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2Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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APC and the PDP do not mean reform, all those who are said to be thieves defected to APC and nothing happened to them – Jega

; Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega has asked Nigerians not to trust the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on the reform they have continously promised. Jega in an interview on BBC Hausa asked Nigerians to consider another alternative while alleging that all those who are said to be thieves and will be punished because they stole under PDP, defected to the APC and nothing happened to them. He said;    “Both the APC and the PDP have ruled the country but all we have seen, they do not mean reform. If you look at the fight against corruption, all the people who are said to be thieves and will be punished because they stole under PDP, they have now defected to the APC...

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30Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Senator Odey Sacked by Appeal Court

Mr Stephen Odey, the Senator representing Cross River North has been sacked by the Court of Appeal. A three-man Appeal Tribunal headed by Hon. Justice Chioma I. Nwosu accepted the argument that member representing Obudu/Yala Federal Constituency Hon. Jerigbe Jarigbe of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), was the lawful candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the December 5, 2020 bye-election for the seat. The Court in consolidated suit No CAL/C/NAEA/SEN/167/2021, ruled the lower tribunal erred when it ignored Judgments of superior courts that earlier resolved Jarigbe as the rightful candidate of the PDP. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been asked to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Odeh. The electoral commission was also ordered to iss...

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29Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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There is Danger ahead – Keyamo warns APC after Governor Akeredolu’s Victory at Supreme Court

Minister of state for labour, Festus Keyamo has warned members of the All Progressives Congress of danger ahead after the Supreme Court Judgement which ratified the victory of Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The dissenting judgement which was read by Justice Peter-Odili, centered on the legitimacy of Governor Mai Mala Buni as the All Progressives Congress (APC) national caretaker chairman. Recall that the Yobe state governor was appointed after the removal of elected Chairman Adams Oshiomhole on June 16, 2020 for an initial six month period, but his position was renewed indefinitely. Odili had disclosed that the APC, by Article 17(4) of its constitution has provided for how its affairs should be managed and what offices its members could occupy at a time. The dissenti...

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23Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Trending photo of serving Senator James Manager kneeling before former governor of Delta state James Ibori

A photo of serving Senator James Manager representing Delta South Senatorial District, kneeling before a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, is currently making the rounds on social media. The reason for his kneeling has however not been made public. The photo was reposted online by Senator Shehu Sani.

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23Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Ogun PDP Boycotts Saturday LG Poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn from the July 24 council polls in Ogun State. Chairman of the party in Ogun, Hon Sikirulai Ogundele made the announcement on Thursday July 22, barely 24 hours to the election. Ogundele who had earlier dragged Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) to court for dealing with a faction loyal to the late Buruji Kashamu of the PDP in the State, urged aspirants and members of the party to remain calm as the withdrawal was sequel to Ogun State High Court's judgement on a case between him and OGSIEC. The statement read; “Sequel to the judgement of the Ogun State High Court, Isabo in suit no M/55/2021 between Sikirulai Ogundele VS OGSIEC, affirming the CONSENT JUDGEMENT of the Federal High Court, Abuja as delivered on 22nd...

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21Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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We’ll pick consensus Presidential candidate in 2023 – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the party will be picking a consensus and agreeable presidential candidate for 2023. This was conveyed in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by Sen. John Akpanudoehede, National Secretary of APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). The APC which stated that it will not allow individual ambitions to derail the Buhari administration ahead of the 2023 presidential poll, described the party as a disciplined party unlike the PDP which is a "being haunted by its past." Recounting how the PDP had a third term agenda, Akpanudoehede said they will be shocking the opposition after its congresses and the National Convention.

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19Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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We are our own problem in the north, that’s the reason power is about to vacate from the region – Governor Matawalle

Governor Matawalle has stated that the north is the cause of some of the problems witnessed in the region. Matawalle said this in an interview on DW Hausa while firing back at those calling for his removal over his defection. He also dismissed claim of moving to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because he wanted to seal his second term deal. The Governor said; “Let the people of Zamfara continue engaging with their own business as usual. Those who are mongering this are ignorant. They are worried about the second term, not me. “No one is guaranteed for tomorrow, even an hour per se. I am contented with what Allah made me. As far as I am concerned, if I am done with this first term successfully, I am okay with that. I grateful to Allah a...

