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Sen Ibrahim Mantu: How PDP Used INEC, Security Agencies To Rig Elections 0
Buhari’s rejection of tenure elongation: Oyegun calls off scheduled meeting with APC Reps 0
• Shouting match at APC NEC meeting John Alechenu, John Ameh and Peter Dada A scheduled meeting between the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress
INTERVIEW: Why I Want To Be Nigeria’s President – Sowore, SaharaReporters Publisher 0
In this exclusive interview with POSTERITY MEDIA, Omoyele Sowore, Sahara Reporters Publisher, speaks on his Presidential ambition, his activism and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, his scandals and
N2.4bn: Reps insist on probing IGP 0
As Idris boycotts hearing By Levinus NwabughioguABUJA-Adhoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and harassment against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris on
I joined APC to protect the interest of Delta people –Ojougboh
Dr Cairo Ojougboh said that he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to protect the interest of the people of Delta, knowing that they
Melaye speaks from hiding, clarifies threats to Saraki, Senate
Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye who left the country on the weekend in a flight for his life has denied reports that he bolted away
Breaking: We are sorry – PDP apologises to Nigerians for mistakes of the past
– National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has apologised to Nigerians on behalf of the party – He said the party has learnt
40 percent of the positions in my government reserved for youths – Atiku makes promise ahead of 2019
– Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar promises to reserve 40 percent of appointments for youths in Nigeria if voted in as president – A group, Intellectual
20,000 APC members to join NNPP
New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) says it will soon receive about 20,000 All Progressive Congress (APC) members into its fold in Bauchi state Bauchi state chairman
Dino Melaye Speaks From Abroad After Reportedly 'Fleeing' Nigeria
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye has spoken out from abroad after reports emerged online on Saturday and Sunday that he had fled Nigeria and vowed not
Corruption: We won’t stop blaming past administration, says Presidency
OLALEKAN ADETAYO the Presidency on Saturday said it would not stop looking back and referring to “colossal atrocities in the management and disbursement of public funds”
PDP faults Presidency over hacking allegation
OLUSOLA FABIYI The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Presidency over the alleged hacking of President Muhammadu Buhari’s personal data in the run-up to the 2015
I’m not desperate to become Imo gov –Nwosu, Okorocha’s chief of staff
Uche Nwosu, the Chief of Staff to Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, has indicated his interest in succeeding his boss as the next governor of
Buhari on collision course with Buratai, Olonisakin, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has given a tall order that might pit him against his security chiefs in case they miss the mark their commander-in-chief just
APC leadership crisis deepens
Non-NWC NEC Forum ratifies tenure extension for Oyegun The leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the extension of the tenure of the National
House of Rep sent communications minister packing
The minister of Communications, Barr Adebayo Shittu has been asked to go back and rework his ministry’s 2018 budget estimates for representation at the floor
Madu: No Grudges Against Heartland Over My Suspension
By Adeboye Amosu: Suspended Heartland coach Ramson Madu says he has no hard feelings for the club after he was asked to step aside
El-Rufai faults Bill Gate, says his statement on Buahri’s ERGP not correct
By Nwafor SundayKaduna state Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has faulted the statement credited to the founder of Microsoft Corporation, Bill Gate, saying that it was wrong
301 Reps seek completion fund for Ajaokuta
John Ameh, Abuja The House of Representatives went another step further on Thursday to stop the planned concession of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited by seeking
House of Reps Move To Stop Excessive Electricity Charges
The House of Reps ad-hoc Committee to curb Excessive Electricity Charges being levied on consumers by distribution companies (Discos) yesterday said it would meet with
I won’t write another open letter soon, says Obasanjo …urges women to take active part in politics
Samuel Awoyinfa and Gbenro Adeoye A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday said he would write another open letter but it would take a while
What APC Senators discussed with Oyegun, other party executives
The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, has revealed what Senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party discussed
Dates fixed for Melaye’s recall
The Kogi state Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed dates to begin the recall of Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye. Kogi’s INEC’s Resident commissioner on Wednesday said following
Opara-Ndudu, former commissioner, declares for 2019 Imo Guber race
Nick Opara-Ndudu, a former commissioner, has unfolded his intention to contest the 2019 governorship election in Imo State. He promised to provide purposeful leadership and
NWC tenure elongation: APC expels members who challenged NEC decision in court
The Secretary, Forum of States Chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ben Nwoye, in Enugu revealed that following the provisions of APC’s
Minister slaps lawmaker, banned from parliament
Zambia’s parliament suspended a cabinet minister on Tuesday from its proceedings for one month. The minister had allegedly slapped a lawmaker within the parliament grounds. Verbal abuse
We are not part of Obasanjo’s meeting – Labour Party declares
– Following the recently publicised gathering of top politicians in Lagos, Labour Party says it was not party of the meeting – The meeting was said
Buhari Meets Former VP Sambo In Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with former Vice-President Namadi Sambo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Sambo was vice-president to former President Goodluck
IGP Idris was not queried by President Buhari – Police insists
– The police challenge anyone to provide evidence that IGP Ibrahim Idris was queried by President Buhari – Spokesperson for the force, Jimoh Moshood, says those
2019: Why Buhari delays to declare intention — Presidency
By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA—DESPITE the plethora of calls from loyalists of President Buhari to declare for 2019 election, the Presidency has said President Buhari’s silence on
Buhari certain to win 2019 presidential election even if APC loses 12 states – Senator Obende
– An APC chieftain in Edo state has expressed confidence that the ruling party will still record massive success in the 2019 elections – He said
Saraki, Dogara Ready For Show Down With Buhari?
