The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi) will lead other prominent personalities to the public presentation of the Anambra Compendium on October 1, 2018. The much anticipated public presentation of the landmark documentation will take place at Oma Event Centre, …

Yenagoa, Sept. 24, 2018 Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday threw his weight behind the presidential ambition of Sen. David Mark, saying the former senate president will strengthen the bond of unity in Nigeria. The former president, who hosted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant in his Yenogoa residence, said …

 By Emmanuel Mogbede  Abuja, Sept. 23, 2018 The All Progressives Congress(APC) has described as baseless, the call by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its candidate be declared the winner of the inconclusive Osun governorship election. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said that the party’s candidate, Sen. Ademola …

President of the Senate and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Council on  Osun State Gubernatorial Election, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has faulted the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the election results were inconclusive. Saraki, in a statement signed by him, expressed dismay over the decision by …

By Deborah Coker Okpella (Edo), Sept 23, 2018 Mr Kassim Afegbua, former Special Adviser on Media to the immediate past Governor of Edo and All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has defected with thousands of his supporters to the PDP. Afegbua, who was also Commissioner for Information in …

By Emmanuel Mogbede  Abuja, Sept. 23, 2018 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its Presidential Primaries will hold on Sept. 27 as against the earlier announced date of Sept. 25. Mr Yekini Nabena, the APC National Publicity Secretary, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He …

 The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has asked  the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to declare PDP winner in Osun’s Saturday general election to avert national crisis. Prince Secondus said that the PDP will not accept anything less than its deserved victory because the party …

A Federal Government of Nigeria delegation comprising core economic ministers, the Central Bank, CBN, Governor and the Director General of the Debt Management Office, DMO, will during the week host international investors and rating agencies in New York City, United States of America, to present the country’s economic and business …

President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by his wife Aisha, has, Sunday, September 23, 2018, departed Abuja for New York, United States, ahead of the 73rd Session of the United Nations, UN, General Assembly (UNGA73) The theme for this year’s Session is: “Making the United Nations relevant to all People: Global Leadership …

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed shock over the sudden suspension of plans by the Federal Government to float a new national carrier to be known as Nigeria Air. Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who unveiled the airline with fanfare on July 16 …

The Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman Adamu has told the Federal High Court in Lagos to “grant the Ministry more time within which to compile and furnish Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) with information on the spending on water, and locations of specific projects, in view of the high volume …

By Peter Amine Jos, Sept. 23, 2018 Mr Rufus Bature, Secretary to Plateau State Government and Mr Hitler Dadi, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, have resigned their appointments to contest in the 2019 elections. A statement by Mr Mark Longyen, Senior Special Assistant to Gov Simon Lalong  on Media, made …

By Bridget Ikyado  Makurdi, Sept. 22, 2018 Former vice president Abubakar Atiku has restated his commitment to restructuring Nigeria if elected President in 2019, declaring that his stance on the matter was not a political gimmick. “I am truly committed to restructuring Nigeria because I believe that its future depends …

Leicester (UK), Sept. 22, 2018 Leicester City eased the pressure on manager Claude Puel by beating Huddersfield Town 3-1 on Saturday to leave the visitors rooted to the foot of the Premier League table. Leicester had lost eight of their last 12 league games but Puel finally had something to …

  By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Sept. 22, 2018 The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, on National Assembly Senate Matters Sen. Ita Enang, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would use Akwa Ibom to launch the party to the South-South. Enang said this during the solidarity rally …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Owerri, Sept. 22, 2018 The Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze Samuel Ohiri, on Saturday described the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as one of the best vice presidents Nigeria ever had. Ohiri expressed this view while receiving Osinbajo at his palace …

The immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Tiwe Oruminighe has called on security agents to investigate the stockpiling of arms by some politicians.    The demand is coming on the heels of a similar call by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, …

London, Sept 23, 2018 Britain’s Anthony Joshua delivered a devastating technical knockout, TKO, in the seventh round to defeat Russian Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to retain his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world heavyweight championship belts. In front of about 80,000 fans, Joshua moved on to 22 …

Lagos,Sept.22,2018 The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC)in Lagos met on Saturday night where it resolved the chapter must hold its primary to determine its governorship candidate. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that the decision put paid to hopes that the …

The South-South Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Gubernatorial Screening Committee on Saturday screened and cleared Governors Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) and Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) to contest their respective state governorship primaries . The screening which took place at the PDP South-South Zonal Headquarters in Port Harcourt lasted …

  President Muhammadu Buhari has received in audience, the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai and the Chairman, Niger State Council of traditional rulers, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Dr) (Brig. Gen) Yahaya Abubakar Rtd. Lt. Gen. Buratai was in the State House on September 21, …

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has praised the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his outstanding projects delivery, saying  he expected nothing less of someone of Governor Wike’s capacity. Speaking during a condolence visit on Governor Wike over the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State on Saturday …

The Bayelsa State Government has expressed delight over recent ratings by reputable organizations, confirming the state as being financially stable, fiscally responsible and generally peaceful for investment and leisure.   The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson made the feelings of the government known while reacting to the latest …

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday departs for New York to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which officially opened September 18, 2018. The theme for this year’s Session is: “Making the United Nations relevant to all People: Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and …