*We are waiting for Party Decision -PDP Reps Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Mixed reactions have continued to trail the defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The APC Caucus led by Femi Gbajabiamila insisted that Tambuwal remains the Speaker of […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. It appears to be pay-back time for the Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha and other ‘disloyal’ members of the House of Representatives on the platform of the ruling party who worked against the party’s zoning in 2011. Sources close to the PDP revealed that the day of reckoning has come for the lawmakers […]
Over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have pitched their tents with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing internal brickering, deceit and lies by their former party as reason for their defection. The decampees included major stakeholders of the party from the 17 Local government Areas of the state. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Ebonyi Aggrieved members of the Ebonyi state Peoples Democratic party (PDP) who are not happy with the manner the outgoing state Governor, Martin Elechi and few self acclaimed king makers in the state allegedly imposed ex- Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu as the party’s governorship consensus candidate, have […]
The House of Representatives has called for thorough investigation into the recent death of Olams, the son of former Governor of Bayelsa State, Dipreye Alameiseigba in Dubai. Just about three weeks ago OLAMS, a student in United Arab Emirate was reported dead under mysterious circumstances. One reports state that he committed suicide, but apparent information […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Ahead of its Wednesday, October 29, 2014 meeting, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 18-man committee for its mini convention, slated for FCT, Abuja. The committee which was constituted in Abuja Thursday, by the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie – Oyegun, is headed by the Zamfara State […]
Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island, Nigeria was filled to capacity on Friday as Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Accountant General of Lagos formally declared his intention to contest for the Governorship seat of Lagos State under the banner of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Thousands of party faithful thronged the capacity stadium very early in the […]
By Niyi Adeyi President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for mutual working relationship among the leaders in the sub region to address the multi – faceted security challenges confronting it. Mr. President made the demand Friday morning in his remarks at the Foundation Stone Laying and Re-Launching Ceremony of the Construction of Seme-Krake Joint […]
By Lere Olayinka In 2006, Barrister Bamidele Omotosho chaired the controversial seven-man Judicial Panel set up by Justice Jide Aladejana, illegally appointed by the State House of Assembly as Acting Chief Judge against the advise of the CJN, Justice Alfa Belgore. The panel found Governor Ayodele Fayose “guilty”. That was after […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Nigerian prominent legal Practitioner and human right activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Presidential hopeful and former Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buhari, for going on loan to obtain his party’s expression and nomination forms. Gen Buhari had after declaration of […]
…Leaves For Israel Friday From Ganiyu Nasirudeen After months of uncontested speculations, President Goodluck Jonathan has broken his long silence on the 2015 Presidential contest as he declared today in FCT Abuja, to seek re – election. Jonathan, who has recently been adopted by the ruling PDP top hierarchy as its Presidential consensus candidate, […]
Rising from a news conference on Thursday, Muslims in Lagos State say they will not vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos if the party refuses to allow female Muslims to wear hijab in public schools. At the conference held in Ikeja, Nigeria organised by the Joint Muslim Forum (JMF), the Muslims said […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja An African member of the British Parliament, Lord Paul Boateng, has urged his Nigerian counterparts and other political office holders in the Nigeria legislature, to avoid greed, corruption and selfishness, as much as possible. He called on them to be guided by the fear of God in the discharge of their […]
Frontline gubernatorial aspirant and former Accountant General of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, will on Friday formally declare his intention to seek the candidacy of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to run for the office of the Lagos State Governor. A statement from the campaign organisation of the politician, who was the […]
Sequel to resignation of his former Chief Of staff, Mrs. Ifeoma Nwobodo, Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has appointed as a successor, Mr. Victor Nnanna Atuonwu. A statement issued Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Patrick Okolo, informed that Atuonwu’s appointment took immediate effect. Mrs. Nwobodo dropped her resignation letter […]
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who is also All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant on Tuesday notified the Lagos State House of Assembly of his intention to visit the members in continuation of his nationwide tour to rally support for his ambition. In a letter, which was read on the floor of the House […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Special Adviser (SPA) to President Goodluck Jonathan on Youth Empowerment, Mr. Obi Adim, on Monday joined the Imo state gubernatorial race, as he purchased the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, nomination form. Adim, is going to slug it out in the party primaries with the likes of desperate Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin Just as the supporters of the two leading Presidential aspirants in All Progressives Party (APC) are busy working to ensure their principal pick the APC sole presidential ticket for 2015 general elections, the APC governors have concluded plans to meet on Wednesday in Ilorin to finalize the best option for the party’s […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has sent a passionate appeal to its members to rally round its former National President, Barrister Nurudeen Asunogie, to survive his deteriorating health condition. In a post on Facebook by the association’s current National President, Sirajudeen Abdulazeez Folayemi Monday, MSSN indicated Asunogie was […]
…As Gov. Fashola Kicks Against Consensus Candidate The battle for who represents the All Progressive Congress (APC) in next year’s governorship election in Lagos State is getting hotter as major contenders for Governor Babatunde Fashola’s position have obtained the party’s governorship nomination forms. The aspirants who have so far obtained the governorship nomination forms are Speaker […]
