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Where will INEC store sensitive electoral materials now that CBN Governor is an APC member and presidential aspirant – Former Minister, Solomon Dalung asks
Former Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung has reacted to the decision of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to join the presidential race under the All Progressives Congress APC. Dalung wondered where the sensitive materials INEC would be using for the elections will be kept since CBN Governor is no longer a neutral figure ”Now that Central Bank of Nigerian Governor, Godwin Emeifile is APC member and Presidential aspirant, where will INEC stores sensitive Electoral materials?”he tweeted
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2023: Jonathan Joins APC in Bayelsa set to re-contest presidency – Party source
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has finally made up his mind to vie for the top post. This is coming barely 24 hours since he distanced himself from an APC expression of interest and Nomination form purchased by a Northern group. He was quoted as saying that it was an insult for people to buy the form for him without his consent, but the former president has now made a u-turn on the issue, a party…
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Gambari, Nigige meet ASUU to resolve strike issues
Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister for Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, will be meeting with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday 12th May, 2022. The meeting is scheduled to hold at the banquet hall of the presidential VillaA member of ASUU, University of Abuja chapter, confirmed the development. He noted that the meeting is aimed at finding a solution to the lingering strike by…
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2023: If am defeated I will go back home – Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader has said he will accept defeat if he fails to emerge as the party’s presidential flag bearer. The former Governor while speaking to his supporters in Lagos said he would work to the level his strength can carry him Tinubu, on Wednesday submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. He said: “I will work to the level my strength…
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Poor Nigerians will sell their votes because Nigerian professionals have sold their souls to politicians – Seun Kuti
Seyi Kuti has explained why Poor Nigerians will sell their votes. He said some Nigerian professionals have sold their souls to politicians hence destroying Nigeria in the name of ‘I’m doing my job’ He shared this in a post on Instagram. According to him; “I hear one more ‘stop selling your votes’ directed at the poor by those who have already ‘sold their Souls’ I will snap.“The reason why poor Nigerians have no choice but…
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Buhari’s order: Osinbajo must resign as well – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore has reacted to calls by President Muhammadu Buhari for Ministers with electoral ambitions to resign. He described the decision as a good idea. The activist in a tweet he shared asked that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo resigns alongside the ministers so that there is a level playing field for all aspirants. He wrote: “It is good that @Mbuhari has asked his ministers contesting elections to resign, but it is also fair, ethical and…
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Nwajiuba resigns as Buhari orders Ministers with electoral ambitions to resign
President Muhammadu has directed ministers with presidential ambitions to resign immediately. The President gave the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting. He also asked those with other ambitions or contesting for various positions to resign Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba has since tendered his resignation and was applauded by the President for his bravery. Other ministers to follow suit includes: The minister of state for petroleum, Timipre Sylva, the Attorney…
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ASUU Strike: Don’t disrupt political activities, Lawan appeals to students
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has appealed to students not to disrupt political activities.Lawan made this appeal to the NANS President, Sunday Ashefon, alongside other officials of the union who were led to his office by a Methodist Bishop, Dr. Sunday Onuoha.Students had begun to stage protests in different parts of the country threatening to stall all political activities until the Federal Government came to a resolution with the Academic Staff Union of Universities.Reacting to this,…
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My life at risk in Kuje prison – Abba Kyari cries out to court
Abba Kyari, former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the police has alleged a threat to his life in the Kuje correctional facility. He said he is not safe sharing the same facility with criminals he has arrested. Kyari’s remark was contained in a document presented to the Abuja Federal High Court by his lawyer, Nureini Jimoh. He urged the Abuja Federal High Court to review his initially rejected bail application. The document…
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Running a political party is not beans – APC chieftain, Nabena speaks on how money from Presidential aspirants will be used
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Yekini Nabena, has disclosed how the party would use the money realized from the sales of its expression of interest and Presidential nomination forms. He said the party does not get funds from the government to run it’s affairs. He stressed that N100 million of APC’s nomination forms would not encourage corruption, contrary to widespread speculations. “You should understand that corruption is not…
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I will hand over to next govt on May 29, 2023 – Buhari replies Clarke over tenure extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to a comment by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Robert Clarke who called for the President to extend his tenure by six months In a statement by Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, he said Clarke may be sincere in his wish following the issue of insecurity bedevlling the country. He however maintained that Buhari “will step down on May 29th, 2023, after serving two terms – as per the constitution.” “He shall,…
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“My family and faith absolutely do not practice polygamy” Mary Yul Edochie reacts after husband Yul Edochie shared old video of them together in happier times
Mary Yul Edochie has set the record straight after her husband Yul Edochie shared a video of them goofing around together. When Yul shared the video today, May 10, followers assumed all is now well between Yul and his first wife after he took a second wife. However, May has revealed that the video is old. She added that her family and faith do not support polygamy. She wrote: “I sincerely want to appreciate everyone for…
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