Obaseki Renames Oshiomhole’s Street After Bukola Saraki
The hitherto known Ohiomole’s Crescent in Auchi is now called Bukola Saraki’s Boulevard. According to some political observers, the change of name must have been orchestrated by the ongoing rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and the suspended National Chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomole. You recall that Oshiomole has earlier last week used what many political analysts call “shelf imposed...
Godwin Obaseki Formally Joins PDP
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) This development is coming a few days after he resigned membership of his former party,the All Progressives Congress, APC. He was received by the leadership of the party led by the state Chairman of the PDP, Hon Tony Aziegbemi. Also Read: PDP Ready To Capture Edo, Ondo –...
Buhari’s Govt The Most Sincere Nigeria Has Ever Had – Ehanire
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is the most sincere and serious government the country has ever had. Speaking during a programme on Channels Television on Friday, the minister said the president will fulfill his promises to the health workers on strike. He asked resident doctors in the country to end their strike because the...
“Invite Us To Negotiate Peaceful Exit Of Biafra” – Nnamdi Kanu Tells FG
THE leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has condemned the arrest of the convener of the Katsina protest over the unending killings of the people there, saying that more protest would be witnessed in the north over the spate of insecurity. He wondered why the convener was arrested for organizing a protest over the killing...
Edo 2020: “Godfatherism Must End” — Oba Of Benin
Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, oba Ewuare II, oba of Benin, says “godfatherism” and “consensus candidate” must be eradicated from the politics of Edo state. In a statement on Thursday, the oba said these two “political vices” are antithetical to the fundamental basis of democracy. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a governorship aspirant in Edo, is reported to be backed by Adams Oshiomhole, suspended...
Malami Writes Buhari, Seeks Removal of Magu Over Diversion Of Funds
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), has recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari the sacking of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. Malami, in a memorandum to President Buhari, anchored his recommendation on several grounds “raging from diversion of recovered loot to insubordination and misconduct”...
Court Reaffirms Giadom As APC Acting National Chair
A high court of the federal capital territory (FCT) has reaffirmed Victor Giadom as the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court also ruled that Mustapha Salihu, national vice-chairman north-east, should act as national secretary. The rulings of the court on Thursday were sequel to ex parte motions filed by Salihu. S. U Bature, the judge, held that...
Lawmaker Dies At Isolation Center After Showing COVID-19 Symptoms
Godwin Akwaji, the lawmaker representing Obudu constituency at the Cross River state house of assembly, has died after showing symptoms of COVID-19. He was said to have died at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre around 12:30 pm on Thursday. Akwaji, who was said to be diabetic, also exhibited fatigue, fever, cough, breathlessness. A family source told TheCable that...
Lawmaker Dies At Isolation Center After Showing COVID-19 Symptoms
Godwin Akwaji, the lawmaker representing Obudu constituency at the Cross River state house of assembly, has died after showing symptoms of COVID-19. He was said to have died at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) isolation centre around 12:30 pm on Thursday. Akwaji, who was said to be diabetic, also exhibited fatigue, fever, cough, breathlessness. A family source told TheCable that...
“Our Party Is Collapsing” – DG, APC Governor’s Forum
Salihu Lukman, director-general of the Progressive Governors Forum, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is collapsing with no leader in charge. The APC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis following the appeal court judgment upholding the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman of the party. While the party announced Abiola Ajimobi, former Oyo governor, as acting chairman, Victor Giadom, APC...
