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Ndigbo must get together now. The 5% marginalization has come up again
Adams Oshiomhole, the radically confused national chairman of APC in an interview wondered why a state…
9th Senate Sets New Record, Approves 23 Ministerial Nominees Without Questioning
The Senate presided over by Ahmad Lawan has confirmed the 43 ministerial nominees appointed by President…
Donald Duke, Ogunlewe, Call For Addition Of Portfolios In Ministerial Screening
Former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, has called for the addition of portfolios for the…
Ministerial screening is pitiful joke – Fani-Kayode blasts senate
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, on Tuesday, faulted the screening process adopted by the senate.…
Ministerial screening: I’m not a liar – Lai Mohammed tells Senate
Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture, on Tuesday said some remarks attributed to him…
Kogi, Bayelsa: Centre charges INEC, police, political parties on credible polls
The Centre for Transparency and Advocacy (CTA) has called for synergy between the police, political parties…
Imo: Assessment of Ihedioha’s Govt Under 50 Days In Office
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines “Assessment” as a thorough appraisal or evaluation of the performance…
Rivers cabinet: Failing to give five promised Commissioners’ slots to Abe is wicked infidelity — Eze
…Says Abe sacrificed all to give Wike the second term The refusal by Governor Nyesom Wike…
Breaking: Ambode Speaks On Dumping APC For PDP
Former governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has spoken on his rumoured planned defection from the All…
Oshiomhole Says Saraki Nigeria’s Smartest Politician
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has described former Senate President…
Dino Malaye A Man Of The People
In Nigeria, we laugh over what should make us cry and cry over what should make…
APC is not silent over FCT ministerial slot – Party chairman
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the FCT, Alhaji Abdulmalik Usman, has said…
EXPOSED! Man Reveals How Abba Kyari Sold ‘ministership’ For N2.5b Per Slot
Last week Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari released over forty names as ministerial nominees for his cabinet…
Send The List Of The Ministerial Nominees To EFCC – PDP Tells Senate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the leadership of the Senate to further give credibility…
We Will No Longer Tolerate The Killing Of Nigerians In South Africa Says Senate President lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan yesterday said adequate measures must be taken to halt incessant killing of…
Senate To Confirm 43 Ministerial Nominees Today
AFTER five days of the screening exercise, the Senate will today confirm the 43 ministerial nominees…
N819M DEBT: Kogi govt dares Simon Achuba to go to court
The Kogi State government on Monday said the deputy governor, Simon Achuba, was frivolous and mischievous…
Jubilation In PDP, As Tribunal Receives Order To Declare Atiku Winner Of The 2019 Presidential Election
The National Chairman of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima, has called on the Presidential…
Edo Assembly: No presidential directive to issue fresh proclamation – Obaseki’s aide
Edo State Government said no Presidential directive has ordered the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to…
Gov. el-Rufai reappoints more aides
Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state has reappointed more aides after the appointment of Commissioners and…
PDP rejects another screening of Local Government workers in Kogi
The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected in totality any form…
Senate resumes ministerial screening with Fashola
The Senate has resumed the screening of the remaining ministerial nominees with the reappointed nominee from…
Tribunal: We won’t call any witness against Atiku, PDP – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not call any witness to defend its…
Betrayal!!! Ganduje Blocks The Implementation Of RUGA In The Entire South, Blasts Fulani Herdsmen
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday, said that he is not happy with the manner…
2019 Presidency!!! Bye Bye To Mr. Integrity, As Supreme Court Set To Disqualify Buhari
Appellants in the suit challenging the qualification of President Muhammadu Buhari, of the All Progressives Congress,…
What Goodluck Jonathan said about George-Ikoli
Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has said integrity has…
El-zazakky: ‘you’ll Regret It’ – Fani-kayode Tells Buhari Govt Over Proscription
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, on Saturday reacted to the proscription of the Islamic Movement…
Rivers Students Hail Amaechi’s Renomination, Decribe Him As A Rare Specie
Rivers Students have described the renomination of Dr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi by President Mohammadu Buhari as…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, fails to stop INEC from testifying at tribunal
The senator representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, on Saturday, failed in his bid to stop…
Ministerial Screening: Festus Keyamo, Dr. Pantami & Sunday Dare Really Impressed
I was privileged to watch the ministerial screening sessions of three of the youngest ministerial nominees:…
Akpabio Is A Saint, He Has Never Stolen Before – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed the corruption claims reportedly made against a former…
Our bad image scaring investors – Ministerial nominee
Dr Isa Pantami, a ministerial nominee has said that many investors are scared of investing in…
After Election: So President Muhammadu Buhari, Is This You?
