Ajimobi emerges Acting National Chairman of APC

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday evening announced the appointment of former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as its acting chairman. In a statement released on Tuesday by Lanre Issa-Onilu, its national publicity secretary, it was explained that the decision was as a result of the […]

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Obaseki quits APC after meeting with Buhari

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday before announcing his decision to quit the party. Speaking with journalists at the presidential villa, Obaseki said he would pursue his second-term bid on another platform. On June 14, the governor […]

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Suspend NYSC camps for 24 months, post corps members to PPA – Osibanjo’s committee tells FG

The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the federal government to suspend orientation exercise for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for two years. In its report presented to President Muhammadu Buhari last week, the committee recommended the consideration of suspension of NYSC camps for 24 months. “The immediate […]

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Presidency describes Northern Elders Forum as “a mere irritant”, blasts Ango Abdullahi

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, has described the Northern Elders Forum led by Ango Abdullahi as “a mere irritant and featherweight”. Reacting to the group’s criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari over the rising insecurity in the north, Adesina described the group as a “one-man army” which is driven by political interests and its dislike for the president. […]

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