Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has demanded an unreserved apology from the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Daily Independent has gathered. Aside that, Daily Independent gathered that the governor also demanded a withdrawal of the letter written by …
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Restructure Your States, Stop Regional Campaign, Lawan Tells Govs
THE President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has faulted calls for restructuring by Southern governors. He said elected leaders ought not to champion such calls but rather concentrate on working hard to first restructure their states before asking the Federal Government to do so. Lawan, said this in an interview …
Read More »Fatai Buhari Demands Good Reasons For Buhari’s Impeachment
The lawmaker representing Oyo North in the Senate, Fatai Buhari, yesterday, challenged anyone that wants President Muhammadu Buhari impeached to come with one good reason to do so. The senator stated this when he paid a Sallah visit to former Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State. He said that impeaching …
Read More »Anambra Governorship Election: Azuka Okwuosa Hailed By Supporters (Video)
Things are looking up for Anambra’s top governorship aspirant, Hon Okwuosa Azuka. His praises have been sung from Ekwusigo, Njikoka, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum to several other Local Government Areas in the state. Since he began his ward tour early in May, he has received nothing short of support …
Read More »Ladoja: Agitation For Yoruba Nation May Degenerate Into War, If..
A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, yesterday, told agitators of Yoruba self-determination to exercise caution, as the agitation might degenerate into war if not well managed. Addressing newsmen at his Bodija, Ibadan residence, after observing the Eid prayers to commemorate the end of the Ramadan fast, the former governor …
Read More »Governor Bala Mohammed: FG Clueless On Economic Revival
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has said the Federal Government has lost ideas on how to address the various economic challenge bedeviling the nation. Mohammed, who spoke on Thursday at the Government House shortly after performing the Eid prayers to mark the Sallah celebration, said the FG should stop the blame …
Read More »APC Needs Credible Candidate To Win Anambra Guber — Moghalu
Chief George Moghalu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Anambra, says electing a credible candidate is critical for the party to capture power in the state. Moghalu said this on Sunday in Awka, when he inaugurated his campaign teams, called “Georgy likeminds”. He urged party faithful to remain …
Read More »Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue
On Tuesday, governors of southern states under the umbrella of Southern Nigeria Governors Forum, SNGF, met in Asaba, the capital of Delta state at the instance of Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo state and Chairman of Southwest Governors Forum; Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta state and …
Read More »Rockets Fired From Lebanon Land Off Israeli Coast, Raising Fears
NEW: Rockets fired from Lebanon land off Israeli coast, raising fears violence could spill into other parts of the region Three rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Israel Thursday, raising fears that violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip could spill over into other parts of the region. The …
Read More »Israel-gaza Violence: Israeli Ground Troops Attack Gaza Strip
After amassing troops at the Gaza border, the Israel Defense Forces have said they are conducting air and ground operations in the Gaza Strip. Israeli says its ground troops are carrying out an attack in Gaza At least 103 Palestinians have died since Monday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry Seven …
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