Politics

  By Shuaib Sadiq  As the All Progressives Congress, APC, prepares for its congresses and convention,     (APC/Kaduna north), has offered to purchase nomination forms for those interested in being elected as delegates. Hunkuyi, who is aspiring to contest the Kaduna State Governorship seat on the ticket of the party, urged …

 By Emmanuel Mogbede  President Muhammadu Buhari’s suggestion that former Edo governor Adams Oshiomhole be elected All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman is a personal opinion and not an imposition, according to Gov Umar Ganduje of Kano. “Buhari’s choice on who becomes the APC’s next national chairman is his personal opinion; …

  By Joseph Edeh  Heavily armed policemen have taken position at Zankli Hospital, Abuja, where Sen.Dino Melaye is being treated after he allegedly jumped  out of a moving police vehicle and sustained an injury. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a team of policemen trailed Melaye to the …

By Emmanuel Mogbede  The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, inaugurated Screening and Appeal Committees ahead of its May 5 primary election for the July 14 governorship poll in Ekiti. The party’s National Organising Secretary, Sen. Osita Izunaso, who inaugurated the committees in Abuja, said screening was mandatory for all …

The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Tuesday, announced that the National Assembly will be constituting a joint committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to investigate Wednesday’s invasion by suspected hoodlums. The Committee will also be tasked with coming up with recommendations that will ensure …

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has said that the decision of the party to conduct congresses and convention for the election of party executives was the way to go, especially if they are ” desirous of building and upholding a truly democratic political …

 The senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has said that the much acclaimed integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari is not enough as a leadership virtue for tackling the various challenges confronting Nigeria. The senator, who was speaking at the 80th posthumous birthday event of legal luminary and activist, Chief Gani …

From WOLE BALOGUN, Ado Ekiti  A team of traditional monarchs from the three senatorial districts, Ekiti North, South and Central have urged all political parties in the state and particularly the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to ensure aspirants who would emerge as their parties’ governorship candidates in the …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Rivers  people will not allow any form of political robbery in 2019. Speaking during the Grand Reception for Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa by the Anioma Nation on Saturday in Asaba, Governor Wike said that Rivers people will be  very …

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has described the media as critical to nation building. Obi was speaking yesterday during the 10th anniversary of UNIZIK FM at the school’s auditorium. Obi said that rather than use the media to propagate hate speeches and negative tendencies, the media could …

The invasion of the Senate Chamber on Wednesday by hired thugs, who also forcibly took away the Mace, has been strongly condemned by former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. “I received the news of this abominable act with utmost shock. Not even in my wildest dreams did I …

  The Police have recovered the Mace of the Senate of Nigeria, forcefully snatched by hoodlums that stormed the Red Chamber, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. A statement by SP Aremu Adeniran, Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, said that the Mace, symbol of authority of the Senate, was …

All is now set for the African/Caribbean Unity Fundraiser Rally for Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s re-election this year, 2018. The event, which promises to be a major gathering of political heavyweights from Newark, New Jersey and United States as a whole, will hold, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Robert Treat …

“We will do our best to justify your trust in us, and that confidence won’t be abused,” President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians. The President according to Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser  (Media and Publicity) spoke in London Sunday while receiving the Buhari Diaspora Support Organization, led by Mr Charles …

Senate President Bukola Saraki has weighed in on the raging controversy over approval given by President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw $1 billion from the Excess Crude Account for the purchase of weapons to fight Boko Haram insurgency and other security challenges facing the country. Speaking at a retreat on “Strengthening …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has extoled the peaceful dispositions and leadership qualities of the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi, noting that he had brought permanent peace to the State. He said that whereas the year preceding general elections in Enugu State had always …

Just last Sunday I resolved to resume this column after reading about a quarrel between Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore and Nigeria’s communication minister Adebayo Shittu during a radio programme. Sowore gave Shittu a bloody nose. The typical Nigerian politician’s arrogance and ignorance reminded me of the “shithole” tag US …

A professor of Journalism and Media Studies in Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Professor Muyiwa Popoola says proprietorial interest affects reporting of political conflicts in Nigeria in a manner that escalates rather than subside such conflicts. He said this while delivering the 10th inaugural lecture of the University Thursday, Pril 12, …

The greatest talking point in our country this week has been the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari that he would seek a second term in office next year. And naturally so. Desire by any President, whether positive or negative, should elicit great interest in the citizenry. The President that should …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has pledged the support and goodwill of the National Assembly of Nigeria to the International Criminal Court, ICC, in its efforts to check crimes against humanity and ensure justice for the victims. He made the pledge when he received the President …

The Special Adviser on Media to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, has thrown more light on the legal contention between the Senator and the Special Investigation Panel on Recovery of Public Property, explaining that it was not primarily about ownership of properties, most …

Francisca Oluyole Dr Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, has notified the national and state leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) of his ambition to run for the July 14, governorship election in Ekiti. Mr Olayinka Oyebode, Special Assistant on Media to the minister, disclosed in a statement …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that the National Assembly is willing and ready to domesticate international treaties aimed at safeguarding human rights. He made this known when he received the President of the International Criminal Court, Judge Chile Ebue Osuji, at the National …