Court Threatens Arrest Of Fani-Kayode Over Forgery Trial
Justice Olubumni Abike-Fadipe of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has threatened to order the arrest of former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode over his refusal to appear in court for his alleged forgery trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a 12-count charge filed before the court, accused Fani-Kayode […]
NGF: Gov. Abdulrazaq Elected As Chairperson, Makinde Deputy
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara has been elected as the new chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The development was announced by Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto and outgoing acting chairperson of the forum, in a statement on Tuesday. Tambuwal said Abdulrazaq was elected through consensus and will be deputized by Seyi Makinde, governor […]
Wike: I’ve No Issues With Siminalaye Fubara
Nyesom Wike the outgoing Rivers State governor, has denied reports on social media about a purported disagreement between him and the state governor-elect, Siminalaye Fubara. It would be recalled that there were reports on social media that there had been a face-off between the governor and the governor-elect, following decisions of the latter to invite […]
Shi’ite Vows To Take El-Rufai To Court Over Demolition
Members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly known as Shi’ite have threatened to drag Kaduna state governor, Mal Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai and the state government to court over demolition of their property. Leader of the group, Abdulhamid Bello, made this known on Wednesday, 24th, 2023. He stated at a press conference that operatives of the […]
Declare Your Assets Before May 29, CCB Instructs Tinubu, Shettima, Govs, Others
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has directed the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his vice, Kashim Shettima, and elected or re-elected governors to declare their assets before taking office on May 29. The Bureau warned that those who take oath of office without declaring their assets will face the “consequences.” The CCB announced that it had […]
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives In NATO-member Norway
A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived Wednesday in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them “a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our most important ally, the United States.” The nuclear-powered ship USS General Ford entered the Oslo fjord escorted by a rapid dinghy-type boat with armed people […]
Ukraine War: US Distances Itself From Belgorod Incursion Into Russia
The US has distanced itself from an incursion into Russia – which Moscow says ended in the defeat of armed insurgents who entered from Ukraine. Parts of the border region of Belgorod came under attack on Monday, in one of the largest cross-border raids since Russia invaded its neighbour last year. Russia later released pictures […]
Gov. Makinde Sacks Commissioners, Other Aides In Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sacked all the commissioners in the state and all other political appointees in the state. Governor Makinde made the disclosure via a statement signed by his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi on Tuesday. The statement said, “Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Oyo […]
I’m Not Interested In Presidency Of The 10th Senate – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has denied any interest in seeking re-election as the President of the 10th Senate. Lawan, in a statement in Abuja, has spoke against media reports, that he is interested in the top job of the 10th Senate describing the reports as lies. He said: “I have read some media reports that I […]
Senator Akpabio And His Team of Senators Meet Governor Wike
Former Akwa Ibom Governor Godswill Akpabio and his team of Senators have met with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the meeting occurred at Governor Wike’s residence in Abuja, as per sources. It should be recalled that Akpabio, who previously served as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, was nominated by the […]