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18Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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There was an Agreement that Buhari will hand over to Tinubu – Former CPC Chairman, Senator Rufai Hanga reveals

Senator Rufai Hanga, founder and pioneer national chairman of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) which President Muhammadu Buhari once contested for a presidential election on, has revealed that there was an agreement that power will be handed over to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in 2023. Hanga who chaired one of the parties which collapsed to form the APC in 2014, disclosed that Tinubu remained in the APC after Buhari’s first term because of this agreement. He told Daily Trust;   “This is an open secret. There was an implied agreement. Even in law, there is implied and expressed act. If something is expressed, there are no two ways about it. There was an implied agre...

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16Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP Members Stage Walkout as House of Reps Members Pass Electoral Act bill

The controversial Electoral Act(Amendment) Bill has been passed today July 16 by the House of Representatives just as members of the PDP caucus in the House staged a walkout from the chamber during the debate. The House had suspended plenary and consideration of the bill following disagreement among members on the mode of transmitting election results on Thursday, July 15. It invited the Nigeria Communication Commission(NCC) to educate members on the implications and possibility of electronic transmission of results. Shortly after officials of the NCC left the chamber, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila announced the resumption of consideration of the report after digesting the comments of the NCC officials beginning from Clause 52. Clause 52 allows the Independent National Electoral Com...

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16Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP, Soludo missing as INEC Releases List of Anambra Gov Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dropped the name of former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof Charles Soludo as the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), clearing Chukwuma Michael Umeoji and Orogbu Obiageli as the governorship and deputy governorship candidates of the party. The state governorship election will hold on November 6, 2021. In a statement signed and released by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr Festus Okoye, INEC left the columns of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing court order for reasons for accommodating or dropping the candidates on the list. The electoral commission, however, cleared Emmanuel Andy Uba and Johnbosco Okechukwu Anaedobe as the gov...

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14Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Update: APC Denies Suspending Rochas Okorocha

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports it has suspended former Imo state governor cum Senator, Rochas Okorocha. On Tuesday, July 13, a letter dated July 12, 2021, and signed in the name of Mai Mala Buni and John Akpanudoedehe, national chairman and secretary of the APC caretaker committee, respectively, made the rounds on social media. The letter announced the ''suspension'' of Okorocha from the party over “anti-party activities”. “This is to communicate to you, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party ratification of your suspension by the Imo State Chapter of our great party for anti-party activities,” the letter addressed to Okorocha reads. The suspension follows after the recomme...

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14Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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APC Suspends Rochas Okorocha over alleged ‘Gross anti-party activities’

The national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended the immediate past Governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Constituency at the Senate, Rochas Okorocha over alleged gross anti-party activities. The suspension letter dated July 12 and signed by the Acting National Chairman, Mai Mala Buni and John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary of the Party, stated that one of the alleged anti-party activities include 'flagrant abuse on the person and Office of the President" "This is to communicate to you, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party ratification of your suspension by the Imo State Chapter of our great party for anti-party activities,” the letter addressed to the Senator partly reads. "The s...

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11Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Matawalle: APC dissolves caretaker committee in Zamfara

  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has dissolved the party’s executives in Zamfara State. Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary of the CECPC, announced the dissolution in a letter dated July 9, 2021, and addressed to the dissolved Caretaker Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Liman. The letter, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Gusau, said the dissolution was with immediate effect. “I write to please inform you that following recent development within the party in the state, the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has approved the dissolution of all the leadership organs of the party in the state (ward, local government and ...

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10Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Reps Move to Remove President, governors’ immunity clause

  Nigeria’s President, Vice President, as well as Governors and Deputy Governors, may lose their exemption from trial. The House of Representatives is deliberating the removal of the immunity clause they enjoy. A bill to make it possible for their criminal and civil prosecution will soon be read for the second time at the Green Chamber. Hon. Rimamnde Kwewum, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from Taraba State, sponsored the constitution amendment bill. The existing law shields persons named and/or referred to in Sub-Section 3 of Section 308 of the 1999 CFRN (Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) from lawsuits. Persons holding the office of president or vice-president, governor or deputy governor are covered under Subsections 1(a), (b) and...

