Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […]
Why I relocated Osun airport — Gov Adeleke
Residents protested the Governor’s decision to relocate the Osun airport from the town to Ede, Adeleke’s hometown
Senate screens Oluyede behind closed doors, set to confirm him
By Henry Umoru The Senate has screened the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as the substantive COAS in a closed door session, just as there are strong indications that he will be confirmed today (Wednesday). Addressing journalists shortly before the doors of the meeting venue were shut, Chairman, Senate […]
Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola’s son, Jamiu, senior aide on Linguistics & Foreign Matters
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jami’u Abiola, son of the late winner of the annulled June 12 1993 Presidential Election, Chief MKO Abiola, as his Senior Special Assistant to on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.
‘Nigerians await impact, benefits’ – Peter Obi reacts as PH refinery begins operation
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has extended his congratulations to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for successfully revitalising the old Port Harcourt refinery.
Rowdy session in Senate over Tax Reform Bill
Wednesday’s Senate plenary was disrupted by anger and a shouting match over the controversial Tax Reform Bill, which unexpectedly came up for debate despite not being listed as an item for the day’s business.
Yahaya Bello: Court to rule on bail application Dec 10; defendants to remain in EFCC custody
More so, Bello’s lawyer urged the court not to be swayed by EFCC’s claims with regards to a matter not related to the instant charge before it.
Alleged fraud: Yahaya Bello arrives FCT court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has produced the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama for arraignment.
Probe after tenure: Court dismisses Sanwo-Olu’s suit against EFCC
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit seeking to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from arresting Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, at the end of his tenure.
Your good works for Yoruba race —Obasanjo tells Adeleke
•Inaugurates 2.7kilometre Old-Garage-Lameco road By Shina Abubakar Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to ignore his predecessors’ shortcomings and continue to work for the progress of Yoruba race. Speaking before the inauguration of 2.7kilometre old garage-Lameco road in Osogbo yesterday, the ex-president said the governor, whom many have underrated is […]
How Nigerians can overcome hardship —Aiyedatiwa
•Defends Tinubu’s economic policies By Johnbosco Agbakwuru & John Alechenu ABUJA—ONDO State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, commended the federal government on its economic policies amid complaints of hardship from citizens. The governor said the only thing the people need to do now is […]
