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Speaker: Edo Assembly properly inaugurated
Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Frank Okiye, has told critics not to wait for another proclamation letter from Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Presidential tribunal to hear Atiku Abubakar, PDP’s application to quash proceedings July 1
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned to July 1 the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, seeking to set aside the proceedings of June 11.
Court dismisses ‘certificate forgery’ suit against Kwara governor
A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday dismissed the certificate forgery case filed against Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, following the claimant’s application to withdraw the case
APC: We’ve confidence in Speaker Gbajabiamila’s leadership
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the 9th House of Representatives under the leadership of Femi Gbajabiamila would support critical legislative intervention aimed at driving developmental, social and empowerment programmes in the country.
Presidential election tribunal adjourns Atiku Abubakar, PDP petition till July
The presidential election petition tribunal has adjourned till July, 1 to entertain a motion brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the June 11 proceedings of the tribunal.
Governor Yari: I left no debt in Zamfara
Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, the immediate past governor of Zamfara, has said that he left no debt or liability to the new administration of Alhaji Bello Matawalle.
President Buhari: Why I suspended Justice Onnoghen
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met with the leadership of the Afenifere, where he explained why the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was suspended before his voluntary retirement on May 28.
Insecurity: Afenifere urges President Buhari to beef up police strength
The pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to recruit more policemen from the 774 Local Government Areas in order to improve security.
APC wants Senator Amosun questioned over ‘arms stockpiling’
The All Progressives Congress in Ogun state has demanded that a former governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun, be questioned over alleged arms stockpiling.
PDP, APC bicker over Bayelsa council poll
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resumed their bickering ahead of the Bayelsa State local council election scheduled for August 10.
Comrade Eriyo: Adams Oshiomhole not a greedy man
A former State Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress and National President of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) Comrade Osakpamwan Eriyo, has said that the Edo APC would have been united if former Governor Adams Oshiomhole had played the role of a godfather.
ACPN: Those calling for sack of Abba Kyari are enemies of the president
The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has said that those calling for the sack of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, are those who do not mean well for the President, saying they were political jobbers within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
PDP swaps minority positions in Senate as Senator Saraki leads peace move to Edo
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has replaced Senator Clifford Odia (Edo Central) with Senator Sahabi Yau (Zamfara North) as Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
Southwest governors vow to tackle security challenges in region
The governors of the six South-west states have vowed to put their political affiliations aside to confront the security challenges facing their region.
President Buhari, Afenifere leaders meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Afenifere leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Governor Abiodun: Senator Amosun left ‘little or nothing’ in Ogun treasury
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how difficult it was for him to pay state workers’ May salaries immediately after he took over from his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, because he left little or nothing.
Timi Frank: President Buhari government blackmailing judges to get favourable judgement
Political activist and former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Timi Frank has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of resorting to harassment and blackmail of judges to do their bidding.
Governor Abiodun: Why I took N7 billion loan from five banks
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how difficult it was for him to pay state workers’ May salaries immediately after he took over from his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
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NIRSAL facilitates N2 billion loan to boost cocoa export in Ondo
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) is providing Agro Traders Limited, a Cocoa processing and export company in Ondo State, with 50% Credit Risk Guarantee (CTG) for N2 billion working capital to export 22,000 metric tons of cocoa.
Nigerian Army kills 24 criminals, arrests 61
1 Division Nigerian Army on Wednesday said, it has killed 24 criminal elements during its operation Harbin Kunama III in Kano, Kaduna and Niger states within one month of operation.
Deputy speaker urges workers to make Nass conducive for lawmakers
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Idris Wase, has urged workers in the National Assembly to create an enabling working environment for members of the federal parliament.
Itse Sagay: Senators’ monthly pay is N15 million
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has asked Senate President Ahmed Lawan to stop misleading Nigerians, adding that senators earn N15m monthly and not N750,000 as claimed by the Senate President.
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27-year old man commits suicide in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed that a 27-year-old man, Omotola Onayemi, also known as `Ola-brain’, on Monday, committed suicide over alleged frustration.
2015 election: Dele Belgore tells court how N450 million was shared
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Alexis Sanchez sends Chile into Copa America quarter-finals
Alexis Sanchez put a miserable club season with Manchester United behind him as he sent Chile into the Copa America quarter-finals with the winning goal in Friday’s 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Paul Pogba prefers Juventus to Real Madrid
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PDP: General Buratai’s comments on security reflects President Buhari’s failure
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as defeatist comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, to the effect that troops’ non-commitment to the counterinsurgency operations had been responsible for the inability of the military to defeat the Boko Haram insurgents.