politics

Gubernatorial candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the 2019 general elections in the state, Engineer Hakeem Oyedele Alao has come out to say that Abiola Ajimobi will never be forgotten in a hurry. Hakeem recently revealed that the deceased was no pushover in Nigerian politics. According to him, Ajimobi ...

The Traditional ruler of Edo and Edoid people, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has come out to say that godfatherism must end in Edo State. He recently came out to say that the current state of political power play in Edo State is nothing but Ghana Must Go politics, ...

Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has come out to reveal the reason why he has stopped participating in partisan politics. GEJ recently had his say at the recent inauguration of the state executive council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. According to him, he made the decision because of ...

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa has come out to say that his boss, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde did not contact the coronavirus at the recent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) unification rally. Seyi’s spokesman, who spoke to Silverbird Television today, revealed that there was no ...

Imo stakeholders have begged the ex Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioaha to listen to the voice of reason and end his legal battle against Governor Hope Uzodinma or face the consequence in his political career. The stakeholders said unless Emeka forgets about his review case at the Supreme Court, he might ...

Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the constitution restricted him from intervening in the dispute between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi 11. He, however, said that he swore to stand for peace and security in Nigeria and when Nigerians are ...

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has come out to say that the introduction of Information Communication Technology, ICT, has made the state the safest in Nigeria. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. According to him, Kano has launched ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has said President Muhammadu Buhari should get rid of the military at Nnamdi Kanu’s home, grant him presidential pardon and attend his parents’ burial. In a recent statement, the group revealed that it is bothered about the military Presence at Kanu’s Village, Afaraukwu Umuahia, Abia ...

Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has talked about the worrisome state of the Northern part of Nigeria. Dogara believes that part of the country is slowly becoming the epicenter of violence and crucial steps must be taken to end that trend as soon as possible. According ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he is confident about ending Boko Haram insurgency, and other kinds of terrorism in Nigeria. As he spoke at the commissioning of two Nigeria Air Force Agusta 109 Power Helicopters and Mi-17 E Helicopters at the Eagle Square, Abuja, Buhari vowed ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to say that the closure of Nigeria’s border is important to safeguard our economy against unfair actions that were against acceptable norms. Sanwo revealed this at the Center for Values in Leadership (CVL) 17th Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium on Intra-African ...

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to say that the commission has deregistered some political parties in Nigeria. The deregistration of the parties was announced today in Abuja, and Mahmood revealed that the affected parties did not meet INEC‘s requirements. According to him, Nigeria ...

After the recent rise in terrorism across Nigeria, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has begged Muhammadu Buhari to declare State of Emergency on security. NSCIA, under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, disclosed this at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The group ...

The Presidency has begged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stay away from disinformation that can further divide the nation. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, revealed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, and he shared it to react to “unfounded allegations ...

Ex-governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has come out to say that indiscipline caused the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the latest statement shared by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Oyinlola revealed this when Gov Makinde and ...

President Muhammadu Buhari is celebrating with President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on his 60th birthday tomorrow, Feb. 6, 2020. In a recent congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, Buhari revealed his good wishes and prayers for longer life ...

President Mohammadu Buhari has come out to say that 90 percent of all Boko Haram victims in the past years have been Muslims. In a recent statement, Buhari said the belief that Boko Haram members only target Christians in the country is not true. According to him, Boko Haram targets ...

The Factional Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo, Joseph Osagiede, recently accused the National Chairman of APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, of being responsible for the violence in Edo, but Adams does not agree. The APC leader recently distanced himself from the accusation and blamed the Edo ...

An ex-military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga has said federalism is the only solution to the insecurity problems in Nigeria. Idongesit, who reacted to the sad security situation in Nigeria, begged Nigerian leaders, especially the Niger Delta region to unite to know what they can do ...

The Presidency has come out to say that it is well within the constitutional rights of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to have a peaceful protest in the country. FG, however, believes that it is sad to see some groups rallying against the government rather than the enemy as ...