politics

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has come out to say that the 9th National Assembly is very committed to safeguarding the interests of the people via the proper discharge of its legislative duties. Femi revealed this in Lagos as he spoke at the “Gbaja 2019 End ...

Ex-Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that the people who attacked protesters in Abuja were shouting “Sai baba” and going about with President Muhammadu Buhari’s image as placards. In a recent statement by Fani-Kayode, he said that Prince Deji Adeyanu was attacked by close to 150-strong crowd of ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has revealed that his government has fundamentally decreased cases of multiple taxations in order to attract private investors. He revealed this during the commissioning of the Port Harcourt Branch of Globus Bank on Thursday. According to him, his government has also gotten rid of ...

Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption is total, comprehensive and dispassionate without political or ethnic sentiments, Abubakar Malami has said. According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, a minimum of 22 former governors are currently under probe or on trial. He revealed this in a meeting with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has come out to say that he has not promised any ethnic nationality the position of governor in the state. According to him, only God can make any ethnic nationality Governor of Rivers State. He disclosed this during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni ...

Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan has said Nigerians will determine the fate of the controversial hate speech bill. He revealed this at a media parley in Abuja on the achievements of the 9th Senate in the past six months. According to him, Nigerians would have a specific date during the ...

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said reports that officials of the National Assembly tamper with employment slots are false. According to him, the National Assembly is fully committed to ensuring the practice of Federal Character principles in matters that concern jobs. He added that job opportunities are there for all ...

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Malam Sabo Nanono has said the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is still suffering because no effort is in place to recapitalize it despite several pronouncements in the past. Malam Sabo disclosed this as he spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. ...