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8Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Supreme Court dismisses PDP’s appeal, upholds Senator Abiru’s victory

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Babatunde Gbadamosi's appeal for disqualification of Senator Adetokunbo Abiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from continuing to represent Lagos East Senatorial District, has been struck out by the Supreme Court. Gbadamosi and the PDP through their counsel, Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa had challenged Abiru’s eligibility to contest the election, raising, among others, allegations of double voter registration, residency and indigeneship. They approached the apex court after losing at the lower and appellate courts. Justice Adamu Jauro who wrote the lead judgment upheld the arguments of Senior Advocates Of Nigeria, Kemi Pinheiro for Abiru and Abiodun Owonikoko for APC, that the appeal lacked merit. The court...

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30Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Matawalle formally defects to APC, declared leader of the party in Zamfara

Governor Bello Matawalle has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. Matawalle in his speech at a rally in Gusau, said he is now the leader of the ruling party in Zamfara state. He also said that he had been nursing the ambition of leaving his party PDP for several reasons. The Governor said; “I am now the leader of APC in Zamfara state and I am ready to work with each and everyone wishing to contribute to the rapid development of the state”. Governor Matawalle joined the APC with all members of the state House of Assembly and National Assembly Members except a representative from Anka/Talata-Mafara Federal Constituency who remains in the PDP, the state Deputy Governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau also did not decamp to the APC. The rally ...

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29Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Former APGA National Secretary Defects to APC

Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a former National Secretary and Governorship candidate for the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Zamfara state has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Speaking after formally declaring his defection from APGA to APC on Monday June 28, Shinkafi stated that contrary to public opinion he didn’t join the APC for material gain. He also maintained that he was one of the founding fathers of APGA, and has been in the party for 19 years where he rose up to the rank of the National Secretary of the party. Shinkafi said;   “I am leaving APGA not because I don’t like the party but I am living APGA in order to join Matawalle in the APC to rebuild Zamfara State. “I was invited by Governor Bello Matawalle...

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29Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP warns Governor Matawalle against defecting to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned Governor Bello Matawalle against defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party in a statement released by its spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan, strressed that no law allows Matawalle to defect to another party since he was elected on the platform of the PDP. Members of the national assembly and the state house of assembly who were elected on PDP's platform were also warned against defecting as they risk losing their seats. The PDP further disclosed that its national working commitee (NWC) has approved the dissolution of the Zamfara state executive council. The statement read;   “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is watching developments in Zamfara state as they concern reports of plans by the sta...

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28Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, to defect from PDP to APC on Tuesday June 29

Zamfara State governor, Muhammad Bello Matawalle, will on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). An invitation letter addressed to chieftains of the party states that Matawalle alongside his teeming supporters will be formally received into the APC at the Zamfara State Government House in Gusau, the state capital by 2pm on Tuesday.     The invitation letter, was signed by the Yobe State governor and chairman, APC Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni. See a copy of the letter below

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25Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Senator Nwaoboshi defects from PDP to APC, receives warm welcome from President Buhari

The Senator representing Delta North, Peter Nwaoboshi, has defected to the All Progressives Congress days after his suspension from the State Peoples Democratic Party. Nwaoboshi was welcomed into the party by President Buhari in the statehouse Abuja today June 25. This was made known by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in a statement titled ‘President Buhari congratulates Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi for decamping to APC’. According to Garba, the President while receiving Nwaoboshi, said “you are welcome to the progressives family.’’ Sen. Nwaoboshi, representing Delta North District, Delta State, was presented to President Buhari and National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) at the State House by Deputy ...

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24Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Delta PDP suspends Senator Nwaoboshi for anti-party activities

The Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi has been suspended by the State Working Committee (SWC) of the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released on Wednesday June 23 by the party's spokesperson in Delta State, Ifeanyi Osuoza, the senator was accused of engaging in anti-party activities. Senator Nwaoboshi's suspension is expected to last for a period of one month. According to the party, there’s no doubt that the attacks by Senator Nwaoboshi, a serving Senator and a very recent Chairman of the Party, are potentially inimical to the peace and harmony of the Party and tantamount to causing discord and disaffection among loyal Party members. The statement read; “The State Wor...

