Wike denies manipulation, says no LP proof
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied insinuations that the political strategy deployed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 during the 2023 presidential election amounted to manipulation of the outcome in Rivers State. Wike said no evidence was tendered at the tribunal to support claims that […]
Aftermath of Northern Governors’ Meeting: PDP targets Governors’ powers
Following the decision of the Northern Governors who voted, though marginally, last Tuesday for zoning, there is a new thinking in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to whittle down the influence of the state governors on the party’s national convention from whence the party’s presidential candidate will emerge. This is the story of the latest intrigue in the unfolding drama for or against President Goodluck Jonathan’s aspiration.
Akomas, Abia deputy gov, resigns
The political crisis in Abia State deepened yesterday after the deputy governor, Comrade Chris Akomas who is under investigation by a panel for impeachment offences resigned from office.
Woman sets adopted son ablaze
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a 35-year old woman (name withheld) for allegedly setting her adopted son, Mohammed Mubarak Bala, aged ten, ablaze.
BRT: New fares start tomorrow
The regulatory authority of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) will tomorrow, August 1, commence the implementation of the newly introduced bus fares across its operational routes in the state.
The new increment is a difference of N20 to the existing fare across the board.
Constitution: Jonathan assent not required — Mark
Senate President, Senator David Mark yesterday clarified that President Goodluck Jonathan’s signature is not required on the amendments made to the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly before it becomes law.