Nigerians should expect a unanimous and appropriate response from the National Assembly to President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent rejection of the proposed re-ordering of elections in
Blame Presidency, APC for Kogi massacre — PDP
Olusola Fabiyi The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the people of Kogi State and the entire nation to hold the All Progressives Congress and the Kogi
Recall: I fear no evil, says Melaye
Embattled Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has urged his supporters to be calm, saying he’s proceeding to the Supreme Court to challenge the judgement
Fani-Kayode, Omokri bicker over Atiku’s comment on Herdsmen
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s opinion that it was wrong to address killer herdsmen as Fulani has become a thing of discord between Femi Fani-Kayode,
How best to honour late Senator Wakili Ali – Issa Aremu
The General Secretary, National Union of Textiles, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN), Mr Issa Aremu on Saturday, said the best honour for the
There is cold war between NASS, Buhari’s executive – Sen. Sani
Ibadan – Sen. Shehu Sani (APC–Kaduna) says the All Progressives Congress(APC) must put its house in order to emerge victorious in the 2019 elections.He disclosed
Electoral Act: We won’t speak on President’s refusal of assent – INEC
…Commission won’t bar Corrupt Suspects from Contesting ElectionsBy Omeiza AjayiABUJA – Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the
Ogboru not imposed as APC governorship candidate — Omolu
By Perez BrisibeUGHELLI—A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Tony Omolu, yesterday, denied reports that Chief Great Ogboru was seeking for an automatic ticket from
Obiano Sworn In For Second Term As Anambra Governor
The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano; and his deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, have been sworn in for a second term in office.The Chief Judge of
Buhari Didn't Discuss Elections Order When He Met Saraki, Dogara?
There were indications last night that the order of the 2019 general election was not one of the issues President Muhammadu Buhari discussed with the
PDP full of deception, a time bomb ready to explode – Jibrin Barde
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Jibrin Barde, has described the PDP government in the state as a deceptive
Buhari rubbishes Jonathan to score points at Dapchi town hall meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said has score his administration higher compared to his predecessor’s which he claimed was apathetic to the plight of the
Ambode swears-in new Perm Secs
Charges them to be champions of growth mindset Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State swears in two new Permanent Secretaries with a charge on the appointees to
8 APC governors putting pressure on National Assembly to dump electoral amendment bill – PDP
– The controversy surrounding the new election sequence is still ongoing– There are allegations that some governors under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), are
INEC’s 36-year election timetable
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently shocked many Nigerians when its National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, unfolded a 36-year electoral timetable which will cover
Court Orders National Assembly To Stop Further Actions On Election Re-Ordering Bill
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the National Assembly to stop taking any further actions on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018,
Dapchi abduction confirms APC failure – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party in Bauchi has said that the recent abduction of school girls at Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi in Yobe state has
We'll Resist Any Senate Attempt To Veto Buhari - Ali Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South District, has said any move by the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari's veto of National Assembly's amendments
Electoral act issue between presidency and House of Assembly is no constitutional crisis – Famous professor
– Osita Ogbu, a famous professor of law in Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to give his assent to
Senate Reacts To Shehu Sani's N13.5m Allowance Revelation
The Senate yesterday confirmed that each senator collects N13.5m monthly as running cost in addition to N750,000 monthly salary/allowances. The lid on the pay by the
N13.5m Allowance For Senators:: Falana, Others Slam Senate
Prominent Nigerians and groups on Sunday took a swipe at the National Assembly over the N13.5m running cost being paid to senators.The Campaign for Democracy
How Gov. Yahaya Bello Sacked & Reinstated His Cabinet Members
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, on Sunday sacked all the members of his cabinet, only to subsequently make a turnround.The governor had directed all the
Price Of Beer, Wine And Cigarettes To Soar As FG Raises Excise Duty (See The Newly Approved Rates)
The Federal Government has raised excise duty on alcoholic beverages including beers, spirits and wines, and also tobacco products with effect from June this year. The
"Why I Want To Be President"
A public affairs analyst and founder of 150 million Nigerians for Change, Daniel Akinlami, has declared his intention to vie for president in
Family of wife who allegedly killed ex-PDP chairman’s Son reacts to allegation she celebrated daughter’s birthday a day after getting bail
– Maryam Sanda has denied throwing a birthday party for her daughter few days after leaving jail on bail – Sanda’s family said the daughter only
Bello sacks cabinet, reverses self few minutes later
There was confusion in Kogi State on Sunday as Governor Yahaya Bello allegedly ordered the sacking of his commissioners and the 21 local governments’ administrators. But
APC can regain some integrity through restructuring — Dickson
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Henry Seriake Dickson in this exclusive interview speaks on his efforts in leading the reconciliation efforts in the Peoples Democratic Party,
DCNPP RELEASES WEBSITES OF REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA
DCNPP RELEASES WEBSITES OF REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA As part of its tasks in collecting and making available documentary material on and by Nigerian political
We’ll prosecute Bello for double registration, says INEC
Ife Ogunfuwa and Gbenga Odogun with agency report The Independent National Electoral Commission says its allegation of double registration against Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State still
