Category: Politics
Saraki, Dogara slam Ortom’s impeachment by 8 legislators
Yakubu Dogara to impeach Governor Samuel Ortom as illegal. In a joint statement, the two leaders, who are being expected to join the Peoples Democrati [...]
Okorocha instigated my impeachment – deputy gov, Eze Madumere
Impeached Deputy Governor of Imo state, Eze Madumere has accused Governor Rochas Okorocha, of being the brain behind his illega impeachment by the Sta [...]
“You are talking out of ignorance, ’m not afraid of suspension”, Chris Ngige tells Oshiomhole
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says he is not afraid of being suspended by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said this i [...]
“I don’t need political appointment to survive” – Muiz Banire blasts senators over his AMCON appointment
Muiz Banire, a former legal adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said this in reaction to the opposition of the three senators from Lagos s [...]
Finally, Benue Governor, Ortom dumps APC for PDP
After going back and forth on his defection, Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has finally defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (AP [...]
Ekweremadu recounts how 200 security operatives held him hostage for over six hours
Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, says whoever is behind the siege laid to his residence and that of Senate President Bukola Saraki is not a fr [...]
“We tried to stop defections at N’Assembly” – says Buhari as 52 lawmakers leave the ruling party
President Muhammadu Buhari says the leadership of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) did its best to avoid the mass defection at the na [...]
Ortom makes U-turn, says, “I am still in APC”
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has recanted his earlier declaration suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress. He said he [...]
Oby Ezekwesili spells doom for new national carrier
A former minister of education in Nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, has predicted doom for the country’s new national carrier, the Nigeria Air.
“It shall fail [...]
“This government is confused” — Obasanjo attacks Buhari again
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again chastised the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government, describing it as “seemingly confused”. Obasan [...]