Breaking: Supreme Court Nullifies All APC Candidates’ Elections in Zamfara, Favours PDP
History was made again today as the Supreme Court nullified the elections of all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State in the 2019 general elections. Delivering a unanimous judgment of the five-man panel led by the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, the apex court declared the first runners-up […]
Amosun Accused of Blocking Road to Venue of Inauguration, It’s a Lie – Amosun
For most of his eight years at the saddle as Ogun State Governor, Ssenator Ibikunle Amosun endeared himself to both citizens and non-citizens alike with his superlative performance in the provision of infrastructure and rehabilitation of dilapidated ones. But at the twilight of his reign, Amosun is alleged to be portraying himself as a text-book […]
BREAKING: Adamu Mohammed Confirmed As IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed has been confirmed by the Council of State, as the new Inspector General of police. Mohammed confirmation was announced at the police council meeting today which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. More to follow
Fayose Congratulates Fayemi On Election As NGF Chairman
The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi over his election as the chairman of Nigeria’s Governor’s Forum. Fayose wrote on his verified Twitter page, “I congratulate Gov Kayode Fayemi on his appointment and elevation as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). It is well deserved for you and […]
48 African CSOs Write Senate, Seek Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Regulations
Forty-eight groups on the platform of the Africa Tobacco Control Civil Society Organisations have written to the Nigerian Senate asking it to adopt strong Tobacco Control Regulations to protect the present and future generation of Nigerians from the dire health and socio-economic consequences of tobacco use. In a letter dated May 21, 2019, the groups […]
Breaking: Court Stops Journalists Election in Lagos
By Gboyega Adeoye The National Industrial Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has granted an injunction stopping the 2019 Lagos State National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Election which was fixed to hold this morning at Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Ikeja Lagos. Details shortly…
Buhari Says Ministers will Continue Work Till May 28
Despite holding the valedictory session with his cabinet members on Wednesday May 22, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered them to “continue working until Tuesday, 28th May 2019.” President Buhari issued the directive to the Ministers in his closing remarks at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa where the valedictory session was held with […]
Party Alleges Sowore Stole $1m Donated by Opposition Chieftain
The African Alliance Congress (AAC) has accused its 2019 Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, of stealing the sum of $1m and over 150m donated to the party. It will be recalled that Sowore was recently suspended by the party which accused him anti-party activities and fraud. See below the communique released by the party:
Dickson Emerges New PDP Governors Forum Chairman
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has been elected chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum. The forum is made up of governors elected on the platform of the main opposition party. Dickson succeeds Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State, whose tenure as governor ends on May 29th. Dankwambo who announced Dickson’s election during a chat […]
Govs Forum Contest: South West APC Congratulates Fayemi Over Victory
By Gboyega Adeoye The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, for his victory in the Wednesday contest for the chairmanship of the Nigeria’s Governors Forum held in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Fayemi emerged winner in a contest to lead the forum of […]
