Buhari to party supporters: God will fish out bad eggs among us

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assured All Progressives Congress (APC) party supporters in Bauchi that his administration will continue to work hard to surpass its campaign promises for a better Nigeria. He also told them not

Buhari’s UK vacation: PDP cries wolf all the time, says Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday dismissed the claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that President Muhammadu Buhari is embarking on a 10-day leave in order to open the stage for illegal and unconstitutional actions by his administration. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity described the

Kwara council chairs defect to PDP

Chairmen of the sixteen local government areas of Kwara state on Thursday announced their defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ). The chairmen with their decision toed the line Senate President Bukola Saraki and Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed who dumped APC about three days ago for PDP. The state chairman, Association

Excitement as Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, Kwankwaso, others attend PDP NEC

There was excitement on Thursday at the Abuja national secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki attended the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. It was the first NEC meeting Saraki would be attending since his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the PDP last Tuesday.

 Also in attendance were the Governors

Bello calls for prayers for unity, progress of Nigeria

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Thursday called on religious leaders to step up prayers for the sustained unity and progress of the country. Bello made the call at the Government House, Lokoja, when the General Overseer of

Uneasy calm at NASS over defection saga

The alleged threat of breaking into the Senate chamber by some senators as claimed by the caucus of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives failed to materialize yesterday. The Deputy Minority leader of the House, Chkukwuka Onyema, with about 10 members at a press

APC to Saraki: resign now

Senate President Bukola Saraki came under fire yesterday, 24 hours after he announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Partry (PDP). The APC, which on Tuesday queried him for

2019: Three PDP governors to defect to APC – National vice chairman

The national vice chairman, North Central, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Suleiman Ahmed Wambai, has stated that that in the next three days about three PDP governors from the south east will join APC. Wambai stated this on Thursday at the government house Lafia, during a party stakeholders meeting where party members reaffirmed their commitment

Bayelsa politician standing trial for rape is not our member, says APC

The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Thursday disowned a known politician and former Security Adviser in the state, Richard Perekeme Kodoh. Kpodoh was first arraigned before a Magistrate Court on a two-count of unlawfully detaining and raping one Miss

Lagos-Ibadan railway to be completed in December – Amaechi

Minister of Transport, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi has said that the Federal Government is insisting on the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan railway by December and has thus decided that the construction company should move back to Lagos and commence construction immediately. Amaechi disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of his meeting with Lagos state governor,

Defection: No Place For Democrats In APC, Secondus Hails Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has hailed Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State for taking a bold step for democracy.
 In a statement by his media assistant on Thursday, Ike Abonyi, Secondus heaped praises on the governor after he defected to the PDP from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

SARS officers allegedly accidentally kill innocent citizens while chasing criminals in Lagos

At least one innocent citizen has died after SARS officers allegedly opened fire today while chasing criminals at Ilepo, near Abule Ado, Satellite Town, Lagos. Multiple eyewitnesses gave varying accounts of the incident but one unifying factor in all their reports is that the shooting was done by SARS officers. One eyewitness told our

Okorocha’s accusation against Oyegun unfortunate —BNC

Okorocha,          Oyegun

Benin National Congress, BNC, Worldwide, has described the accusation by Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State against former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, of plotting to abort President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election

SERAP gives NYSC 7 days to provide documents on Adeosuns certificate

Minister for Finance,  Kemi Adeosun

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Brigadier-General Sule Kazaure, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) asking him to use

Video shows corpse of woman clubbed to death with pestle by her husband being removed from their home in Anambra

A video has surfaced online showing the moment the dead body of a woman was removed from her home after she was clubbed to death with a pestle by her husband. James Nwogha, 34, is believed to

7 vigilantes nab with body of man tortured to death in ekiti

OPRATIVES of Ekiti State Police Command have arrested the leader of a vigilance group in the state, Mr. Femi Ogunleye, and six of his members for illegally arresting and torturing a man to death. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Caleb Ikechukwu, who confirmed their arrest yesterday, said

I’m still in APC – Kano deputy governor

Kano State Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar has denied rumours making the rounds that he defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition People’s Democratic Party,

Ameh Ebute Asks Saraki To Resign

Ameh Ebute

The defection of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki is attracting reactions across the country. 

One time Senate President, Ameh Ebute says Senator Saraki lacks the moral right to preside over the legislature. In an open letter, Ameh Ebute said Saraki’s leadership style and show of absolute proclivity to vindictiveness renders him unfit to continue as Senate President.

Violence Trails Zimbabwe Elections

Zimbabwean troops on Wednesday opened fire in the country’s capital, Harare after opposition mdc alliance supporters went on rampage. 

The state media report said at least one man was shot dead by the army, reports from the scene say. Another was shot and wounded by police. It also disclosed that the MDC alliance alleged that the ruling Zanu-PF party rigged Monday’s presidential and parliamentary vote, claiming that its

Tony Tetuila loses Mother.

Tony Tetuila is not one of the happiest celebrities at the moment because he has lost his mum. The veteran singer took to Instagram to share the sad news, revealing that she passed away on Tuesday, July 31st.

(REVIEW) Why I Defected From APC To PDP – Saraki’s Full Statement

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has explained the reason for his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

In a statement signed by him on Tuesday, the Senate President explained that he defected after extensive consultations and after efforts to ensure a harmonious

Oshiomhole Calls For Saraki’s Resignation After Meeting Buhari

APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and President Muhammadu Buhari

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, called for the resignation of Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Oshiomhole told State House correspondents in Abuja at the end of a