CHAIRMAN of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the commission will conduct four bye-elections into National Assembly seats recently declared vacant by lawmakers nominated for ministers by President Bola Tinubu. Mahmood disclosed this yesterday at the 2023 Post Election Review meeting with Resident Electoral …
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Why Tinubu Must Probe, Punish Subsidy Thieves — APGA National Chairman
NATIONAL Chairman of the All ProgressivesGrand Alliance, APGA, APGA, Mr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, a lawyer, in this interview, spoke on the state of the nation, President Bola Tinubu’s palliatives to cushion the effects of economic hardship, why the fuel regime in the last 20 years must be probed and those found …
Read More »How Obaseki Has Been Humiliating Me – Phillip Shaibu
• He uses security officials to harass me; refused to pick my calls eight times • Accused me of dining with his enemies • Edo govt official accuses Shaibu of declaring war on gov • Court orders maintenance of status quo in alleged impeachment plot The cold war between Edo …
Read More »Labour Party Tasks Tinubu On Power Sector Challenges
THE Labour Party in Lagos State has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address all the problems militating against a stable electricity supply in the country. The Labour Party added that improving the supply of electricity in both urban and rural areas would further reduce the hardship encountered due to …
Read More »NLC Threatens Another Strike If FG Fails To Withdraw Lawsuit
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warn that it will commence a “total” strike beginning from Monday 14th August 2023, if Federal government refused to withdraw the court summon to Congress latest by Friday 11th August 2023. According to Congress, the federal ministry of Justice through the NICN “has continued to …
Read More »Ganduje Pledges Reform, Fairness To Reposition APC
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje yesterday promised to reposition the platform for growth and victory in future polls. He spoke in Abuja shortly after he was elected as the sixth chair of the 10-year-old party during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Also endorsed as the Secretary …
Read More »Kogi State Assembly Suspends Ibaji LG Chairman Over Alleged Misappropriation Of N536.1 Million
The Kogi State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, William Iko-Ojo over allegations of misappropriation of public funds, security threat, gross misconduct and abuse of office. The suspension of the Council Chairman is sequel to a petition written to the Assembly by Jibril Ojochenemi …
Read More »Kaduna Guber: Tribunal Fixes Date For Governor Sani To Defend Election
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Tribunal has fixed Saturday, Aug. 5, for Gov Uba Sani, INEC, and APC to open their defence in a petition filed against the governor’s election, NAN reports. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate at the March 18 governorship election in the state, Mr …
Read More »APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu Over Tunji-Ojo Ministerial Nomination
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Anambra State, Chief Kodlichukwu Okelekwe has hailed Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over his nomination as a Minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Okelekwe in a statement, said Tunji-Ojo’s appointment is a reflection of his reputation as an accomplished professional with vast experience in both the …
Read More »I’ll Support Any Senate Proposal To Regulate Social Media — Ministerial Nominee, Dele Alake
Reports emerged that Dele Alake, one of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees has said that if he is made the Minister of information and Culture, he will support the strengthening of social media regulations in Nigeria. Alake, who hails from Ekiti State in the South West region and served as …
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