Politics

Ex-governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has blasted current governor, Bello Matawalle over his pension benefits as a former governor. Yari believes the pension policy cannot be changed but he has decided to keep mute about it so that he would not be accused of distracting the current government. According ...

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said the Supreme Court cannot reverse its judgment that sacked his predecessor, Emeka Ihedioha, and declared him the winner of the March 19, 2019 governorship election. Recall that Emeka Ihedioha recently vowed to return to power by seeking a review of the judgment ...

The Federal Government has said it does not intend to stop Nigerians from travelling to China or any other nation that is currently battling the coronavirus. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, revealed this as he spoke to newsmen briefly after a meeting of the inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral ...

The President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Lagos State, Chief Solomon Ogbonna has begged the State Government to act on safety measures at markets to prevent more fire outbreaks and loss of lives and property. He revealed this in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during his visit with ...

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, is fully against the proposed plan by the Federal Government to release and grant Boko Haram members amnesty. SMBLF believes such a move would be wicked and unexpected. According to the forum, they are in full support of the protest by the ...

(IPOB) has supported Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s call for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. The Media and Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Emma Powerful believes for raising such sensible call, Abia South Senator (Abaribe) is the only distinguished senator in the whole of Nigeria. According to him, FG can spin the Mazi Nnamdi ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has begged Nigerians to use religion to preach unity and great values among citizens. He revealed this when he hosted members of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) led by Prof Jerry Gana, who paid him a courtesy call ahead of ...

Ex Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan a.k.a GEJ has expressed concerns over the increasing insecurity in the nation. Speaking to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Bayelsa, GEJ said it is sad to see citizens becoming victims of the widespread insecurity in Nigeria. According to him, he is bothered ...

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has praised the military for its battles against Boko Haram insurgents. He revealed this as he visited 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali. According to him, the military has brought back hope to the lives of people living in the state. He thanked ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government’s goals of making Nigeria safe and secure can be achieved if every Nigerian put their differences aside, unite and cooperate. Buhari revealed this when the 2019 National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Awardees visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, ...

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Femi Adesina has come out to say that if the country dies, then hatred killed her. Femi believes hatred has eaten deep into our politics and all he sees is politicians hating each other for no legit reason. According to him, ...

President of Delta Progressives, Mr. Ogagaoghene Otikpo has praised Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the ongoing South-South Enlightenment and Engagement Forum being organized by NEXIM Bank in Asaba, Delta State. Otikpo believes this move would boost export trade in the Niger Delta Region. According to him, the forum is a ...

The Presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, in the 2019 election, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has reacted to comments by Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige that he failed in his dream to become President of Nigeria because the YPP was an unknown party. According to Dr. ...

The senator representing Abia South senatorial district, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has responded to the Presidency who recently said he has no right to ask President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. According to Enyinnaya, he stands by what he said and he does not expect to bend the knee for anyone. He added ...

The Acting Chairman, Economic, and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has begged Nigerians to join the anti-corruption war of the commission. He revealed this in Calabar during a Workshop for Community-Based Organisations on Whistle Blowing and Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria organized by the African Centre for Media ...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina has come out to say that the recent statement from the Buhari was misinterpreted. Recall that PMB had said, “I was taken aback by what is happening in the north-west and other parts of the country. During our campaigns, we knew about the Boko ...

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has said from now on, any kidnapper that is captured in the state will face the death penalty. He revealed this today at Shendam Mini Stadium during the coronation and upgrade of three chiefdoms in Shendam Local Government Area. According to him, kidnappers are currently ...

The Presidency has said the call by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe for Buhari to resign over the alleged security failure in Nigeria is foolish. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu believes the call by one man does not represent ...

The Social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has said Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has partnered with the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to divide Nigeria. Lauretta, however, believes their plan to rip Nigeria apart will never be successful According to her, ...

The Federal government has come out to say that there is zero threat of Coronavirus in Nigeria. The government disclosed this after the closure of popular retail supermarket- Panda in Abuja was shut down by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, after a warning. According to Babatunde Irukera, ...