Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, has reportedly resigned. According to report on Daily Trust: “sources close to her told Daily Trust” “It is not clear when she submitted her resignation letter.” It is not also clear whether there is a strong pressure “within” demanding her resignation especially as integrity will play a major role in […]
NLC Rejects Mimiko’s Presidential Ambition
Dr Olusegun Mimiko who had on Thursday declared his intention to run for Presidency under the platform of the Labour Party, received the shock of his life when the Nigeria Labour Congress rejected his declaration. The NLC President Comrade Ayuba Wabba at a news conference in Abuja said: “It is not possible for Mimiko to […]
Prosecute Jonathan- Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday said that ex-President Goodluck Ebelle Jonathan introduced and perfected vote-buying syndrome into Nigerian politics. He calls on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to prosecute him for electoral crime. Comrade Oshiomhole in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Simon Ebegbulem, said […]
Southern and Middle Belt leaders reject appointment of Bichi as the new DSS D-G
President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi as the new Director-General of Department of State Service, DSS, to be effective from today Thursday 14th September, but the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum has rejected the appointment. In a statement by Chief E.K. Clark (South-South), Chief Ayo Adebanjo (South-West), Chief John […]
Mimiko declares for 2019 Presidency
The former Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Olusegun Mimiko, has joined the presidential race for 2019. He made his intention to run as president on the platform of the Labour party. He claimed to be under pressure to declare his intention. In his words, “I have found it compelling to declare my intention to run […]
Buhari appoints Bichi as the new DSS DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from the 14th of September, the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi (fwc), as new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS). The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, in a statement said that the appointee is a core Secret Service Operative. The statement […]
APC registers over 15 million members nationwide
The All Progressive Congress, APC has registered 15.6 million members nationwide as at last count. This was made known by the party’s national chairman, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole when he presented a new membership card to president Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja. According to his words: “Today to talk about the size of our party, […]
Buhari Submits Nomination Form
President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms purchased for him by the Nigerian Consolidation Ambassadors Network, NCAN. The President went to the APC National Secretariat, after the federal executive meeting today.
Governor Rochas sacks son-in-law
The governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha has sacked his Chief of Staff and Son-in-law, Uche Nwosu alongside other appointees who will be contesting for different positions during the 2019 general election. This was announced by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo. They following are the sacked appointees: 1. Sir George Eche – Secretary […]
Photos: D’banj and Duncan Mighty condole Wike
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj and Duncan Mighty visited Governor Nyesom Wike to condole him on the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State, Mr Emmanuel Aguma SAN. See photos: Mr. Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) died in a London hospital on Friday, 10th August. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. […]