Politics

The immediate past President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, has lauded the virtues of late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe as worthy of emulation. He spoke on Saturday at the 8th Zik Lecture Series at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Speaking on the theme of “Migration and Development in …

By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Nov. 16, 2019 An Appeal Court sitting in Owerri on Saturday sacked Obinna Onwubuariri, the member representing Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal constituency of Imo in the House of Representatives. The Chairman of the Panel, Justice R.N Pemu, who read the judgment, said that the election that brought …

The Department of State Services (DSS) of Nigeria has explained that three high profile detainees, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and Omoyele Sowore chose to remain in their facility rather than be in prison (correctional center) custody. A statement by Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, for the DSS …

Information reaching us from Lokoja, the Kogi State capital has confirmed that some armed and masked security men who appeared in police uniforms attacked the hotel where the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, lodged in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday. Makinde is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic …

By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Nov. 15, 2019 The Supreme Court on Friday said all allegations raised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar, challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the Feb.23 presidential election were unproven. Abukakar, a former Vice President, who contested the election against President Muhammadu Buhari  …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa says it remains in the race for the Nov.16 governorship election. The party insisted on Thursday that in spite of a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the party’s governorship primary of Sept 4, 2019, the party would participate. A Federal High Court …

By Nathan Nwakamma/ Taiye Agbaje Yenagoa, Abuja Nov 14, 2019 A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa, on Thursday nullified the governorship primaries that produced Chief David Lyon as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the Nov. 16 poll in the state. Delivering judgment, Justice Jane Inyang, …

  The Senate on Thursday swore-in Senator Biodun Olujimi as the Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. Olujimi, garbed in a coffee-brown attire, was sworn-in by the upper chamber, following an oath administered by the Clerk of Senate, Nelson Ayewoh, at exactly 10:40 immediately after the …

The Senate on Wednesday re-introduced a Bill seeking to establish the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The bill, which scaled first reading on the floor, was passed by the Eight Senate but failed to receive presidential assent. Clause 15 (2a) of the bill which identifies source of funding for the …

A broad spectrum of political, business and social heavyweights are expected to storm the Main Hall of Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, for the 7th News Express Anniversary Lecture holding this morning, Thursday, November 14, 2019. The event starts by 11:00 a.m. and is expected to last not more …

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, four state governors led by the Jigawa Governor and Chairman of the APC Governorship campaign council for Bayelsa, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister …

  Less than 24 hours after the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan affirmed the victory of Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde at the March 29, 2019 governorship election, thousands of Ibadan residents on Tuesday marched to the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, in solidarity with the Governor. The …

The Deputy Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Shuaibu Adamu Haruna has been impeached Tuesday afternoon by 21 of the 24 members of the House. Though the mover of the impeachment motion, Adamu Saleh Patah, Yamaltu East Constituency and the House Committee Chairman on Information, Tulfugut M Kardi, …

By Edith Nwapi Abuja, Nov. 11, 2019 The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in three separate appeals challenging the victory of Emeka Ihedioha in the March 9 governorship election in Imo State. The Appeal Court, Monday, in Abuja, also reserved judgment in the appeal filed …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State on Sunday took its community-by-community 2019 governorship campaign to the ancient cities of Ogbolomabiri and Bassambiri in Nembe Local Government Council. The party promised to provide electricity for the area if voted into power come November 16th. Speaking at the campaign rally …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians to look beyond oil for the economic salvation of Nigeria. Obi gave the advice while delivering the keynote address to over 2,000 youths of the Centre for Strategic Leadership and Youth …

A fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. (William Shakespeare, As You Like It) In this season when the Villa has become dangerous to the men of your tribe, with the man known as VP now minimized, you have in an …

The Nigerian Presidency has explained the recent disengagement of some of the aides of Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The explanation is contained in a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity) thus: The Presidency wishes to confirm that there is, on-going, an unprecedented …

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon, has promised to develop adequate waterways security in a bid to boost the tourism potentials of coastal communities in Brass Local Government Council of the State. Lyon also promised to design sustainable women and youth …

Owerri, Nov. 7, 2019 The Appeal Court sitting in Owerri on Thurday affirmed the election of Sen. Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District. In a unanimous decision, the appellate court held that the lower tribunal, which upturned Kalu’s  election, erred on several counts. Delivering the judgment, the Presiding Judge, …

  The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has described Wednesday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal that nullified the election of Senator, representing Ekiti South, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, as painful. Dr Fayemi said more painful was the fact that the ruling of the Appellate Court that sat in Kaduna, …

By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Nov. 6, 2019 Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Deputy Gov. Rear Admiral Gboribiogha, retired John-Jonah, Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Mr Timi Alaibe, who came second in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP )primaries in Bayelsa, were absent at the party’s mega rally. The mega rally was …

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed fifteen out of the sixteen nominees forwarded by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly for confirmation as board members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The nominees confirmed by the Senate are: Dr. Pius Odubu (Edo), Chairman; Bernard Okumagba (Delta), Managing Director; Engr. …

With the overwhelming reception of my 3-Point Agenda – Modern Infrastructure, Wealth Creation and, Youth and Women Empowerment, by the good people of Bayelsa State, it is certain that l will emerge the first woman Governor of the State in the Saturday 16th November 2019, gubernatorial election. I am on …

By Francis Onyeukwu Igbariam (Anambra), Nov. 4, 2019 Wife of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu has expressed reservation over the absence of Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra at the second memorial lecture of her husband. She spoke during the annual lecture at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) …