You are a curse to PDP, Fani-Kayode blasts Sheriff
…Explains how Obasanjo used him to destroy APP Former Aviation Minister and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Femi Fani-Kayode yesterday replied the Read more
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Economic hardship caused by wrong leaders in power – Gov Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has attributed the present economic hardship faced by Nigerians under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of President Muhammadu Buhari Read more
ANAMBRA 2017: Ngige against Obiano’s return to Govt house amid massive support for the governor
…He is seeking attention, APGA declares Although there are still many months ahead, the battle lines are becoming firmly drawn for the Anambra State Governorship Read more
APGA lauds FG over release of detained IPOB members, calls for release of Nnamdi Kanu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Victor Oye, has commended the Federal Government for granting freedom to some detained supporters Read more
Past govt failed to save for rainy day- Lai Mohammed
Meanwhile, as more Nigerians complained of hardship, the Federal Government has continued to blame past administrations for the current economic crisis that has left many Read more
I don’t know what Buhari should do, I’ve stopped advising people –Pat Utomi
Professor of Political Economy and Management expert, Pat Utomi, shares his thoughts on the state of the country’s economy, politics and other issues in this Read more
Sheriff Demands Suspension Of PDP Convention
Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, on Tuesday, said for peace to return to the party, the proposed Read more
Dogara shuns police invitation on budget padding
John Ameh, Adelani Adepegba and Leke Baiyewu The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has shunned the invitation of the police Special Investigating Read more
Imo PDP chairman pledges to re-unite members
By Emma Nnadozie OWERRI — The Chairman of the Imo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Sir Nnamdi Anyaehie has pledged to re-unite members Read more
Presidency backs Dogara, says budget not padded
John Ameh, Eniola Akinkuotu and Leke Baiyewu The Presidency on Tuesday said the 2016 budget, which President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law, was not padded. Read more
You’re a total failure, Kano APC chieftain tells Buhari
KANO— THE factional chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, Hussaini Mairiga, yesterdaty came down hard on President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as Read more
Aisha Buhari did not travel to USA, possibly went to Qatar – Ekiti PDP
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused the state’s All Progressives Congress of ignorance and mischief over its comment Read more
Resign Or Be Forced Out, 206 Reps Tell Dogara
My Life Is In Danger, Jibrin Cries Out The 206-member Transparency Group in the House of Representatives has told Speaker Yakubu Dogara to resign honourably Read more
Bode George Battles Agbaje For PDP Chairmanship, governors divided
– Governors, Stakeholders Back Ex-Guber Candidate – South-West To Endorse Former Deputy National Chair – How Ekweremadu, Wike Influenced Zoning The battle for the national Read more
APC to conduct primary in Oyo State Aug 8
All Progressives Congress in Oyo State says it will conduct a primary election on August 8 to pick a candidate for Oorelope State Constituency re-run Read more
Obasanjo denies his appearance at the PDP’s convention venue, says not returning to PDP
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo Saturday declared that he is not willing to return to the fold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Obasanjo, a former Read more
Anambra 2017: Obiano, Ngige And The Second Term Syndrome
Since The Creation Of Anambra State, Only The Immediate Past Governor, Peter Obi, Had Been Able To Scale The Second Term Hurdle. Though, It Is Read more
It’s difficult to fulfil all my electoral promises, says Buhari
Olalekan Adetayo, Fisayo Falodi, Jesusegun Alagbe and Tunde Ajaja President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that it is difficult to fulfill all his electoral promises. He Read more
Dogara under fire for saying padding not corruption
Niyi Odebode, Olalekan Adetayo, Friday Olokor, Ade Adesomoju, Fisayo Falodi, Gbenro Adeoye, Jesusegun Alagbe and Eric Dumo Prominent groups and individuals have berated the Speaker Read more
Obasanjo seen at the PDP’s National Convention Committee inaugration
ABUJA -There was a mild drama on Friday at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, the venue of the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party national Read more
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan promises he will intervene in PDP crisis
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to intervene in resolving the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan made the promise on Wednesday in Read more
Aisha Buhari visits US to refute Fayose’s allegation
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has visited the United States, where she said she got a warm reception. Photos posted on her Facebook Read more
Jibrin Accuses Dogara Of $25,000 ‘Vote of Confidence’ Bribery
Despite the intervention of the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the crisis rocking the House of Representatives over the padding of Read more
EDITORIAL : “Restructuring , The Only Way To Go.” – Atiku Abubakar
Nigeria’s Unity Is Worth Sacrificing For; The Component Units Should Look At The Bright Side Of Restructuring Because It Remains The Only Way To Go.” Read more
FG to engage experts to tackle economic challenges, says Osinbajo
Abuja (NAN) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reaffirmed the desire of the Federal Government to engage experts and stakeholders to solve the economic challenges Read more
Labour Minister, Chris Ngige, booed in Enugu over Buhari’s ‘lopsided appointments’
The people from the South-East region on Monday, in Enugu, booed the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, after he tried to defend appointments Read more
Edo 2016: INEC assures of conclusive election
Benin, Aug. 1, 2016 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the Sept. 10 governorship election in Edo would be conclusive. The Read more
Withdraw military from Ijaw land, Clark, others tell FG
[OVIE OKPARE – PUNCH] WARRI – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State; elder statesmen, Chief Edwin Clark; and some prominent leaders including traditional rulers of the Ijaw Read more
Why I entered peace deal with Amaechi – Governor Nyesom Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday explained why he agreed to a peace accord with his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, saying he would sincerely implement Read more
Peace reigns in Rivers as governor Wike and Rotimi Amaechi reconciles
– Rivers govt to honour peace agreement brokered by Police, DSS —Wike PORT HARCOURT — RIVERS State governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has said that he Read more
