Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB) President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Akinwunmi Adesina for re-election as the President of African Development Bank (AfDB). Akinwunmi, while speaking at an event in Lagos on Sunday, appreciated Buhari for nominating him for re-election for a second term as president …
Read More »APC, Buhari under fire over insults on Jonathan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) unwarranted invective on former President Goodluck Jonathan was misdirected as it best suits President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, which has “gone down as the most incompetent and most corrupt in the history of our nation.” The party said …
Read More »National Assembly set to receive 2020 budget
The National Assembly is set to receive the 2020 Appropriation Bill, it was learnt on Saturday. Findings showed that the Appropriation Committees of the two chambers are also in top gear to receive the fiscal document when it is referred to them. A member of the Senate Appropriation Committee told …
Read More »Vehicles razed as Kogi PDP, APC supporters clash
Pandemonium broke out in Ankpa, in the Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday following a clash between the supporters of the All Progressive Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Musa Wada. Wada was said to be on a thank you visit to the area when …
Read More »Providing quality education priority of Lagos govt – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the provision of qualitative education is a major priority of his administration. On Tuesday, at The Platform, an annual forum organised by the Christian Covenant Centre, Iganmu, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu said the state is retraining teachers to improve on the quality of …
Read More »Nigeria is in wrong hands, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day broadcast further confirmed that the country is in the wrong hands. It accused the President of failing to “forcefully” address the key issues of freedom, social justice, constitutional order, separation of powers, rule of law, human rights, …
Read More »Buhari will not seek third term – Presidency
The Presidency has addressed what it called “internet based gossip” and “un-informed media commentary” about President Muhammadu Buhari pursuing a third term ambition, assuring that the president intends to serve his full second elected term in office, ending 2023 and will not go beyond that. The Presidency which stated this …
Read More »APC files cross-appeal, asks supreme court to ‘expunge’ PDP’s evidence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the supreme court to expunge documents and evidence tendered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the bar. Evidence sought to be erased were provided by witnesses 40, 59 and 60 presented by the PDP during proceedings at the court of appeal. …
Read More »Tribunal victory: I’ve gone through most turbulent electoral process – Gov. Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said he had gone through more turbulent electoral process than any of his predecessors in the state. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Abeokuta, Abiodun, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, said before his election victory was challenged by …
Read More »Victor Adoji denies stepping down from Kogi guber race
PRESS RELEASE 3rd September, 2019. RE-VICTOR ADOJI STEPPED DOWN FOR OTHER CANDIDATES Dear Kogites, We write to debunk the devilish and wicked news making round the social media of the decision of Dr. Adoji stepping down for other candidates ahead of the Kogi PDP gubernatorial primaries which will kick start …
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