Uncovered: How Buhari Plans To Spend N8Trn in 2016
Amid outcry over lean revenue, the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Nigeria’s government is proposing a budget of 7 to 8 trillion Naira for 2016, up from 4.4 trillion in 2015. The proposed budgetary expenditure was contained in a document…
Why Taraba Tribunal Verdict Can’t Stand — Fayose
Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has dismissed the ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which sacked the state Governor, Darius Ishaku, with a wave of hand, describing it as a ridiculous political judgement that can never stand before…
Why APC’s Alhassan was Declared Taraba Governor — Tribunal
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Taraba on Saturday nullified the election of Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku, of the Peoples Democratic Party. The Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress and a Minister designate, Aisha…
Biafra: Why Buhari Must Be Careful – Hon. Abdullahi Maibasira
Press Statement Biafra: PDP Cautions Buhari, APC Of The Danger Ahead ….Seeks Immediate Dialogue With S/East Representatives and Leaders. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is deeply concerned about the unfolding political events and developments in the South East…
PDP Reacts To Taraba Election Tribunal Verdict
Press Statement Taraba; Conclusive Evidence Of Judicial Double Standard Against The PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Saturday’s judgment of the Taraba state gubernatorial election tribunal in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hajia Aisha Jummai Alhassan…
Taraba Election Tribunal Sacks PDP’s Governor Ishaku
Another Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor has been sacked. This followed the decision of the Taraba State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to nullify the election of Governor Darius Ishaku of the PDP. The tribunal headed by Justice…
IPOB Member Killed As Pro-Biafran Protesters Defy Police, Army
At least a protesting indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) member was killed as the pro-biafran demonstrators continue demands for the release of the detained Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu in Nigeria. According to reports, in what motorists and other…
Confusion Over Portfolios For Ministers Designate
There have been discordant tunes emerging from the seat of Nigerian government over portfolios for the ministers designate following their screening and confirmation by the Senate of the federal Republic. On the first instance, the delay in inauguration of the…
Fuel Scarcity Returns, Lagos Sells N120 Per Litre
Scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, hit Lagos, Anambra states and other parts of the country on Wednesday as long queue of vehicles were seen at various filling stations. According to Daily Post report, while some…
Angry Youths Attack Enugu Police Station Over Extortion, Indiscriminate Arrests
Youths in Eha-Alumona, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have attacked the Umabor Police Station by and blocked the ever busy Enugu-Makurdi Expressway, crippling vehicular movement in protest against indiscriminate arrests and extortion by the security forces. It was…
Declare State of Emergency on Unemployment, Reps Urge Buhari
The House of Representatives have requested the President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency on the scourge of unemployment in the country. It also resolved to take steps in amending the Immigration Act to provide stiffer punishment for violations…
