‘PDP caused this hardship we are all going through’ – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the current economic difficulties of Nigeria. Speaking at the campaign rally for Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at Ikhin and Amoya, in Owan East local government area of Edo state, the Governor said that the PDP used state funds... Read More

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Ambode at the commissioning of the Helipad at LASUTH

August 14, 2016

Eye on Ambode: A new helipad for LASUTH, training for 2,000 youth and more

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode is making giant strides in Lagos state. This week on Keeping an Eye on Ambode, the governor commissioned a Helipad to facilitate medical evacuation and air ambulance transfer of patients to Trauma Centers on Thursday. Also, to mark the International Youth day on Friday, August 12, the governor revealed that... Read More

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August 14, 2016

According to the CBN governor, this is why the Naira is falling

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Saturday, explained that the Naira is depreciating against the dollar because Nigeria doesn’t export anything except oil. Speaking at a career talk organised for the teenagers of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at TEAP school, Abuja, Emefiele noted that Nigeria’s over dependence on oil led... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Wike blames ‘false media propaganda’ for allegations of being a militant sponsor

Following the accusation from the Reform Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) that he is a sponsor of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied the accusation, describing it as “false media propaganda.” In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Simeon Nwakandu, the governor said that the false report... Read More

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August 6, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Governor Mimiko to the rescue in Ondo state

by Jude Ndukwe It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is operating at a recession. With inflation rate currently hovering at a record 16.5, global oil price falling and the effects on Nigerians being real and biting, most governments at all levels now find it difficult to meet up with their wage bills and... Read More

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August 4, 2016

‘We have to work together’ – Wike tells police

Nyesom Wike, the Rivers state Governor, on Wednesday called on the state police command to remain neutral in the forthcoming legislative rerun election in the state. Wike, who stated this when he was paid a courtesy visit by the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Francis Odesanya, noted that the people of the state... Read More

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August 3, 2016

Court approves EFCC seizure of Fayose’s assets

An Abuja Federal High Court, on Tuesday, ruled on the case between the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the presiding judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgva, the immunity clause granted to some holders of public office doesn’t shield them from investigation by state security agencies. The court... Read More

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July 29, 2016

‘I don’t hate President Buhari…he knows I have been saying the truth’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, said that he will continue to criticize the President Buhari administration even if they lock him up. The governor stated this while speaking during a radio programme at Orange 94.5 FM in Akure, Ondo state capital. Fayose stated that he doesn’t hate the President, but he has... Read More

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July 21, 2016

Zamfara state speaker, others, arrested for plotting to impeach governor

The Speaker of the Zamfara state House of Assembly, Sanusi Rikiji, was on Tuesday arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning to impeach the state governor, Abdulaziz Yari, the Punch reports. According to the report, Rikiji was arrested in Gusau, the state capital, alongside other principal officers of the House. They... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

July 20, 2016

Opinion: The Buhari Electoral Crisis and the PDP Strategy

By Dele Awogbeoba Background The PDP as a party had been instrumental to the economic renaissance of the Nigerian economy over the last 17 years. Nigeria’s GDP grew from around 40 billion dollars in 1999 to a staggering 520 billion dollars by 2015. All Nigerian heads of state under the PDP grew the Nigerian economy... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Opinion: Victor Umeh – A dogged fighter at 54

By Michael Jegede Former national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, will be 54 years old on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Umeh, an estate surveyor by profession is an astute politician that can be said to have made significant impacts in the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy. Widely known for his philanthropic... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Demola Olarewaju: Introducing the #EdoDisciples

By Demola Olarewaju The politics of Nigeria since the First Republic has been characterised by the same kind of political tactics that we witness today – thuggery, empty promises, rhetorics, rigging, bribery of electoral umpire, rented crowds, defections and so on – with opposing parties using the same political playbook and lacking distinctive strategy. Once... Read More

