It is reasonable to conclude that whenever the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds up the mirror to look at itself, the image that comes up is that of a once-in-an-age progressive entity created to remedy our national defects. Hard evidence, however, declines to support this distorted image. By 11 June, if the ruling party’s desire comes to fruition, the control of three arms of the country’s government will be in the hands of Muslims, the first time since the return to democratic rule in 1999. President Muhammadu Buhari is already the leader...
Sunday, 24 February 2019
How the New PDP condemned imposition of candidates on the party
They condemned imposition of candidates on the party, describing it as “inimical to the progress of the party. That this has bred indiscipline among members and low morale among the disciplined members.”
The concerned PDP stakeholders also resolved that the status of the new party secretariat on Ajilosun Road in the state capital, should be disclosed by the PDP State Working Committee. A fact-finding committee of the stakeholders had in their report at the meeting hinged the party’s poor outing in the general elections in the state on alleged...
Obasanjo is currently out of Nigeria
Also according to Daily Independent Newspaper, Obasanjo is currently out of Nigeria, quoting his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi. Akinyemi who was reacting to the reports of the alleged invasion of the former president’s Ota farm in Abeokuta by men of the DSS promised to enquire and get more information about the development.
Obasanjo has not hid his stance on national issues ever since he left government. He has been very vocal and openly criticises the government in power without fear or favour.
He was very critical of the government of...
Obasanjo, who spoke on
Obasanjo, who spoke on the topic, “Mobilizing Nigeria’s human and natural resources for national development and stability” also said both Boko Haram and herdsmen acts of violence were not treated as they should at the beginning.
According to him, “They have both incubated and developed beyond what Nigeria can handle alone. They are now combined and internationalized with ISIS in control.
The DSS noted that it is necessary for Obasanjo to come to the commission office to answer questions on the weighty allegations leveled against the Government...
Saraki, was arraigned by
The federal government at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations tied to non-assets declaration against him. But the Supreme Court eventually dismissed the charges against Saraki.
While Saraki was declared innocent by the apex court, a senior judicial officer Justice Walter Onnoghen, who has lost his position as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after the CCT found him guilty of breaching Code of Conduct for Public Officers, is still battling to prove his innocence.
Based on that, the president believes that people loyal to...
The provisions of the bill includes the following
Establishment of a police fund; a fine of N100,000 or six months imprisonment for anyone who assaults a police officer, obstructs or resists a police officer; fine of N20,000 or three months imprisonment for officers caught taking liquor or intoxicating substance while on duty; establishment of community police forum.
The lawmakers specifically argued that some of the provisions are inconsistent with the 1999 constitution.
The Chairman of the House of Representative Committee on Police affairs stated that while effecting changes to the...
AMAECHI FINALLY OPENS UP ON BUHARI CONVERTING HIM TO ISLAM
According to report from the News Agency of Nigeria,NAN, the minister disclosed this on Wednesday during the Valedictory Service of the Federal Executive Council held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The former number one citizen in Rivers State disclosed that he was chased out of Christ the King Catholic Church in 2014 because he was supporting President Buhari, who according to some feelers is on a mission to Islamise the country.
“Mr. President, let me thank you for not converting me to Islam. I say that specifically because in 2014...
Will Okorocha emerge victorious or not?
According to Daily Trust, three-member panel of justices on Monday unanimously approved the day-to-day hearing of the suit while striking out an appeal by the counsel to the APGA, Osita Izunaso, seeking to stay the proceedings of a Federal High Court in Abuj...
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly said he wants Jose Mourinho
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly said he wants Jose Mourinho to join the Italian side, but the Turin club are interested in Gaurdiola, according to Gennarelli.
Guardiola is one of the best coaches in the world, and is regarded as the best by some football followers.
He won the UEFA Champions League twice during his time at Barcelona, but has not been able to do it since then.
He spent three years at Bayern, between 2013 and 2016, but could only get as far as the semi-final on three occassions. At Man City, he has not gone past the quarter-final...
The current situation with Naira Marley
He also gave a case study to back up his legal opinion…
“Under the Nigeria Law, bail is a right of an accused person. An accused person is not usually denied bail, except where the offence is a capital offence. Bolakale vs. State (2002) 1 NWLR (Pt.962) page 507.” Per NDUKWE-ANYANWU, J.C.A. (P.5, Paras.F-G)...
Why President Buhari scored the Senate President Saraki and Speaker Dogara low
According to News Men, President Buhari scored the Senate President Saraki and Speaker Dogara low on patriotism due to some things he said the two leaders did.
President Buhari said “I think a culture was developed at the National Assembly; that they should dictate the terms which I believe was wrong. It is the executive that dictates the terms and take it before the legislature to examine it and agree or disagree with it. But when they go around posing that they are the government, not the executive, then that is the proble...
The Federal Government, through a court order, labeled the organisation as a terrorist group.
The Federal Government, through a court order, had proscribed and labeled the organisation as a terrorist group.
Mr Sulaiman Balarabe, the State Commissioner of Police, at a news conference, warned that only the Federal Government had the powers to declare public holidays.
The secessionist group had called for a “Sit-at-Home’’ on May 30 in all Igbo land to “celebrate fallen Biafra heroes and their struggle for self-determination’’.
Balarabe urged members of the public to disregard the order, adding that “IPOB has no power to declare a...
Shuaibu pointed out... he said, were lacking in the 2019 elections under Oshiomhole
These, he said, were lacking in the 2019 elections under Oshiomhole. He stated, “Under normal circumstances, when you take over as a project manager, it is expected that you bring to bear your wealth of experience to the new job which will be seen in your capacity and capabilities as value addition. In a political party like the APC, you are expected to also introduce a new approach to strategies through committees that will work and submit recommendations to you towards improving on the current fortunes of the party.”
Shuaibu added, “It is...
