Obasanjo reveals why June 12 1993 election was annulled

Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former President has revealed why former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election which was presumably won by late philanthropist, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola. Obasanjo attributed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election on “bad belle”. According to the former president, the annulment robbed Egbaland and Ogun […]

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PDP Governors advocates for inclusion of youths in governance

The North-East governors, elected under the aegis of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, made a strong case for youths’ inclusion in governance. They urged government at all levels to give 50 percent elective positions and appointments to the women and youths. The governors, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed (Bauchi); Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa) […]

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Buni repeating Oshiomhole’s mistakes – PGF DG

Salihu Lukman the Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has said the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Convention Committee of the All Progressives Congress chaired by Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, is repeating the mistakes made by the immediate past national leadership of the ruling party, Adams Oshiomhole. Lukman noted that the Adams Oshiomhole-led leadership […]

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We never discussed tenure extension for care taker committee – APC chairmen

The Forum of State Chairmen of the, All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted its alleged rejection of tenure elongation for the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). The forum, rather said its Wednesday meeting only deliberated on the needs to extend the membership registration, revalidation and update exercise, a request that has since been approved with […]

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Nigerians should help Buhari, his administration lacks capacity to address our current situation – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, Former vice president of Nigeria has advised the government to focus on getting 13.5 million out-of-school children into school and engage youths in work programmes. He also called on Nigerians to help President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to save the country and themselves.Atiku, in a series of tweets on Sunday, March 28, 2021, said […]

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No rift between Buhari and Tinubu – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday denied media reports claiming that there is rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement titled “Alleged rift between President Buhari and Tinubu; handiwork of cynics.” […]

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