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22Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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2023 election: INEC introduces Voter Enrollment Device

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced its Voter Enrollment Device ahead of the 2023 general election. The Voter Enrollment Device which was designed by INEC engineers and produced overseas, enables eligible Nigerians to register as voters online before completing the exercise physically at designated centres nationwide. INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu who noted that this will be the first time voter registration is handled partially online, said the commission is expecting a total of 20 million new registrations before the end of the CRV exercise. Yakubu said; “The expansion of voters’ access to polling units prepares the ground for the discharge of another important responsibility of the Commission. The registration of eligible Nigerians ...

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19Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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I have no Intention to Join Politics – Sanusi

Former Emir of Kano  and new caliph of the Tijaniyya sect in Nigeria, Muhammadu Sanusi II has reiterated that he has no intention of joining politics. Speaking on Thursday June 17 in Kaduna, the former monarch said he will continue to educate the public on the right candidates to vote for during elections. He also maintained that priority should be given to education, especially for children before the country’s problems could be addressed. Sanusi said; “If we have those we trust who promised they will work for the betterment of the nation, then we can come together and help them – this is not politics. “If we did not educate our children to become successful, while other people send their children to schools, they will end up working for those ones that attend school and ...

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18Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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APC Governors Agree to Implement Judicial and Legislative Autonomy

Governors elected under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to commence process for implementation of autonomy of the judiciary and state legislature as directed by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Committee and other stakeholders. Chairman of the Forum, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state said the decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) where the recommendations of Gov Aminu Tambuwal- led NGF Committee were reviewed. Attorneys-General of APC- controlled States have been directed to begin consultations with a view to providing necessary legal framework for the implementation of the policy. Bagudu said;   "Endorsed agreements reached by the Governor Tambuwal-led NGF Committee and enjoined all APC ...

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14Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Late Head of State, Murtala Mohammed’s son joins APC four years after quitting politics

Abba Risqua, son of a former Nigerian Head of State, Murtala Muhammad has joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) four years after quitting politics. Risqua who was the running mate of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano state in the 2015 election, had announced his withdrawal from politics in December 2017 to enable him concentrate on his businesses. On Saturday June 12, he joined the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) at an occasion to mark the Democracy Day in Kano. The defection ceremony which took place at Kano Pillars Stadium, Sabon-Gari, was hosted by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Risqua joined the ruling party with former governorship candidates of the People Redemption Party (PRP) and Green Party of Nigeria (GNP), Salisu Sagir and...

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12Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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FG Delegation and South East Leaders meet in Enugu, reject agitation for secession

A delegation from the Federal Government led by the Minister of Defence, Retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, Governors of the five States of the South East and other leaders of political, religious and traditional institutions in the zone, met at the Enugu state government house today June 11 where they discussed the security challenges confronting the region in particular and Nigeria in general. Addressing newsmen after the meeting, the Defence Minister, Magashi, disclosed that the delegation will relay the commitment reached at the parley and other outcomes of the consultation to President Muhammadu Buhari. The Defence Minister who was accompanied by his Interior Ministry counterpart and the Service Chiefs, explained that they were in Enugu for a consultative meeting with...

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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I Didn’t Resign – Imo Deputy Governor says

Deputy Governor of Imo state, Prof. Placid Njoku has denied claims of resigning from his position. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Ozioma Ukwuoma, Njoku insisted that there is no iota of truth in the claim which he says is a mere figment of the imagination of those working against the Government and people of Imo state. He enjoined Imo people to disregard such unfounded rumours and continue supporting the peace and development of the State. The statement read; “My attention has been drawn to the fake news circulating in the social media purporting that the Deputy Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Prof Placid Njoku has resigned. “While it remains our practice to ignore such baseless stories, the need to put the truth out to concerned imo citizens ha...

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP asks members of international community to impose travel ban on Buhari, Lai Mohammed, Malami and their family members over Twitter ban

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and other members of the International Communities to impose a travel ban on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and members of their family. The opposition party which predicates its demand on the “violation of UN international Charter on Human Rights by President Muhammadu Buhari by banning the use of Twitter in Nigeria", accused the Buhari-led administration of ‘stifling free speech in Nigeria.’ In a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP averred that President Buhari, Lai Mohammed, and Abubakar Malami and their agents cannot continue to en...

