Geographical restructuring will not solve Nigeria’s problem –Osinbajo

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said that simple geographical restructuring is not the problem with Nigeria.

He said that prudent management of national resources and providing for the people properly were better ideas for Nigeria’s development challenges.

Buhari desires the best at all times – President’s aide

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari desires the best at all times and expects his security aides to discharge their duties with professionalism and integrity.

The Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, said this on Thursday after decorating Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer, Abdulkarim Dauda, with his new rank of Commissioner of Police.

2019: Igbo’s political future not in ‘hands of Hausa-Fulani’ – MASSOB fires back at Buhari

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over claims that Igbo Presidency depends on their support for his 2019 re-election bid.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha had said people of the South East can only produce a President if they support Buhari in 2019.

Igbo political future rests on my re-election—Buhari

OWERRI—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, said the political future of Igbo in Nigeria depends on his re-election in 2019. 

Buhari stated this at the Southeast mega rally at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Imo State, organized by Governor Rochas Okorocha. This is as notable Igbo leaders in APC in the South East region shunned Okorocha’s rally. 

2019 elections may not hold, PDP chairman warns

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, on Wednesday in Abuja, warns that the 2019 general elections may not hold if the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State is rigged.

He said the election must be free, fair and credible.

Kwankwaso, other nPDP members allegedly dump APC

Former Governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso and some other notable members of the new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, may have dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, party, reports making the rounds claim.

2019: Sagay speaks on Osinbajo coming back as Buhari’s running mate

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, has said that there is no better combination than President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

The senior lawyer described Buhari and Osinbajo as the best combination in the country, saying it was unlikely that any group or political party could produce that combination in years to come.

I’m not aware of court’s directive on Buhari – Lai Mohammed

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, said he was not aware of an order of mandamus granted by a court for the National Assembly to begin impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari.

‘nPDP’ faction announces new APC bloc

A faction of the ruling All Progressives Congress, believed to be backed by senior government officials pushing to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, has announced the formation of a new party bloc.

The group said it is now the “Reformed APC”, and the “authentic” faction of the party.

It said at a press conference Wednesday that all members of the so-called nPDP, and defunct CPC, ANPP and ACN, are members of the new bloc.

Court orders National Assembly to begin impeachment process against Buhari

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has granted an order of mandamus to compel the National Assembly to begin impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari, based on some alleged constitutional breaches.

Justice Maureen Onyetenu gave the ex parte order on Wednesday, following a motion filed before her by the Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Ilesa branch, Mr. Kanmi Ajibola; and a human rights activist, Mr. Suleiman Adeniyi.

Presidents Buhari, Emmanuel Macron in closed door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed door meeting with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.

The meeting is holding inside Mr Buhari’s office at the Presidential Villa. Abuja.

Wike commissioning my projects – Amaechi

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has said that some projects being commissioned by his successor, Nyesom Wike were projects already completed during his administration. Amaechi stated this during a reception organized in his honor by the Chiefs and people of Ishimbam General Assembly at Elele in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State. He said Governor Wike was

Why security agencies must be restructured – Makarfi

Ahmed Makarfi, former Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called for the restructuring of security agencies in Nigeria.

The former Governor of Kaduna State said institutions of government, including security agencies