The Presidency has countered a public statement by one of the factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, that they have received the endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement by Mr Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday, the Presidency said Buhari had not endorsed any faction, adding that that the statement was blatantly untrue. Reports had emerged that the President had endorsed one of the factions of the APC in Kano. “This is blatantly untrue. This cannot happen when matters are awaiting adjudication by the courts. “To…
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The Bauchi State Chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the National Judicial Commission (NJC) against two judges of the state High Court for granting ex parte orders contrary to procedures and conventions. The petitions, dated 20th December 2021, written against justices Mu’azu Abubakar and Kunaza N. Hamidu, were submitted to the Office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman of the NJC, Justice Mohammed Tanko on 21st December 2021. The petitioners, Alhaji Umar Jibo the APC Chairman-elect in Dass Local Government Area of the state and Honourable Babayo Aliyu Misau, the Chairman-elect and his…
In spite of President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay in assenting to the proposed Electoral Bill, a governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Hon Bamidele Faparusi, has told the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make the state a testing ground for the conduct of credible direct primary in the country. Faparusi, who said the failure of the political parties in the application of indirect or delegate mode of primary necessitated the mulling of direct process, urged the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led caretaker executive to reorganise the APC and make it a veritable platform to practice the process. The former…
Reverend Emmanuel Shofuyi has asked why Christmas is seen as a special celebration. He also went further to ask the reason behind Christmas celebration. In a bid to explain, he said; “Why does Christmas mean so much to Christians with the nativity as meaningful as ever and the slogan “Jesus is the reason for the season” so popular among wreaths, church signs and Facebook posts? For one, it is the foundation of the the belief that God loved us so much he would send His Son (God incarnate) to this world to grow and live the same way that we…
The United Nations (UN) is planning to aid Afghanistan’s economy with USD 8 billion to rebuild governing systems and social services. Saeed Shah, writing in Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said that the plan would move beyond a purely humanitarian mission, taking on many government functions at a time when the Taliban regime remains under economic sanctions and lacks diplomatic recognition, according to international officials. “We do not want to become an alternative government of Afghanistan. But is it important to support systems, not lose the gains made in past years,” said Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General…
Governor Bagudu says Ganduje is a leader with vision and commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Saturday in Abuja described Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as the shining light that represents Nigeria’s politics as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State and Chairman of the forum said this in a statement while felicitating with their Kano State counterpart. The PGF is an umbrella body of serving governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bagudu rejoiced with Ganduje, saying…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, who marks his 54th birthday on Christmas day, describing him as an exceptionally patriotic Nigerian. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, on Friday in Abuja. PDP described Makinde as a highly-organised leader, down-to-earth administrator, very intelligent and resourceful technocrat, tactical politician and grassroots mobiliser with extraordinary capacity for leadership. The party said that Makinde “fondly called GSM”, embodies the virtues of Christmas as a harbinger of peace and hope. “Makinde is the beloved of the people; a very…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), congratulates the leaders, members, friends of the party and the good people of Ogun state on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebrations. The state publicity secretary, Asiwaju Bankole Akinloye wrote: “Our great party enjoins the people, particularly the Christian faithful to show gratitude to God Almighty for His loving kindness and unending grace that enable them to witness another celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior despite all the challenges and socio-economic contradictions that threatened our collective well-being under the watch of current handlers of…
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of USSR disintegration, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Friday stressed the importance of continued dialogue amid tensions between Russia and the US. Russia’s Interfax news agency carried a written interview with the 90-year-old Gorbachev, one day before the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union, reported NHK World. Many people in Russia blame Gorbachev for the collapse of the USSR. In a survey released by an independent polling firm on Friday, 63 per cent of respondents expressed regret over the dissolution, reported NHK World. Gorbachev said the Soviet Union’s demise…
The Senate will confer with the House of Representatives in January, before taking a stance on President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the electoral amendment bill. There were suggestions in certain quarters that the lawmakers intend to override the president’s veto on the subject. However, the national assembly intends to keep its powder dry until the new year. Members of the Senate will also discuss the president’s rejection of the bill with their constituents during the Christmas holidays. “In a closed session, the senate deliberated on matters relevant to the workings of the senate in particular and the national assembly…