It’s Time To Return To Orji Kalu’s Era Where LG Chair Had Access To Funds — Varsity Don Ukoha Tells Gov Otti
Professor Kalu Ukoha, a university don, has appealed to Abia State Governor Alex Otti to return the affairs of the local government areas in the state to the Orji Uzor Kalu era where council chairmen had total access to their finances for easy development of the state. According to him, the local government area— which is the third tier of...
Nasarawa Guber: Confusion As APC Witness Testifies In Favour Of PDP
There was uncertainty Saturday at the ongoing governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, as Aliyu Bello, a witness for the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, testified against his party. The first witness called by the 2nd respondent was Bello, the Secretary of APC, Nasarawa State, who was cross-examined by the petitioner's counsel and could not point...
After Telling South East To Work For His Victory Or Get Only Soaked Slice Of Bread, Tinubu Comes Under Heavy Criticism
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu is being widely criticised by the majority of Nigerians from the South East region over his statement that they will languish in longer marginalisation unless they vote massively for him to become the president. Tinubu said this in Enugu, on Wednesday, while he was there for the state presidential...
Our Goal On Good Governance The Same, Says Tinubu As He Woos Labour Leaders
Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has assured that he and the organised labour are together in advocating good governance. Tinubu said this during a townhall meeting with the Organised Labour at Chida Hotel Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday. He said, “I have spent my political life advocating the right and interests of ordinary...
“Use of presidential aircraft by Buhari’s daughter, abuse of office” – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday said the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), abused his office and allegedly exhibited the worst form of corruption by dispatching the officially restricted Presidential jet to airlift his daughter, Hanan, for her private photography event in Bauchi State. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement described the action as provocative,...
PDP Members Desperate, Biased About Electronic Transmission Of Votes – Hon. Doguwa
The majority leader in the House of Representatives, Honourable Ado Doguwa, on Friday suggested his colleagues from the Peoples Democratic Party are biased about issues surrounding the electronic transmission of electoral results because they do not understand the provisions of the amendment. The House was thrown into disarray on Thursday as members debated section 52(2) of the electoral amendment act...
Wike Jets Out To Europe Amidst PDP Crisis
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has travelled to Europe after a media chat where he bared his mind on the crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). During the media chat, Wike touched on contentious issues such as the alleged senatorial slot offer from Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; what former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar allegedly promised him in London; why he...
Niger Governor, Bello Storms APC Secretariat, Parks In Chairman’s Spot
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State has just arrived at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Although it is unconfirmed whether he takes over as Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee or not, our correspondent observed that the Governor’s vehicle was parked at the space reserved only for the Chairman. Bello alongside other party chieftains are currently...
Reps Deputy Whip, Onyejeocha Wins APC Primary In Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Fed Constituency
Deputy Chief Whip House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has emerged as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency ahead of the 2023 general elections. The lawmaker polled the...
Three Judges Should Not Upturn Decision Of Millions Of Voters — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described as “cathedral judgements” verdicts of the Nigerian judges on electoral disputes, saying three to five judges should not overturn decisions made by millions of voters during elections. Obasanjo described the powers vested in the hands of a few judges as totally unacceptable. The former President seemed to be speaking in relation to recent decisions of...
