Hon Destiny Nwagwu, former House of Representatives candidate for Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has called for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and numerous Biafra agitators incarcerated in security formations across the country. Nwagwu, a prominent member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), also called on governors from the southeast to intervene and ensure Kanu’s release as their continued silence on the matter was not helpful to the security and economic development of the region. The Abia party chieftain made the call in…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration are selling Nigeria. The party is enraged by the “further mortgage” of the country and warned the National Assembly to protect generations unborn. The PDP condemned the demand for another $4billion and €710million loans by the President. A statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary said with the “reckless borrowing”, Nigerians might eventually not have a nation after the APC leaves power. The spokesman lamented that the Buhari administration already accumulated N33.107trillion debt with nothing to show but decayed infrastructure and a…
Aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have purchased the party’s nomination forms ahead of the Party’s congresses. This is coming a few days after Governor Seyi Makinde had purchased the nomination forms for other members of the party. Makinde while speaking at the inauguration of local organising committee for congresses of the party, maintained that the party will allow internal democracy to reflect in the processes and all its actions. He stated that he has purchased all the nomination forms for the congresses. But some aggrieved members of the party have dared the governor by purchasing…
The European Union has no other option but to engage with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan if it wants to influence events in the country, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday. However, Borrell underlined at a European Parliament plenary session debate in the French city of Strasbourg that engagement does not mean recognition, Xinhua reported. Describing the summer’s events in Afghanistan as “a tragedy,” he insisted that engagement is a priority for the EU to continue protecting as many people as possible. “To have any chance of influencing events, we have no other option but to engage…
The Director General of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Dr Saliu Lukman says what commentators describe as crisis in the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) are but evolutionary process of the party, stressing that APC is constantly renewing itself. The apprehension remains that APC will collapse with the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari, how do you react to that? That is like a wish, it is not fear. There are people who wished that happens, what I know is that can only happen if party leaders sit back and stop doing what they are doing now. They are at every point in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will deploy 25,009 officials for the November 6, Anambra State governorship election. It also ruled out electronic transmission of results, saying ballot boxes, ballot papers and result sheets will be deployed for the election. National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who disclosed in Abuja, yesterday, added that the security situation in the state and the COVID-19 pandemic would be critical factors in deployment of the officials. This came as a diaspora Igbo group, Anambra State Association World-Wide (ASA-World), set a benchmark, which a candidate…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said he has no plans to unseat the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Gbajabiamila said Sanwo-Olu is doing a good job governing Lagos State; hence, there is no need to unseat him. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, the Speaker asked that Sanwo-Olu not be distracted from his assignment of governing Lagos State. He said the Lagos governor should be allowed to renew his mandate in the next general election. According to Gbajabiamila: “The present Governor of Lagos State (Sanwo-Olu) is doing a good job. “This Governor is doing a…
Senator Abdullahi Adamu representing Nasarawa West Senatorial district has been appointed the Chairman, Reconciliation Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement released to journalists by the Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Senator John Akpanudoedehe listed other Committee members. The committee was reportedly approved by the Chairman of Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Mai Mala Buni/ Committee members include; 1. Otunba Moses Alake Adeyemo – Secretary 2. Sen. George Akume 3. H.E. Sullivan Chime 4. H.E. Ali Saad Birnin kudu 5. Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara 6.. Alh. Suleiman Argungu 7. Dr. Mrs. Oluranti I. Adebule 8. Dr.…
The US is going to be looking at its ties with Pakistan in the coming weeks to formulate the role America wants Islamabad to play in the future of Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Congress. During his first testimony in Congress after the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Secretary of State Blinken noted that Pakistan has “harboured” members of the Taliban including the terrorists from the proscribed Haqqani network. Asked by lawmakers if it is time for Washington to reassess its relationship with Pakistan, Blinken said: “We are going to be looking at in the days and weeks…