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9Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Can anybody tell me why APC should not win next election? – Governor Hope Uzodinma asks

Nigerians to give reasons why the All Progressives Congress (APC) should not win the 2023 general elections in the country. Addressing newsmen after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday June 8, the Imo state Governor claimed that no one has come in concrete terms to accuse the Buhari-led administration of failure. Uzodinma also alleged that part of the problem this government is facing is the deliberate attempt by some group of people to pull it down. He said; "Part of the problem of this government is the deliberate attempt by some group of people to pull (it) down. “Because nobody is telling me that this government is not performing, that salaries are not being paid or that the roads are not being constructed or the railway is not going or the various i...

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8Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Ayade sacks another commissioner

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has sacked the Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Francis Etta. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Christian Ita, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 8 in Calabar. "The State Governor, His Excellency Prof Ben Ayade has approved the relieving of Hon. Francis Etta of his appointment as Commissioner for Special Duties with immediate effect," the statement reads. The Governor thanked him for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours. While no reason was given for the Governor’s action, it is being reported that the commissioner declined to defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Governor has so far sacked four commissioners and five special adviser...

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8Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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“I ‘m a Founding Member of PDP” – Governor Ayade’s aide Refuses to Defect to APC, resigns

The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Rt Hon. Barrister Mark Bukie Obi has tendered his resignation letter. In the letter dated June 7, 2021 and addressed to the Office of the Governor, Obi cited his unwillingness to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressive Congress with Ayade as reason for his resignation. "Following recent happenings in the political alignment of the State Governor, I am persuaded to review my involvement in the current state administration," the letter reads.   “Consequently, being a founding and subsisting member of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, I cannot in good conscience remain in my current appointment as Special Adviser. "I hereby resign my appoint...

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7Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Ogun Council Poll: APC Members Reject Alleged Imposition of Candidates, Demand Governor’s Intervention

Read the press statement below... Some desperate party leaders have been imposing candidates, this has caused agitations and protests across board. Some aggrieved members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State have appealed to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to immediately save the party from an imminent crisis. The party faithful, who expressed concern over the gale of imposition of candidates within the APC ahead of the July 24 local government elections in the state, said Governor Abiodun, as the overall leader of the party, must rise to the occasion and rescue it from the grip of self-serving individuals masquerading as leaders. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday, which was signed on behalf of the concerned APC members by So...

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6Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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There are Indications that More Governors are Coming to APC – Ganduje

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has disclosed that more Governors in the country will soon be defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Ganduje disclosed this while receiving members of APC membership registration/revalidation appeals committee, led by Alhaji Faruk Aliyu on a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The Governor in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Abba Anwar, also claimed that the internal democracy in the party is waxing stronger day by day. He said; “As far as we are concerned nobody was marginalised in the exercise. For your information, there are indications that more governors are coming to our great party, the APC, from other places. Our internal democracy is waxing stronger day by day. “I want use this opp...

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3Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Right now Nigeria is a land flowing with bitterness and sadness – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the current mood in the country is that of "bitterness and sadness" following the challenges of insecurity and economic instability. Speaking at the unveiling of a book authored by Femmy Carrena in his honour and titled “The Man, The General, The President” on Thursday June 3, Obasanjo noted that Nigeria has been destined to lead the black race but “failure of leadership” has impeded the country from taking its place in the comity of developed nations. He stated that education must be made a priority and 14 million out-of-school children must be returned to school. Obasanjo said; “My prayer is that all of us particularly in this country and now is that we will have something to contribute to make this country to the making of w...

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3Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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I’m sure no right-thinking Nigerian will support Igbo presidency – Former aide to President Buhari, Abdurrahman Sumaila

A former Special Assistant to President Buhari on Assembly Matters, Abdurrahman Sumaila, has said that going by the destruction in the South East, no right-thinking Nigerian will support the presidential aspiration of any South-East politician come 2023. SaharaReporters reports that Sumaila made this known in a statement released to newsmen in Kano on Thursday, June 3. “With these atrocities committed by the South-East people on record, how can Nigerians entrust them to govern us? I am sure not a single right-thinking Nigerian will endanger his life to support the candidature of any South-East politician contesting for presidency come 2023 general elections.” Sumaila also stated that it has now become clear that the motive behind the attacks is to cause anarchy in the country....