In 2015, after President Muhammadu Buhari won the elections, friends with whom I had supported his…
Ndigbo Will Cease To Be Nigerians If Denied 2023 Presidency -Chukwuemeka Ezeife
Elder statesman and former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has said that no Igbo…
Oby Ezekwesili accuses FG of punishing Nigerians with milk ban for rejecting RUGA
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has suggested that the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal…
INEC gives observer groups deadline for application for Kogi, Bayelsa elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Aug. 30, as deadline for the submission of…
Why Buhari did not assent to PIGB –Malami
Abubakar Malami, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation on Friday explained why…
Imo Recovery: Ugwumba Uche Nwosu Speak
Earlier today, the governor of Imo State took his aggression against me and my family to…
Ministerial screening : I will unburndle the Supreme Court – Keyamo
Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), the ministerial nominee for Delta has says he will unbundle the Supreme…
Dino Melaye Asks Festus Keyamo To Recite Second Stanza Of The National Anthem
There was a mild drama at the upper chamber on Friday as Senator representing Kogi West…
NASS: Reps speaks on ‘fight’ between Speaker Gbajabiamila, Abdulmumin Jibrin, PDP members
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Media and Publicity, on Friday, spoke on the…
Enugu APC Gives Disturbing Reasons Onyeama’s Nomination Should be Withdrawn
The Enugu State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, have intensified their call for the President…
Successful Ministerial Screening: A New Dawn In The Politics Of Nigeria – Prince Tonye Princewill
… Rivers Political Leaders must Unite to Move the State Forward The release of the Ministerial…
Akwa Ibom Governorship Tribunal: Ekere Calls For Nullification Of The Entire Election
Says Election Did Not Follow Electoral Guidelines The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the March…
Why some bills passed by the senate are not signed –Malami
The screening of the ministerial nominees entered the third day on Friday as the Senate screened…
South Africa PDP Chairman commends Gov. Okowa’s leadership style
Mr Ekos Akpokabayen, South Africa chapter Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta…
Insecurity: Buratai A Political Soldier, Can’t Be Relied Upon – Junaid Mohammed
Unaid Mohammed, Second Republic House of Representatives member has described Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General…
Tribunal dismisses PDP’s suit challenging election of Sen. Akwashiki
The National Assembly and State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia, on Friday dismissed a petition…
Benjamin Uwajumogu Sworn in as Imo North Senator
Benjamin Uwajumogu has been sworn in as senator representing Imo North Senatorial District. The swearing in…
Ministerial Screening: SP Lawan’s maturity makes nonsense of Wike, Abe’s N2Bn defamation project on Amaechi
…Commends Sekibo, Abaribe and Rivers caucus for pursuing peace… Pleads with President Buhari to repost him…
Ministerial nomination: Oyetola congratulates Aregbesola
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has congratulated his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, over his nomination as…
19 ministers left to be screened, 24 through Senate grill
Twenty four of the 43 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari have now been screened, on…
Dogara, Gbaja opponents lose out as Reps unveil committees
Immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and opponents of the incumbent speaker, Femi…
Ministerial screening: Female nominees get soft landing
It was a day of ‘take a bow’ at the Senate yesterday, as lawmakers continued with the…
Nigerian Women Condemn Buhari’s Ministerial List, Write Senate
Over 150 Nigerian women groups, representing different regions, ethnicities, social and political allegiances and organizations for…
Kwara APC Caucus Kicks Against Gbemi Saraki’s Nomination As Minister
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the Kwara State APC Caucus have regarded…
I doubt Makinde’s competence – Oyo APC chairman
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Akin Oke, says he…
Dakuku Commends Senate, Hails Amaechi’s Ministerial Screening
The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has commended the…
Reps to probe over 20,000 FG abandoned projects
The House of Representatives is set to beam its searchlight on the over 20, 000 abandoned…