Winnington Citizens & Partners, a visa processing and citizenship acquisition agency said on Friday that Nigerians “can travel to as many as 160 countries across the World without Visa requirements.” Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mrs Winnie Okoh, in an interview with newsmen, said the firms had packages that could ensure such visa-free travels for Nigerians. She said that with only a “Strong Passport” Nigerians who wish to travel to Caribbean countries and parts of Europe would be provided with the opportunity. Okoh, who unveiled the various packages available, said the firm could provide the opportunity for Nigerians to…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe State has again lost one of its chieftains to All Progressives Congress (APC). The new entrant is Hon. Audu Mai Samari Babale, former member Yobe State House of Assembly representing Goya/Ngeji constituency of Fika Local Government Area. He was received by the state Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Abdu Chilariye, at the instance of the State Deputy Governor of the state, Idi Barde Gubana; Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Ahmad Lawan Mirwa; Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Matters, Hon. Aji Yerima Bularafa; among other top APC chieftains. The former PDP chieftain,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the composition of a National Reconciliation Committee to be headed by Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa). Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, NAN reports. Akpanudoedehe said that Otunba Moses Adeyemo would serve as the committee’s secretary. He named some members of the committee as – Sen. George Akume, the Minister for Special Duties; former Gov. Sullivan Chime of Enugu; former Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara; Alhaji Suleiman Argungu and Dr Beta Edu. The scribe said…
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has declared his loyalty to the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu spoke while refuting reports of a rift with Obaseki and plot to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Some reports had said the deputy governor had concluded plans to defect from PDP to an undisclosed party. The reports claimed that Shaibu allegedly took the decision after a series of consultative meetings. However, the deputy governor, while appearing on Channels Television, dismissed the reports. He said: “I am happy with my governor; I don’t have any problem with my governor. “So, the…
US President Joe Biden will host the first-ever in-person Quad summit on September 24 which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga, the White House announced on Monday. The four leaders would discuss deepening their ties and advancing practical cooperation on areas like combatting COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, the White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. In March, President Biden hosted the first-ever summit of the Quad leaders in the virtual format that vowed to strive for an Indo-Pacific region…
The Osun Progressives (TOP), a caucus within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has condemned the Sunday evening brutal attack on its members during their weekly meeting in Saint John Grammar School Oke Atan Area of Ife East Local Government by hoodlums. They blamed the attack on the IleriOluwa group which has the backing of the State governor. Describing the attack as unprovoked and uncalled for, Adelowo Adebiyi, the chairman of the caucus in a press release stated that the attack was an attempt by the IleriOluwa group and fifth columnists to distract TOP members from the noble…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has applauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed for aptly conserving Nigerian constitution and the judiciary which was allegedly at the verge of collapse due to the ”indiscriminate and frivolous litigations” initiated by unscrupulous politicians. A statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Tex Okechukwu on behalf of Ozonkpu Oye, and sent to the media on Monday, commended the Chief Justice for his prompt intervention and restriction of such professional aberrations, disdain and impunity. According to the party leadership, absolute disregard and abuse of court processes and the rule of…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has scheduled its state congress for Saturday, October 2, 2021. This was disclosed in a terse statement issued on Monday by the National Secretary of the Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe. According to the statement, which was entitled, ‘APC Schedules State Congresses for Saturday, October 2, 2021’, the party revealed that it would commence the sale of nomination forms on Wednesday, September 15. The statement urged all interested aspirants to purchase their forms in the various state APC Secretariats and in the unlikely event that they are denied, they are at…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said he has no ambition to contest the Presidential position in 2023. Makinde made this disclosure in a statement made available to the media by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa. Makinde became the Governor of Oyo State on May 29, 2019, but has insisted that he has no ambition to become the President of Nigeria in 2023. Adisa in the statement issued on behalf of the Governor on Monday urged members of the public to disregard a banner advert claiming that Makinde is contesting as President in 2023. He described the sponsors…
The Biden administration is expanding its effort to find and reunite migrant families who were separated at the US-Mexico border under President Donald Trump as part of a zero-tolerance policy on illegal crossings. A federal task force is launching a new program Monday that officials say will expand efforts to find parents, many of whom are in remote Central American communities, and help them return to the United States, where they will get at least three years of legal residency and other assistance. We recognize that we can’t make these families completely whole again,” said Michelle Bran, executive director of…
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Adamawa State, Abdullahi Musa has said it is a shame that some governors cannot do anything in their state without federal allocation from Abuja. Abdullahi said in a press interview in Yola that governors routinely wait for handouts from Abuja instead of sourcing their funds from within. He said Adamawa State in particular is an eldorado of agriculture, among other endowments, richly blessed that it can grow virtually every crop, in addition to vast cattle and poultry resources, all of which can be harnessed for radically improved internally generated revenue (IGR).…