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Buhari embarks on two-day visit to Ebonyi state
President Muhammadu Buhari will from Wednesday pay a visit to Ebonyi state.This was made known in a statement by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state through his spokesman, Francis Nwaze. He said Buhari will be in the state on Thursday, on a two-day working visit.The president is said to visit the state in order to inaugurate some projects.The governor said some of the projects that will be commissioned include the New Government House; New Governor’s…
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Until we begin to hold every elite accountable, this country will not move forward – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that for the country to move forward, every politician and elite must be held accountable. He spoke on Tuesday at the 2022 World Press Freedom Day organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital He described the elites as being the problem of the country. “Until we begin to hold every politician, every elite accountable, this country won’t move forward,” he said.“The…
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Oshiomhole to declare presidential bid on Wednesday – Aide reveals
Victor Oshioke, media aide to Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced that his principal will declare his intention to contest the presidency on Wednesday. He made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday. He said Oshiomhole will make an official declaration at 3pm at the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture in Abuja.“The formal declaration of Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole to contest for the office of…
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How can someone who slumped inside a church sustain bruises on the face, many questions yet to be answered – Emeka Rollas speaks on death of Actress, Chinedu Bernard
President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has reacted to the death of Actress, Chinedu Bernard who was said to have slumped and died while cleaning the Chapel of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Federal Housing on April 29. The AGN president in a post on Instagram insinuated that the circumstances surrounding her death were quite unclear. According to him, “How can someone who slumped inside a church sustain bruises on the…
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“In a serious country, you should be making some explanations to EFCC and ICPC” – ASUU questions Nwajiuba’s 100m APC nomination form purchase
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has challenged the Minister of State for Education and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, to explain to Nigerians how he came about N100million to purchase the APC Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Form. Chairperson, ASUU Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Socrates Ebo, in a chat with newsmen in Yenagoa on Tuesday said noted that if it were in a “serious country” Nwajiuba…
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2023: You have shown what you can do for Nigeria by what you’ve done in your state – Obasanjo tells Udom Emmanuel
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel that his Presidential bid is a fair and legitimate thing to ask for Bola Bolawole, Emmanuel’s spokesperson, quoted Obasanjo as making the comment on Tuesday when the governor paid him a consultation visit at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state According to him, the Governor has shown what he can do for Nigeria by what he has done in his state. He described…
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If Zoning is not done, there will be no Nigeria – Edwin Clark
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic party PDP, Edwin Clark has thrown his weight behind the issue of zoning the Presidency to the South-East. He said if Zoning is not done, the country will cease to exist He said this while speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday.According to him, there is no monopoly of leadership as no one will remain in the country as a second class citizen He said, “My idea…
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I support IPOB’s agitation not the violence – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that he supports the agitation of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) but not the violence linked with the group He made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. “I support the agitations in the South-East, whether anybody likes it or not, I do. We should sit down at the round table and discuss it.“But again what do I do wrong when you…
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AGF, Malami gifts 30 cars to associates ahead of 2023 elections
Attorney-General of the Federal, Abubakar Malami, has given away 30 exotic automobiles to his political allies and followers in Kebbi State. He did this following his ambition to run for Governor of Kebbi state in the forth coming 2023 elections.According to a report by Premium Times, the minister donated 14 Mercedes-Benz (GLK) to devoted social media influencers backing his gubernatorial ambition within his All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.It was learned that the ministers…
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Abba Kyari: NDLEA uncovers N22Billion worth of Tramadol allegedly imported by billionaire, Afam Ukatu
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has disclosed that it has uncovered N22 billion worth of Tramadol allegedly imported by alleged billionaire drug baron, Adam Ukatu The agency revealed this in a post on Facebook. It said that following the ongoing investigation on the billionaire, it has been discovered that the suspect imported into Nigeria in a single month in October 2019, two containers containing 1,284 cartons of tramadol with a market value of…
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Power will only shift to the South if the major parties pick candidates from the South – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has expressed that the chances of power shifting to the South is quite slim or almost impossible. This is coming at a time when the major parties, the People’s Democratic party PDP and the All Progressives Congress APC are undecided about the region to zone it’s ticket to However, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) led by Prof. Ango Abdullahi, frowned at zoning of presidency, demanding that all major political parties…
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God will not give us any challenge that is beyond us – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the challenges faced by the Nation is not something it cannot overcome. He spoke during President Muhammadu Buhari’s Ramadan reception at the statehouse banquet hall in Abuja on Monday. He expressed belief in God’s ability to “provide everything that is required by the leadership to surmount the challenges that it faces” This was according to a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, he said “Mr President, we really…
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