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2Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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”You are Source of our Problem, Baba Buhari”- Dino Melaye says in new Music Released on Social media

Senator Dino Melaye has released a new song in which he tackled President Buhari and the ruling party, APC. Watch a video of him singing and dancing below

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2Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP Youth Leader in Imo allegedly Killed by Assailants

The youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Oru-East Local government area of Imo State, Kenneth Amukamara, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Monday night, May 31. Punch reports that the hoodlums stormed Kenneth's house, killed him, and also burnt his house, and damaged the vehicles of his brother, who is said to be a retired soldier. Confirming the incident, the PDP State Youth Leader, Greg Nwadike, in a statement released, said that apart from killing Kenneth, the assailants also set the deceased’s house on fire. The statement in part reads “Finally confirming the assassination of the PDP LGA Youth Leader for Oru-East LGA, Imo State, Kenneth Amukamara. He was assassinated on Monday night at his home in Awo-Omamma by assailants and his house was s...

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2Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Tanzania Female MP is berated and thrown out from parliament for wearing trousers

A Tanzanian Member of Parliament (MP), was thrown out of the parliament by the Speaker of the House for wearing trousers. Condester Sichwale, arrived at the parliament on Tuesday, June 1, wearing a yellow peplum blouse and black trousers. A male colleague, Hussein Amar, complained about how she was dressed, Global Publishers reports. "Parliament is a mirror of society and Tanzania, and some of our sisters are wearing strange clothes and are legislators. What are they showing to the society?" Amar complained in a video shared by Tanzanian journalist, Jay Maudaku. The Speaker asked who he was referring to and Amar pointed in Sichwale's direction. Speaker, Ndugai then asked Sichwale to leave and change before she will be allowed back in parliament. Photos from the scene...

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31May By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Ayade sacks four commissioners and five other appointees

The governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has sacked four commissioners from his cabinet. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, disclosed this to newsmen in a statement released today May 31. According to the statement, the affected commissioners include Mike Usibe (New City Development), Rita Ayim (Women Affairs), Asu Okang (Information), and Ntufam Etim (Climate Change). Ita added that the governor has also relieved five other appointees of their appointments. They include Leo Inyambe, Orok Duke, Victor Okon, John Bassey, and Mbeh Agbiji. While no reason was given for the Governor’s action, he thanked the affected commissioners and appointees for their services to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours. They were, h...

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28May By MosesianNo Comments

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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, visits President Buhari in the state House Abuja

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, paid a courtesy visit to President Buhari in the statehouse Abuja today May 28. See more photos below

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24May By MosesianNo Comments

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Count me out of agitation for Yoruba nation – Akeredolu

  Ondo State Governor,  Rotimi Akeredolu, has distanced himself from the agitation for a separate Yoruba nation, saying he does not believe in the secession agenda. Akeredolu said he was only in support of the position of the Southern Governors’ Forum on the ban on open grazing in the southern part of the country and didn't give any support behind the agitation for Yoruba nation being spearheaded by activist, Sunday Igboho, The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde said: “Some group of persons who held a rally under the cover of what they term ‘secessionist agitations’ in Akure, on Saturday, May 22, 2021, erroneously claimed to have had his support for the rally. Governor Akeredolu wishes to state clearly that while he acknowledges ...

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20May By MosesianNo Comments

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Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade Defects to APC

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) The governor announced his decision to join the APC on Thursday morning, May 20, in a meeting with six APC governors who visited him at the Government House. Details later...

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20May By MosesianNo Comments

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President Buhari Meets TOTAL Chairman, Patrick Pouyanne, in Paris

As part of his activities in Paris, President Buhari  met with the Chairman and CEO of TOTAL, Patrick Pouyanne. The President is in Paris for the African Finance Summit. In attendance at the meeting with the TOTAL was the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo and GMD NNPC Mele Kyari. See photos below...

