Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state did not hide his joy during the thanksgiving service held to celebrate the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded rerun elections, which was held on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The Governor led the guests, which comprised of PDP supporters, top national and state leaders in praises to God . Wike also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for not interfering in the last Saturday’s re-run legislative elections in Rivers State. He also said the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi allegedly plotted to rig the elections but failed and left the state…
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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose says God is angry with President Muhammadu Buhari following the blood bath recorded in the rerun elections in Rivers State. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Fayose recalled other violent elections that have occurred under the Buhari administration, pinning the blood shed on the President. He said God is not happy with the current government’s oppression of the people and the abuse of power. “I am telling you the truth. Power doesn’t come from anywhere. God rules in the affairs of men. Oppressing, bringing and cutting people down, taking their blood,…
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has asked the Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje to sort things out with his estranged God father, and ex-Governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso. The two APC chieftains have been at loggerheads with each other, over what seems to be a power tussle. Ganduje recently accused Kwankwaso of trying to unseat President Buhari and threatened to expose the atrocities of his former boss. Speaking on the matter, the APC chairman said “This is an internal matter between two friends, between two brothers and these differences unfortunately have developed…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly promised to give many appointments to members of his party, All Progressives Congress (APC) for the sake of peace. Buhari is said to have made the promise during a meeting with APC leaders at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, according to ThisDay. “The president also promised that very soon, in a matter of weeks, there will be many appointments for the party faithful, because he said he is aware that many people are crying, and he is also aware that many PDP members are still holding on to offices,” a source told…
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have said that they are being neglected by their successors. The former PDP governors also said that their successors had relegated them to the background in the affairs of the party in their various states, Punch reports. The governors made the complaints on Thursday, March 24, 2016, during a meeting with PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. “This meeting has shown that the party has not forgotten those that started the party. Most of us were in the meeting that marked the beginning of the PDP,” Former Ebonyi…
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that plans are in motion to publish a list of funds recovered from corrupt politicians and public servants. The President stated this at the the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at its headquarters in Abuja. Also present at the meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governors and other party leaders. Speaking on the violence which marred the rerun legislative elections in Rivers State on Saturday, March 19, 2016, Buhari described it as shameful and disappointing. He said the problem of election violence would…
Former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has said that he’s not nursing a presidential ambition. Daniel made the comment during a recent discussion with journalists, according to Punch. “I have no presidential ambition or any political position but would remain as an elder statesman, giving advice to politicians,” he said. “The day I will never forget in my life was the day I was arraigned in court in Abeokuta. Some students sponsored by the government that were singing abusive songs outside the court. “They were calling me a thief. They said I took $3m of state funds, N1bn of…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, March 24, 2016, addressed the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the second meeting of the party’s executives since he became President. At the meeting which was held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Buhari begged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the military and other security agencies to never give room for compromise during elections. While acknowledging that he failed in ensuring a free, fair and violent-free elections in Kogi, Rivers, and Bayelsa States, the President appealed to the electoral body and the military to let Nigerians choose…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Buhari to probe the just concluded Rivers state rerun elections that held on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, said the government needs to bring those behind the violence that marred the elections to book. Sheriff said the PDP had already carried out its own investigations, but would like the Federal Government to also probe the matter. The PDP chairman said “The PDP expresses great concern at the turn of events at the re-run National and State Assembly elections in Rivers. “We join well-meaning…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s capacity to rule Nigeria is limited by his age and academic competence. Fayose made the comment on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, while speaking to journalists in Abuja. “Again with all due respect, people won’t like the way I am saying it right now but they have to come to terms with reality; you can’t grow more than your pastor. You can’t grow more than your MD under the same roof,” Fayose said. “The president himself has very little capacity. He is limited by age. He is limited by academic…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has said that politicians who “kidnap” government money should face the death penalty. Murray-Bruce made the comment in reaction to the intention of some states to make kidnapping punishable by death. “I’ve no problem with states that want to make kidnapping punishable by death, but let them 1st apply it on politicians who kidnap govt money,” he wrote via Twitter on March 23, 2016. His comment comes after the Osun State House of Assembly announced that it plans to review the state’s criminal law to make provisions for the death sentence to apply to kidnappers. The disclosure…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, held a meeting with some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was attended by APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo , Senate President, Bukola Saraki and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar among others. Saraki and Atiku were said to have arrived at the venue after the meeting had started.
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has praised the Prime Minister of Benin Republic, Lionel Zinsou for following in his footsteps by conceding defeat in the country’s recent elections. Jonathan also commended the people of Benin republic for conducting themselves in an orderly manner during the polls. “Having followed the elections in the Republic of Benin very closely, I am very impressed with the orderly manner with which the administration of President Boni Yayi conducted those polls,” Jonathan said according to The Cable. “They were adjudged peaceful, credible and transparent by local and international observers and President Yayi deserves commendation for providing…
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state who vied for various positions in the just concluded rerun elections have pledged to maintain law and order in the state. This is coming on the heels of reports saying the National Assembly rerun elections which held on Saturday, March 19, 2016, was marred by violence. The spokesperson of the candidates, Chief Andrew Uchendu, said it was their duty to hand over a peaceful Rivers state to the next generation. Uchendu said “We will not be part of any group that plans to destroy our state. Recent events have proved…
Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly have accused President Muhammadu Buhari of trying to silence Governor Ayo Fayose. The lawmakers had earlier alleged that they were offered a bribe of $1 million to impeach Fayose. They made the latest claim on Wednesday, March 22, 2016, during a visit to Vanguard’s corporate headquarters. “This thing is being orchestrated by the APC led government so they can either silence Governor Ayodele Fayose, who has been the only one speaking out against any policy that is not in tandem with what is expected in a democracy,” the chairman of the House…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs as a hypocrite. Obasanjo stated this in reaction to Okupe’s Facebook post last week Friday, March 18, 2016, where he described Obasanjo as the “undisputed and authentic” leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West. Okupe had said: “Senator Buruji Kashamu is not the leader of the PDP in the South West. He is not even the leader of the party in Ogun State. He leads an NGO called Omo Ilu which engages in empowerment programmes in…
Senator Shehu Sani has given his not to the planned protest against Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s policies by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Sani expressed his support for the protest during a meeting with the labour leaders from his constituency, at his home. The Daily Sun reports that he said “I have carefully listened to your complains and oral petition and your planned mass action tomorrow (today) and I want to say unambiguously that I am 100% in your support. “The issues you raised are true and very germane. The issue you raised are the…
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has moved to sue the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Government over what it calls “undemocratic, unpatriotic, dictatorial and brutish” detention of one of its members, Mr Afolabi Akanni. The House disclosed this to newsmen at a press conference held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the its chamber in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. In his address, the chairman of the House Committee on Information, Youths and Sports, Chief Olugboyega Aribisogan, said that the DSS did not contact any stakeholder to inform them about Akanni’s release on Tuesday (March 22) night.…
Is Tyga seeking to woe his ex, Blac Chyna back behind Kylie Jenner’s back? Radar Online reports that the rapper has gone crawling to his baby mama while his romance with the 18-year-old Kylie hang only by a thread. “She and Tyga text and talk a lot — they’re on much better terms than people think,” an insider told Radar of the former couple, who are in “constant communication.” Funny enough, Blac’ current boyfriend, Rob Kardashian is also said to be kept in the dark just like little sister Kylie. “Blac’s bragging to friends that Tyga’s still in love with…
Rapper The Game and Kourtney Kardashian met last night at Justin Beiber’s Los Angeles tour, and both looked happy when they bumped into each other. Kanye West, was also all smiles as he hugged his old friend and colleague.