Improve welfare to fight corruption, says Falana

To effectively fight corruption, prominent lawyer, Femi Falana has advised the government to improve welfare. Speaking while delivering the 19th Mike Okonkwo annual lecture titled ‘Nigeria’s Unity: Matters Arising’, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Wednesday, the human rights lawyer said:

PDP extends sale of nomination forms

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the deadline for the collection and submission of nomination forms for all categories of elective positions.

Defection: We are discussing with APC govs, lawmakers – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday confirmed media reports indicating that five of the party’s governors have been holding discussions with some governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

APC to pick presidential candidate Sept 20

The All Progressives Congress (APC) will pick its presidential candidate on September 20, the party announced yesterday. It also fixed N45 million as nomination fees for aspirants to the highest office in the country.

2019: Five PDP governors seeking deal with Buhari

•Shekarau dumps PDP

Desperate for a second term, five Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are seeking a secret pact with President Muhammadu Buhari on the 2019 general elections. Specifically, the deal is for the governors to support Buhari’s re-election in return for the Presidency’s backing in their bid to retain their seats.

IGP Idris begs Edwin Clark

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has apologised to elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark over an unauthorised raid carried out by some policemen on his house in Abuja.