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Uwajumogu wins Imo North senatorial district rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Ben Uwajumogu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the Imo North senatorial district rerun poll held on July 28, NAN rep…
PDP clears Anenih of alleged anti-party activities
The immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, has been cleared by the party of allegations of anti-party activities which forced him to resign from his position…
I did not receive N3trn as Governor; so I could not have squandered it- Amaechi
Speaking at a stakeholder's meeting on the London Summit on Anti-Corruption and the Open Government Partnership on Thursday, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, denied ever receiving over…
PDP lashes out at Justice Abang, over controversial ruling sacking Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee
The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was on Thursday sacked by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.In a ruling by Justice Okon Abang, the court re…
Dogara diverted FG water project to his farm- Jibrin
Embattled former Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, House of Reps., Abdulmumin Jibrin, has made fresh allegations against the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara.Jibrin has vowed to keep revealing…
I will honor the agreements of the peace meeting- Wike
Sequel to the peace meeting held between the 2 key political players in Rivers State ahead of the state re-run elections, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has said that he will implemen…
Stop lying to Nigerians; you have no economic policy- Junaid Mohammed tells Buhari, Lai Mohammed
Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has chided the Buhari-administration over the poor state of the nations' economy.Mohammed stated that contrary to recent statements made by Minister of …
PDP crisis: Sheriff faction in court today to stop August 17 convention
As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, continues, the Ali Modu Sheriff-faction will today (Thursday) appear before an Abuja Federal High Court, to argue its application for an inter…
N1bn was withdrawn by Yuguda administration in one day- Bauchi Governor
The immediate past Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Isah Yuguda, has been accused of withdrawing N1bn from one of the state's accounts in a single day, by his successor, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar.Gove…
After One Year, You've Only Commissioned Our Project, PDP Tells APC
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday took the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the cleaners over the Abuja/Kaduna rail project commissioned on Tuesday by President Muhammadu Buhari.The par…
Budget Padding Scandal: House of Reps to invite EFCC, others to investigate
The lower legislative chamber, the House of Reps., on Tuesday stated that investigations would be launched into allegations made by its former Chairman, Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jib…
INEC postpones Rivers re-run elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has postponed the Rivers State re-run elections for national and state legislative offices. This comes following last Friday's razing of the …
Buhari reappoints Elias Mbam RMAFC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Engr Elias Nwalem Mbam as Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).HE was re-appointed after the com…
Abuja-Kaduna rail project: PDP hails Buhari for commissioning 'its' project
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari, saying "We are excited that President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned our project."?This comes following the off…
I am not corrupt; I rejected OBJ's N50m 3rd term bribe- Na'Allah
Various reactions continue to trail the recent statement made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, that there were no men of integrity in the National Assembly.Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na'All…
IBB hails Dogara's leadership style
Former military president, Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), yesterday described Dogara led House of Representatives as "committed and dedicated"?.According to a statement issued by Dogara's spok…
I will not spare any corrupt APC loyalist- Buhari
In an interview granted to magazine, The Interview, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will not hesitate to prosecute party loyalists and those who supported his Presidency bid during th…
NASS is filled with rogues and armed robbers- Obasanjo
Addressing newsmen at the State House, Abuja, after a private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the National Assembly was filled with rogues a…