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Senator Marafa: Governors plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole with Abdulaziz Yari
Kabir Marafa, a former senator, said some governors are plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with AbdulAziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara state.
Kogi guber: James Faleke cannot hand over our structure to Governor Bello – Abubakar...
Prince Abubakar Audu political family has said James Faleke has no power to hand over the political structure to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, saying he was free to leave the structure to support Bello’s re-election.
#RevolutionNow: Why we want Omoyele Sowore in detention – government
The Federal Government, on Friday, gave reasons why it opposed a request by detained activist and convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, Mr Omoyele Sowore, to be released on bail pending the determination of the allegation that he committed a treasonable felony.
Protest marches are not treasonable offences in Nigeria
The satanic Boko Haram sect was officially banned in Nigeria by the federal government and declared a terrorist network in June 2013. The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has since successfully prosecuted many of the members of the sect for sundry offences under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act.
Timi Frank condemns Omoyele Sowore’s arrest
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned the purported arrest of the convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowere, even as he appealed to other comrades not to lose focus.
Religious tolerance, key to united Nigeria – APC chieftain
Dr Vitalis Orikeze-Ajumbe, former ANPP Chairman in Imo and Chieftain of APC has said that religious tolerance was key to Nigeria’s unity and prosperity.
Femi Falana: Proscription of IMN is illegal
Femi Falana, lawyer to the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has condemned the action of the Federal Government to proscribe the Shiite group.
Bauchi governor swears in HoS, five special advisers
They are Nasiru Yelwa as Head of Civil Service; Musa Shittu, SA Political; Abdon Gin, SA Civil Service Affairs; Prof. Sani Malami, SA Multilateral and Non-Governmental Organisations; Mohammed Burra, SA State and National Assembly Matters and Madaki Gololo, SA Social Investment and Focal Person.
Ohaneze urges President Buhari to give SGF position to Southeast
Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council (OYC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give the southeast the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Adamu Kuta: Asiwaju Tinubu not president Nigeria would want in 2023
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Adamu Kuta, has carpeted the party’s national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the recent claims that he is being pressurized to contest the 2023 Presidency, insisting that Tinubu is not the kind of president Nigerians would after President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari felicitates with Prince Tony Momoh at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the former Minister of Information and Culture, Prince Tony Momoh, as he clocks 80 years on April 27.
Atiku Abubakar: My parents are from Sokoto, Jigawa
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has debunked the notion that he was Cameroonian by birth and thus not qualified to contest the presidential election.
Zamfara APC primaries: Governor Yari ‘offended’ God – Senator Marafa
Sen. Kabiru Marafa, representing Zamfara Central, says Gov. Abdul’azeez Yari, has offended God for insisting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) conducted party primaries in the state.
APC primaries: Governor Yari has put Zamfara people to shame – Senator Marafa
Senator Kabir Marafa, representing Zamfara Central in the Senate, has declared that the outgoing governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has brought shame to the people of the state.
INEC issues certificate of return to Bala Mohammed, deputy, 31 lawmakers-elect in Bauchi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday issued certificates of return to governor-elect of Bauchi State, Alhaji Bala Mohammed, his deputy, Alhaji Baba Tela, and 31 members-elect of the state House of Assembly in Bauchi..
Senator Lawan begins campaign for Senate Presidency
Yobe North Senator, Ahmed Lawan, has flagged off his campaign to become the next Senate President.
INEC’s bolt from the blue
The postponement of the 2019 general election by one week — even if by one day — is yet another spectacular testament to the pathological incompetence ruining our country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) told us a million times that it was ready for the elections.
Gombe PDP launches state rally, vows to win elections again
All is now set for the commencement of the Gombe State Campaign Flag Off in Kaltungo by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as it vows to win all the available positions again in the forthcoming general elections.
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Senator Marafa: Governors plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole with Abdulaziz Yari
Kabir Marafa, a former senator, said some governors are plotting to replace Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with AbdulAziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara state.
Wayne Rooney confesses his ambition to manage after he retires from playing
Wayne Rooney admits he has a desire to get into football management as he prepares for his return to the English game in January.
Lebanon premier asks World Bank, IMF help with economic rescue plan
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Thursday asked international funding bodies for support in drawing up an emergency rescue plan for his protest-wracked country.
Yuletide: Army advises Nigerians to be security conscious
Maj.-Gen. Usman Yakubu, Commander Corps of Artillery, Kontagora has called on Nigerians to be more security conscious before, during and after the Christmas and New year festivities.
Insecurity: General Buratai tasks non-commissioned officers
The Chief Of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, has called Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) to display fresh innovations in tackling security challenges facing the country.
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University of Ibadan honours Air Peace boss
Chairman of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema, was at the weekend bestowed with a prestigious honour of Most Distinguished Alumnus Award.
It will take 25 years to reduce doctors’ shortage in Nigeria – NMA president
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says with at least 3,000 doctors graduating yearly, it would take about 25 years to produce adequate numbers of doctors to cater for the country’s population.
NCC warns consumers against unauthorised SIM swaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Tuesday warned telecom consumers of unauthorirized SIM Swap and other fraudulent activities by dubious individuals who take advantage of innocent citizens, asserting that the full wrath of the law would be visited on culprits.
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.
Ivan Rakitic: Barcelona is ‘the perfect place’
Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona is "the perfect place” for him after starting his third successive game in the 5-2 win over Real Mallorca on Saturday.