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Sunday, 25 August 2019 05:45

Lawan, Gbajabiamila, others risk losing seats over dual citizenship

Senate President, Mr Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and several other lawmakers risk losing their seats following a recent ruling by an Ondo State Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal on July 31, 2019, sacked Mr Ikengboju Gboluga, a member of Peoples Democratic Party representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency of Ondo State for having dual citizenship and thereafter ordered that Mr Albert Akintoye of All Progressives Congress be issued Certificate of Return by Independent National Electoral Commission. The tribunal headed by Mr Nuhu Adi ruled that Gboluga was not eligible to contest the 2019 National Assembly election,…

Thursday, 22 August 2019 05:23

Buhari’s ministerial inauguration ‘a poor parade of recycled foot-travellers’ - PDP

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the inauguration of new ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari as a poor parade of recycled foot-travellers, many of whom it said had failed Nigerians in governance assignments. The party, in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, said in assembling a team made up of persons allegedly indicted for corruption and treasury looting, Mr Buhari has demonstrated that he has nothing to offer to the nation. PDP said it was however not surprised that Buhari had no clear-cut blueprint to rescue the nation from the economic, security and social…

Wednesday, 21 August 2019 05:26

Supreme Court dismisses PDP, Atiku’s appeal on INEC’s server

Supreme Court dismissed two appeals filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Mr Atiku Abubakar, challenging two major decisions of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, yesterday. But in his reaction, Atiku said there was no cause for alarm over the Supreme Court’s ruling dismissing his claims to inspect INEC server. Atiku, who addressed a news conference through his lead counsel, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, after the proceedings, said the decision was anticipated and that proactive action had been taken during the hearing of the petition. “There is no cause for alarm in the decision of…

Saturday, 17 August 2019 05:22

Senatorial election: Folarin floors Sunmonu, Makinde’s Chief of Staff at tribunal

National Assembly and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Friday dismissed petitions filed by Mrs Monsurat Sunmonu of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Mr Bisi Ilaka of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), both from Oyo Central senatorial district, against the election of Mr Teslim Folarin, of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Sunmonu occupied the senatorial seat in the past 8th National Assembly, while Ilaka is currently Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief of Staff. The election petition panel, chaired by D. M. Igyusu, in an unanimous judgement read by Sikiru Owodunni, dismissed the petitions, saying that both…

Tuesday, 13 August 2019 05:05

It’ll be improper for North to hold power beyond 2023 - Shehu Sani

Mr Shehu Sani ‎on Monday said it would be unfair for North to retain power beyond 2023 especially after Southwest gave President Muhammadu Buhari the needed support to win the 2015 and 2019 elections. He made the comment at the residence of a former governor of Kaduna state, Mr Balarabe Musa, after paying him Sallah homage. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, said it would amount to an act of ungratefulness for the North to hold onto power after Mr Buhari’s tenure ends in 2023. He also said President Buhari was able to clinch…

Monday, 12 August 2019 05:33

Sallah: Ganduje, Sanusi’s feud deepens

The cold war between Governor of Kano State, Mr Abdullahi Ganduje and Emir of Kano, Mr Muhammadu Sanusi II has again reared its head as the government has directed all district heads in the state to observe the traditional Hawan Daushe or durbar ceremony in the respective new emirate. A durbar is festival that holds during Eid el Kabir and eid el Fitri celebrations. It begins with prayers, followed by a parade of the emir and his entourage on horses. The state government position, conveyed through a statement signed yesterday by Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Abba Anwar, was…

Friday, 09 August 2019 05:02

APC worse off under Oshiomhole, says DG Progressives Gov Forum

Director-General of Progressive Governors Forum, Mr Salihu Lukman, has launched an attack on National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, and other leaders, who he accused of failing to discharge their responsibilities. In a letter titled “APC: Appeal for Reconciliation,” dated August 6, he questioned the capacity of the former labour leader to lead the ruling party. He cited the woeful outing of the party in last February and March elections in some states, the suspension of some key members, and possibility of defeat in the coming elections in some states. “My distant observation is that there…

