Politics

The Army high command is not very happy after a Nigerian governor accused soldiers of extorting motorists. Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum recently blasted the soldiers at the Damaturu-Maiduguri road for asking motorists to pay N1,000 before they are allowed to pass. His words, “I’m going to report all of ...

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the Federal Government to start doing its job of safeguarding lives and property because it will not stop talking about the insecurity in the country. According to CAN, FG should get to work and free its members from their captors who claim to ...

The Presidency has come out to say that politicization of religion will not be tolerated in Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari’s government would never allow religious rascality in shape or form. A recent statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu disclosed ...

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has come out to say he is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while advising them to remain in his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gov Umahi confused everyone with this statement when he welcomed stakeholders from Ishielu and Onicha LGAs recently. According to ...

All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rebuild itself and restore its lost fortunes. This came in their recent statement to ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and the PDP, addressed as a New Year counsel. According to the ruling party, Atiku and his party represent the ...

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ondo state has said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is a hypocrite for banning civil servants in the state from partaking in political campaigns. The governor had come out to say that he was completely against wearing Campaign T-shirts adorning his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). ...

Ex-Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir Roland Owie has said power should stay in the North for another 4 more years after 2023. According to Owie, this is compulsory if we want equity and fairness in the country. Speaking to the press in his home recently, Roland added that when ...

The Minister of State for Transportation, Mrs. Gbemisola Saraki has blasted the demolition of Ile Arugbo, her family’s political home by saying the governor is using security agencies to settle political scores between himself and her family. Mrs. Gbemi, who is in the same ruling party with the governor, disclosed ...

Atiku Abubakar has asked PDP to concentrate on rebuilding the party first before thinking about the 2023 elections. The ex-Vice president revealed this in a recent tweet, saying the time for the party to focus on elections is not here yet. He added that they must strengthen the party for ...

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has insisted that he is focusing on respecting and upholding the independence of the State Judiciary. Gov Emeka, who said this when he swore-in nine new Judges in Owerri, also promised the people that his government would ensure they stick to the rule of law ...

Publisher of Democrat Newspaper and President Muhammadu Buhari’s confidant, Mallam Isa Funtua, has advised Igbo politicians to play inclusive politics if they want the president in 2023 to come from their side. According to him, their fight to clinch presidency might end in futility if they do not belong. Isa ...

General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to play a major role in the choice of his successor in 2023. He revealed this in a special live broadcast in his church that it is vital for PMB to influence his successor in 2023 ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said more than 650 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres have so far been accredited for its upcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board recently fixed this year’s examination for March 14 to April 4, while the optional mock examination is ...

Popular Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana has said Malami exposed the judiciary to ridicule over Sowore’s release. According to him, Malami embarrassed the Federal Government with his comments on the release of Sowore because his statement was factually and legally erroneous in every form and manner. He added that Abubakar needs ...

The Enugu State Police Command has come out to say that no life or property was lost in the fire outbreak that happened at the mattress section of Ogbete Main Market in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, told journalists that the fire was first seen ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has told the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC), Adams Oshiomhole to desist from pushing his party’s 3rd term narrative in public. PDP also warned the ex Edo state governor to stay away from heading to the Presidential villa to force his wish ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, on the World Leader Prize at the inaugural Global Citizen award ceremony held in London. Buhari, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in Abuja, hailed Amina for the recognition ...

Oyinkansola Saraki, the younger sister of ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has blasted Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State for demolishing the family’s political home in the Ilorin area of the state. In a recent statement signed by her media aide, Ayoyemi Mojoyinola, she said she is disappointed with the decision ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that getting the military out of areas where peace had been restored will not happen in a manner that will expose communities to more risks of attacks. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, revealed this in a recent ...

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has blasted the move by Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS to collect Stamp Duties, saying that the collection is still the main responsibility of Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST. Mallam Isa Ali Ibrahim revealed this during an interactive press session ...