The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss a motion filed by a former Minister of State for Finance, Nenadi Usman, seeking to commit the Information Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to prison for alleged contempt. Usman is standing trial alongside former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, … Continue reading E EFCC opposes contempt charge against Lai Mohammed
ASUU raises alarm over FG’s plan to increase federal universities’ fees
The Zonal coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ibadan Zone, Dr. Ade Adejumo, on Tuesday raised alarm over plans by the Federal Government to increase federal universities’ tuition fees. Adejumo said this while addressing members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ in Ibadan. Adejumo disclosed that the leader of the government team … Continue reading ASUU raises alarm over FG’s plan to increase federal universities’ fees
BREAKING: Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu: Why we cancelled Lagos primary – APC panel
The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee (NWC) has explained why it cancelled the Lagos governorship primary election that took place earlier in the day. It said the preparatory process for the election had just been concluded. The Chairman of the panel, Chief Clement Ebri spoke at a news conference in Alausa, Ikeja. The … Continue reading BREAKING: Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu: Why we cancelled Lagos primary – APC panel
Lagos primary may be rescheduled as APC NWC kicks
The National Working Committee (NWC) panel in charge of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Lagos state, has admitted that the exercise may be rescheduled. The committee had earlier dissociated itself from the ongoing primary. Addressing a press conference Tuesday evening, the Chairman of the Lagos Governorship Electoral panel, Chief Clement Ebri, … Continue reading Lagos primary may be rescheduled as APC NWC kicks
Lagos APC Primary: Fayose reveals what will consume APC
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the All Progressive Congress (APC) over its ongoing governorship primary in Lagos State. Fayose said that the party was playing a dangerous political game by placing party politics before the popular will of the people. He warned that the development in Lagos will consume APC, saying general … Continue reading Lagos APC Primary: Fayose reveals what will consume APC
Dino Melaye wins Kogi West PDP Senatorial ticket
Senator Dino Melaye was on Tuesday affirmed as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flagbearer for Kogi West senatorial district for the 2019 general election. There was a twist in the primary as four other contenders in the race were not cleared by the party screening committee while two others stepped down for the Senator who … Continue reading Dino Melaye wins Kogi West PDP Senatorial ticket
Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu: What I told Buhari about Lagos APC primary – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, spoke on the Lagos governorship primary. The battle was between Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a former commisioner. The APC chairman disclosed that the National Working Committee (NWC) was in charge of the primaries and that every situation had been put … Continue reading Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu: What I told Buhari about Lagos APC primary – Oshiomhole
IGP loses suit seeking to stop Senate’s invitation
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out a suit instituted by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, seeking an order restraining his appearance before the Senate. According to NAN, the police boss had filed the suit seeking to restrain the Senate, the Senate President, and their agents from compelling him to appear before … Continue reading IGP loses suit seeking to stop Senate’s invitation
Buhari cries out, says, ‘it has not been smooth sailing for Nigeria’
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that it has not been a smooth sailing for Nigeria all the way. Buhari made this comment while receiving a Special Envoy of the South Sudanese President, Mr. Ezekiel Gatkuoth, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. His Media Aide, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday, quoted the president as stating … Continue reading Buhari cries out, says, ‘it has not been smooth sailing for Nigeria’
Osun election result: Senator Adeleke makes shocking revelations
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded Osun state governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke has alleged that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC planned to kill him at the state capital, Osogbo, during the election. The lawmaker has vowed to contest the result of the election and reclaim … Continue reading Osun election result: Senator Adeleke makes shocking revelations
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