The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it’s Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike, of importing thugs into Edo state to cause violence ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The APC, however, condemned reports of the destruction of property and violence allegedly meted on hapless victims during Saturday’s campaign […]
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FARE HIKE AS ABUJA – KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE RESUMES NEXT WEEK
The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi has disclosed that the Abuja-Kaduna rail services will begin Wednesday, July 29, 2020 amid precautionary measures to curtail COVD-19. The Minister made this known Saturday during an inspection and test run of the 10 newly acquired coaches and 2 locomotives deployed on the Abuja – Kaduna rail […]
APC governors commiserate Kwara counterpart over father’s death
Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have commiserated with the governor of Kwara state Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq, over the demise of his father Alhaji Abdulganiyu Folorunsho Abdulrasaq SAN. Alhaji Abdulganiyu Folorunsho Abdulrasaq’s death was announced early hours on Saturday. In a statement signed Saturday in Abuja by the chairman of the Progressive […]
Centre condemns execution of NGO workers, use of landmines by Boko Haram
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has condemned the killing of five aid workers by the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The Centre also criticized its use of landmines and buried improvised explosive devices, which according to them, doesn’t discriminate civilian and military targets. In a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Isaac Ikpa, on Friday, […]
NNPC: Activist seeks probe of alleged $2.5bn Oil Sale to China
Following the recent disclosure by the PointBlank news of the sale of 48 million barrels of Nigeria’s Bonny Crude Light oil to China, valued at $2.5bn but allegedly shared by some persons around the government, the National Assembly has been urged to beem searchlight on the allegation. A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity […]
Service Chiefs: APC youth group condemns Senate’s call for resignation
*** describes it as ludicrous, senseless, shadow-chasing The APC Youth Solidarity Network APC-YSF) has described as senseless and shadow-chasing the Tuesday’s call by the Senate for the resignation of the current Service Chiefs. The youth group said the resolution made by the Senate following the motion moved by Senator Ali Ndume, is a clear indication […]
Sack of Service Chiefs in the middle of war, Senate erred -CATE
…. backs Buhari on retention The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has expressed disappointment with the Senate over its call for the sack of the Service Chiefs in the middle of war. The centre also affirmed total support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to disregard the Senate’s drama, showing faith with the military heads. […]
PDP institutionalised fraud in NDDC, APC says party plotting to sabotage audit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) statement is self-indicting and speaks of the weight of corruption’ bedevilling the operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The ruling party however said the successive PDP administrations and their cronies institutionalised a culture of contract fraud and other corrupt […]
Frank warns Gov Diri against bitterness, condemns rejection of Alaibe’s congratulatory message
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa state for rejecting a congratulatory message sent to him by his challenger and former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Chief Timi Alaibe, after the Supreme Court judgement. […]
Counter- terrorism: Kuanum lauds Army over neutralization of Boko Haram Imam, commanders
The Nigerian Army, NA, has received a big thumbs up from counter-terrorism expert, Mr Terrence Kuanum , over the killing of 8 top Boko Haram commanders and their spiritual consultant on Friday. Kuanum gave the commendation while speaking with reporters in Abuja. He said the soldiers deserve commendation because of the level of professionalism they […]