Politics

Association of Local Governments Chairmen of Nigeria ALGON, Oyo State chapter, has begged Governor Seyi Makinde to be prepared to take constructive criticism because no administration can thrive without a formidable opposition. ALGON also urged him to obey the subsisting judgment of the Oyo State High Court and the Supreme ...

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come out to say it arrested ex-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke when he arrived at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday. Mohammed Bello arrived in Nigeria from Dubai, United Arab Emirates around 3;45 pm accompanied by INTERPOL officers, ...

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has begged anyone aspiring to be governor in 2023 to ignore anger and bitterness and focus on politics with decency and decorum. He revealed this during a grand reception and award of excellence organized by the State Council of Traditional Rulers in his honour, ...

Human Right lawyer, Chief Femi Falana, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to avoid allotting oil blocs to individuals in Nigeria, else he’ll drag him to court. He disclosed this as a guest lecturer at a Public lecture entitled “Politics In Nigeria, Finding A Balance Between Political Interest And The Demand ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu has said President Muhammadu Buhari has done a lot to place the country on the path to a safe future. Tinubu said this as he congratulated the president on his 77th birthday anniversary. According to Tinubu, Buhari should continue the ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the democratic process is slowing down his government’s fight against corruption. This was his response when he was asked to compare his time as Military Head of State to him being a democratically elected President. According to Buhari, he does not ...

The Nigerian Senate wants adequate funding of the Nigerian Navy to aid the Force to procure required vessels to clear the over 150 vessel deficit. According to the Senate, the funding will go a long way in helping the navy to carry out its constitutional responsibilities without relying on Private ...

The Lagos State Government has begged residents to be careful and selfless during the festive season. According to Dr Dolapo Fasawe, the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) every Lagosian should make sure they do not disturb the peace of their neighbours this Christmas. She believes the advice ...

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has talked about his administration’s commitment to making sure road infrastructure in the state is improved in the nearest future. He said his administration is chatting with the Federal Government to enhance the experience of commuters on the Benin-Lokoja Road during the festive season. ...

Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s government for its readiness to always borrow to fund Nigeria’s budgets. In a recent piece titled, “Endless borrowing will lead to the endless sorrowing,” Atiku criticized Buhari’s budget performance since he became President in 2015. According to Atiku, the fact that ...

Ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is disappointed at the House of Representatives’ rejection of the 6-year single term proposal for president and governors in the country. In a recent statement issued in Abuja by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Abubakar said he is not happy with the way our lawmakers turned ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the legacies of ex-South African President, Nelson Mandela should keep inspiring African leaders on the need to make sacrifices for the good of their nations. Buhari, who disclosed this when he received Letters of Credence from High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, T. D. ...

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has hailed the fast passage of the 2020 Budget by the National Assembly and its subsequent assent by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. In a recent statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju in Abuja on Tuesday, BMO disclosed that the quick passage is a ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that no one will use the country’s resources to rig the 2023 elections. According to him, being a democratic President, he learned the hard way since the democratic process was so sluggish in punishing whoever had stolen Nigeria’s resources. He disclosed this as some of ...

Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to making sure the state is Polio-free. He revealed this as he received the International Observer Team of the Africa Regional Certification Commission led by Dr. Arienne King in Asaba. Okowa, who noted that the state had not recorded any ...

Popular businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has said we don’t really want to see any more imported rice in Nigeria. As he spoke about the need to ensure the right fortification of food consumed by Nigerians, Aliko disclosed that the citizens should relax because the rice that they will consume forthwith ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that anyone interested in elective positions in 2023 should work extra hard because he will not allow anybody to use his name to canvass for votes. According to him, anyone who wishes to contest must be ready to put in the effort ...

Ex-National Chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the proprietor of DAAR Communication, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has denied reports that he is defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. According to him, APC has not done enough to pull people away from PDP. He added that ...

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has come out to say that Nigeria has recorded decent growth in its economy because of the political will of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. In a recent statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju in Abuja on Monday, BMO revealed that Nigeria has recorded ...

Ex Edo governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has told Governor Godwin Obaseki that he joined APC to add the needed value for the progress of the political party. Osagie, who disclosed this in Benin yesterday while thanking everyone that showed up at his formal ...