Politics

The Senate has confirmed the nominations of eight Justices of the Court of Appeal as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Opeyemi …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday waded into the disputes between the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) and the Federal Government over the enrollment on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System(IPPIS) and other outstanding issues. Lawan, according to a statement by Ola Awoniyi, his Special Adviser ( Media), …

It was heroic welcome for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who returned to Lagos State on Sunday, after supervising the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded gubernatorial election in Ondo State.   The aircraft that brought the Governor back to Lagos touched ground at 6:08pm, amid rousing …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Akure, Oct. 10, 2020 In fulfillment of its pledge to continue promoting transparency in electoral process using technology, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it made progress in uploading election results from polling units (PUs) during Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election. According to INEC, the results …

Jessica Onyegbula Abuja, Oct. 9, 2020 The Executive Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma on Friday called for true leadership and patriotism to promote national security and sustainable development. Uzodimma, who made the call in Abuja while delivering a lecture on ”Promoting National Security And Sustainable Development, said that …

 *With him, voters can’t get free, fair election – Makinde, PDP National Campaign Chair *Calls on international community to call INEC to order The National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the October 10, 2020, governorship election in Ondo State, has rejected the appointment of Professor Eyitope …

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, President Muhammadu Buhari; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC’s National Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Chairman, APC National Campaign Council for Ondo State Governorship election and Lagos State Governor, …

  President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has described the Late Senator Rose Oko as one whose life exemplified the spirit of unity for which the Ninth Senate is known. Lawan stated this during a valedictory session which held on Tuesday in honour of the lawmaker, who until her death …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 6, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the executive and legislature to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to improve welfare of the people. Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the …

Abuja, Oct. 5, 2020 The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria, saying the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will not succumb to threats and undue pressure over the matter. The Presidency has also lashed out at those who are …

By Harrison Arubu New York, Oct. 4, 2020 Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, was among participants in this year’s New York City Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival, which ended on Saturday evening. The three-day event, held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, featured music performances, …

Newark, New Jersey, United States Dr. Akil Khalfani has announced that he is running for U.S. Congress to represent New Jersey’s 10th District. Khalfani is running as an independent candidate in this November’s general election. He is running to unseat Donald Payne, Jr., the Democratic establishment candidate. Khalfani is a …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2020 election, Mr Peter Obi, has charged journalists to use their profession and drive positive change in the country. Obi, who spoke to journalists at Awka, the Anambra State capital, said the apparent docility and complacency among journalists and …

As part of efforts at ensuring effective coordination and full implementation of security arrangements towards a peaceful election in the October 10th, 2020, Ondo State Gubernatorial Election, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has deployed DIG Adeleye Olusola Oyabade, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Research and …

As Nigeria clocks 60 years of Independence, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege says the country has demonstrated unusual resilience in the face of many odds. Omo-Agege, in his message to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, called on those agitating for the break -up of the country …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Nigeria’s development will remain stunted without strong institutions that will promote devolution of power. Governor Wike made the assertion at an event to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day celebration at Government House, Port Harcourt. He said it was time for Nigerians to confront …

The joy that followed the announcement of the creation of Bayelsa State on October 1st, 1996, was no doubt ecstatic. The eventual creation came after years of collective struggles and hard work by the passionate founding fathers. Bayelsa, as a state no doubt was a dream come through to satisfy …

The Senate on Wednesday considered a critical bill that would ensure increased efficiency and guarantee the implementation of new national safety requirements in air transport system in Nigeria. The piece of legislation titled: Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Bill, 2020, was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – …

  President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Dr. Oyindasola Oluremi Oni (North Central) as Chairman of the National Pension Commission. The request which was read on the floor during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, was dated 25th August, 2020. Also for confirmation …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Sept. 28, 2020 The leadership of the National Assembly said, on Monday, that the Assembly would break the jinx of not being able to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after several attempts. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Sept. 28, 2020 The Delta Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it would not miss the former governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who defected from APC to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. The APC announced this on Monday …

Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for Ondo State Governorship Election, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stormed Akure, the capital of Ondo State Sunday, to solicit support for the APC and its governorship candidate, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Saturday distanced himself from a group campaigning for him that went as far as sharing, on various social media platforms, posters promoting an Obi/Kwakwanso ticket for the 2023 Presidency. “I am not part …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed concern over the pressure being mounted on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Security Agencies to scuttle the will of Ondo people during the October 2020 Governorship Election. Governor Wike expressed the concern at a Live Television Programme in Port …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 23, 2020 The United States (U.S) government has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Sept. 19. The U.S. government made this known in a message posted on the Facebook page of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria …