POLITICS

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says President Muhammadu Buhari does not have the capacity to offer Nigeria what it really deserves. He made the comment on Sunday while addressing reporters at his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The former President believes the country deserves a better government and asked Nigerians to appreciate what President […]

Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha has debunked claims that he has been suspended or expelled as the leader of All Progressives Congress APC, imo state chapter. In a statement by signed by his chief press secretary Sam Onwuemeodo, the governor noted that there is also no faction in Imo APC. He also stated that there […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a reason for his failure to participate in the presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON). The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was supposed to partake in the debate alongside four other presidential candidates. President Buhari in […]

Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said the devolution of power from Federal Government to State Government in Nigeria can be realised through peaceful legal processes. According to the Vice President, restructuring can be achievable, if states in the Federation can stand up to the Federal Government and claim their rights before the courts of law, […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of candidates for the National Assembly election in Rivers State. The names of the candidates were revealed on Thursday in a list signed by INEC secretary, Rose Orianran-Anthony. However, the names of the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were excluded from the list. […]

Imo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress has filed a contempt suit against the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. At a Press conference in Owerri, the Imo State capital, the APC chairman in the state, Daniel Nwafor, said the contempt suit was filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nwafor said […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has again declined assent to five different bills transmitted to him by the National Assembly late last year. The National Assembly bills rejected by Buhari are, Maritime Security Operations Coordinating Board (Amendment) Bill, 2019 and the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018 among others. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at […]

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday took his campaign to Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Atiku during the visit also paid homage to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Atiku was accompanied by the National Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus, former governor of Ogun State and […]

Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians to ensure that the 2019 election is hitch-free in honour of the fallen heroes, and also called on those contesting the election to shun violence whether they win or lose since they are all Nigerians and we are all here to make the nation great. The governor […]

Leader of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly will prioritize the consideration of the 2019 budget and the passage of minimum wage bill upon resumption. Lawan, who made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, said the lawmakers would not hesitate in attending to the bills. He said that though […]