Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, says Adams Oshimhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was “talking out of ignorance” when threatening to suspend him from the party. Oshiomhole had earlier written to Ngige asking him to inaugurate all board members appointed under his Ministry but Ngige …
Read More »Buhari reacts to defection of Senators and 36 House of Reps. Member
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the defection of Senators from Nigeria’s ruling party, APC to opposition parties. Mr Buhari while reacting admitted that the All Progressive Congress did it best to prevent the lawmakers from defecting. Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu had their homes in …
Read More »Osun election: Davido’s uncle, Adeleke wins Osun PDP governorship ticket
Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the Senator representing Osun West, has won the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his state. The senator defeated his closest challenger, Akin Ogunbiyi, to emerge the flagbearer of the PDP in the September 22 governorship election. Adeleke won by a close margin, …
Read More »Defection: PDP Gives Saraki, Dogara, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, Others 2 week Deadline
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be in a hurry to get its deal with members of the Reformed -All Progressives Congress (R-APC) done and sealed. The two sides have been locked in intense talks and negotiations over the last few weeks for the aggrieved members of the APC …
Read More »Ekiti Election: EFCC confirms Fayose will face trial after leaving office
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State will face criminal trial after his tenure. This was confirmed by the agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Monday. Uwujaren, however, made it clear that it is the Federal High Court and not …
Read More »Coalition Of CSOs: We Have Evidence Of Malpractice In Ekiti… We’ll Shock Nigerians When We Release Our Findings
Coalition Of CSOs: We Have Evidence Of Malpractice In Ekiti… We’ll Shock Nigerians When We Release Our Findings A coalition of observer groups and civil society organisations that monitored Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State has condemned the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had announced …
Read More »Ekiti Election Result: Omokri, Dele Momodu React To Fayemi’s Victory
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of rigging the just concluded Ekiti governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared the APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi, as the winner after he defeated the current Deputy Governor of the state and …
Read More »Nasarawa west lack representation at the senate- Hon Gospel Daniel
Nasarawa west lack representation at the senate- Hon Gospel Daniel An aspirant for the senatorial seat of Nasarawa West Federal Constituency, under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Gospel Daniel Musa has said that he is on the race to answer a called by his constituents …
Read More »President Buhari Congratulates Fayemi On Winning Ekiti Governorship Election
President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates Dr. John Kayode Fayemi on winning the Ekiti State governorship election. The President commends the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and all party supporters for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign. President Buhari urges the governor-elect and APC members to be magnanimous in victory …
Read More »Ballot boxes snatched, smatched by thugs in Ado Ekiti
THE governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Kayode Fayemi and Peoples Democratic Party,, PDP, Prof Kokapo Olusola in the Ekiti election have expressed satisfaction in the process. However some thugs reportedly stormed some centres in Ado Ekiti, the state capital where voting were distrupted. No fewer than five thugs …
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