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July 19, 2016

‘They are posting police officers who have access to kidnappers, cultist to Rivers’ – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, on Monday, warned the Inspector General of Police against reposting corrupt police officers to the state, vowing to expose any fraudulent police officer. The governor, who stated this while addressing medical practitioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt, noted that he has alerted the Acting Inspector General of Police,... Read More

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July 12, 2016

10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the Paikoro LGA, Niger state. According to The Punch, six people are believed to have been killed in Bokuta, while another four died at the Tungan... Read More

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July 11, 2016

Opinion: Governor Ajimobi and the apology request

By Babajide Fadoju Failing in our responsibilities as parents, elders, seniors in collectively moulding our children into the great leaders of tomorrow they are meant to be will ultimately lead to the ill-fate suffered by the Israelites, whose first generation to leave Egypt failed to see the promised land. Allowing sentiments to affect our sound judgments... Read More

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July 10, 2016

Fayose raises alarm, says policemen deployed to Ekiti state to arrest PDP members

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has raised alarm over the alleged plans to invade the state with police in other to facilitate the arrest of leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), government officials as well as members of the State House of Assembly. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the State Governor on... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Immunity has become impunity in Ekiti’ – APC, CNPP protest in EKiti

The Ekiti state All Progressive Congress and the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), on Thursday, protested in the streets of Ekiti asking the state governor, Ayodele Fayose to waive his immunity and face prosecution over accusation of corruption. Protesters were said to have carried placards and sang anti-Fayose songs. They also lambasted the state House... Read More

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July 6, 2016

Over 9,720 ghost workers found on Kogi state payroll

More than 9,720 ghost workers have been discovered in the payroll of Kogi state government, says a committee on staff screening and verification in Kogi. This was disclosed by the chairman of the committee, Jerry Agbaji, who made the announcement during a meeting with stakeholders in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. Agbaji noted that the... Read More

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July 5, 2016

The CBN is not interfering in new exchange rate regime – Emefiele

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, on Monday, said that the apex bank is not interfering in the recently introduced foreign exchange regime, with claims that the prices are determined by market forces. The CBN governor stated this while speaking at a press conference in Lagos. He noted that it was necessary to... Read More

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July 4, 2016

Just In: Abuja court refuses to ‘un-sack’ Abia state’s Ikpeazu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that it would not set aside its previous judgement sacking Okezie Ikpeazu as the governor of Abia state over tax offences. Justice Okon Abang had on June 27 declared Ikpeazu unfit to occupy the Abia state governor’s office because he enrolled in the 2015 election which he... Read More

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July 3, 2016

According to Uche Ogah, this was why the court confirmed him governor of Abia state

Monday Ubani, the legal representative to the Abia state Governor-elect, Uche Ogah, over the weekend, said that his client filed the suit which ousted the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, after it was discovered that Ikpeazu had manipulated details of his tax payments. Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, Ubani explained the rationale behind the suit and... Read More

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July 2, 2016

Abia PDP war: ‘Uche Ogah wants immunity to escape 12 criminal charges’

As the controversy surrounding the Abia governorship position deepens, the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has accused his opponent, Uche Ogar, of trying to get into the governor’s office so he can have immunity against the twelve criminal charges brought against him in Lagos state. Ikpeazu reveald this on Friday while reacting to the news that... Read More

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July 1, 2016

Oshiomhole extends olive branch to his ‘younger brother’

Despite insinuation that Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state had failed to back his Deputy, Pius Odubu’s, quest to emerge as the All Progressive Congress governorship candidate, the Governor has announced that he and Odubu have reconciled. The Governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the reconciliation meeting between members of the APC. He... Read More

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July 1, 2016

Abia governorship: ‘INEC took the right step’

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), on Thursday, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and President Muhammadu Buhari for the immediate issuance of certificate of return to Uche Ogar as the Governor of Abia state. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Chairman of CNPP, Balarabe Musa, and the Secretary General of... Read More

