The Gubernatorial ambition of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Jibrin popularly known as Akpabana on Tuesday received a massive boost as thousands of ecstatic supporters trooped out to receive him at Abejukolo, headquarters of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. Usman, who is the candidate of the Accord Party in the […]
Category archives: Politics
Edo North Votes Conundrum, Shaibu shouldn’t be blamed – PDP Chieftain
In a stunning turn of events, the ongoing conflict between the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu seems to be escalating into a full-blown crisis casting a dark shadow over the political landscape of the state. The crisis has been simmering between the two leaders for a while […]
Alleged Coup in Edo: Governor Obaseki victim of political jobbers – Shaibu
…urges mischief makers to desist from attempts to widen gulf between them There are concerted efforts by some people described as mischief makers and political jobbers to destabilise Edo State and widen the gulf between the state governor Godwin Obaseki and himself, the deputy governor Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has revealed. Reacting to a […]
Breaking: Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu may be impeached Monday
***as rift with Obaseki worsens In a daring move and barring any last minute change of plan, they are suspicions that the Edo State House of Assembly backed by Governor Godwin Obaseki may commence impeachment proceeding against the Deputy Governor Comrade Philip Shuaibu. This is said to be in disobedience of the pronouncement of the […]
Rift in Edo government gets messier as Deputy seeks Court protection from Gov Obaseki, reasons revealed
The Deputy Governor of Edo State Comrade Philip Shaibu has approached the court to seek protection from his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki to avoid an imminent impeachment and removal from office. In a motion of notice brought before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and made available to the media on Thursday, the appellant […]
SGF Sen. Akume hosts North Central Speakers tasks them on effective synergy with Governors for peace and speedy development.
“… we have collectively resolved as Speakers of State Assemblies in the zone to partner other arms of government for accelerated development, says Nasarawa Speaker…” The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Sen. George Akuma today played host to Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in the North Central Zone of the Country in […]
Northern APC Stakeholders Reject Baduru, Others Hail New Criteria for Appointments
Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in the North under the banner of Northern Progressives Union (NPU) have outrightly rejected any attempt by the immediate past Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru to smuggle himself as the ministerial nominee of the party from the northern states. In a statement signed on behalf of […]
Akume: Tinubu’s Auspicious Choice for Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Arc. Bob Achanya On the 1st of June 2023, Nigeria’s North-Central Zone woke up to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s gift with the announcement of the appointment of His Excellency, Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). While many opine that the President, made a courageous and significant decision by […]
Kogi Governorship: Jibrin needed for change – former governor Idris
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has described the Governorship candidate of Accord Party in the upcoming Governorship elections in the state, Admiral Usman Jibrin as one with the capacity to effect much-desired change. Idris made the assertion when he received Admiral Jibrin on a courtesy visitin continuation of his consultation with critical […]
Former Nasarawa Speaker, Lawmakers pass vote of confidence on Incumbent Speaker, Balarabe Abdullahi
“… Gov. Sule has passion, respect for legislative institution and has done well for Nasarawa Assembly… Speaker Balarabe tells former lawmakers…” Former members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly from First to Fifth Assembly as well as those from the then Plateau State House of Assembly from the State today paid a solidarity visit […]