I won’t interfere in next Kano govt — Kwankwaso
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has alleged that the administration of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in Kano state was a charade, as Ganduje allegedly sold public properties which included graveyards, schools, among others. Speaking in […]
My purported suspension is exercise in futility – Ayu
The embattled National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has described his purported suspension by executive members of his ward, Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state, as an exercise in futility.
Global Terrorism Index retracts IPOB as terrorist organisation
“It is important therefore to differentiate between the peaceful activities of the group and its alleged involvement in violent activity.”
Election Tribunal: 15 things judges should consider – Pastor Enenche
“But being overwhelmed with the enormity and sensitivity of the task ahead and the possibility of pressure from different quarters to have their way, what will you do? It may be very challenging at a time like this. But what will you do? What can you do?”
With interest, commission, banks’ profit unaffected by Naira crisis
“Banks are making huge income from non-interest sources such as electronic transfers and related charges which surged on account of the currency redesign policy”
Why Ayu deserves to be suspended – Wike
“I am in support of the suspension. In fact, if he (Ayu) had left before now, they would have said he has left and that was why the PDP failed the election.”
Scarcity of Naira easing as banks comply with CBN’s new directives
There are indications that the three-month-old cash shortages rocking Nigeria’s economy would fizzle out this week following banks’ compliance with the latest directives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on cash dispensary over the weekend.
UK, Afenifere, Ohanaeze, MBF, PANDEF, others rail against ethnic profiling
The United Kingdom, yesterday, expressed displeasure over ethnic profiling of non-indigenes in Lagos, which it said ought to be a cosmopolitan city by some prominent Nigerians such as former Aviation Minister and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.
PDP crisis gets messier as party suspends Chairman, Ayu
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu has been suspended by the party with immediate effect.
My re-election, divine intervention, demands hard work – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described his re-election as a divine intervention, which now compel him to work harder in other to bring more benefits to the people of the state.
Awka Comment: Stop insulting Yoruba race, Afenifere warns Iwuanyanwu
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has warned the Chairman of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, to stop insulting the Yoruba race.
Convene national dialogue to address Igbo concerns — Oluwo urges Tinubu
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi has urged Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu to convene a special conference to address Igbo peoples’ grievances towards achieving a united Nigeria.
Tinubu, FEC mourn Diya
Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council, FEC, have sent messages of condolence to the family of former Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Oladipo Diya, who died on Sunday morning. General Diya, according to his son, Sinmi, passed on early on Sunday, age 79. Diya served as a […]
Polls: Why Deltans were emphatic in rejecting Omo-Agege – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has given insight on why Deltans roundly rejected the governorship bid of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Row Over Igbo’s Fate In Lagos: It was as if devil landed — Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, in this interview, examines the conduct of the 2023 general elections, especially in Lagos State.
Election: Ajulo counsels lawyers against politicising 25% requirement in FCT
A renowned Constitution Lawyer, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, has counselled lawyers in the country to be wary of politicising the issue of obtaining 25 per cent in FCT as a requirement to win the Presidential election. Ajulo told the Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja against the backdrop of some lawyers insisting that securing 25 per cent […]
