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Tuesday night, the new leadership of the National Assembly, paid a visit to President Buhari in the presidential villa, Abuja. The new Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, as a mark of respect, went on his knees in the full glare of others, to greet President Buhari. Omo-Agege, 55, is from Orogun in Ughelli North local […]
Continue ReadingABIOLA’S LETTER TO GANI FAWEHINMI (written on 05/07/98 and given to Lola Edewor & Bisi, Abiola’s 3rd wife during their visit to Abiola 2 days before he was allegedly killed). – “l am not a deserter” My dear Gani, Praise be to God for your life and the courage, fortitude and determination with which He […]
Continue ReadingEx-Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called out the President Muhammadu Buhari led govt for its insensitivity to Nigeria’s diversity by ensuring all three top leaders in the country are from the northern part of the country. The former president made the comments in an exclusive interview he had with Premium Times in Ogun state, […]
Continue ReadingAll Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty years ago, a democratically elected government took over from the military in a historic transfer of political power for our country. […]
Continue ReadingPlaywright and Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has criticized those trying to reduce the worth of the June 12, 1993, presidential election struggle to ethnic project. In a statement on Tuesday, Soyinka said June 12 celebration should not be rubbed in ethnic garb. The iconic writer further disclosed that he would not be present at […]
Continue ReadingTo officially recognise June 12, 1993, the day Nigerians put ethnic bigotry aside and voted MKO Abiola, a Yorubaman as Nigerian president across all geo-political zones, Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari has thus declared June 12 date as democracy day. Today is the first official celebration of the day having declared it as public holiday. Much […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally issued former Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, a certificate of return for winning the February 23rd Senatorial election in Imo West. Okorocha was declared winner of the February 23 election but the returning officer, Innocent Ibeabuchi, said he was forced to make the declaration. The Certificate of […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s All Progressives Congress’s Ahmad Idris Wase has emerged as the deputy speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Wase,representing Wase Federal Constituency, Plateau State, was elected unanimously by the 358 lawmakers present at the green chamber.
Continue ReadingThe longest-serving lawmaker and immediate past Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives has emerged the Speaker of the House. He garnered 282 votes out of 358 votes cast. Gbajabiamila defeated his only contender, Umar Bago, who garnered only 76 votes. Bago congratulated Gbajabiamila before the counting of votes ended Gbajabiamila, who is the longest-serving […]
Continue ReadingSenator Ovie Omo-Agege has emerged the Deputy Senate President with 68 votes He defeated the last Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu who had 37 votes. Details coming ….
Continue ReadingAhmed Lawan, the All Progressives Congress preferred candidate, has been elected the president of the Nigerian Senate. After the counting of ballots, Lawan defeated the People’s Democratic Party adopted candidate Ali Ndume, also of the APC with 79 votes. Ndume polled only 28 votes.
Continue ReadingA South African female vocalist, Nichume Siwundla has passed away. The Singer is said to have committed suicide last night June 9 by jumping off a building in Johannesburg. In a statement released by her record label, Top Chap Media, it was confirmed that Nichume died from an apparent suicide in a Johannesburg home. See […]
Continue ReadingNigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the voluntary retirement from service of Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria, effective from May 28, 2019. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Mallam Garba Shehu, said the President thanked Justice Onnoghen for his service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and wished […]
Continue ReadingThe Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Oluwatotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday evening stated that with his status, he can no longer be kidnapped; stressing that only those with security convoys are safe from the menace of kidnappers. Akeredolu, who was speaking during a live TV/Radio programme in the state tagged “Speak With Mr. Governor” revealed that […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Presidential Election Petition Tribunal is now being headed by Justice M. L Garba, who is the Presiding Justice of the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal. Justice Garba, who appeared on the five-man panel for the first time on Monday, replaces the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa. Bulkachuwa withdrew […]
Continue ReadingMainstream Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere has issued strong warning to Fulani herdsmen dwelling in the Southwest region of Nigeria. The Afenifere organization said it welcomes the decision of Governors in the region to do something over the siege on Yorubaland by Fulani militia masquerading as herdsmen. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC’s) sudden withdrawal from the corruption trial of a former governor, Danjuma Goje, just after he agreed to back President Buhari’s candidate for the Senate Presidency, is causing an uproar among Nigerians. Both critics and supporters of Mr. Buhari’s government have spoken on social media over the sudden withdrawal […]
Continue ReadingUS Department of State says you will now have to submit your social media usernames when applying for a visa into the North American country. The new regulations also require that people also submit five years’ worth of email addresses and phone numbers, according to BBC. This is part of the state department’s plan to […]
Continue ReadingThe crisis between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi ll has finally been resolved following a reconciliatory meeting between the two in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Ganduje and made available to the News Agency of […]
Continue ReadingAfrica Independent Television (AIT), Raypower and Faaji FM, all owned by Daar Communications, yesterday night resumed operation, following a restraining order issued against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Recall that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), on Thursday suspended the license of DAAR communications, owners of AIT and Ray […]
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