An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Mr Kabiru Saje, has urged government to prioritise agriculture, education, healthcare and other institutional reforms to address the poverty and security challenges currently confronting the country. Saje, also a media professional, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked a media report alleging he was offered N500 billion to contest against the presidential candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, to split South-South votes. Special Adviser on Media to Jonathan, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, in a statementContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The APC candidate for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency, Mr Festus Adefiranye, has appealed to aggrieved members to remain calm and respect party supremacy. A statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja said that Adefiranye made the appeal on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Former Governor of Rivers, Celestine Omehia, has cautioned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the National Assembly (NASS) against rushing the passage of the State Police Bill into law. Omehia, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Rep. Philip Agbese (LP-Benue) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pending a comprehensive review by a broader committee. Agbese, Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday, warningContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum has begun a nationwide inspection tour of projects executed by APC administrations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum said the exercise would enable state party chairmen to evaluate developmental projects and achievements before engaging NigeriansContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Oniru of Iru, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum to work tirelessly for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Lawal made the appeal on Sunday when members of the APC State Chairmen’s Forum visited the Oniru PalaceContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and 2027 APC Governorship candidate in the state on Sunday said many politicians aspiring to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 lacked the vision required to transform Nigeria. Hamzat stated this while addressing members of the All ProgressivesContinue Reading
By Moromoke Akanji The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) in Osun on Sunday unanimously declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji and assured him of victory in the Aug. 15 election. The leadership and members of ADS declared the support at aContinue Reading
By Rabiu Sani-Ali Former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has donated N27 million to victims of flooding and banditry in Alkaleri and Kirfi Local Government Areas of the state. The governor made the donation on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Alkaleri, Kirfi, Bara, and Sabongarin Pali communities.Continue Reading
