Politics

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has announced the commencement of its recruitment. Adetunji Olu-Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commandant in the state, who made this known on Tuesday in Akure, said the recruitment form would attract no charges. Amotekun is a security outfit based in all the six southwest …

At least 12 district heads in eight local government areas in Katsina State have threatened to abandon their communities over the danger posed by bandits. District heads of Jibia, Safana, Dandume, Faskari, Sabuwa, Kankara, Danmusa and Batsari local government areas on Tuesday during a ‘protest’ visit to Emir of Katsina, …

denies calling for reduction of civil servants’ salaries The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, on Wednesday called for conversion of the National Assembly to a part-time legislature during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to save cost. Ndume who spoke to reporters during an interview in Abuja, however …

I extend my deepest condolence to the Government and people of Burundi over the passing on of their President H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza who died suddenly on Tuesday. May God Almighty comfort his family and the good people of Burundi as they mourn. . May he grant the Republic of Burundi …

Eight Months After, Buhari Yet to Send S’Court Justice-nominees for Senate’s Confirmation ……SANs highlight dangers of delay The delay by President Muhammadu Buhari to forward to the National Assembly for confirmation, the four Supreme Court justice-nominees approved by the National Judicial Council (NJC) eight months ago, to fill the vacancies …

They were like David and Jonathan — but their friends and associates may have to brace up to save the day so that they do not end up as Cain and Abel. On Tuesday, Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), disbanded all political groups within the …

Some socio-political groups which were in support of the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Tuesday, contributed and presented a cheque of N22.5 million to the governor to obtain the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the October 10, …

As we approach Democracy on June 12, we must remind ourselves what that day symbolizes for Nigeria. We must remember the sacrifices made by so many to bring democratic government to reality for our nation. Lives were lost and blood was spilled. People were jailed and tortured. Some were chased …

Edo Guber Primary: APC Stays Odd, As 14 Political Parties Adopt Indirect Primary The All Progressives Congress (APC) remained the odd party in the list of fifteen political parties that have indicated their interest to field candidates for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Whereas all the other parties …

Pelosi, Schumer kneel in silence for almost 9 minutes to honor George Floyd Senior Democratic lawmakers, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.), knelt during a moment of silence shortly before unveiling a legislative package of police reforms Monday. About two dozen lawmakers knelt for …