Tag Archives: Nigeria

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and a former Minister for Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the controversial statement made by Bishop Matthew Kukah on the alleged lopsided appointments made by President Mohammadu Buhari Bishop Kukah has said that there would have been a coup if the non-northerner and non-muslim president should try what President Buhari is ...

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator on Wednesday downplayed the statement made by  President Muhammadu Buhari that only God can protect Nigeria’s borders. According to the outspoken Former Senator, that means that Nigerians, in the next elections, should vote for God and not candidates. It will be recalled that Buhari on Tuesday said only God can protect the country’s borders. ...

Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry, has made a shocking prophecy about the Government led by President Mohammadu Buhari Acccording to the renowned prophet, God revealed to him that Buhari is not in charge of Nigeria leadership, noting that people close to him are the ones ruling Nigeria. Revealing this through the statement he made to Daily ...

Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, says  devolution of power may be the panacea to the challenges facing Nigeria. He described the difficulties facing the country as not insurmountable, adding that they can be addressed within the framework of “one Nigeria.” The governor spoke yesterday in Abuja at the commencement national campaign for the registration of 20 million Nigerians under ...

The National Christian Elders’ Forum, NCEF led by Gen Theophilus Danjuma has strongly suggested that Nigeria should be renegotiated without delay. It also added that whoever authorised the deployment of troops to face the protesting youths during the #EndSARS protests should be court-marshalled for murder. These are resolutions reached at the end of the forum’s emergency meeting and signed by ...

The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately address the nation. The lawmakers said the address is necessary following the current nationwide protests by youths against police brutality and bad governance. The Senate also directed the police to offer protection to the #EndSARS protesters to prevent hoodlums from hijacking their genuine action. The Senate decision was sequel to ...

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has said that with this present structure, the future of Nigeria is precarious. Wike, who spoke at event to mark the 60th Independence celebration, in Port Harcourt, recalled prior to the military incursion into politics the country thrived effectively under well-arranged devolution of power. “We had democracy, regional autonomy and fiscal federalism as the guiding principles ...

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has taken a dim view of current political and other cogent matters in Nigeria, warning that the country may break up if efforts are not made to address the cracks. He said efforts to mend the crack might be opposed, but such opposition would be defeated with focus and consistent prayers. Osinbajo gave the warning on Sunday ...

Osagie Ize-Iyamu has said that his victory in the primary election shows he will emerge as the next Governor of Edo State. He added that his victory also signals the end of internal crisis in the All Progressive Party in the State. His main contender, Dr. Pius Odubu, stepped down hours before the primary election conducted in the 192 wards ...

A member of the National Security Committee of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Apostle Eugene Ogu, has tongue-lashed President Muhammadu Buhari for his inability to find solution to lingering He accused Buhari of standing aloof in the face of the crisis rocking the ruling party. Apostle Ogu, a former Chairman of the PFN in Rivers State, in telephone interview with ...