Buhari’s 60th Independence Day Speech, A Slap On Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s independence anniversary speech as a slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians, particularly his justification of his administration’s increment of the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as fuel. President Buhari had in his broadcast pointed out a number of oil producing countries including Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Egypt...
I Inherited Systematic Corruption From Ihedioha – Uzodinma
THE Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has said that he inherited systematic corruption from the sacked governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha. The governor, who spoke at the ceremony marking Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary in Owerri, the state capital, said he equally inherited payroll fraud from Ihedioha. However, Uzodimma pointed out that despite the challenges, he had made tremendous headways...
We’re Free To Exploit Legal Options – Ize-Iyamu
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said he and his party are at liberty to pursue any legal option they deem fit as long as the peace of the state is not threatened. In an Independence Day message signed by Ize-Iyamu, he said his party was...
We’ll Rescue Abia From Bad Governance, Chief Eunice Kalu Vows
The founder of Reality Organization Worldwide, Chief Mrs Eunice Uzor Kalu has reinstated the commitment of her organisation to rescue Abia from what she called administrative quagmire. She made this known on Thursday while hosting leaders of Reality Organization from Arochukwu, Bende, Ikwuano, Isuikwuato, Ohafia, Umuahia North, Umuahia South and Umunneochi Local Government Areas at her Igbere residence. She charged them...
Nigeria At 60: Hon. Chukwu Visits Chief Eunice Kalu, Tasks Nigerians On Unity
Member representing Bende North constituency of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu on Thursday paid a visit to Chief Mrs. Eunice Uzor Kalu, mother of Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu. This is part of his personal engagements in the celebration of the country's October 1 Independence Day. During the visit, the lawmaker while urging Nigerians to imbibe...
Why We Want Orji Uzor Kalu To Be Nigeria’s Next President In 2023 — Northern Youths
Northern youths under the aegis of the Coalition Of Northern Nigerian Youth, CNNY, groups have urged the Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu to contest the 2023 Presidential election. The youths in a statement on Thursday said it has become important to make their position known even as permutations for the 2023 election continue. The statement was signed by the National...
Buhari’s Administration Worst In Nigeria’s History – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the only thing that would give Nigerians “unspeakable joy” as the country turns 60 was the announcement of the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also claimed Buhari’s regime is the worst in Nigeria’s history. Fayose in his message to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary noted that the country is “presently in...
Abaribe Kicks Against Buhari’s Nominee For Chairman, DG Of PENCOM Board
Senate Minority Leader Enyinnaya Abaribe has kicked against the nomination of Aisha Umar (North East) as Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter urged the Senate to confirm the nomination of Oyindasola Oni as Chairman and Aisha Umar the DG of PENCOM Board respectively. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, read the letter on...
Obaseki Leads Wike & PDP Governors On Congratulatory Visit To Oba Of Benin (Photos)
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday, led his counterparts on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on a thank you visit the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II. The governors include Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and...
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Sack Gov. Uzodinma
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to sack Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma. Justice Okon Abang dismissed the suit in a ruling on Tuesday after the plaintiff applied to withdraw it on the grounds that issues submitted for determination were already before the Supreme Court. Justice Abang described the suit as a mere waste of...
