AHEAD of the 2015 governorship election in Rivers State, the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed speculations in some quarters that the Supervising Minister of Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, has resigned his appointment and membership of the Federal Executive Council. The state chapter of the PDP said in a statement issues in Port Harcourt on Monday that Wike was still in ... Read More »
Fayose spoke with sunday punch Mr. Ayo Fayose A former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, in this interview with OLUSOLA FABIYI and FRIDAY OLOKOR, responds to issues arising from his victory at the recent primary election conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party for governorship aspirants in Ekiti State How would you explain your recent victory at the Ekiti ... Read More »
A sixty-year-old man, Malam Umaru of Jerin Duwatsu Village, Wanke district of Gusau local government has slapped his wife, Inno, to death following a matrimonial disagreement. The incidence according to the village head, Magaji Hamidu, occurred when the deceased protested against the alleged perpetual injustice shown by the husband in favouring the senior wife on issues relating to matrimonial affairs. ... Read More »
AHEAD of June 21 Ekiti State gubernatorial election, the National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday presented former governor of the state, Chief Ayo Fayose with the Certificate of Return as the party’s Standard bearer, just as he declared that twelve years after as governor, he has become wiser, more responsible and disciplined now. Fayose also disclosed that ... Read More »
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Friday told commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, not to allow themselves to be used by the opposition to disrupt the peace currently being enjoyed in the state. He stated this while receiving the Okada riders under the aegis of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Operators and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN) ... Read More »
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Thursday, March 27, 2014, refused the request by the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Part in Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose to delay his trial to enable him concentrate in prosecuting his gubernatorial ambition. Fayose, a former governor of the state is standing trial for allegedly misappropriating state ... Read More »
A delegate at the ongoing National Conference in Nigeria, retired police AIG Hamma Misau has died at the National Hospital in Abuja. Mallam Misau died last night of an undisclosed illness at the age of 67. Mallam Misau became famous after a photo of him taking a nap at the conference was shared on social media three days ago. Barrister ... Read More »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that although it is prosecuting Ayo Fayose for fraud, it cannot stop him from contesting for the Ekiti governorship poll. Mr. Fayose on Saturday emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the June governorship election in Ekiti. He is being prosecuted by the EFCC for allegedly stealing over N400 ... Read More »
Following, ongoing re-organisation of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for a more optimal implementation of the Restoration agenda, the following Commissioners have been relieved of their appointments with immediate effect: 1. Francis Egele, Esq. – Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice 2. Hon. Ayakeme Massa – Trade, Investment and Industry 3. Dr. Anapurere Michael Awoli – Health 4. Hon. Nelson ... Read More »
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State has nullified the collection of any toll or tariff on the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge. Ruling on the suit, which was filed by human rights lawyer, Ebun Adegboruwa, presiding judge, Justice Saidu, J. held that the power of control over all navigable waterways in Nigeria resides in the Federal Government, and not any ... Read More »
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