Muslim-Muslim ticket wicked plan to divide north, says Babachir Lawal
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election is a plan to divide the north. Lawal said this on Wednesday in an interview with ARISE TV. His comment comes hours […]
FULL SPEECH: Buhari addresses world leaders at UN general assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, delivered a speech at United Nations general assembly (UNGA77). Speaking on climate change, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the need for credible elections, Buhari called on world leaders to remain committed towards ensuring sustainable development. Below is the full speech. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, […]
DID YOU KNOW? Only 9% of candidates for national assembly seats are women
Following a meeting on Tuesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approved and published the final list for the 2023 elections. The commission said it approved the final list of candidates “pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general […]
Yahaya Bello: Saboteurs abound in Buhari’s government — from inner caucus to outside
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says there are saboteurs within the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Describing them as “Judas”, he said the saboteurs are responsible for the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU has been on strike since February 14 over the federal government’s inability […]
UNGA77: Buhari seeks debt cancellation, vows to leave legacy of credible elections
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will leave a legacy of free, fair and transparent elections. Buhari said this on Wednesday while delivering his national speech at United Nations general assembly (UNGA77). The president told the assembly that Nigeria is committed to the “sanctity of constitutional term limits”, stressing that Nigeria has steadfastly […]
I can’t force Ayu to resign, Atiku replies Wike’s allies
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he cannot make Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the party, resign his position. The former vice-president said this in reaction to allies of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, who said they would not participate in the campaign of Abubakar until Ayu […]
NANS to FG: No political rally will hold if ASUU strike not resolved in two weeks
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to resolve the lingering industrial action embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). On Monday, the association blocked the roads leading to the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. Prior to that, the Lagos-Ibadan […]
ASUU strike: Police deploy officers to Third Mainland Bridge to avert protest
The Lagos police command has deployed officers to Third Mainland Bridge to stop the planned protest over the lingering strike by the The Official Website of the Academic Staff Union (asuunigeria.org) (ASUU). Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, on Wednesday, said the command will not allow any group to deprive Lagosians of their right to […]
Senate confirms Olukayode Ariwoola as CJN
The senate has confirmed the appointment of Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). Ariwoola has been holding the office since the resignation of Ibrahim Muhammad. Muhammad resigned after 14 justices of the apex court accused him of abandoning his responsibilities as the leader of the court. In […]
2023: Nigerians getting fed up with government… we will all be shocked, says Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says Nigeria’s political process is evolving and voting at the next elections will be based on performance. Obaseki said this on Tuesday at the mid-year retreat organised for commissioners, special advisers, and heads of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). According to him, citizens are getting “fed up” […]