National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Ralphs Nwosu, on Monday described Osinbajo’s declaration as a big joke and an insult to the sensibilities of Nigerians He therefore warned Nigerians not to be deceived by his declaration to run for the office of President in 2023. Nwosu who acknowledged the constitutional right of Osinbajo to make the declaration in a statement in Abuja, described Osinbajo’s declaration as an insult on Nigerians seeing that President Muhammdu Buhari’s administration for which he has been an integral part has failed woefully to deliver on all its promises. He said that neither…
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Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu,has disowned vice president, Yemi Osinbajo while reacting to his declaration for president earlier, insisting that the number two man is not his son. Tinubu who had earlier declared his intention to run for president, spoke on Monday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen shortly after meeting with 12 governors of the APC. The meeting at Kebbi Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro in Abuja, came hours after Osinbajo declared for the 2023 presidential race. Reacting to the declaration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who is seen by many as…
***consults with APC Govs Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration on Monday, has prompted Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s camp to quickly organise consultation with APC governors in Abuja in what appears like a panic mode. The National Update checks indicated that the meeting is ongoing at Kebbi Governors lodge in Abuja.Ahmed Tinubu is a former Senator and former governor of Lagos State who is yet to declare his interest to contest the 2023 presidential election officially The meeting has in attendance the Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Kaduna governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and host of others including…
Armed men have gunned down the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Atakumosa East Central local government of Osun State, Chief Gbenga Ogbara.It was gathered thatOgbara, was shot dead inside his sitting room in Igangan, his hometown, around 12am Monday. His corpse according to sources has been deposited at Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa. The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola, has since confirmed the incident. The PPRO said, “The APC Chairman was killed around 12am by some gunmen. Policemen have since been deployed to the area. Investigation is ongoing on the matter. The criminals will not…
***Full declaration speech My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP adds In the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari. We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in the history of our Nation, but we have remained focused on securing the country, providing infrastructure and growing our economy. As stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution, our tenure will end next year. In this period of seven years, I…
By Abel Abogonye, Lafia Immediate past former National Secretary of All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA) Mr. Labaran Maku has indicated that his return to the PDP will end the APC rule in Nasarawa state. Labaran Maku spoke when when he was formally received into the PDP by the state working officials and his supporters at the secretariat in Lafia the state capital. Addressing the gathering, Maku assured that with APGA supporters now in the PDP, APC is already in a state of panic. “My return to the PDP will mark the end of the APC in the state. In the…
Bandits have invaded Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja and shot dead the chairman of the Miyyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria Adamu Aliyu, Aliyu was said to have been killed alongside four others near Daku village in Dobi ward of the council on Thursday. Secretary of MACBAN, Mohammed Usman, who confirmed the incident to our reporter on Sunday, said three persons were abducted, while three others who sustained gunshot wounds were receiving treatment at a Hospital in Abuja. He said the incident happened last Thursday, around 5 pm, when the late MACBAN chairman alongside others were retuning from Izom…
Having failed wiefully in their present and past responsibilities to the electorates they were elected to serve, all serving state governors and ministers aspiring for the presidency have been advised to drop their aspirations. A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Salihu Othman Isah has stated. Isah, who is an activist and entertainer asked them to bury their heads in shame for their poor performance in positions they occupy or have occupied instead of aspiring for the presidency. According to him, it is disgusting that governors of States which insecurity have ravaged under their…
Written by Hajia Dr Bilkisu Sani and published by S.B.TECH ABAJI FCT ABUJA The seven chapter book is written purposely to expose the culture and level of moral decadence that the Ebira people of Kogi central senatorial district of Nigeria are going through in recent times.Chapter one of the book revealed that Ebira tribe is the next largest after the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. The word Ebira means “Good Character’’ and Ebira people are found in ten states in Nigeria. History revealed that Ebira people migrated from Wukari in Taraba state to their present location. Itaazi the father…
***asks power Minister to resign over incessant grid collapse The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Ralphs Nwosu, on Sunday, took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari’s ineptitude and lack of political will to ensure constant power supply in the country. Reacting to the over two days electricity blackout nationwide Nwosu in a statement in Abuja said it was due to grid collapse. He lamented the concomitant negative effect of the development on the nation’s economy, especially the poor masses and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), amid a surge in fuel and diesel prices. He insisted that that…