Photos: Pres. Buhari receives Benin Republic's President, Patrice Talon at the state house

President Buhari received visiting President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin at the State house Abuja today August 2nd. See more photos after the cut

‘I regret supporting Ali Modu Sheriff,’ Governor says

Fayose had said, on February 22, after Sheriff became Chairman, that his emergence was the best thing for the PDP in the circumstance despite the chaos it unleashed in the party.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that he regrets supporting the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Senate to Screen Ibrahim Magu for EFCC Leadership Position

Ibrahim Magu

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a letter to the National Assembly seeking the screening and confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)‘s boss.

“PDP is one and not two”

Sheriff also said that only the faction of the party under his leadership could present a candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Edo state.

Factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said that there’s no division in the party.

Cross Rivers requires political appointees to swear off cultism

In a renewed fight to stamp out cultism in Cross River, all political appointees in the state will be compelled to individually swear to an oath, denouncing membership of any secret cult or society.

Health Commissioner advises 139 newly inducted graduates

She advised the graduates to abide by the ethics of the profession by respecting the dos and don’ts of the profession.

The 139 newly inducted medical and dental graduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, (UNILAG) had been advised to join other health workers in providing formidable healthcare for the public.

Count me out of 2019 presidential race – Ex President says

GEJ also denied reports saying he is making consultations with some influential Nigerians to strengthen his presidential ambition.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked those clamouring for him to contest in the 2019 presidential race to dump their dreams.

Columnist says Buhari allegedly misappropriated N25.7b as PTF chairman

Aribisala said the Haruna Adamu probe panel indicted Buhari, adding that another N500m disappeared under his watch.

Controversial columnist and public commentator, Femi Aribisala has alleged that N25.7b got missing underPresident Buhari’s watch, when he was in charge of thePetroleum Trust Fund (PTF).

Stalemate in Abia

There was anxiety yesterday in Abia State after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah a certificate of return as governor-elect.

Lawyer Withdraws Buhari’s “No WASC Certificate” Suit

President Muhammadu Buhari

The suit seeking the disqualification of President Muhammadu Buhari from the 2015 Presidential Election, alleging that he did not possess the requisite education qualification has been withdrawn.

PDP’s greed has gotten it into trouble

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Former PDP Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus hands over to the party’s new chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff on February 22, 2016, at the party's secretariat in Abuja.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in trouble.

The party’s problems started with the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as chairman in February.

[PHOTO] EFCC Arrests Governor Fayose’s Best Friend, Abiodun Agbele Over N4.7bn Ekiti Election Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mr. Abiodun Agbele, who they described as the best friend of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose.

[PHOTOS] President Buhari Breaks Ramadan Fast With Nigerian Billionaires And Business Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday evening, broke the Ramadan Fast with Nigerian Business Leaders and Billionaires amongst whom were

‘Nigeria Is Paying Dearly For Not Saving For Rainy Days’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria was paying dearly for the incompetence in the management of huge oil revenue over the past decade by the former leaders and allowing the decay of critical infrastructure without “saving for the rainy day”.

Uche Ogah, The New Governor of Abia State

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, to vacate office immediately for submitting false information to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, for the party’s governorship primary in December 2014.

EFCC traces N4.7b arms cash to Fayose, Obanikoro

Detectives uncover how ex-minister flew N1.2b 
to Akure for Ekiti poll

Detectives have traced about N4.745billion of the diverted $2. 1billion arms cash to a former Minister of State (Defence),  Musiliu Obanikoro and Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.

US activist accuses President of being partial in anti-corruption war

Smith, who is the executive director of the Vanguard Africa Movement, made his comments via an article titled “Buhari is treading a perilous path in Nigeria.”

International Human Rights consultant, Jeffrey Smith has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over his anti-corruption war.

as court refuses to stop party’s ex-National Secretary’s arrest

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected prayer by the immediate past National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Wale Oladipo to stop his planned arrest over alleged involvement in unlawful disbursement of public funds.

Underdevelopment: ‘Niger Delta Avengers should hold their leaders responsible’

 A Chieftain of the All Peoples Congress, Senator Joseph Waku, has advised the Niger Delta Avengers to hold their political leaders responsible for failing to develop their region, despite the 30 per cent derivation funds they receive from the Federal Government.
Waku, who pointed out the creation the Niger Delta Ministry and Niger Delta Development Commission for further development of the region, condemned the activities of the NDA.

‘Nigeria needs new port to compete with Cotonou’

The Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, on Friday called for the establishment of a special port to compete with the Cotonou port in Benin Republic.
Anyanwu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos.