Rivers State Governor, Nyesome Wike, has said that the current spate of insecurity across the country is the outcome of his prayer to God in 2016. Wike said that he met a state being ravaged by kidnappings and all forms of criminalities in 2016 and ran to the Federal Government for support but was turned…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his conviction in the indivisibility of Nigeria. He reaffirmed the country’s unity is non-negotiable. The President restated his conviction to Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday during a visit to brief him of progress so far made in resolving the north/south food blockage crisis. The Governor, who called on Buhari…
The embattled Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon Dare Kadiri, has been impeached for alleged gross misconduct. Kadiri, who represents Ijebu North State Constituency 2, was impeached on Thursday, March 4, following a report presented by the committee set up to investigate him. The Speaker of the State Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo,…
U.S. President Joe Biden made his first call to an African leader last week, apparently choosing not to speak to Nigeria’s President Buhari, an omission experts say reflects not only America’s diplomatic priorities but Nigeria’s estimation at a time the continent’s largest democracy faces staggering domestic problems. Mr Biden reached out to Africa Thursday…
Another South-West group has asked the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to cede the presidential ticket to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party national leader. The group, Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) raised an alarm that there are some leaders within the ruling party who want to rubbish the legacy of Asiwaju Tinubu. The National Coordinator…
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has sacked his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, barely a day after the aide criticized the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for his failure to end the security crisis rocking the country. The state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, who conveyed the governor’s directive in a statement…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has warned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to stop disrespecting him and give him the respect he is due. Fayose and Makinde have been at loggerheads over the leadership of the PDP in the South-West. Speaking on Wednesday during the PUNCH Live interview, Fayose threatened to work…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has given reason a politician could be called to come back to lead the people after losing an election. Recall that Jonathan lost his second term bid to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. According to the former Nigerian leader, the way leaders are perceived while in office can play a major…
Rotimi Akeredolu has been sworn in for a second term as the governor of Ondo state. He took the oath during his inauguration which was held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, on Wednesday, Feb 24. He was sworn in alongside his running mate Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Akeredolu was accompanied by his wife Betty…
The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle as well as the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo on Monday declared their support towards the vision of the South West Agenda 2023 for promoting the candidature of Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu as the rightful candidate to succeed President…