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19May By MosesianNo Comments

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PDP Governors lack moral standing to demand for restructuring – Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Salihu Mohammed Lukman

Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has tackled Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party for demanding for restructuring. Recall that PDP governors who met in Ibadan few days ago, had asked President Muhammadu Buhari to send an executive bill to the National Assembly to amend the country’s Constitution to devolve more powers to the states among others. Reacting to this, Lukman alleged that the PDP mismanaged opportunities to initiate all the recommendations being proposed between 1999 and 2015. He said; “Having mismanaged opportunities to initiate all the recommendations being proposed by the PDP governors between 1999 and 2015, how can anybody i...

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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Governor Abiodun Suspends aide Arrested in the US for $350k Unemployment Benefit Fraud

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Special Duties, Abidemi Rufai, following his arrest in New York by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over his alleged involvement in $350,000 unemployment benefits fraud. The United States Department of Justice on Monday, May 17, announced Rufai's arrest. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said the news of his aide’s involvement in fraud is disturbing. The statement in part reads “We received the very disturbing news of the arrest of one of the governor’s political appointees, Mr Abidemi Rufai in New York over alleged unemployment benefits and fraud in the United States, this morning. While the Gov...

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, declares NLC president, Ayubba Wabba wanted

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayubba Wabba, and other leaders of the Labour congress wanted hours after they staged a protest in the state over the recent mass sack in the public sector. According to Governor El-Rufai, the NLC leaders are wanted for economic sabotage & attacks on public infrastructure under the Miscellaneous Offences Act. He said a handsome reward awaits anyone who can disclose the whereabouts of the NLC leaders. ''KADUNA UPDATE: Ayuba Wabba & others of @NLCHeadquarters declared wanted for economic sabotage & attacks on public infrastructure under Miscellaneous Offences Act. Anyone that knows where he is hiding should send a message to @MOJKaduna. KDSG. There will be a handsome rewar...

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18May By MosesianNo Comments

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President Buhari Meets French President, Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte (photos/video)

President Buhari who is currently in Paris, France for the African Finance Summit, met with the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, at the Elysee Palace on Monday May 17. The two leaders met to discuss the growing security threats in Sahel and Lake Chad region, political relations, economic ties, and climate change. See more photos and video below...    

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17May By MosesianNo Comments

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Osinbajo has not Declared Interest in 2023 Presidential Election – Media aide, Laolu Akande

Spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande has said that his principal has not declared interest in the 2023 presidential election. Akande in a statement released on Monday May 17, stated that Osinbajo is not in any way connected to a website or group suggesting that he has “quietly” declared interest in the 2023 election. He asked Nigerians to disregard the volunteer group that claims to be mobilising support for the Vice President. The statement read; “The attention of the Office of the Vice President has been drawn to a website:supportosinbajo.ng that is calling on Nigerians to join a volunteer group mobilizing support for Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. “Details of this website and the solicitation of the group are curren...

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17May By MosesianNo Comments

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I Don’t Really Enjoy the Antagonism Between Governors, they Should Come together and Discuss – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken up against an alleged disunity between southern and northern governors in finding solutions to some challenges in the country. In his address to mark the 50th birthday of Apostle Charles Osazuwa, President of the Rock of Ages Christian Assembly, the former President called on Governors to come together and discuss. Jonathan stated that if Governors of states meet to dialogue about things are good for the country, then we will move forward. He said; “Governors themselves should continue to meet, I don’t really love a situation where the northern governors will meet then the southern governors will cry foul. “Then the southern governors will meet then the northern governors will cry foul, that will not help our country. “The g...

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14May By MosesianNo Comments

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Senator Demands for Good Reason to Impeach President Buhari

Abdulfatai Buhari, the lawmaker representing Oyo North in the Senate has called for a good reason to initiate the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. Abdulfatai who said this when he paid a Sallah visit to former Governor Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, stated that impeaching a President has a process. He also cautioned against causing problems that could not be easily solved. The senator said; “Impeaching the President has a process. Anybody calling for the impeachment of the President should give a good reason. Then, we shall table it, discuss it, and the two chambers must come together. Impeaching the President is not what someone can just wake up one day and call for. There is a procedure for it. Why do you want to cause a problem and create confusion that you cannot sol...

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