The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the alleged move by the INEC to accommodate the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the general elections in Rivers state is one that casts aspersions on the credibility of the electoral umpire. PDP said its position is predicated on the “unacceptable and compromising suggestion by INEC, through its National […]
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 […]
The Federal Government is resuming negotiations with the leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), today, to resolve all issues that have made the strike to linger. At a similar meeting with ASUU leaders on the 7th of January, the minister of labour, Dr Chris Ngige announced the release of N15.4 billion by the federal government […]
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 […]
Aggressive defending champion Caroline Wozniacki powered into the Australian Open third round Wednesday with a confidence-boosting romp over Sweden’s Johanna Larsson. The third seeded Dane snuffed out a late rally from the world number 77 to win 6-1, 6-3 and continue her bid to become the first woman to defend the Australian title since Victoria […]
