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Senate Presidency: Group hails Goje over support for Lawan

Senate Presidency: Group hails Goje over support for Lawan

The Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan Media Support Group (SALMG) has commended Sen. Danjuma Goje, for stepping down from the Senate presidency race in support of Sen. Ahmad Lawan.     …

Sen. Shehu Sani condemns suspension of Daar Communications’ license by NBC

Sen. Shehu Sani condemns suspension of Daar Communications’ license by NBC

Senator Shehu Sani (PRP, Kaduna Central) has condemned in strong terms the suspension of Daar Communications’ operational license by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Thursday. &nbsp…

Ganduje finally queries Emir Sanusi over alleged loot of N3.4 billion

Ganduje finally queries Emir Sanusi over alleged loot of N3.4 billion

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll, is said to have been queried by Governor Umar Ganduje for allegedly misappropriating the Emirate Council’s N3.4 billion.        It…

9th Assembly: Secondus speaks on crisis in PDP over election of NASS leadership

9th Assembly: Secondus speaks on crisis in PDP over election of NASS leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said there was no crisis within its ranks or any form of division over the choice of the 9th National Assembly leadership by its members.    &nbs…

9th assembly: Gbajabiamila vows to sue opponents, accusers

9th assembly: Gbajabiamila vows to sue opponents, accusers

House of Representatives Majority Leader Femi Gbajabiamila has denied that he was ever convicted of a crime anywhere in Nigeria or overseas as had been in the news.       &nb…

Ganduje puts off Emir Sanusi’s visit, gives reasons

Ganduje puts off Emir Sanusi’s visit, gives reasons

Kano State government has cancelled the annual traditional Sallah event known as, Hawan Nassarawa, slated for tomorrow Thursday 6th June, 2019, for security reasons.                The Hawan Nasarawa…

Okorocha vs INEC: Court states when case will be decided

Okorocha vs INEC: Court states when case will be decided

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday June 7, 2019, for judgment in the suit by former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. …

APC: Oshiomhole, author of confusion —Oyegun

APC: Oshiomhole, author of confusion —Oyegun

Immediate past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has absolved himself of allegations of being behind the current travails of his successor, Com…

Imo: Why I’m finding it difficult to work – Gov. Ihedioha cries out

Imo: Why I’m finding it difficult to work – Gov. Ihedioha cries out

The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has decried the failure of his immediate predecessor, Rochas Okorocha to handover documents containing the financial stance of the state to him.  …

APC Group Rejects Call For Oshiomhole’s Resignation, Slams Yahaya Bello, Others

APC Group Rejects Call For Oshiomhole’s Resignation, Slams Yahaya Bello, Others

The Women Wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected the call for the resignation of the party's National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Igbere TV reports.  &nbsp…

Nasarawa guber: Jonathan’s Minister, Labaran Maku loses in Tribunal, heads to Appeal Court

Nasarawa guber: Jonathan’s Minister, Labaran Maku loses in Tribunal, heads to Appeal Court

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nasarawa State, during the last general election, Labaran Maku, on Thursday lost at the governorship election petitions tri…

Saraki Loses International Appointment As Ambassador-at-Large of IHRC

Saraki Loses International Appointment As Ambassador-at-Large of IHRC

Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has finally lost appointment as Ambassador-at-large of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) for not meeting up with the necessary protocols de…

BREAKING: Delta senator-elect Ned Nwoko sacked by Court of Appeal

BREAKING: Delta senator-elect Ned Nwoko sacked by Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday, May 30, annulled the judgment of the Federal High Court which favoured senator-elect Ned Nwoko and sacked Senator Peter Nwaoboshi as candidate of the Peoples…

Benue: ‘It’s payback time’ – Ortom declares after swearing in

Benue: ‘It’s payback time’ – Ortom declares after swearing in

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has assured people of the state that his second term in office would be “payback” time. Ortom assured that he would pay back to the people of the state for re-…

Gov Emmanuel promises deep seaport, industrial city in 2nd term

Gov Emmanuel promises deep seaport, industrial city in 2nd term

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State said his administration will continue its industrialisation drive, giving priority to Ibom deep seaport and industrial city projects in his second term.&nbsp…

‘Okorocha is finished’ – Senator Uzodinma

‘Okorocha is finished’ – Senator Uzodinma

Senator representing Imo West senatorial district, Hope Uzodinma, has said the immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, will soon realize he is politically finished.    &…

‘You’ll only be President of Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers’ – Omokri mocks Okorocha

‘You’ll only be President of Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers’ – Omokri mocks Okorocha

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the declaration by the Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, that he will become the president of the Federal Republi…

PDP sabotaging prosecution of alleged compromised INEC staff – APC

PDP sabotaging prosecution of alleged compromised INEC staff – APC

The All Progressive Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is trying to sabotage police investigation on an alleged illegal possession of card rea…

I’ll become President of Nigeria – Gov. Okorocha declares

I’ll become President of Nigeria – Gov. Okorocha declares

The Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha, has declared that, come what may, he will become the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The embattled outgoing Governor made vow on Sunday du…

President Buhari reacts to emergence of Fayemi as chairman Governors’ Forum

President Buhari reacts to emergence of Fayemi as chairman Governors’ Forum

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to Governor Kayode Fayemi, After The Ekiti State governor was elected chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum.      &…