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June 30, 2016

Journalists hate us, they portray Osun as a famine-stricken state – Aregbesola

Osun state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday said his government will not be distracted by unfair media reports targeted at his person and his administration. The governor stated this when he hosted some journalists at a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. The dinner tagged “Iftar with Ogbeni”, took place at the Banquet Hall... Read More

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June 27, 2016

‘I’m still Governor’ | Ikpeazu vows to challenge sacking by High Court

Following the judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordering his sack, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has asked the people of his state to remain calm as he still remains their governor. Justice Okon Abang ruled against Ikpeazu and directed that he should vacate his position following an alleged falsification of the... Read More

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June 24, 2016

I am ashamed of Fayose – ‘PDP Chairman’, Sheriff

Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff says he’s “ashamed at the way and manner” Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, is conducting himself. Sheriff’s statement was in reaction to Fayose’s claim that he was removed as PDP Chairman over his ambition for the 2019 presidential ticket of the PDP. Speaking at a... Read More

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June 21, 2016

‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor

Former Governor of Niger State, Aliyu Babangida, is unperturbed by the decision of his successor, Sani Bello, to investigate his tenure in government. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Babangida said it is absolutely necessary for Bello to probe him while stressing that it is far from a witch hunt. “I am under investigation.... Read More

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June 20, 2016

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Aregbesola and his politics of hijab distraction

The illiterate governors in Nigeria have made the governors’ office a jabbering tool of all sorts. The charmingly idiotic debate on the wearing of hijab by students in public schools in Osun State decreed by the Moslem Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, aka Ogbeni, and sanctioned by a judge of a corrupt judicial system has consumed the... Read More

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June 7, 2016

Opinion: Who will save Imo from Governor Okorocha?

by Kenneth Uwadi In the face of misgovernance in Imo I am at lost at the fanfare exhibited by the governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha just to celebrate 5 years of stagnant performance. It is all over the news that Governor El Rufai and some other governors came to Imo State to celebrate... Read More

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‘PDP caused this hardship we are all going through’ – Oshiomhole

Eye on Ambode: A new helipad for LASUTH, training for 2,000 youth and more

According to the CBN governor, this is why the Naira is falling

Wike blames ‘false media propaganda’ for allegations of being a militant sponsor

Jude Ndukwe: Governor Mimiko to the rescue in Ondo state

‘We have to work together’ – Wike tells police

Court approves EFCC seizure of Fayose’s assets

‘I don’t hate President Buhari…he knows I have been saying the truth’ – Fayose

Zamfara state speaker, others, arrested for plotting to impeach governor

Opinion: The Buhari Electoral Crisis and the PDP Strategy

Opinion: Victor Umeh – A dogged fighter at 54

Demola Olarewaju: Introducing the #EdoDisciples

‘They are posting police officers who have access to kidnappers, cultist to Rivers’ – Wike

10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

Opinion: Governor Ajimobi and the apology request

Fayose raises alarm, says policemen deployed to Ekiti state to arrest PDP members

‘Immunity has become impunity in Ekiti’ – APC, CNPP protest in EKiti

Over 9,720 ghost workers found on Kogi state payroll

The CBN is not interfering in new exchange rate regime – Emefiele

Just In: Abuja court refuses to ‘un-sack’ Abia state’s Ikpeazu

According to Uche Ogah, this was why the court confirmed him governor of Abia state

Abia PDP war: ‘Uche Ogah wants immunity to escape 12 criminal charges’

Oshiomhole extends olive branch to his ‘younger brother’

Abia governorship: ‘INEC took the right step’

Journalists hate us, they portray Osun as a famine-stricken state – Aregbesola

‘I’m still Governor’ | Ikpeazu vows to challenge sacking by High Court

I am ashamed of Fayose – ‘PDP Chairman’, Sheriff

‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Aregbesola and his politics of hijab distraction

Opinion: Who will save Imo from Governor Okorocha?

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