Thursday, 08 August 2019 06:37

Northern group accuses southwest of betraying Buhari

Coalition of Northern Groups (CNGs) has urged Northern Elders Forum (NEF) to review the political ties and alliance between the North and South-West. It accuses South-West political leaders of conspiracy of silence over the recent #RevolutionNow protest against the President Muhammadu Buhari government. CNG also asked President Buhari to reflect on the state of the nation and take genuine steps to address mounting national grievances. In a statement signed in Abuja, yesterday, by its spokesman, Mr Abdul-Azeez Sulaiman, the northern groups said political, cultural, religious and traditional leaders from South West have been silent regarding the protest. The groups said:…

Thursday, 08 August 2019 06:31

APC to establish institute for progressive studies - Oshiomhole

National chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that his party is establishing an institute for progressive studies in Nigeria. Oshiomhole stated this on Wednesday when he led members of National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House, Abuja. While briefing journalists at the Villa, he said the meeting was mainly to congratulate the president on his recent victory at the polls. Mr Buhari was declared winner of the February 23 presidential election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Oshiomhole while explaining the rationale behind the establishment…

Sunday, 04 August 2019 06:14

Sudanese activists, army finalize power-sharing deal

African Union envoy to Sudan said Saturday the pro-democracy movement and the ruling military council have finalized a power-sharing agreement. Mohammed el-Hassan Lebatt told reporters that the two sides “fully agreed” on a constitutional declaration outlining the division of power for a three-year transition to elections. He did not provide further details, but said both sides would meet later on Saturday to prepare for a signing ceremony. The pro-democracy coalition issued a statement saying they would sign the document Sunday. The military overthrew President Omar al-Bashir in April following months of mass protests against his three-decade-long authoritarian rule. The protesters…

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Saturday, 03 August 2019 04:25

Atiku exploiting ‘public sentiments’ to influence election tribunal - Presidency

Presidency has accused Mr Atiku Abubakar of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of drawing on “negative developments” to whip up sentiments to influence the outcome of his petition against the outcome of 2019 presidential election. The presidency made the accusation following Abubakar’s statements on developments such as the report that the Nigeria military secretly buried about 1,000 soldiers killed by Boko Haram in Northeast. A presidential spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement on Friday, chided Abubakar a day after Mr Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) accused the PDP’s candidate in the 2019 presidential poll of projecting himself as a…

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 04:28

Buhari presents WAEC certificate before election tribunal

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented his West African School Examination certificate from Cambridge University to the presidential election tribunal. Mr Buhari made the submission through his counsel, Mr Wole Olanipekun. The certificate was admitted as evidence in the matter. Presenting the certificate, Mr Abba Kyari, a witness Buhari called on Tuesday, told the tribunal that Buahri had five credits including in English in the examination. Kyari is the president’s chief of staff. During cross-examination, the counsel representing Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr Yunus Usman, asked Kyari if he knew of Buhari having five credits in WASCE. Kyari also told…

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 04:20

Edo crisis: Obaseki dares N’Assembly

The face-off between Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole over the inauguration of Edo State House of Assembly took a different dimension yesterday when Senate sided with House of Representatives, insisting that the governor must issue a fresh proclamation. But the state government has described the action as unconstitutional and a flagrant disregard for the principles of separation of powers, noting that “powerful persons” should not be allowed to set the state on fire, just to satisfy their thirst for power and control. Insisting that the illegality will not…

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 04:19

Supreme Court sacks APC Rep, declares PDP winner

Supreme Court on Tuesday nullified the election of a member of House of Representatives, Mr Abdulkadir Modibbo. The election of Modibbo, a member of All Progressives Congress, was earlier affirmed by Court of Appeal in Yola. But Supreme Court quashed it, and upheld an earlier decision of a federal high court which handed victory to candidate of Peoples Democratic Party. The tussle was over the Yola South, Yola North, and Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. The top court faulted the decision of the Court of Appeal which had ceded the office to another candidate of APC, Mustapha Usman. At…

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