The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has assured people of the state that he would deliver on his campaign promises to avoid being “stoned”. He gave the assurance during a
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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has broken his silence on the alleged face-off between him and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Senator representing Edo North, Francis Alimikhena, on Sunday, debunked the rumour making the rounds that he had pulled out of the race for the position of deputy Senate President of
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Sunday warned Nigerians against allowing Senator Ahmed Lawan, to become the President of the ninth Senate. The AYCF linked the support Lawan is
One of the major contenders for the position of the Senate President in the incoming ninth National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has assured that he would not step down for
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have backed the candidacy of Senate Leader, Sen. Ahmad Lawan and Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila for the ninth National
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has constitutional power to takeover any criminal case at any stage of
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives has offered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers the chairmanship and deputy chairmanship of 60 committees in order
Yan majalisar wakilai ta tarayya da aka zaba a karkashin jam’iyyar APC sun yi tayin bawa jam’iyar PDP shugabanni da mataimakan kwamitocin majalisar 60 domin su goyi bayan Femi Gbajabiamiala
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence letter to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, following the loss of his mother Alhaja Aishat Nma Zulkarnaini-Gambari. In
The Oyo State Government has explained why Governor Seyi Makinde sacked chairmen of local government and local councils development areas. His Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, spoke in reaction to
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared that Nigeria is not ready to operate a state policing system. Speaking with AREWA.NG, on Sunday, President-General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, said
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has issued a proclamation for the inauguration of the 9th Session of the State House of Assembly. This was announced in a statement by
The Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the newly inaugurated 9th Assembly of the state legislature to fully exercise its duties as enshrined in
The Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal in Benue on Saturday set June 24 for definite hearing of the state governorship petition. The tribunal Chairman, Justice Henry Olusiyi, made the announcement at
The All Progressives Congress, APC, caucus in the coming 9th House of Representatives has offered 60 chairmanships and deputy chairmanships of committees positions to a faction of the Peoples Democratic
Some members-elect of the House of Representatives under the Forum of First Term Members have adopted Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) for the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The Bauchi South senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, , Alhaji Garba Dahiru, has lamented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s delay in issuing him certificate of return.
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to develop a policy that would strengthen democratic institutions, economic restructuring, unity, peace and security in the country. Alhaji Yabagi
