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By Bakare Majeed The Minister of State for Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba, has said the national grid has not collapsed this year. He said the country has only experienced disruptions, not collapse. Mr Jedy-Agba stated this on Thursdsy when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Power investigating the frequent collapse of the nationalContinue reading “National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed This Year – Minister, Goddy Jedy-Agba”

The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress against the two candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adekunle Akinlade, Ladi Adebutu and the party.The APC in the state had approached the court, seeking the disqualification of Adebutu and Akinlade as governorshipContinue reading “Court Dismisses APC Suit Against Adebutu, Akinlade”

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has confirmed the receipt of first payment of the 13 percent derivation fund as an oil producing state. Bello disclosed this on Wednesday at a weekly executive council meeting held at the Lugard House in Lokoja. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission had classified Kogi State as anContinue reading “Kogi Receives First Payment As An Oil Producing State”

The Minister of Interior, Raud Aregbesola, a former governor of Enugu and serving Senator under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Chimaroke Nnamani have both been removed from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list.The list was signed by Iyiola Omisore, national secretary of the party, and released on Wednesday. TheContinue reading “2023: Aregbesola, Orji Uzo Kalu And Nnamni Removed From APC Campaign Council”

As posted on his verified Facebook page and twitter page, Today, we mourn our brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short during the #EndSARSProtest. They died fighting for a better nation. Their cries for justice and good governance remain in our hearts. Their supreme sacrifices, and our labours, will never be in vain.#PeterObi

Sequel to President @MBuhari’s approval of the disengagement of the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission from his position, the President has further approved that the most senior director should take over the running of the affairs of the Commission. Accordingly, Engr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua (FNSE) will perform the duties of the Managing DirectorContinue reading “Buhari Appoints Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua As Acting MD, NDDC”

The South East Caucus in the Senate has called on the Federal Government to obey the ruling of the Appeal Court and discharge the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The caucus, comprising of eleven Senators, made the call in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Abuja onContinue reading “11 Senators Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Write Buhari”

We Apologise To Nigerians, We’re Not Sure If This Gov’t Has Met Their Expectations – Aisha Buhari Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said that due to many expectations Nigerians have of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, she is not sure if the government has met them. Aisha stated this in an interview with the BBC, sayingContinue reading “Aisha Buhari: We Are Not Sure We Have Met The Expectations Of Nigerians”

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the #ENDSARS incident at Lekki Toll Gate. There are arguments for and against the need for AA to say something or not. Let’s settle the issue with this draft. _20.10.20 — 2 years ago, on this day, I shared a statement of sincere disappointment, anger, condemnation and pain._ _WhyContinue reading “Atiku expresses disappointment at Police handling of EndSARS Memorial”

The Labour Party (LP) has suspended it’s National Youth Leader, Eragbe Anslem over allegations of misconduct.The party has appointed Prince Kennedy, as it’s acting National Youth Leader. A letter signed by LP National Chairman, Julius Abure and National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, dated 18th October conveyed the suspension to Anslem saying: “You may wish toContinue reading “LP Suspends National Youth Leader Over Alleged Misconduct”

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Lagos Attorney-General, Shasore for Alleged $100,000 Fraud The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, arraigned a former Attorney-General of Lagos State, Olasupo Shasore, SAN …on a four-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) before JusticeContinue reading “EFCC Arraigns Ex-Lagos Attorney-General, Shasore For Alleged $100,000 Fraud”

After the inauguration on Friday the dance begins! It will be fire for fire! I am not interested in his fat apes and court jesters. I am not interested in his poodles and chihuahuas. I am interested in Atiku Ibn Dubai himself! See you in the field Waziri! See tweet below…

PRESIDENT, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has distanced himself from the revised list of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein names of some officials of the organisation were featured. In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter afterContinue reading “CAN President, Daniel Okoh, Distances Self From APC Presidential Campaign List”

PRESIDENT, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has distanced himself from the revised list of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein names of some officials of the organisation were featured. In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter afterContinue reading “CAN President, Daniel Okoh, Distances Self From APC Presidential Campaign List”

PRESIDENT, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has distanced himself from the revised list of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential campaign council wherein names of some officials of the organisation were featured. In a statement on Thursday night, he said the umbrella Christian body will investigate the matter afterContinue reading “CAN President, Daniel Okoh, Distances Self From APC Presidential Campaign List”

Peaceful persons were allowed to move around without interference from the police. Some of them that decided to be lawless and start mounting the toll complex, an action threatening the existing law and order in the area, were dispersed with teargas. There was no use of baton, neither was there physical contact. We equally doContinue reading “Ben Hundeyin Justifies Firing Of Teargas At EndSARS Memorial 2 At The Lekki Toll”

ABUJA, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Gunmen have abducted at least 10 healthcare workers in Nigeria’s Niger state and killed an unspecified number after bandits invaded a general hospital early on Tuesday, a hospital and military source said. Armed bandits operating for cash have kidnapped or killed hundreds across northwest Nigeria. Niger state officials have said that IslamistContinue reading “Bandits Kidnap 20 Hospital Workers In Niger State – Politics”

Especially those from the South-west for forgiving Ekiti people for the mistake they made in 2014. “They won’t make that mistake again. If you marry two wives, you will know the better wife. Fayose (sic) is the better wife. Fayose cooks and gives her husband food. She doesn’t give him trouble. So you must bringContinue reading “Buhari, Atiku, Tinubu, Politicians Who Have Goofed In Public.”