Senator Tanko Al-Makura has dismissed as ‘fake news’ a statement on social media alleging his defecting from the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). This was contained in a press statement issued by the press secretary, Danjuma Joseph, for the senator on Monday, saying: ‘The …
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Afe Babalola: Suspend 2023 Elections, Install Interim Govt For Six Months
Legal icon and elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola, says an interim government should replace the current administration at the expiration of President Muhammadu Buhari tenure in 2023. Babalola told a news conference in Ado-Ekiti on Monday that the interim government should be in office for six months to chart a …
Read More »40MW Kashimbilla Hydro-Power Plant Lights Up Taraba Community
The ancient city of Wukari, in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State was thrown into excitement weekend, as the 40MW Kashimbilla hydro-power plant illuminated the town. Vanguard learned that though the project is yet to be commissioned, the town is now powered by the substation. The project, which started …
Read More »2023 Presidency: Ooni Of Ife Prays For Amaechi
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has hailed the leadership qualities of Presidential Aspirant, Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and prayed for God’s guidance and blessings upon him as he seeks the highest office in Nigeria. According to a statement from Right Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Media Office, the …
Read More »2023: A Look At The APC’s 7,800 Delegates And Tinubu’s Support
Tinubu doesn’t take up an impossible assignment nor romance failure. He will shock opportunists and pessimists. – Chief Bisi Akande Everything is now in place for the mother of all conventions, which will determine the presidential candidate for Africa’s largest political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. The party has …
Read More »Remove Your Cassocks, Join Politics, Garba Shehu Replies Kukah
The Presidency on Monday took a swipe at the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, for his continuous criticism of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and his regime, asking him (Kukah) to consider joining partisan politics and see how far he can go. The President’s Senior Special …
Read More »Osinbajo’s Problematic Ambition – The Cable
After several months of speculations and seemingly unending denials by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo on Monday, April 11, finally declared his intention to contest for the office of the president in 2023. The months-long delay, according to very reliable sources was ostensibly due to his repeated …
Read More »2023: What Jonathan’s Return Means For Nigeria
With barely a year away, Nigeria edges closer to what is arguably, the most decisive election in its democratic history. One issue that has dominated political discussions in recent times is the choice of who succeeds the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari. Amidst these deliberations, the name “Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan” …
Read More »Cross River: Martha Agba Meets Obanliku APC Stakeholders, Declares For Reps
Immediate past Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ayade on Humanitarian Affairs, Martha Agba has declared her intention to run for the position of member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku in the Federal Housing of Representatives in the forthcoming General election in 2023. Ms. Agba declared her intention to occupy the legislative seat when …
Read More »Governor Akeredolu Endorses His Wife’s Bid For Imo-East Senatorial Seat
PUBLIC SERVICE: THE GREATEST PRIVILEGE Betty, FLOOS, let me choose this great day in our lives, our 41st wedding Anniversary to notch up in print my support for your popular and known quest to serve your people in the Senate. The evolution of modern societies bears indelible evidence of significant …
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