President Muhammadu Buhari has called on political parties, candidates, and security agents participating in the Edo governorship election to uphold democratic standards during the poll. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on Thursday quoted the President as saying that failure to abide … Continue reading Edo Poll: Buhari Calls For Free And Fair Election, Urges Candidates To Shun Do-Or-Die Methods
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The prices of food items are coming down says Buhari’s spokesman
Contrary to complaints from many Nigerians, the Presidency has said that the prices of food items across the nation are dropping. Speaking on behalf of the presidency, Mr Garba Shehu says the significant drop in prices of food items stems from President Muhammadu Buhari’s reforms in the agricultural sector. Mr Shehu who … Continue reading The Prices Of Food Items Are Coming Down – Garba Shehu
Read More »Kalu visits IBB, Abdulsalami, kicks against zoning of 2023 presidency
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has faulted the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 general elections. He described the office as an open basket for intending contestants, stressing that the idea of zoning was never constitutional nor contained in the Constitution of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Kalu … Continue reading Kalu Visits IBB, Abdulsalami, Faults Zoning Of 2023 Presidency
Read More »Disqualification suit: Court orders substituted service on Ize-Iyamu
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered substituted service of a suit seeking the disqualification of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his running mate, Audu Ganiyu. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the order on Tuesday after granting the plaintiffs’ … Continue reading Court Orders Substituted Service Of Disqualification Suit On Ize-Iyamu
Read More »Buhari charges APC to avoid the pitfalls in Rivers, Bayelsa, Zamafara in Edo election
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State to avoid the experiences of Rivers, Bayelsa and Zamfara States. The President stated this when he received the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC and … Continue reading Edo Election: Avoid Rivers, Bayelsa, Zamafara Experience – Buhari Tells APC
Read More »774000 SWP recruitment is for Nigerians, not an APC programme -Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has restated that the Federal Government’s Special Works Programme (SPW) is for all Nigerians and not for members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Keyamo said this in a series of tweets on his handle where he refuted claims that he ordered … Continue reading Special Works Recruitment Is For Nigerians, Not An ‘APC Programme,’ Says Keyamo
Read More »Buhari orders speedy investigation into NDDC corruption scandal
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a speedy and coordinated investigation into the corruption scandal in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He explained that the President gave the directive for better coordination among security … Continue reading Buhari Orders Speedy Investigation Into NDDC Corruption Scandal
Read More »Declare state of emergency on security, Senate tells Buhari
The Senate, today, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on the state of security in the …
Read More »I have no hands in Agba Jalingo’s travails –Gov Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has said he thinks the embattled journalist (Agba Jalingo) should be released from the prison. Speaking after a long silence on the matter, Governor Ayade said the journalist who is standing trial for treason and for allegedly criticising his government, acted out of youthful exuberance. “I am of … Continue reading I Think Agba Jalingo Should Be Released – Gov Ben Ayade
Read More »I have no hands in Agba Jalingo’s travails –Gov Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has said he thinks the embattled journalist (Agba Jalingo) should be released from the prison. Speaking after a long silence on the matter, Governor Ayade said the journalist who is standing trial for treason and for allegedly criticising his government, acted out of youthful exuberance. “I am of … Continue reading I Think Agba Jalingo Should Be Released – Gov Ben Ayade
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