The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Orlu senatorial district of Imo state, on Friday narrowly escaped mob action as he splashed dollars at the funeral of his younger sister, Professor Josephine Anagbogu in Anambra. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that it took the intervention of security operatives to disperse army of youths who […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle for 2015 Plateau Governorship election gatheres momentum, an aspirant and Senator, representing Plateau Southern district, Victor Lar, has affirmed that incumbent Governor Jonah Jang will not impose candidate from Northern zone in the forthcoming PDP primary. Lar made the disclosure Friday in Jos, the state capital, when he […]
Oyewale Oyelola Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on Thursday dumped Labour Party for ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party ahead of 2015 general elections. Mimiko in his return statement affirmed he returned to the PDP for national interest as well as to ensure the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in next year presidential election. His defection […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that strict adherence to the procedure of due diligence before entering into contractual agreements is an imperative for the evolution of a progressive. The APC presidential hopeful in a goodwill message on […]
Oyewale Oyelola Just eight days to October 11 governorship bye-election in Adamawa state, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified their campaign to seek electorates support during the election. The PDP governorship candidate and Acting governor of the state, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri has commenced campaign tour […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen After weeks of speculations, the Ondo State Governor and only on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Olusegun Mimiko has finally dumped the workers political fold and formally announced his return to the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP). The Governor was not alone in the ‘back home’ cross […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC) for acting too late by warning against many illegal political broadcast and campaign, complaining the electoral’s body belated action is suspicious. The party’s condemnation was contained in a statement issued in London Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has for the umpteenth time urged Nigerians to have faith and remain steadfast in promoting peace and unity no matter the challenges. Mark in a goodwill message to Nigerians to mark this year’s Independence anniversary said the indivisibility of our nation is not […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate yesterday said that it may overrule the recent decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to create additional polling units of about 30, 000 across the Six . Geo Political Zones, if the Commission failed to heed its directive to halt the exercise. Chairman, Senate Committee […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged the political elite to moderate their utterances and be mindful of their responsibility to the country He urged Nigerians to work tirelessly to promote the tenets of democracy, good governance and responsible citizenry. In a statement to […]
…Says Unfulfilled Promises a Challenge to Governance Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed politicians for playing up the ethnic and religious differences for personal advantages stressing that this attitude, puts the unity of the country under a severe strain. The former Vice President, however, noted that Nigerians should […]
By Ayo Balogun The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has linked inability of the body to conduct another local government election in the state this year, to the awaiting approval on request for creation of additional wards. LASIEC Chiarman, Justice (Rtd) Fatai Adeyinka, made the disclosure Monday during a plenary session with the state […]
The State Security Service (SSS) has been ordered by the Federal High Court to send apology to the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as well as pay him the sum of N2 million over damages for unlawful detention. The ex radical Minister had approached court following […]
The Afenifere Renewal Group [ARG] has expressed concern over the way a needless and preventable violence has degenerated into anarchy in Ekiti State. In a statement issued by its Chairman, Olawale Oshun, the group said from all indications, there is no justification for why, within just one week, the state is transiting […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji One of the prominent recipients of this year’s National award and outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi refused to attend the investiture which held Monday morning in Abuja. Fayemi who was awarded with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) however performed another state’s function – inauguration of […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Benue state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted Senate President, David Mark as its sole candidate for the state’s South Senatorial District in 2015 election. The district Senatorial caucus made this known Sunday after a stakeholders’ meeting in Otukpo. Minister of Interior, Aba Moro who read a […]
Afolabi Ayodele, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has concluded plans to receive Governor Olusegun Mimiko back to its fold. In doing this, it has set up a nine-man committee to receive the Governor who is set to defect from the Labour Party(LP) to the PDP. The committee according to the party is to work […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused President Goodluck Jonathan -led Administration of seeking to negotiate the timing of freedom the abducted Chibok girls so as to boost public rating and image of his government, rather than out of a genuine concern for the girls. The opposition made this accusation in statement […]
