Senate Presidency: How Buhari, Oshiomhole endorsed Lawan

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday night, endorsed the candidature of Senator Ahmad Lawan for the Senate Presidency ahead of the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly. The endorsement came at a dinner cum closed-door meeting the President and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held with the senators-elect of the ruling party at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting also had in attendance … Continue reading Senate Presidency: How Buhari, Oshiomhole endorsed Lawan

Onnoghen: Why I’ve no case to answer

ABUJA — With the Federal Government closing its case in the on-going trial of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, where the prosecution failed to prove most of the allegation carried by the media against him, Onnoghen has opted to go for a no case submission. The Suspended Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen consulting … Continue reading Onnoghen: Why I’ve no case to answer

Nigeria election: Buhari still military dictator – Amaechi blows hot

A First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has said that the present administration committed treasonable offence by deploying the military during the general election. A First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi has said that the present administration committed treasonable offence by deploying the military during the general election. Amaechi maintained that the military should have no part to play in elections and internal … Continue reading Nigeria election: Buhari still military dictator – Amaechi blows hot

Buhari, Atiku tango over killing of soldiers in Borno

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor, Dirisu Yakubu & Omeiza Ajayi •Buhari insensitive to plight of soldiers — Atiku •Atiku politicising national tragedy — Buhari •Investigate killing of soldiers, PDP tells NASS •Metele attack, an isolated case – Presidency ABUJA—The nationwide solemnity arising from the killing of more than 100 Nigerian soldiers by Boko Haram in Melete, Borno State, was yesterday breached by the exchange of … Continue reading Buhari, Atiku tango over killing of soldiers in Borno

Agbakoba: Buhari’s govt, worst in Nigeria’s history

A former president of Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is the worst in the history of Nigeria. Agbakoba, who is one of the leaders of the National Intervention Movement, on Tuesday described the almost four years under Buhari as locust years, saying the Coalition of United Political Parties was determined to save the country by bringing Buhari’s … Continue reading Agbakoba: Buhari’s govt, worst in Nigeria’s history

Atiku Speaks as service chiefs attend Buhari’s campaign launch

Pictures of service chiefs at President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally tagged ‘Next Level’ have become a source of worry for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, a spokesman for the organisation has said. Photos of some service chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique; and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas at … Continue reading Atiku Speaks as service chiefs attend Buhari’s campaign launch

APC’s roadmap ahead of the 2019 elections, the ‘Next Level’ by Buhari

As the campaign season for the 2019 elections officially kicks off today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its roadmap. The roadmap themed Next Level is geared toward seeking re-election across all thirty-six state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. See below full text of the APC Roadmap below: Four years ago, we promised Nigerians real change – in what we do … Continue reading APC’s roadmap ahead of the 2019 elections, the ‘Next Level’ by Buhari

APC gov insulted Oshiomhole before Buhari

Despite last Saturday’s statement by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole that his encounter with the Department of State Security Services, DSS, was not an arrest as being speculated, Vanguard learned that the forces against him were unfazed in the resolve to achieve preconceived objectives. Already, exclusive reports by some influential online platforms had indicated that the DSS in its report … Continue reading APC gov insulted Oshiomhole before Buhari

Buhari appoints son-in-law, six others as heads of federal agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five Chief Executive officers and two Executive Directors of some federal agencies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary (General Services) Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday in Abuja. According to him, Okechukwu Ukwuoma, Director-General, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) is re-appointed for a final … Continue reading Buhari appoints son-in-law, six others as heads of federal agencies

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

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

2019 Election: Lagos Lawyer Drags Buhari To Court Over Certificate

A Lagos-based lawyer, Itesede Okhai, has approached the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an order disqualifying President Muhammadu Buhari from contesting in the 2019 presidential election. The lawyer, in his suit marked, FHC/L/CS/1765/18, contended that Buhari had not met the legal requirements to stand for election, because the President did not submit his secondary school certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The lawyer … Continue reading 2019 Election: Lagos Lawyer Drags Buhari To Court Over Certificate

Ezekwesili Obiageli: Why Buhari, Osinbajo Should Not Celebrate Payment Of Bail Out To State Governors

Oby Ezekwesili Laments Over Nigeria’s Economic State Oby Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has described as a colossal shame, a statement made by the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES24). Speaking at the ACPN press conference in Lagos today, and unveiling her party’s roadmap for winning the 2019 presidential elections, Ezekwesili said Buhari’s legacy is the destruction of Nigeria’s wealth. … Continue reading Ezekwesili Obiageli: Why Buhari, Osinbajo Should Not Celebrate Payment Of Bail Out To State Governors

No Election Rigging in 2019, Else – Wike Threatens Buhari

Wike Wants Buhari To Avoid Election Rigging Governor Nyesom Wike’s political platform, the Grassroot Development Initiatives, GDI has threatened to mobilize Nigerian youths, women, professional bodies and other interest groups to stage a nationwide protest should, 2019 Presidential and Governorship election be rigged in favour of any particular person. The Rivers State Governor who spoke through GDI Secretary General, Samuel Nwanosike,  at Igwuruta-Ali in Ikwerre Local Government Area … Continue reading No Election Rigging in 2019, Else – Wike Threatens Buhari