Politics
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PDP names Ali Odefa S/East Zonal Caretaker Committee Chairman; Inaugurates Ebonyi Caretaker Committee
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 23, 2020 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday…
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To Gov. Kayode Fayemi: A response By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Below are excerpts by the Egbe Omo Oduduwa to Gov. Kayode Fayemi’s Arewa lecture; enjoy it!…
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Federal court trashes Trump’s election suit in Pennsylvania
New York, Nov. 22, 2020 A U.S. federal court on Saturday evening dismissed President Donald Trump’s suit that sought to…
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Gov. Mohammed denies speculation of defecting to APC
By Ayinde Olaide Bauchi, Nov. 20, 2020 Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has denied speculations that he was negotiating…
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Gov. Wike tells Umahi not to let his quest for presidency destroy South East
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, not to allow his quest to become…
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Ebonyi PDP lawmakers: Umahi’s on his own; We’ll not cross carpet to APC with him; His move is “impolitic, indecent, unwise”
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Nov. 18, 2020 The Ebonyi lawmakers of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the National Assembly,…
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PDP dissolves S/East Zonal caretaker committee headed by Gov. Umahi’s brother; Says why Gov. left
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissolved the South-East Zonal Caretaker Committee of the…
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South-South Governors, leaders demand apology from presidency
The Governors and leaders of the South-South geo-political region have demanded an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly aborting…
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Wike warns: Buhari’s Executive Order 10 is politically motivated; Will destroy criminal justice in states
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has warned that the Federal Government will destroy criminal justice system in States if…
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Trump insists Biden won election through rigging
New York, Nov. 15, 2020 For the first time since the Nov. 3 elections, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday…
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When Yoruba leaders spoke tongue-in-cheek… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The collective wisdom of the Yoruba race speaks to the fact that we should never speak…
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Senate commends Buhari for assenting to BOFIA bill …Says Nigeria’s financial system to experience re-boost
The Senate has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) Bill 2020 into…
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Obi mourns Balarabe Musa; says Nigeria has lost a strong voice against bad governance, corruption and injustice
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over…
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U.S. 2020: Georgia to recount election ballots by hand
New York, Nov. 11, 2020 The U.S. state of Georgia is to conduct a full manual recount of the Nov.…
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Ensure EndSARS panels are not hindered, politically interfered with, PDP South Africa chapter urges governments
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South Africa Chapter has called on Nigerian governments at all levels to ensure that the judicial…
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INEC Acting Chairman swears-in Chukwuemeka as REC in Ebonyi
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 9, 2020 (NAN) The acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), retired Air…
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INEC Chairman Yakubu hands over to Ahmed Mu’azu, awaits confirmation; National Commissioner resigns
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 9, 2020 The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has handed over…
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2021 Budget should provide job opportunities for youths – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that the 2021 budget which is yet being processed by the…
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INEC Chairman, Yakubu steps down today; Awaits fresh screening by Senate for 2nd term; IPAC hails
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has hailed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, as he…
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Fayemi raises Committee on Creation of LCDAs in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a committee to look into the creation of local government councils…
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Wike: ‘There can’t be Nigeria without Igbos,’ Says: ‘Rivers will continue to be home to Igbos’
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state will continue to be home to people of the…
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U.S. elects record 106 women Reps – projections; Pelosi wants another term as Speaker
New York, Nov. 6, 2020 No fewer than 106 women will serve in the 117th U.S. House of Representatives beginning…
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Biden reiterates confidence in victory, urges calm
By Harrison Arubu New York, Nov. 5, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has reiterated…
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Why Ladoja was impeached, removed as Oyo governor – Obasanjo
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Nov. 5, 2020 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Gov. Rashidi Ladoja was impeached…
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