We won’t declare Orji Kalu’s seat vacant, says Senate
The Senate on Friday ruled out the possibility of declaring his seat vacant, the seat of its Chief Whip, Senator Orji Kalu, following his conviction by a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment over a N7.1bn fraud charges against him since 2007 by the Economic and...
Max Nduaguibe resigns as Otti’s campaign DG, quits APGA
The former Director General, Alex Otti campaign organization, Max Nduaguibe (UGO Ndi Ngwa l'Ukwa) PhD has dumped the former bank executive. In a release he personally signed, Nduaguibe also said he has quit his membership of APGA. He also said he is no more involved in partisan politics and will not belong to any form of political party. "I hereby announce OFFICIALLY...
ONLY PERSONS WITH SOLID BASE WILL BE ELECTED INTO PARTY POSITIONS, BUHARI TELLS APC STATE CHAIRMEN
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja told state chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that only members with solid base from the grassroots to national level will represent the party in elective positions. Receiving state chairmen of the party led by the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, at State House, the President urged them to serve the party with all...
Police Declare Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Wanted (Video)
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police. He was declared wanted over the death of two police officers and civilians who died during the alleged invasion in his country home Ifite Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, on Monday. Recall that the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Kanu had yesterday, alleged...
Sen. Kalu capable of leading Nigeria – Tinubu
A former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing Abia North in the National Assembly, as a foremost and most respected Igbo leader. The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader (Tinubu) said Senator Kalu, a former governor of Abia state, has what it takes to lead the country, Nigeria to greater heights. Describing...
Governor Emmanuel receives Minister of Humanitarian Affairs
PHOTO NEWS AKWA IBOM- Governor Udom Emmanuel played host to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management And Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq who was accompanied by the Chairman Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation And Social Development, Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau at Government House, Uyo, on Tuesday, 26th November, 2019. The team was received by the Governor, Mr Udom...
Senate in fresh bid to grant financial autonomy to local government
The push for a financially independent local government system in the country has been re-energised in the Senate. A bill to amend the constitution to achieve financial autonomy for local government councils has already been gazetted and is ready for a debate on the floor of the Senate this week. A copy of the bill seen by The Guardian stipulates...
President Buhari receives Special Envoy from South Africa
PHOTO NEWS President Buhari receives Special Envoy from President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa in State House, Abuja on 16th September, 2019.
PDP heads to Supreme Court
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has rejected judgment delivered today September 11, by election petition against its Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The party in a statement says the verdict was a subversion of Justice. The leadership of the party says it will proceed to the Supreme Court. A statement by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan reads: The Peoples Democratic...
Buhari Eligible to Contest as President – Tribunal
Justice Mohammed Garba has dismissed the petition filed by Atiku challenging the educational qualification of Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. Justice Garba in delivering the judgment says Buhari was academically eligible to contest the presidential election. "Buhari did not only possess the SSCE, but other certificates obtained in the army." "The petitioner failed to proved that the second respondent was...
