Next President may fail like Jonathan, Buhari, Prof Ibrahim says, tells why
Jibrin Ibrahim, a political science professor and member of the Centre for Democracy and Development’s Governing Board, claims that the next leader of Nigeria is likely to fail, just like former leader Goodluck Jonathan and current leader Muhammadu Buhari. Ibrahim said while the presidential candidates have unveiled well-articulated and detailed manifestos on their programmes if […]
2023: Shun corrupt politicians, Buhari tells voters
Ahead of February 25 and March 11 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians against voting politicians who would drag the country back to ‘dark ages.’ He gave the advice during an event organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, (PACAC), with the theme: “Fighting corruption in Nigeria: The past, the present and […]
APC responds to attacks on Tinubu over new Naira notes, petrol scarcity comments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate, did not criticize President Muhammadu Buhari in any way when he recently made remarks on petrol shortages and currency redesign. The APC said in a statement, “For the records, Asiwaju Tinubu during the APC campaign rally at Abeokuta on Wednesday, in […]
Obi pledges to use oil discovered in Bauchi to develop North
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, promised Thursday that the oil found in Bauchi State would be used to develop both the state and the surrounding area. He made the commitment during a presidential rally at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi. Obi said, “We know what is happening in Bauchi today. We want […]
New Naira Notes: Reps threaten Emefiele with arrest warrant
As a result of their collective refusal to accept an invitation from the green chamber due to a shortage of three newly designed naira notes, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, and some bank directors have been threatened with arrest warrants by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi […]
Obasanjo preaches continuity, ask leaders to sustain good policies, projects of predecessors
Former President Olusegun asserts that holding political office does not give holders the authority to renege on the principles and programs of their predecessors. No matter whatever party a predecessor belongs to, he stated, future leaders should continue the policies and projects of those leaders as much as those initiatives serve the needs of the […]
Return $1m you were paid to destroy Obi’s chances, Ohanaeze tells Ekpa
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called on Simon Ekpa to return the alleged $1million he was paid by his paymasters to destroy the chances of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, in the 2023 presidential election. According to the group, Ekpa would be hunted across the world to pay for the atrocities he […]
Obi recounts attack in Katsina, suspects desperate politicians
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, on Tuesday described how he was attacked in Katsina State. On Monday, the Obi team made a stop in Katsina while traveling from state to state. According to reports, the LP presidential contender courted supporters by promising to combat insecurity if elected. However, Diran Onifade, the Obi/Datti […]
27 states assemblies forward constitutional amendment bills to National Assembly
The National Assembly has received resolutions from 27 State Houses of Assembly on 35 proposed constitutional change legislation. As a result, the Senate gave the Clerk of the National Assembly instructions to send President Muhammadu Buhari the 35 proposed constitutional amendment legislation that have thus far been approved in accordance with section 9(2) of the […]
Old Naira Notes: Senate, Reps demand for extension amid CBN’s insistence on January 31st deadline
The Senate and the House of Representatives has requested the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline for the stoppage of the use of old naira notes from January 31 till July 31, 2023. The request by the National Assembly members is coming as the CBN said that its January 31, 2023 deadline […]
