Category: POLITICS

35-year-old Graduate Joins Ekiti Gov Race
June 14, 2017 No Responses

35-year-old Graduate Joins Ekiti Gov Race

A 35-year-old Business Administration graduate, Mr Tosin Ajibade, on Wednesday expressed his interest in contesting in the 2018 gubernatorial election in Ekiti. Ajibade, until his declaration, was a social entrepreneur and founder of an Ekiti-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Movement for the...
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Dokpesi, Anyanwu Float New Political Party (APDA)
June 5, 2017 No Responses

Dokpesi, Anyanwu Float New Political Party (APDA)

‎Raymond Dokpesi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), joined some notable politicians to unveil a new party – the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) – on Monday. Dan Anyanwu, former chairman of the Labour Party, is also at...
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Buhari Should Resign, He’s Incapacitated — Fayose
May 30, 2017 No Responses

Buhari Should Resign, He’s Incapacitated — Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to resign if he truly loves the country, as ill-heath is not allowing the President to effectively discharge his constitutional duties. Fayose, who ad‎dressed newsmen in Lagos on ...
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No Room for Coup Plotters in Nigeria – Tinubu
May 22, 2017 No Responses

No Room for Coup Plotters in Nigeria – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Bola Tinubu on Monday said there was no room for coup plotters in the country, saying that the state would resist any attempt to truncate democracy. Tinubu gave the warning...
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Those Wishing Buhari Dead are Inhuman, says Adesina
May 21, 2017 No Responses

Those Wishing Buhari Dead are Inhuman, says Adesina

Special Adviser on Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has lashed out at those wishing the president dead. He dubbed them swindlers, inhuman, evil, wicked and liars. Adesina, in a statement, wondered why some people take delight in wishing the....
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Why Osinbajo Should Not Sign 2017 Budget -Falana
May 21, 2017 No Responses

Why Osinbajo Should Not Sign 2017 Budget -Falana

Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has advised the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo not to sign the 2017 budget because it was illegally increased by the National Assembly. He also said that President Muhammadu Buhari is not competent to...
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Soldiers Warn to “Stay Off Politics,” as Coup Rumours Spread
May 16, 2017 No Responses

Soldiers Warn to “Stay Off Politics,” as Coup Rumours Spread

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has given a stern warning to army officials to stay off politics and politically related activities. Mr. Buratai gave the order on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, a...
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France President Macron Picks Opposition Member as Prime Minister
May 15, 2017 No Responses

France President Macron Picks Opposition Member as Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Edouard Philippe, the 46-year-old Mayor of Le Havre, as his Prime Minister. Philippe is a member of the center-right Les Républicains party and is close to Alaine Juppé, the former Prime Minister who endorsed...
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30 Aircraft Storm Minna for IBB’s Daughter’s Wedding
May 13, 2017 No Responses

30 Aircraft Storm Minna for IBB’s Daughter’s Wedding

No fewer than 26 private jets and four police and air force aircraft landed in Minna yesterday for the wedding of former President Ibrahim Babangida’s daughter. The aircraft conveyed various dignitaries to the wedding of Halima, the youngest daughter of...
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Buhari treats me as a son – Osinbajo
May 11, 2017 No Responses

Buhari treats me as a son – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari treats him as one of his sons. According to Laolu Akande, spokesman of the vice-president, Osinbajo said this on Thursday during his visit to Katsina state for the launch of...
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