No to zoning, presidential ticket open to all, APC govs say
The forum of governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appears to be in league with those against the zoning of elective offices in the party. Ahead…
PDP embarrassed, shocked by Ayade’s defection to APC, says Taraba gov
Darius Ishaku, governor of Taraba state, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is shocked by the defection of Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
I’ve not declared interest in 2023 presidential race – Osinbajo
The Office of the Vice President says permutations around the 2023 presidential race are a distraction as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has not declared interest to contest. Laolu Akande, spokesperson…
INEC meets security chiefs as burnt offices rise to 21
The Independent National Electoral Commission will this week meet heads of security agencies as part of moves to end attacks on its offices in some parts of the country. The…
Jonathan: As president, I decided never to use my position to punish people
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he made a decision while in office to never use his position to punish people. Jonathan, who led the country from 2010 to 2015, described…
APC caretaker committee may conduct congresses, convention next month
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker /Extra-ordinary National Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) may this week release time- table for conduct of ward, local and state congresses as a prelude to…
Ban On Open Grazing, Restructuring Will Strengthen Nigeria’s Unity – Okowa
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Saturday said the decision of Southern states’ Governors to ban open grazing and call for restructuring was geared towards strengthening the unity of Nigeria.…
Fulani ready for Nigeria’s breakup —Miyetti Allah
THE Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has declared that the Fulani ethnic stock is ready to break away from Nigeria if the country comes to that eventual decision. The national secretary…
Bala Mohammed: Southern Governors Right On Buhari’s Lopsided Appointments
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has said there is an iota of truth in what his southern counterparts said about the alleged lopsidedness in appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari.…
Nigeria Has Gone Beyond Breakup — Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki says Nigeria will not break up or disintegrate as it has gone beyond that stage. Obaseki said this in Benin yesterday when he received Muslims…
Lawan knocks Southern govs over call for restructuring
PRESIDENT of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, yesterday faulted the Southern Governors Forum for calling for the restructuring of the country, saying it was wrong for elected officials to lead…
ACF: Restructuring will divide Nigeria
The National Publicity Secretary of the ACF, Emmanuel Yaw on Wednesday said that restructuring will divide Nigeria. He said this in an interview with the Punch in Kaduna on Wednesday,…
Imo Gov Uzodinma fires 20 commissioners
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Wednesday afternoon, sacked 20 out of his 28 commissioners. The eight commissioners not affected by the announcement were of the ministries of…
I believe in one Nigeria, says Akeredolu
The Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu has said he believes in one Nigeria. Akeredolu has therefore urged Nigerians to continue to coexist peacefully and pray for the…
Stop Blackmailing Those Criticizing You, Catholic Bishops Tell FG
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the federal government to address the insecurity ravaging the country rather than spending time trying to blackmail anyone who criticises the…





















