Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said the call by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that he be arrested over recent political developments in the state was baseless, spurious and came from an ignorant mind. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Former Head of State, Mohammadu Buhari, Governor Rabiu Kwakwaso, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others vying for the position of President are to pay an expression of interest 27.5 million as the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) released the electoral guidelines of the party. However, […]
The Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji has described his acquittal by the Federal High Court in Lagos as historic and victory for democracy and the rule of law. While addressing a world press briefing at the Assembly complex, Lagos, Nigeria on Friday after the ruling, Ikuforiji said he […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday acquitted the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji of the N600 million money laundering charge and other issues. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had accused Ikuforiji and Oyebode Atoyebi, his aide, of laundering around N600 million but the two-time Speaker […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Sequel to the unfolding civil disturbance in Ekiti State, South Western Nigeria, the outgoing Governor Kayode Fayemi has directed the state Chief Judge to work with other stakeholders and consider alternative venue for the Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, cancelled his state wide appreciation visit and announced indefinite dusk […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Barely 24 hours after the state government directive for closure of all the state courts, sequel to violence that broke out on Monday and Thursday at the venue of the Election Petition tribunal, Ekiti state has been embroiled in another civil disturbance as hoodlums thronged the streets of Ado Ekiti, the […]
By Niyi Adeyi Following two consecutive attacks by the political thugs on members of the Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the state government has directed closure of the state courts across the state. The Ekiti State Chief Judge, Ayodeji Daramola, gave the directive Thursday and said the courts would remained closed untill the necessary […]
Niyi Adeyi The Enugu state, South Eastern Nigeria has been assured of benefiting more from the recently launched Federal government Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Funds. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the assurance Thursday while addressing audience at the support rally for President Goodluck Jonathan, in Enugu the state capital. At the solidarity […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the attempt by the PDP-led Federal Government and some members of the National Assembly, to cover up the smuggling of $9.3 million to South Africa on a private plane, saying the plots will fail, as the the issues involved are beyond Nigeria. In […]
In a repeat of what transpired on Monday, there was confusion Thursday morning at the Ado Ekiti High court, venue of the recent Ekiti governorship Election Petition Tribunal which is hearing the suit brought before it by a group called E- 11, as some hoodlums again stormed the court and beat up a […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Less than a week, that the people of Awgu local government in Enugu West Senatorial district of Enugu State purportedly endorsed Governor Sullivan Chime for Senate in the 2015, indigenes of the area have disowned the endorsement, saying they are not part of the support. African Examiner reports that some local media […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle on who succeeds Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State continues, the immediate past Chairman of the state ruling Peoples Democraic (PDP), Dr. Haruna Khitwe Dabin, has declared his intention to contest the governorship seat, arguing the position has never been zoned to any part of the state. Dabin who […]
Niyi Adeyi The Enugu state’s support rally group – Enugu State Movement for the Re-election of President Jonathan, has slated its campaign for Thursday and declared a work free day for maximum participation. The state Commissioner for Information, Chuks Ugwoke, announced this Tuesday in a press statement issued in Enugu, the state capital. The rally […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen Following a foliled motion seeking to deliberate on the suspicious $9.3 million allegedly meant to purchase arms and seized in South Africa, members of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lower legislative house,Tuesday walked out on their members. The House plenary session is presided over today by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. […]
Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says insinuations of corruption and allegations of corruption levelled against him were the handiwork of his political adversaries bent on denting his image as he has never been convicted of corruption. Abubakar was in Lagos on Monday where he briefed newsmen, saying that “I have not been charged of […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The election that installed Chief Willie Obiano over a year ago, as the Anambra state Governor has been upheld by the Nigeria Supreme Court. The seven Judges of the Supreme Court Monday in Abuja, delivered a unanimous judgement, in favour of Obiano as they dismissed the suits filed by the opposition All […]
By Ayo Balogun Those who are pushing for the postponement of the 2015 general elections under the questionable factors have been warned to jettison the thought. Such an attempt “under any guise” as orchestrated by desperate elected officials to get tenure elongation by subterfuge will not be acceptable by Nigerians. The opposition […]
…Buhari, Atiku, Other APC Presidential Aspirants To Know Faith In December Oyewale Oyelola The All Progressives Congress will elect its presidential candidate for 2015 presidential election on December 2, 2014 at the party’s national convention. This was contained in the press statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. According to the […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to continue to count on the support, goodwill and prayers of patriotic Nigerians as he strives to give best possible leadership towards the transformation of the country. Responding to letter of a young Nigerian, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, who reportedly sent a donation of Ten Thousand Naira as a […]
Niyi Adeyi The just concluded Scotland referendum in which “no” vote won with 55 per cent to 45 per cent “yes”, has attracted the attention of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as it has called on Nigerians to embrace the spirit of unity for a peaceful entity. The party in […]
