Government & Politics

In Sokoto State 3,385 PDP Members Defect To APC

January 21, 2019 0

Not less than 3385 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from Silame and Binji Local Governments of Sokoto State on Sunday, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko on Media and Publicity, […]Continue Reading

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Court Restates Order Stopping CCT From Forcing CJN To Vacate Office

January 21, 2019 0

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja on Monday restated its earlier order restraining the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and some others from forcing the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen to vacate office in view of the allegation of non-disclosure of assets made against him. Also to be […]Continue Reading

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Onnoghen Trial: Industrial Court Renews Restraining Order Against CCT

January 21, 2019 0

The National Industrial Court has reinforced its order restraining the Code of Conduct Tribunal from proceeding with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen trial. Onnoghen is facing six charges of false assets declaration filed against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau. The NIC had earlier on January 15 restrained the CCT from proceeding […]Continue Reading

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APC Will Not Participate in Elections in Rivers State – INEC Confirms

January 21, 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again confirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not participate in elections in Rivers State. INEC Commissioner, Festus Okoye, said the commission is acting based on a court ruling. “The Independent National Electoral Commission acts on the basis of existing facts. The facts on the ground […]Continue Reading

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Residents Take A Day Leave To Welcome Buhari In Yobe

January 21, 2019 0

Some residents in Damaturu have taken a day leave to receive President Muhammadu Buhari of All Progressives Congress (APC) who is on a presidential campaign visit to the Yobe capital on Monday. The residents, who spoke to our correspondent on Monday, said the one-day leave would afford them the opportunity to catch a glimpse of […]Continue Reading

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2019 Polls: Buhari Campaign Train Arrives Maiduguri

January 21, 2019 0

The President Buhari campaign train on Monday arrived Maiduguri in continuation of its re-election campaign activities. According to reports Buhari landed at about 10:30am at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport. He was received by Mr Adams Oshiomole, the Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC); National Security Adviser, Maj. -Gen. (rtd), Continue Reading

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Pack With Kwara North: Saraki, PDP Chasing Shadow – APC

January 21, 2019 0

Kwara state All Progressives Congress ( APC ) has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senate President Bukola Saraki reported pact with Kwara North as shadow chasing. Senator Saraki and PDP Sunday said they had zoned the governorship slot to Kwara north zone come 2023. They also claimed that the zone will produce the […]Continue Reading

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Effective Reforms Now Underway In Nigeria Police Force – Acting IGP

January 21, 2019 0

Effective reforms and reorganisation of the Nigeria Police Force, including an overhaul of police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the disbandment of some special units have already commenced, acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has said. Outlining plans for immediate capacity building training on democratic policing and election security Continue Reading

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I’ll Teach You A Lesson You Will Never Forget – Buhari Tells Obasanjo.

January 21, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to teach ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo “and his co-travellers” a political lesson they will never forget. In a statement which Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, issued on his behalf, Buhari accused the former president of being hostile to leaders he has no control over. He described him as someone who lacks the […]Continue Reading

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Banky W Escalate Political Campaign

January 21, 2019 0

Singer, actor and record label owner Banky W, has escalated his campaign to represent Eti Osa constituency at the Federal House of Representatives at the February 16, 2019 elections. Over the weekend, the artiste who is seeking election under the platform of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), was spotted engaging members of his constituents in […]Continue Reading