Category: Politics

NewsStream, Politics, Presidency

Ezekwesili: How my govt will solve Nigeria’s 7 monstrous challenges

Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has identified and proffered solutions to seven “monstrous challenges” facing Nigeria. Continue reading Ezekwesili: How my govt will solve Nigeria’s 7 monstrous challenges

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All Progressive Congress, kaduna state, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Good brains are in APC, yet Nigeria is not working – Peter Obi mocks El-rufai

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday reacted to a statement credited to the governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai that there is no single thinking brain left in the PDP. He mocked the Kaduna governor; saying, “All the good brains are in the APC (All Progressives Congress), yet he country isn’t working.” Obi, who was also … Continue reading Good brains are in APC, yet Nigeria is not working – Peter Obi mocks El-rufai

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INEC, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Breaking: Tambuwal’s name reportedly missing on INEC list

The Sokoto state governor who defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contested and lost the presidential primary of the PDP. Former vice president Atiku Abubakar beat him to the ticket. According to Daily Trust, the list was displayed at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state. The list showed that Manir Dan’iya is … Continue reading Breaking: Tambuwal’s name reportedly missing on INEC list

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All Progressive Congress, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Dankwambo dumps PDP for APC

About 2000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Gombe state. Among those who decamped is Buhari Dankwambo, a younger brother of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo. Buhari Dankwambo, until his defection, had been under pressure from different quarters to reverse his decision. It was gathered that he was given juicy offers but he rejected them. A … Continue reading Dankwambo dumps PDP for APC

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Labour, NewsStream, Politics

El-Rufai: New minimum wage: Why states should pay according to their income

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has said state governments should be allowed to implement the proposed new minimum wage based on their income. He made the remark while stating that the new minimum wage should not be under the Federal Government. El-Rufai spoke on Wednesday at the 2018 National Peer Learning Event organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, titled: “Mobilising Domestic Finance for … Continue reading El-Rufai: New minimum wage: Why states should pay according to their income

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NewsStream, Politics

US Midterm Elections 2018 LIVE: Tremendous Success, Tweets Trump Despite Losing House to Democrats

US Midterm Election Results 2018 LIVE:Control of Congress will be divided next year, as Democrats won back the House of Representatives but President Donald Trump’s Republicans maintained their Senate majority in crucial midterms, networks projected Tuesday. Democrats will pick up the 23 seats necessary to win a House majority, Fox and NBC reported, as they knocked off Republicans in swing states like Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania … Continue reading US Midterm Elections 2018 LIVE: Tremendous Success, Tweets Trump Despite Losing House to Democrats

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All Progressive Congress, NewsStream, Politics

Buhari receives minimum wage committee report

JUST IN: President Muhammadu Buhari receives a report by the Tripartite Committee on the Review of National Minimum Wage, led by Ms. Amaopuoruba Amal I. Pepple at the State House, Abuja. pic.twitter.com/HRNk70aP76 — Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) November 6, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the report of the Tripartite Committee on the Review of National Minimum Wage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The report … Continue reading Buhari receives minimum wage committee report

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All Progressive Congress, NewsStream, Politics

APC crisis: Amosun, Akeredolu, Fayemi meets Buhari in Aso Rock

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed doors with three All Progressives Congress, APC, governors from the South West. The three governors were Ibikunle Amosun from Ogun state who is currently having succession problem with the national chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state. The meeting was held inside Buhari’s office residence at … Continue reading APC crisis: Amosun, Akeredolu, Fayemi meets Buhari in Aso Rock

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All Progressive Congress, Election, NewsStream, Politics

2019: Gov Okorocha blasts Oshiomhole, says Nwosu’s guber ambition not in APC chairman’s hands

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has stated that the gubernatorial ambition of his former Chief of Staff and son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, is not in the hands of the All Progressives Congress, APC, national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The governor stated this while dismissing the statement credited to Oshiomhole that he was creating political dynasty in Imo state. Okorocha, in a statement issued by his Chief … Continue reading 2019: Gov Okorocha blasts Oshiomhole, says Nwosu’s guber ambition not in APC chairman’s hands

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NewsStream, Politics

Ekiti PDP stakeholders sack Fayose as leader, install Senator Olujimi

In what may be seen as a coup, some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday appointed the Senator representing Ekiti South, Mrs Biodun Olujimi, as the leader of the party in Ekiti State and the South-West. In the same manner, the stakeholders passed a vote of no-confidence on the Chief Gboyega Oguntuase-led State Working Committee of the party in Ekiti, calling on the … Continue reading Ekiti PDP stakeholders sack Fayose as leader, install Senator Olujimi

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NewsStream, Politics, World News

US Reimposes All Iran Sanctions Lifted Under Nuclear Deal

The Trump administration has announced the reimposition of all US sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. The sanctions will take effect Monday (local time) and cover Iran’s shipping, financial and energy sectors. It’s the second batch of penalties that the administration has reimposed since US President Donald Trump withdrew from the landmark deal in May. With limited exceptions, the … Continue reading US Reimposes All Iran Sanctions Lifted Under Nuclear Deal

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Crime, NewsStream, Odd News, Politics, World News

Erdogan Adviser Says, Jamal Khashoggi Body ‘Dissolved In Acid’ By Saudi Agents

A top adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has alleged that Saudi agents used acid to dispose of the body of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Yasin Aktay told the Hurriyet Daily newspaper that Khashoggi was dismembered and his remains were dissolved to cover up the murder, which was committed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2. The reason they dismembered Khashoggi’s body … Continue reading Erdogan Adviser Says, Jamal Khashoggi Body ‘Dissolved In Acid’ By Saudi Agents

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