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IBB: We Overthrew Buhari/Idiagbon Because Of Their Holier-Than-Thou Attitude

General Muhammadu Buhari and Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon
General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, the former military head of state, has revealed that his holier-than-thou rhetoric was one of the factors that led to his leadership in toppling General Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State in 1985. In his latest book, “A JOURNEY IN SERVICE – An Autobiography,” Babangida, widely known as IBB, accused Buhari of spying on his calls for a variety of reasons. Babangida served as Buhari’s Chief of Army Staff. Buhari had overthrown Shehu Shagari’s civilian administration in a coup on December 31, 1983. He said in the book that he was also unhappy with the administrationRead More

Fayemi to Youth: Stop Agonising, Use Your Numerical Strength To Effect Changes

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi
Cautions clerics against extremism doctrines Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged the Nigerian youth to quit agonising but take advantage of their numerical strength and voting power toRead More

PDP Govs, National Caucus Chide FG Over Insecurity

PDP governors
Say Nigeria now a killing field APC: No one should doubt Buhari’s capacity Governors of the Democratic Party (PDP) have again reiterated their stand on the need for the FederalRead More

FG Needs Political Will To End Growing Insecurity, Say Eminent Nigerians

Former vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Mr. Peter Obi
Atiku, Obi: Nigeria needs leadership with political will Christians, Muslims go spiritual in Niger UNIJOS directs immediate vacation of students from hostels Protesters block Abuja-Kaduna expressway over kidnapping Eminent Nigerians,Read More

PDP Clears All 16 Anambra Governorship Aspirants

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan
The Peoples’ Democratic Party’s (PDP) Screening Committee that vetted all the 16 governorship aspirants for the June 6 primary election has submitted its report on Wednesday, which cleared all theRead More

Govs’ Obstinacy Stalls Talks With Judicial Workers

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)
Efforts to resolve the lingering industrial action by judicial and legislative workers over their agitations for financial autonomy for state judiciaries and legislatures were stalled yesterday following the inability ofRead More

Presidency’s Statement On Pantami Confirms Sympathy For Terrorism, Says PDP

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said the statement by the Buhari Presidency showed desperation to provide official cover to a terrorism apologist that further confirmed public and international apprehensionsRead More

Governor Ikpeazu: Why I Don’t Support IPOB Agenda

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu
The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said he does not support the style and strategy being used by the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, NnamdiRead More

INEC Issues Certificate Of Return To Frank Ibezim For Imo North

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent Electoral Commission yesterday, issued Certificate of Return (CoR) to Frank Ibezim of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent Imo North senatorial District. This was confirmed to FlavisionRead More

INEC Reorganises, Create Two New Departments

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday announced a reorganisation of its Department of Legal Services, Clearance and Complaints (LSC&CC) and that of Voter Education and Publicity (VEP). In aRead More

Senate Probes Alleged Killing Of Nigerians In Togo

Nigerian Senate
The Senate has directed its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions to probe the alleged killing of some Nigerians of Enugu State origin resident in the Republic of Togo.Read More