Oshiomhole And Obaseki: The Untold Story
Adams Oshiomhole did not know Godwin Obaseki from anywhere. It was Aliko Dangote, based on his closeness with both, that took Obaseki to Oshiomhole as his preferred candidate for Edo State governorship. Oshiomhole accepted Obaseki and supported his ambition. He staked everything for Obaseki to realise his ambition. With Oshiomhole’s support, Obaseki won the election. […]
Abiola’s Family Urges FG To Recognize Him As Ex-President
The Abiola family in Abeokuta, Ogun State yesterday demanded an official recognition of late Chief M.K.O Abiola as a former president of Nigeria. The head of the family, Chief Olanrewaju Abiola, made the demand on President Muhammadu Buhari at the family house in Abeokuta. What The late M.K.O Abiola was believed to have won the […]
ICC Blasts US As Trump Sanctions Officials Probing Afghanistan War
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the United States’ imposition of financial and travel sanctions on court officials. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions against persons investigating American troops for potential war crimes in Afghanistan. ICC, in a statement, expressed “profound regret at the announcement of further threats and coercive actions, including financial measures, against […]
I’m Glad Obaseki Joined PDP – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has hinted that the embattled governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, may have decamped. Fani-Kayode took to his Twitter page to reveal that he was “glad to hear that Obaseki has joined PDP.” Fani-Kayode’s statement followed the disqualification of Obaseki from APC’s governorship primary election slated for July 22. […]
Edwin Clark To Buhari: You Have Been Unfair To South South
Chief Edwin Clark, the acclaimed leader of the South South, has fired an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing his administration of marginalising people of his region. In the letter, dated 12 June 2020, Clark told Buhari without mincing words: that his people have not been treated fairly ” despite our contribution to the […]
I Will Recover Every Penny Looted From Imo Treasury – Uzodinma
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has said that his government will recover to the last penny looted from state treasury by his predecessors. Governor Uzodinma stated this on Friday in Owerri while addressing stakeholders of the state including his deputy, Professor Placid Njoku. He said that his government, which is anchored on Reconstruction, […]
Fraud: We Are Not Involved In Hushpuppi’s Case – EFCC
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to the arrest of Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi. Magu distanced EFCC from Hushpuppi’s arrest, saying the commission was not involved in it. Recall that International Police, Interpol, had a few days ago reportedly arrested Hushpuppi […]
Obaseki Weighs Options, May Settle For PDP
There were indications yesterday that the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki may be heading for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in the state. A top member of Obaseki’s faction of the APC in Edo State, told Saturday Sun that the governor is weighing all […]
FIRS To Digitally Verify Taxes Paid By Telecoms Operators
In line with its inter-agency collaboration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure the tax agency ascertain accuracy and completeness of value-added tax (VAT) elements and other taxes payable in the transactions of telecoms operators. With the MoU, the FIRS will […]
Obaseki Says He Would Not Appeal Disqualification
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has said he would not appeal his disqualification from participating in the 22 June primary election for the nomination of a candidate for the governorship election in the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki said appealing the outcome […]
COVID-19: FG Evacuates 102 Nigerians From Egypt
The Federal Government on Friday said that 102 Nigerians evacuated from Egypt have arrived the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made this known on his verified Twitter handle, adding that 260 others were expected to arrive Nigeria from India on Saturday. Read Also: 292 Nigerians Evacuated From Saudi Arabia Arrive Abuja “102 […]
Reno Omokri To Buhari: You Are Always In Shock
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan took to his official Twitter page to ridicule President Muhammadu Buhari on how he expresses shock over matters in the country. Taking a snippet of different headlines where the President expressed shock, Omokri charged the Leader to solve problems rather than express shock as Nigeria didn’t […]