fayemi revealed that he is doing no such thing. According ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has come out to confirm that it will respect the decision of the Court suspending Adams Oshiomhole as the party’s national chairman. Acting National Secretary of the party, Chief Victor Giadom revealed this after its National Chairman, Comrade Adams’s alleged suspension. Responding to the ruling, ...

50 years after his government ended a brutal civil war with the Igbo, ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has come out to say that the Igbo nation has been marginalized in Nigeria’s polity. Yakubu, who spoke at a public event organized by Igbo Leadership Development Foundation, wants the right ...

The rear commander of the Guards Division in Kaduna in the early stage of the Civil War, Major-General Ibrahim Bata Haruna has come out to talk about the state of Nigeria. In a recent interview, General Haruna spoke about the military now and then, insecurity, establishment of Amotekun, amnesty bill ...

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has come out to predict that very soon, Boko Haram will be long forgotten in Nigeria. He revealed this during the celebration of Nigerian Army Special Day at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade fair recently. According to him, his troops were recently ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has come out to say that some nations are not taking the COVID-19 epidemic seriously. WHO recently revealed that the level of political commitment and actions from these countries does not tally to the level of the threat faced worldwide. According to the Director-General of ...

Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has come out to say he was forced to adjust his 83rd birthday programme because of the Coronavirus. He revealed this in Abeokuta as he spoke at a symposium organized to celebrate his 83rd birthday. According to him, his ceremony was supposed to hold between Tuesday and ...

President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle has urged the Federal Government to adopt modern technology to battle insecurity in Nigeria. Rev. Samson revealed this at the yearly Christian Fellowship Thanksgiving organized by Independent Newspapers Limited held in Lagos. According to him, the Federal Government has ...

Suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has said a serving minister and some governors are responsible for his recent travails. Reports have said the ex Edo governor, however, refused to name the minister and the governors. Oshiomhole disclosed this after meeting Muhammadu Buhari at the ...

Katsina State Government has come out to earmark Tiger Nuts, Hibiscus Sorrel (Zobo) and Sesame Seeds for export in the nearest future. The governor revealed this in his keynote address during Katsina State Special Day at the ongoing 41st edition of Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday in Kaduna. According ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against statements that can undermine the peace in Bayelsa State. The ruling party revealed this in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yekini Nabena recently. According to him, the latest statement issued by Mr. Godspower ...

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN is very pleased that Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to get rid of bandits in the state because it shows that his eyes are finally open. CAN revealed that it is a good sign as the governor has been blind to the security ...

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has praised the border closure policy of Buhari’s government. AbdulRazaq believes regional economic agreements should never be an excuse to dump goods or compromise on the security of the nation. According to him, Kwara State will keep supporting the government policy, providing required supports to ...

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has come out to say that the outbreak of Coronavirus has impacted the country’s oil revenue negatively. Zainab revealed this as she answered questions from State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday. The President congratulated the Ogun State politician for his life of courage, dedication and service to Nigeria, Africa, and humanity in general. According to him, OBJ’s commitment to the country’s nationhood will always be outstanding and commendable. He ...

Founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has come out to say that every single month, he spends at least $2 million on charity activities. He revealed this when he presented N18.8 million to the management of Annunciation Specialist Hospital, Emene, Enugu on behalf of Multi-Life Savers for ...

Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is celebrating ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo who clocked 83 recently. Atiku, in a recent statement today hailed the contributions of Obasanjo to the development of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. According to him, no Nigerian has been involved in the country’s political space as positively as ...

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has hailed the ruling of the Federal High court in Abuja which stops Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from parading himself as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki believes it is a good ruling and the right decision for the party. According to him, no ...

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has come out to say that Amotekun is a necessity that will ensure the Southwest region remains safe. He revealed this as he received the leadership of Yoruba Unity Forum led by Arch Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu at the Governor’s office on Wednesday in Osogbo. According ...

Emir of Yauri, Dr. Mohammed Zayyanu-Abdullahi has come out to ask for a bridge construction across river Niger from Zamare town in Kebbi State to Rofia village in Niger State to improve business activities between Northern and Southern Nigeria. The emir revealed this as he interacted with Journalists in his ...