The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council Chairman, Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Edo governorship election will be won convincingly by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The PDP National Campaign chairman who is also the Governor of Rivers State made the assertion at the Grand Finale of the …
Read More »Constitution Review: Committee won’t kill any bill, Omo-Agege assures ….. Says we’re not under pressure from external forces
The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Adhoc Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the panel would not kill any of the constitution alteration bills before it. He promised that the Senate would recommend all the bills before it for consideration …
Read More »Nigeria must strengthen local capacities to achieve economic growth – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to experience exponential growth in the economy, efforts must be made to strengthen the country’s local capacities particularly against the backdrop of realities that are fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawan made this known on Wednesday at the virtual opening …
Read More »Peter Obi is beyond reproach; Those after him should look for another strategy — Aide
Special Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi on Media, Mr. Valentine Obienyem, has debunked as fabrication by those he called “shameless and mindless ingrates”, the news circulating on social media claiming that the former Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fallen out with the party and its …
Read More »EDO 2020: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…Thanks, but no, thanks! by Tony Usidamen
I watched with rapt attention the video that you made for the people of Edo concerning the 19th September gubernatorial elections. Indeed, no matter where we are from, we are all part of a social web of life that supports and sustains us. So, I want to thank you for …
Read More »Corruption, insecurity, economic hardship threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Obi
As the world celebrates International Democracy Day, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has identified corruption, insecurity of lives and property, and economic hardship as the greatest threats to Nigeria’s democracy. Obi, in a message to mark the …
Read More »Edo 2020: PDP alerts on Tinubu, APC’s plot to rig, buy votes with N300m
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Campaign Council has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC chieftains in Edo to rig and buy votes during the September 19 governorship election with N300 million pooled …
Read More »SERAP sues Lawan, Gbajabiamila over ‘failure to publish details of corruption probes’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila over “their failure to publish reports of all completed public hearings and corruption probes by the National Assembly since 1999, and failure to disclose …
Read More »Constitution Review Committee gives two-week extension for submission of memoranda; Deadline now Sept. 25
In response to appeals by stakeholders from various parts of the Federation, the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has extended the submission of memoranda by two weeks. A statement issued by the Office of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who is …
Read More »Makinde not spending Oyo’s money on party politics-CPS …says gov running Oyo with ingenuity
….State’s anti-corruption agency to launch soon The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa, said on Saturday that the governor is running the state with ingenuity, while also delivering incisive governance in the state. He maintained that contrary to insinuations that the governor has …
Read More »Trump claims Biden is taking drugs to give speeches
Washington, Sept. 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump claimed, without offering any proof, that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is taking performance-enhancing drugs for his public speeches. Trump said this in an interview with Fox News which is due to be aired in full on Saturday. “I think there are probably, …
Read More »APGA tussle: Njoku asks court to compel INEC to recognise him as chairman
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Sept.10, 2020 Mr Edozie Njoku has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja seeking an order of Mandamus compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), to recognise him as National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Mandamus is an order compelling or directing a lower court …
Read More »Continuity: Again, Dickson steps up for Bayelsa West By Daniel Iworiso-Markson
The forthcoming election for who represents the West Senatorial District of Bayelsa State brings back the tried and tested Henry Seriake Dickson to the prospect of the old and familiar: offering quality service to his people. This opportunity arose sequel to the election of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as Deputy Governor …
Read More »Edo 2020: Dep Gov’s wife petitions Police, DSS over threat to her life by Oshiomhole
Ahead of the September 19, 2020, Governorship election, Edo State is presently rocking with the weighty allegation that the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, may have perfected plans to kill the wife of Edo State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Maryann Philip-Shaibu. A petition, written by Idemudia Ilueminosen, …
Read More »Bayelsa Assembly confirms more appointees of Gov Diri
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Sept. 8, 2020 Bayelsa House of Assembly has screened and confirmed two more Commissioner nominees, and three other appointees to serve as Chairman and members of the state’s Local Government Service Commission. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the house during its plenary on Tuesday …
Read More »Edo, Ondo guber polls: Be neutral, citizen-friendly, Police IG charges Mobile Force Commanders
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has charged Commanders of the 79 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadrons spread across the nation to exhibit high-level professionalism, neutrality and embrace a citizen-friendly approach in policing the forthcoming Gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states on September 19 and October 10, 2020 …
Read More »Imo North by-election: Okewulonu emerges PDP Senatorial candidate
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Sept. 5, 2020 Mr Emmanuel Okewulonu on Saturday emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), primaries for Imo North Senatorial by-election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Imo North Senatorial by-election has been slated for Oct. 31, by the Independent National Electoral …
Read More »Ondo guber poll: President Buhari, Govs. Sanwo-Olu, Buni, others at handover of APC flag to Akeredolu
UN General Assembly holds first in-person plenary since March
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Sept. 3, 2020 The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday held its first in-person plenary meeting in nearly six months. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the UN shut down its New York headquarters in March to check spread of the coronavirus. The move …
Read More »Lawmakers didn’t receive palliative from NDDC – Senate spokesman …challenges Ojuogboh to provide evidence …demands immediate retraction, apology
The Senate has challenged the Executive Director (Projects) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojuogboh, to provide evidence to back up his claim that members of the National Assembly were beneficiaries of COVID-19 palliatives from the Commission. Ojougboh in an interview with a national daily had accused the …
Read More »Obi to Nigerian youths: Invest same passion you have for BBNaija in pursuit of your future
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian youths to invest their time, energy and resources in productive endeavours that would give their lives meaning. Speaking in a lecture to mark Anaedoonline 2nd Anniversary at the weekend, Obi called …
Read More »Of Karma, CAMA, the Church and mushrooming churches (2) By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners’ Chapel has become the whipping boy and fall guy of those defending CAMA for good as well as for bad reasons or motives. Interestingly but not surprisingly, many of the critics are supposedly not just Christians but also church leaders. …
Read More »Anambra: Okonkwo hints at 2021 guber contest -Celebrates Anambra at 29
Frontline governorship hopeful of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, Thursday, publicly expressed his intention to contest the 2021 governorship election in the state. Speaking at an event to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the state, held at his country home in Ogidi in Idemili north …
Read More »‘No one will be safe in Biden’s America’, says Trump
Washington, Aug. 29, 2020 President Donald Trump painted a grim picture of life in the U.S. if his rival, Joe Biden, were to win the November presidential election, promising that there would be insecurity economic decline, and an end to basic rights such as free speech and gun ownership. “No …
Read More »Keep the flag flying, Obi tells Nigerian appointed Justice Minister and Solicitor General in Canada
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Mr. Kaycee Madu on his new appointment as the new Justice Minister and Solicitor General of Alberta, Canada. In a message released by his media office, Obi hailed Madu for what he …
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