Disturbed by their inability to have their way, some members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s kitchen cabinet and a host of governors are plotting against the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The governors, about 15 in number along side their allies in the presidency want the chairman out of office […]
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By Lawrence Njoku Former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has assumed the epicenter of discussions in the southeast zone since his announcement as running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential flag-bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The news, which ended days of speculation over where and who the PDP presidential running mate would […]
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as PDP begins campaign to dislodge Tinubu Shehu Sani dumps party The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) may go into the next governorship election a disjointed family, as it is yet to design an appropriate strategy to reconcile aggrieved members before the campaign, scheduled to start on November 18. Following its controversial […]
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By Reuben Abati I spent the better part of last Tuesday, October 16, focusing on developments in Ekiti State. It was the day of John Kayode Fayemi’s return to office as Governor of Ekiti State and his inauguration for a second-term, after an interregnum of four years, 2014-2018 during which former Governor Ayo Fayose reigned. […]
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as Governor moves to ensure APC wins Lagos, Buhari’s victory It appears there is no relief yet for Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, despite losing his re-election bid in the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the leadership of the party in the state has, allegedly, concluded plans to remove him from office to guarantee its […]
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says there is power in spoken words Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has urged Nigerians not to be speaking evil against the country, saying that there is power in the spoken words. Dr. Buhari gave the advice on Saturday at the 2018 Episcopal Harvest of the Anglican Communion at the Cathedral of Holy Trinity, Gwagwalada, Abuja. The […]
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blames vandals President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regret over the unnecessary loss of lives and property as a result of the pipeline explosion in the Osisioma Ngwa community of Abia State on Friday. The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in […]
Continue ReadingFormer insurgents No fewer than 254 surrendered and repented Boko Haram sect members have been reintegrated by the Federal Government. Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Shafa, Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor, announced the development during a town hall meeting and dialogue with Boko Haram affected communities on Saturday in Yola. The meeting was organised by the Presidential Committee on […]
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Tanzanian tycoon Mohammed Dewji, who was kidnapped earlier this month, said Saturday he had been released and had returned home safely. “I thank Allah that I have returned home safe and sound,” Dewji told a press conference in Dar es Salaam where he was abducted on October 11 as he entered a hotel gym. Clearly […]
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Saudi Arabia admitted on Saturday that critical journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, was killed inside its Istanbul consulate, but mystery surrounded the whereabouts of his body as Turkey kept up its investigation. Ankara vowed it would reveal all the details of a two-week inquiry as international demands swirled for more answers over the death of the Washington […]
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